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The Olde Ship Inn

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A patio area with blue tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and houses. - The Olde Ship Inn (Seahouses)
A vintage bar with leather booths, wooden tables, and brass fixtures. - The Olde Ship Inn (Seahouses)
A bar with wooden bar stools, a fireplace, and various bottles and glasses on shelves. - The Olde Ship Inn (Seahouses)
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outside through a window. - The Olde Ship Inn (Seahouses)
A bar with a fireplace, leather seating, and various clocks and decorative items on the walls. - The Olde Ship Inn (Seahouses)
The Olde Ship Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with a red bench, and floral curtains.

Comfort Double Room

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

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A double room with two beds, wooden nightstands, and a wooden wardrobe.

Twin Room

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

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame and a red bench in front.

Superior Double Room

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

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, and a dresser. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

Single Room

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

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A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table with a blue folder, a wooden side table with a white vase, and a television mounted on the wall.

Cottage

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

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A living room with two sofas, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a television.

Bungalow

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

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A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a built-in oven, a toaster, and a kettle.

Family Apartment

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

About the neighborhood

Seahouses is home to The Olde Ship Inn. Notable landmarks in the area include Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle. Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Playhouse are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Seahouses travel guide
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Map
Main St, Seahouses, England, NE68 7RD

What's nearby

  • A large stone castle with a central archway and a tall tower.
    Northumberland Coast
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a castle on a hill, a beach with pink flowers, and the ocean.
    Bamburgh Castle
    6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • A castle on a grassy hill with sheep grazing in the foreground and a body of water reflecting the castle.
    Alnwick Castle
    32 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Seahouses Golf Club
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Beadnell Beach
    2 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chathill Station
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Clock Tower Tea Room
    6 min drive
  • Lewis's Fish Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Black Swan Inn
    2 min walk
  • The Middle Inn
    6 min drive
  • The Bamburgh Castle Inn
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Olde Ship Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Olde Ship Inn located?

Situated in Seahouses, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seahouses Golf Club and Northumberland Coast. Beadnell Beach and Ross Back Sands Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Olde Ship Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Pub and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great staff, great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Popular friendly pub with good rooms. Nice breakfast - perfect for or stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and cosy inn! We enjoyed our stay here, and the food and drink was excellent. Staff were also great, and the location couldn’t be better. The only issue was a lot of noise coming through from other rooms, waking us up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

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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8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, sea view and excellent breakfast. We had big suitcases and it was a challenge getting them up and down the stairs. There is a big car park within a couple of minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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

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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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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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

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
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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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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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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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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

Verified traveler

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
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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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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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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Olde Ship Inn

Nice break in Seahouses. Hotel was good and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The style of property, attractive building and close to harbour and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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