The Old Ship Aground

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with a business centre and a bar/lounge

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The Old Ship Aground

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Front of property
Property grounds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Old Ship Aground

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
Quay Street, Minehead, England, TA24 5UL
  • Popular LocationMinehead Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationDunster Castle7 min drive
  • Popular LocationDunster Beach9 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)97 min drive

Room options

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Ensuite, Harbour View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4, 5, 6 and 7)

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Harbour View

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Minehead

At The Old Ship Aground you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Minehead Beach and within 15 minutes of Blenheim Gardens. Highlights at this beach hotel include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and luggage storage. Free English breakfast is available. .In proximity to this Minehead hotel you'll find Exmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • Minehead Beach - 4 min walk
  • Blenheim Gardens - 10 min walk
  • Dunster Castle - 7 min drive
  • Dunster Beach - 9 min drive
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 13 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Stand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coaster Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Beachcomber Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ship Aground - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hairy Dog - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Aground

Beach hotel with a business centre and a bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. Self parking is free.

This Edwardian Minehead hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1911
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1911
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Old Ship Aground?

Yep, The Old Ship Aground has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Old Ship Aground?

Yep, The Old Ship Aground is a short 4-minute walk from Minehead Beach.

What makes The Old Ship Aground a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Old Ship Aground.

Does The Old Ship Aground serve breakfast?

Yeah, free English breakfast is offered at The Old Ship Aground.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Ship Aground?

No, The Old Ship Aground does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Old Ship Aground?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Ship Aground?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

The Old Ship Aground Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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

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