The Old Ship Aground

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Exmoor National Park

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Beach
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Quay Street, Minehead, England, TA24 5UL
  • Place, Minehead Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunster Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dunster Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪156 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Harbor View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Minehead

In historical district.You'll find Minehead Beach and Blenheim Gardens within a 15-minute walk of this Minehead hotel. Also, West Somerset Railway is within half a mile (1 km) and Dunster Beach is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Minehead Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blenheim Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dunster Castle - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Dunster Beach - 14 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Old Ship Aground - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Queen's Head Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mr Micawbers - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Aground

3-star beach hotel near Exmoor National Park
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 center. Self parking is free.

This 3-star 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 showers and hair dryers. This Minehead hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Ship Aground to the airport?

The Old Ship Aground is 108.3 mi (161-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Ship Aground have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Ship Aground.

How close is The Old Ship Aground to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Minehead Beach and 1.7 mi (9-min drive) from Dunster Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Ship Aground offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Old Ship Aground offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Ship Aground?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Old Ship Aground?

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

Is there free parking at The Old Ship Aground?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Old Ship Aground have a pool?

The Old Ship Aground does not have a pool.

Does The Old Ship Aground have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Old Ship Aground have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Old Ship Aground to downtown Minehead?

The Old Ship Aground is 0.5 mi away from Minehead.