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The Old Ship Aground

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to West Somerset Railway

Popular amenities

  • Bar and lounge
  • Local cuisine restaurant
  • Dog-friendly
  • English breakfast included
  • Self-parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

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Quay Street, Minehead, England, TA24 5UL
  • Place, Minehead Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blenheim Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, West Somerset Railway
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About this property

The Old Ship Aground

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is not available.
The Old Ship Aground offers 12 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Minehead hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

House Rules

Check in after 2 PM
Check out before 10 AM
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11765429
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

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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km). Minehead Station is 13 minutes by foot.

The Old Ship Aground Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a very nice place to stay. room are clean but need to be refurbish. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Alan

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

perfect for fishing

one night stop for next day fishing comp
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Friendly staff, great breakfasts

Staff were very helpful and friendly, Breakfast was very nice and a great friendly service. I was in a single room. Which was clean but a bit tatty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

Susan

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

Don’t go ship aground

We thought it was over priced , very basis and almost shabby even the breakfast was poor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Clive

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

The most amazing staff we have ever encountered.

The bedroom was a beautiful room but a bit tired but it seems the rooms are being updated,the en suite had been already.What makes The Old Ship Aground stand out head and shoulders are the staff,every single member of staff was delightful,they were happy and took an interest in each guest,never experienced it anywhere before. We will definitely be returning soon,amazing situation by the harbour,like a little village on its own although Minehead is only a 10 minute walk. The food was great,their steak was incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr grosszügiges Zimmer mit Meerblick, gemütlich eingerichtet, sehr freundliches Personal. Etwas laut abends, da direkt über dem Pub Schlafzimmer und sehr ringhörig
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Old Ship Aground was lovely! The rooms are clean and comfy. The breakfast was outstanding. The staff was so friendly and helpful a 'true west country' friendliness. 'Thank you to Rosie and your team. When I come back to Minehead I would definatly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is in a great location. Room was large and clean although the shower room was somewhat small. In need of refurbishment and a lick of paint. Overall pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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6/10 Okay

Bodil

Liked: Staff & service

Første besøg her!

Personalet meget venlige og hjælpsomme. Indgangspartiet og barområdet ret nedslidt. Værelset fint og rent. Maden OK. Beliggenheden fin for udflugter i området.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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6/10 Okay

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

it was a little tired

Room was good, overlooking the harbour with a balcony which was a nice surprise as it wasn't mentioned. I pulled the ceiling to floor blind over the balcony door that night but in the morning I discovered there was no way to roll it back up again so morning view of the harbour was obscured by the blind. Pity as view was a real feature of the room. It was advertised as a super king bed but was in fact two single beds pushed together. Toilet seat was loose and broken and the shower was the smallest one I have ever been in , smaller I imagine that those found in camper vans. Sounds like I am whingeing but I am not, as I said the place was very tired and needs a lot of attention. Breakfast was good but until the old ship aground undergoes refurbishment we won't be booking there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel welcome and service for whole time we were there was excellent. Food first class and good value. Bedroom with balcony and sea views delightful. Managed to park in front of hotel after short wait and it was free. However,there were only a few spaces and if not available parking in thye road or adjacent car park was expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and welcoming staff. Good food pleasant surroundings. Plain but comfortable room. Lovely situation for walks. Parking could be tight at busier times
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, friendly welcome, great breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Excellent stay

Lovely place in a great location right by the harbour. Views were amazing. Room was great. Plenty of space and good shower. Food was excellent. Particularly the breakfast
View from bedroom
View from bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff are absolutely fab very friendly and helpful, hotel decor is a bit dated but can see from the outside that renovations are underway, let’s hope this carries on inside, as all it needs is a lick of paint, room was large enough for our needs, big cobweb in bathroom tho and would have liked to open the window.All in all I would recommend and would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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4/10 Poor

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

The ship appears to have run aground!

Check-in disorganised, had to wait around 10 mins for someone who knew what they were doing to check us in. Returning at about 22:50 after going out for a meal we we were confronted with a number of staff at the bar having a drink. When we enquired about having a nightcap we were told the bar was closed - even to residents! Manager seemed very disinterested in responding to our queries. We have been staying at the Old Ship for many years and this is a very different attitude to the normally friendly and helpful team. Change of ownership has impacted very negatively. There were exceptions - the staff still on board from previous owners did go out of their way to help - Dan was particularly impressive - nothing was too much trouble and he went the extra mile to ensure we had the best breakfast experience! Hopefully things will improve s the new management get their feet under the table - we hope so as this has been a regular go-to venue for us but we will go elsewhere if things do not improve.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff, the hotel is going through a period of refurbishment. Our room was clean and comfortable, the shower was a bit erratic and the television was far too small in such a big room. Breakfasts were excellent but evening meal menus were disappointing. There was a great welcome for our two cocker spaniels. This hotel deserves a makeover, it is in a wonderful position on the harbour at Minehead.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Lovely spot in Somerset

Old Ship Aground was a lovely place for a two-night break, despite the hotel being swathed in scaffolding. The staff were lovely too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Brilliant Short Break

Lovely experience, great room with comfy beds and a greatevening g meal. Staff were excellent. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Graham

Lovely location - ppty having makeover externally. Probably needs an internal one soon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property has some very strange "covid rules". Like they now check-in at 5pm and no longer supply toiletries in the bathroom. But having said that, they let us check in at 3pm as we arriving from walking and had nowhere else to go; and similarly found some shampoo when I asked as we were not carrying any (hiking). The breakfast was good (but no buffet, only a menu at the table) but we did not eat anything else. It all looked good though. Staff were friendly. The room was very basic but perfectly acceptable. There was scaffolding up around the place so our view was mostly blocked and it was noisy if the window was open with some kind of machinery downstairs. Bed was only a double but comfy; good bathroom. Rather overpriced for the room but I think that's the whole of the UK these days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic, all were friendly, helpful & polite. Accommodation was a let down, our room was very tired & dusty. Mismatched furniture. Hospitality tray was good but we had to ask for a top up as there was no housekeeping due to Covid. Bed was comfy, linen & towels were spotless. Some traffic noise in the mornings but to be expected. Breakfast was good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always made welcome by the team. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A hotel of two halves. Great staff with an excellent attitude, good food and a nice location on the quay but both the public areas and the rooms need restyling and upgrading. A slightly odd Covid policy means tiny bars of soap but no shampoo or shower gel in rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Perfection

Very comfortable room, staff were excellent, location excellent and very reasonably priced. The food was also very good. I would certainly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020