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The Lydden Bell

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Dover B&B

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Room
Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Exterior
Premium Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Bathroom
Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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81 Canterbury Road, Lydden, Dover, England, CT15 7EX
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dover Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, White Cliffs of Dover
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Interior

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Exterior

Premium Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Suite, Ensuite | Interior

Premium Suite, Ensuite

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Dover

In Dover .You'll find Kent Downs and Lydden Hill Race Circuit within 3 miles (5 km) of this B&B. Kearsney Abbey Gardens and Russell Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dover Castle - 12 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Dover Beach - 12 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Dover Harbour - 13 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 15 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Shepperdswell Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Three Cups - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nightingale Dairy - Mobile Milk Vending Machine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Endeavour - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Lydden Bell

Enjoy the free parking at this Dover B&B
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The Lydden Bell also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Dover bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lydden Bell offers 5 accommodations. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

The Lydden Bell Dover
The Lydden Bell Bed & breakfast
The Lydden Bell Bed & breakfast Dover

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lydden Bell have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lydden Bell.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lydden Bell?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lydden Bell on Jun 17, 2026 start from $174, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is The Lydden Bell to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 11.5 mi (21-min drive) from Deal Beach and 8.2 mi (12-min drive) from St Margaret's Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lydden Bell offer free breakfast?

The Lydden Bell does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lydden Bell?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Lydden Bell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lydden Bell?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Lydden Bell have a pool?

The Lydden Bell does not have a pool.

Does The Lydden Bell have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lydden Bell have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Lydden Bell to downtown Dover?

The Lydden Bell is 0.2 mi away from Lydden.

The Lydden Bell Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above ,i couldn't fault it an any way at all .i will be goung back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb food and accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the top two places I stay at around the whole of the south east of England truly fantastic comfortable amazing food so friendly and welcoming all the time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bettylu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful English countryside location, excellent dinner and breakfast
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely old pub

Great find close to Dover
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation which was ideal for a one night stay when attending a nearby wedding Breakfast the following morning was excellent with plenty of options of cereals, juices and cooked breakfasts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely people, and a lovely pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little pub and rooms, food is very good although it's at a price point where you'd expect that. Lots of German and Dutch tourists stopping and a few locals. Not much of a pub vibe as it's all given over to dining but the room were spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, very friendly. Great food. Nice room. 10/10 would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cortina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff who were easy to converse with, the inn was well maintained with vintage roots and a splash off modern. The food was excellent. On the listing it does say they have laundry facilities, but after asking it turns out they don’t. So be aware if that is a need. I would surely go back again if I am in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rare Find

The Inn was a rare find. Perfect location between Dover and Canterbury. Lovely restaurant, lively people. Restaurant had good food and a great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean place to stay before we got the tunnel. Couldn’t have asked for more
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place little room for improvement

Stayed for first time but will return. Excellent room & shower all efficiently handled. Only criticism would be that cooked breakfast was on a cold plate & bacon fat not cooked hardly at all but everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and of a high standard. Staff friendly and accommodating. Let us check in very early. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed room. Private and cozy. Clean and modern. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Convenient bus into Dover or to Canterbury. Would have liked to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Amenities
I was actually worried about this booking but I shouldn't have been. It was wonderful. Beautiful rooms. Excellent service. Fantastic food and drinks. Really well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top marks

Great rooms adjacent, but separate to the Lydden Bell pub; one electric car charger ( first come basis) pub staff very friendly, good atmosphere and excellent food. Large garden area if you are lucky with the weather.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small, but comfortable. However, the bath/shower did not have a shower mat - my wife slipped and hurt herself.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzzane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The public areas are run down. The room was a stark contrast to the lobby. Bright, clean, spacious. Beautiful view out to the water. The staff was friendly and very warm. Easy street parking around the corner. Lots of dining options near the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely setting..nice comfortable & good sized room. Food was very good, didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment.. My only complaint is the lack of a mirror close enough to a socket so you can dry your hair…most places don’t have one to be honest & as I’m only short I couldn’t see in the bathroom mirror to use that either. I was able to move the mirror on the door but was still 3 feet away from it. Wouldn’t make me not stay again.. The staff were all very good, smiley & efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brand new accommodation- it was lovely and clean. Excellent service. Breakfast tray very welcome and we left early next morning. Would recommend family room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

One night stay

Room was lovely. Menu was on a blackboard . Not easy to see familys eating food . Our food was not good value for money. 45 min wait for breakfast. Only 4 to serve. Was thinking of leaving . Toast never ask if you would like brown or white bread . Toast cold .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025