81 Canterbury Road, Lydden, Dover, CT15 7EX, United Kingdom
#2 of 13 B&Bs and inns in Dover
Guests' ChoiceBased on 296 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
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 7, 2024
Neill
United KingdomThe 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: May 7, 2024
Daniel
United KingdomNo 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: May 2, 2024
Judi
AustraliaAtmosphere,great breakfast friendly, excellent room .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Marilynn
United KingdomBreakfast 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: April 30, 2024
Lloyd
United KingdomThe 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
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Dean
United KingdomThe room was well laid out nicely decorated and very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Carol
United KingdomBreakfast wasn’t served until 0900, host offered a tray breakfast to take out as we had to leave at 0800. Room very comfortable, evening meal in pub excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Clark
United KingdomThere's nothing that we can honestly say we didn't like apart from we would have liked to see fish an chips on the menu......
This was a great place to stay right next to the port fantastic accommodation restaurant in the pub great breakfast and the price was unbelievable great price will be staying again when we are down there .........
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Simon
United KingdomBecause we were leaving before 9.00 we had to have the cold breakfast given to us the night before. Very disappointing croissants came in a plastic bag and looked and tasted the same. Unless you're over 6 foot you can't shut the bedroom window
Comfortable stay
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Gary
United KingdomRegrettably, we only stayed one night!
The whole layout was perfect. What I believe were the old stables are now self contained suites finished tk an amazing standard. As hort across to the main pub and the welcome and high standards continue. Superb food with a great selection of drinks to accompany.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Ian
United KingdomA minor thing - I prefer a bath to a shower but the bath was small, while I am not, so it had to be a shower.
Food excellent - evening meal & breakfast. Very nice, neat accomodation
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Jackie
United KingdomLack of WiFi in the room
Very quiet
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Simon
United KingdomRoom was a bit compact, but fine for a 1 night stay. Nothing else
Stayed at this B&B as we were attending a wedding just up the road. A very tidy B&B. Well equipped, clean if compact room but had everything you needed. Breakfast was first rate. The menu for the restaurant also looked excellent although we only had the breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Andyp14
United KingdomNothing to not like.
Easy to find, plentiful parking 🅿️, well equipped modern room. Great food in the pub, don't go anywhere else! We left too early for breakfast, which was at a thoroughly reasonable 09:00 - 10:30, & would usually have been perfect for us, but we were booked on a 10:00 ferry ⛴️! We were supplied with very nice breakfast trays, however 😁👍.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Carol
United KingdomNeeded a bath mat 🤷
Lovely B&B in a lovely location, our room was up to date and had everything we needed
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Sian
United KingdomNothing.
Lovely little place. Perfect location if you’re getting the ferry to France. The pub was fabulous with some great food available. Staff were super friendly & helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Iman
United KingdomNothing. An excellent stay.
Excellent food. Clean comfortable and well decorated accomodation!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Sonya
United KingdomGreat location for us to visit local historic attractions. The accommodation was perfect. We loved the Lydden Brll pub. The food was excellent. We would certainly recommend to our friends and family and will definitely return.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Roz
United KingdomLovely decor in accomodation. Comfortable and heated floors.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Roz
United KingdomThe accomodation was 1st class. A great spot minutes from Dover with lovely staff and food too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Richard
United KingdomWider double bed perhaps. But it was okay for an overnight stay.
Very good breakfast. Well cooked and presented. Excellent evening meal.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Julia
United KingdomNothing.
the breakfast was great, it kept us going until our evening meal. Lovely clean room. Lovely friendly staff The evening meals were great. We would definitely stay there again and ask for Room 2.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Matthew
United KingdomWe liked everything about 'The Lydden Bell'. The staff are welcoming and helpful, the rooms are clean with excellent facilities and breakfast was second to none. We will definitely be back.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Maxine
United KingdomWonderful staff, great food really recommend booking for dinner. Great walks from the B&B and also really close to Dover castle and walking the white cliffs.
Stayed in February 2024
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