The Ship at Dunwich

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“A charming traditional retreat set in a stunning and secluded spot on the Suffolk Coast. Rooms vary in size but all have a cosy country-chic feel. The restaurant serves good pub fare, ideal to return to after a day spent outdoors. Ideal for a quiet escape to nature for families or couples.”

Hotel review

Set on the Suffolk coast, just a short walk from the beach, The Ship at Dunwich cleverly combines coastal decor with country chic whilst retaining many of the pub’s original features. The majority of the bedrooms are situated above the pub and others can be found in outbuildings. While the rooms vary in size, all are tastefully decorated with light, bright colours, block print furnishings and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms have luxurious Bramley products, family rooms are extremely spacious and dogs are welcome, too – they even have their own menu. Downstairs, the pub is cosy and made up of smaller rooms, including a conservatory which doubles up as a small dining room and another with bold prints of pelicans. With log fires in winter and a large garden – complete with outdoor bar – for warmer, sunnier days, guests can enjoy a stay throughout the year. Once a thriving medieval port, visitors to Dunwich today can enjoy walking on the heath and along the coast to Walberswick. There’s even a pop-up sauna by the beach, perfect after a dip in the North Sea.

Helena Hamlyn

Recommended for

  • Back to Nature

    • With Dunwich Forest or Heath behind and the Suffolk Coast infront, this is a quiet and secluded spot for a break in nature

  • Great walks

    • This is great walking country with coastal routes and trails through the surrounding heath and woodlands

  • Pet friendly

    • Several of the rooms are dog friendly and there is even a 'dog menu' in the pub

  • Cycling

    • The paths and bridleways around Aldeburgh are ideal for cycling enthusiasts

  • Birdwatching

    • Spend time in the popular RSPB reserve at Minsmere

  • Restaurant

    • Hearty pub classics are served in the restaurant

  • Disabled access

    • There is one adapted room

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Quiet

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • Child friendly

  • Inn

Facilities

  • Rooms

    16 rooms in this hotel

  • Pet friendly

    Several of the rooms are dog friendly and there is even a 'dog menu' in the pub

  • Restaurant

    Hearty pub classics are served in the restaurant

  • Disabled access

    There is one adapted room

  • Wifi

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

Activities

  • Great walks

    • This is great walking country with coastal routes and trails through the surrounding heath and woodlands

  • Cycling

    • The paths and bridleways around Aldeburgh are ideal for cycling enthusiasts

  • Birdwatching

    • Spend time in the popular RSPB reserve at Minsmere

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Other reviews

The Ship at Dunwich

This is a terrific place to come for a lazy weekend by the sea – a cosy pub with decent food and a peaceful end-of-the-road location in Dunwich, which was once medieval England’s largest port but is now a tiny village of less than 100 souls.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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