81 Canterbury Road, Lydden, Dover, CT15 7EX, United Kingdom
#2 of 13 B&Bs and Inns in Dover
Guests' ChoiceBased on 303 B&B reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 October 2023
Margaret
United KingdomVery, very slow serving breakfast. Had to wait almost three quarters of an hour from placing the order to getting our cooked breakfast. It was very nice when it eventually arrived
Lovely room and a nice breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Dale
United Kingdomthere was nothing not to like ,it was excellent
location was great and all the staff were fantastic
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Andrew
United KingdomWould have preferred an earlier Breakfast. 9.00 is a bit on the late side.. Shame there is no signal for mobile phones.
Our accomodation was great with a brilliant rain shower. The ambience of the Inn was also really good and the staff were really friendly and the meals were like luvly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Ann
United KingdomBreakfast didn’t start until 8.00 and we had to leave at 8.30 very odd
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Lynn
GuernseyThe servicing of our room was a bit erratic for the first few days, but it transpired that their usual staff member was away which explained matters. Breakfast is served from 9a.m. which was a little later than we would have liked - although a breakfast tray is available in your room, if you need / want to eat earlier. We didn't use that option, so can't review it.
Beautiful old pub with lovely views of hills and fields opposite. The B&B accommodation is separate to the pub itself and quite new, which we liked as it meant it was quiet. The staff were really helpful, and the meals (both dinner and breakfast) were top notch. The Lydden Bell is clearly a popular pub both for locals and for dining, with a warm and welcoming ambience.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Teigan
AustraliaThe room was a little on the small side (but this is expected of most UK accommodation), and we had the road facing room which was a tiny bit noisy at times - but overall this didn't bother us much, nothing that would stop us from recommending the place to other travellers.
Absolutely lovely staff who are very attentive. The restaurant had great food and a nice atmosphere. The room had everything we needed - and was decorated really well. We loved that we could select from a full breakfast menu (including coffee/teas) and it was included in the price of our accommodation - as we had a strict budget for our trip this really helped. My husband and I would definitely recommend staying/eating here!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Stephen
ThailandAll good
Room was spotless, pub nice and cozy, the meal we had in the evening was very nice ,breakfast very good ,staff very friendly hope to return 😀.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Herbert
NetherlandsIt was nice and quiet
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Valerie
United Kingdomfantastic location very quiet
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Michael
United KingdomIt was all good.
Friendly team, excellent food.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Miriam
GermanyWe received a lovely breakfast tray the evening before because we needed to leave early. The room was well equipped and comfy. On the arrival night, we dined in and had a spectacular dinner. Totally recommend!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Moyra
PolandEverything, other than the over cooked fish was perfect.
Fabulous accommodation and real value for money. We had our evening meal in the pub and it was lovely, although the fish was overcooked. We left too early for breakfast but received a very ample breakfast tray which was lovely.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Carole
United KingdomThe only negative was that the mattress was too soft but that might just be a personal preference.
Located close to Dover so handy for an overnight stay before heading home.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Margaret
United KingdomFabulous breakfast and lovely staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
John
United StatesEveryone on the staff were wonderful. Very helpful solving our needs. Short stay but would come back in a heartbeat
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Graham
United KingdomBreakfast tray provided as we had an early departure. Evening meal from the pub was very good. Friendly staff. Handy for the ferry/tunnel. Beautiful countryside setting.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Michael
Germany-
Very friendly welcome, easiest check in. Room was in a side building, big enough and equipped with everything you needed. Though on a country road, very quiet at night. Food in the restaurant was great, breakfast as well. The Lydden Bell comes very very handy, when you arrive late from the Dover ferry.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Taehee
United StatesMattress
Great food
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Julia
United KingdomA security light on all night outside our window
Perfect location for port of diver
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Damian
United KingdomThe landlady, her family and all the staff were quite lovely.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Dawn
United KingdomEasy access and parking
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Jane
United KingdomThe room was perfect but we could have done with a summer weight duvet!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Rita
United KingdomFriendly staff , nice restaurant, good Sunday roast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Gert
Belgiumthe weather :-) :-), Everything was very fine there, no further comment.
The breakfast and diner were fantasdtic, the rooms were spatious and very nice! The staff was friendly . We had a very nice stay there.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Kieron
United KingdomCouldn’t fault it
Everything! Great food- lovely setting- friendly staff- the perfect hosts
Stayed in August 2023
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