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The Old Ship Aground

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Travelers find themselves in the heart of the historical district at The Old Ship Aground. Enjoy a substantial English breakfast to start the day right. Practical touches include luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures, complimentary self-parking, and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4, 5, 6 and 7) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4, 5, 6 and 7)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Harbor View

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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Quay Street, Minehead, England, TA24 5UL

What's nearby

  • Minehead Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blenheim Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dunster Castle - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Dunster Beach - 14 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 13 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Old Ship Aground - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Queen's Head Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mr Micawbers - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Aground

Hotel near Exmoor National Park
At The Old Ship Aground, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a bar, and a business center. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Ship Aground have comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1911
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Ship Aground pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Ship Aground?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Ship Aground?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Ship Aground?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Old Ship Aground located?

Situated in Minehead, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Minehead Beach, Blenheim Gardens, and West Somerset Railway. Dunster Beach and Exmoor National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Minehead Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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