The Ship Inn

Hotels
7.9 (334 reviews)
18 West Street , Oundle , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Noise issues
Small room
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.36
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues with dirty cups and basic but functional rooms.
Service
8.33
Staff were mentioned positively across multiple reviews, with notes on friendly and helpful service.
Location
8.87
Great location is frequently highlighted in the reviews.
Room Quality
7.32
Several complaints about room size and basic amenities were noted.
Amenities
7.35
Lack of mirrors, no WiFi, and basic offerings mentioned.
Value for Money
7.31
Many comments about the room being overpriced for the offerings, especially during peak times.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Positive mentions regarding the food quality.
Overall Experience
8.33
Mixed reviews but overall enjoyment highlighted in several reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:10

Property Description

The Ship Inn in Oundle is a cozy retreat offering a garden, free parking, and a charming restaurant. Comfortable Accommodation includes flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms in every room. Guests can enjoy a delicious Breakfast in buffet, à la carte, or continental style each morning. Conveniently located near attractions like Rockingham Castle and Peterborough Cathedral, this non-smoking property is the perfect base for exploring the area. Ready to experience a tranquil stay in Oundle? Book your room at The Ship Inn today for a delightful getaway.

Important information:

The patio area outside our accommodations can be noisy during busy periods, this would be Friday and Saturday evenings, bank holiday weekends and holiday periods - particularly around Christmas. We do however try to clear this area completely within an hour of closing (12am)

Please note that we are a busy and well supported pub in the town center of Oundle. We have regular live music events, which can be checked via our social media pages. During busy periods our outdoor areas can get quite noisy as well. Please make sure you take this into consideration when booking with us.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 334 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.36
Service: 8.33
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 7.32
Amenities: 7.35
Value for Money: 7.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 8.33
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Mary solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Geoff couple gb
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Pearson couple gb
8
Pleasant break in a lovely village
Pros:

Room separate from the pub

Cons:

No lock on Window

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Sarah-Jane couple gb
8
Pros:

Good location, lovely staff

Cons:

Cleanliness could be better

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable overnight stop
Pros:

Conveniently placed, friendly, comfortable, good value.

Cons:

The windows of my first floor room opened on to the open air bar area so it was loud until 11.30pm or so. Not a problem for me, and not unreasonable as this is a pub, but wouldn’t be good for anyone wanting an early night. Though I do know other rooms open onto quieter aspects.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was the weakest part of the stay, a very limited selection, unimpressive

Cons:

breakfast

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Greg extended_group gb
10
Warm friendly and welcoming
Pros:

Very friendly, efficient and welcoming

Cons:

It was great

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple mu
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Tessa solo_traveller gb
9
lovely - i would definately stay again
Pros:

great location and lovely staff. The room was spotlessly clean too.

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit limited, some fruit would have been nice and the coffee machine wasn't working.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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yasuro solo_traveller jp
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Geoffrey solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent stay, and very good value. I will be back
Pros:

The location in town and value for money was great. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast wasn't very well attended, but there was a great selection. I also had an evening meal which was great too.

Cons:

I struggled a little to stay on the wifi, and when I woke in the night I could hear someone snoring in the room below, but perhaps they heard me too!

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Parise solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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GRACE solo_traveller gb
7
the room was very tiny - when booking it indicated double room.
Cons:

the room was very tiny - when booking it indicated double room.
It was a hot day and was quite noisy at the pub - so may be winter time is more quite.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-26 via Nuitee