The Ship Inn

Hotels
7.9 (291 reviews)
18 West Street , Oundle , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 291 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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Neil couple gb
9
Had a great stay!
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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CLIVE couple gb
10
Very friendly & excellent food
Pros:

Excellent location for the town, & great food in the Ship in the evening. Parking was very good right next to the room, but a bit tricky to find the way into the car park.

Cons:

Noisy disco on Saturday night

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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stephen solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Good trip to the vintage cycle show in Oundle
Pros:

Satisfactory

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller us
10
Always happy to be back
Pros:

The Staff is always friendly and helpful. The place is clean and well maintained. The location is convenient.

Cons:

I have stayed there before but the room that i got this time it was not as quieter as the ones before.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
9
Last minute stop, great place, lovely area.
Pros:

Breakfast was great! (Included) we appreciate that a good variety of continental breakfast was laid out even though it seemed that it was quiet. Lovely room generous offering of refreshments in the room. Comfy bed. All good.

Cons:

All good.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Kirsty solo_traveller gb
6
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Roger solo_traveller gb
9
Would definitely recommend and I would stay here again
Pros:

Very friendly Pub and nice rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Jones solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
7
Nice overnightvt
Pros:

Staff very friendly. Nice pub.

Cons:

Breakfast very !imited. Just toast really!

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Courtney solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Rob couple gb
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
6
Ok for short stay
Pros:

Lovely location.
Free parking.
Pub staff friendly.
Showers were good.

Cons:

Single bedroom looked like it hadn't been hoovered in weeks, so attracted ants. Duvet looked stained and dirty. Very little air and opening window wasn't secure.
Breakfast not great. Very limited range. Meat was warm.
No wifi as not in range the room I stayed in.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Carol solo_traveller gb
9
Cons:

I realise that the hostelry is a public house and especially on a lovely warm evening one can expect revelry but the noise level was high into the night hours. My only reservation to the excellent review posted is disturbed rest. Nonetheless the entire experience was very good.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Bishopsrock solo_traveller gb
7
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Easy to find Good location Clean and comfortable

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-20 via Nuitee