The Olde Ship Inn

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Bamburgh Castle

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Main St, Seahouses, England, NE68 7RD
  • Place, Northumberland Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seahouses Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Beadnell Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bungalow

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Seahouses

In Seahouses .You'll find Seahouses Golf Club and Northumberland Coast within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Beadnell Beach and Ross Back Sands Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Northumberland Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seahouses Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Beadnell Beach - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bamburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 31 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Chathill Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clock Tower Tea Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Purdy Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Middle Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lewis's Fish Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Olde Ship Inn

3-star guest house near Bamburgh Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Olde Ship Inn also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out.
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Olde Ship Inn offers 14 accommodations. Accommodations at this 3-star guesthouse have kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils and dishwashers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Olde Ship Inn Seahouses
The Olde Ship Inn Guesthouse
The Olde Ship Inn Guesthouse Seahouses

Frequently asked questions

Does The Olde Ship Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Olde Ship Inn.

How much does it cost to stay at The Olde Ship Inn?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olde Ship Inn on Jul 2, 2026 start from CA $242, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is The Olde Ship Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Beadnell Beach and 2.6 mi (8-min drive) from Ross Back Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Olde Ship Inn offer free breakfast?

The Olde Ship Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Olde Ship Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Olde Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Olde Ship Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Olde Ship Inn have a pool?

The Olde Ship Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Olde Ship Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Olde Ship Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Olde Ship Inn to downtown Seahouses?

The Olde Ship Inn is 0.7 mi away from North Sunderland.

The Olde Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, very quirky pub, with friendly staff and a great atmosphere in the bar The food is really good and its an ideal place to stay and explore the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it there!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent historic hotel with great atmosphere, food fantastic staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a smiling welcome and enjoyed our evening meal, if we travel this way again we would have no hesitation in staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room small but adequate situated above a real old pub which was very welcoming no parking on site but a car park was within 150 metres fantastic English breakfast at very reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All round brilliant will definitely stay again xx
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent,friendly and attentive. Great food
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff great service high standard of hygeine spotless room anf fantastic food worthy of a michelin star.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good service in a great location

Great location with friendly and helpful staff Quality food with good choice at breakfast and dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing hotel, we were lucky to have a room with a perfect view of the harbour, cozy and friendly bar. Breakfast was amazing good quality food. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quirky building with character. Loved the options at breakfast and the food in the restaurant. You can step straight out onto the harbour and enjoy a peaceful break.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A really quirky place. Busy friendly bar, excellent food and helpful staff. Easy to wander to harbour and beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel .the bar is amazing .staff nice anf friendly .food good .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun inn with a lot of character.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Suneel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely quaint old hotel with heaps of character and friendly staff. It's ideally situated for Bamburgh beach and castle with lots of walks around the Seahouses area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint but Modern

Excellent hotel with recent refurbished bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very quant interior
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy and rooms were excellent. Food also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb as always

Wonderful Hotel/pub, one of the best. Lovely room, superb breakfast, excellent staff. Fine range of real ales at the bar in tip top condition. Have stayed here and ate/drank here many times and always a absolute a joy to return..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a little gem. Lovely staff, lovely room, great evening meal and breakfast was superb! Will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROB

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick and effective check-in. Bedroom was really clean and the beds were comfy. Lovely cooked breakfast and great bar for many evening drinks. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. Can't wait to return in 2026 !!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great night away

Really lovely stay at this traditional inn. Friendly staff, comfortable bed and a fantastic breakfast. Bar area was lovely and cozy and perfect for a winter night in. Great food in the restaurant too. Would highly recommend if staying in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay with no problems. Good check in, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place to stay, lovely little town with shops, pubs, chemist, lots if places to eat and drink. Harbour very close to venue, car park nearby, reasonable prices and ticket transferable. Great place to vase as close to alnick, bamburgh. Holy island.friendly staff, great choice breakfasts, rooms small but everythjng you need, recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025