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Reviews of The Lydden Bell

81 Canterbury Road, Lydden, Dover, CT15 7EX, United Kingdom

#2 of 13 B&Bs and Inns in Dover

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Review score

Based on 324 B&B reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms were spacious but lacked cosiness for a British Inn. A more suitable desk for working at and perhaps a rug in the rooms would make it feel more homely as opposed to a generic hotel room. More character please, we have so much in our UK pubs to share.

    Excellent location, excellent staff. the breakfast was perfect and the condition of the rooms was very clean.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was new and spotlessly clean. The staff was cheery and helpful. Dinner in the inn was delicious. Very surprising for such an out of the way spot. Breakfast (included) was fantastic. Vegetarian options as well smoked salmon. Fantastic value!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    10
    Nice meal in the pub and great service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it all, maybe small refrigerator in the room

    Great location for night before crossing

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Great stay but drank to much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing but drank to much

    Everything but drank too much!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    9.0
    Perfect pit stop for the channel tunnel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Really well appointed in a great location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Phone signal locally was difficult to get

    Great place to stop the night before a ferry crossing from Dover, only 10 to 15 minutes away. The staff were friendly and helpful and we ate in the pub on arrival, had a beautiful Sunday roast, food was great. The room was excellent for a nights stay with convenient parking, would recommend

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    Wonderful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Great place to stay. Big comfy bed in a lovely sized room in a quiet area. Staff were friendly and attentive, food was great also.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Perfect overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing springs to mind, it was a very enjoyable experience.

    Room was clean and fresh, food was very good and the staff were friendly and welcoming ... what more could anyone want? ✔️

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous rooms and great food
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms and bathrooms immaculate Great underfloor heating

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Designated parking for guests however we did not have a problem parking.

    The modern quaint room and pub meals.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Perfect stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave!!

    Comfortable, modern ensuite room within barn conversion in the grounds. Peaceful location, lovely gardens. Excellent food, all prepared from fresh ingredients. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff..We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only moan is the breakfast times. Limited window of 9am to 930 am. I was provided with a continental breakfast tray in lieu as i had to leave before that time. The tray was really poor...single serving of rice crispies, a banana, and a small pastry . I left hungry.

    Really enjoyed staying here. Rooms are modern out houses really well done and clean and tidy. Very comfortable and cosy. I ate in the pub and the food was good, well priced and not your typical pub grub. Some really good menu options. Staff were friendly and atmosphere fun. Genuinely a great place to stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was very expensive for what we got. Loud music.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful, unique stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing was portion sizes too big to allow for three courses! Was gutted to not have room for a pudding! A mini fridge in room would be useful for milk given for breakfast in our room next morning.

    Beautiful accommodation, well decorated throughout to a very high standard. Beautiful pub garden with stunning views. Food was exceptional. Lovely touch being able to have breakfast tray in our room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Great value and good location ideal for ferry departures
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - other than I had to go before breakfast 😉 but even so I got a breakfast tray in my room 👍🏻

    Rooms good and facilities of quality Pub food excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ./.

    From start to the end we felt very much looked after, the staff and food were exceptionally good, the room was perfect for us, clean and all was provided. If coming along that way again we would not hesitate to stay there again. 10 out of 10 from us! Thank you very much for making the start of our holiday such a pleasant one! Gunter&Claudia from Germany

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    very close to Dover, good pub atmosphere for supper

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Totally loved it

    It was beautiful wish was staying longer It was clean and fresh

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very warm and would not cool down after turning off the underfloor heating. The thermostat were unclear if still on or off. Thank goodness there was a fan that really worked.

    Great breakfast. Plenty of tea and coffee, excellent location for Dover. The restaurant menu looked fantastic, unfortunately en route we had grabbed a BurgerKing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    A great stop-over before heading for the ferry...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The evening meal in the cosy pub was superb. The breakfast, too, was excellent, with a choice of full English, smoked salmon, and scrambled eggs—all cooked to order.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Conveniently located, cozy, and clean. I would definitely stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints!

    The unit was cozy and clean, and we were able to park right in front. We were leaving too early in the morning to have breakfast at the pub, so the staff left us a generous portion of snacks for the road. Taking the bus into Canterbury was highly convenient.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Great little B and B
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Atmosphere,great breakfast friendly, excellent room .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was from 9 am which is too late when catching an earlier ferry Also no refrigerator

    Near to Dover Quiet and very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely family friendly pub with nice accommodation at the rear.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The mugs in the room were dirty.

    The breakfast available was great and we also had a delicious evening meal in the pub as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

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