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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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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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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Alex solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller gb
8
Good value, would stay again.
Pros:

Friendly. Great location. Single room was clean and comfortable, had all I needed. Was Friday night, noisy in the courtyard below my room. Stopped before midnight then very quiet. Not a problem for me and was clearly advised before booking it would be like that. Including simple complimentary breakfast was nice surprise.

Cons:

Finding the car park behind the Inn was difficult. Need go up a side road near edge of Oundle to approach from other side. Cannot get to carpark from High St. Helpful member of staff told me to go up South Rd and turn up Ship Lane next to the vets which I then googled.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Georgia solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Detlef65 solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Sehr gediegen und Nett

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Sue solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable clean room within easy reach of the town. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller gb
7
All fine. Just what I expected
Pros:

I've stayed here before so know the room. It's basic but convenient and comfortable. Staff are lovely. It's good that breakfast is now included. I ate supper in The Ship and it was excellent

Cons:

It would be good to have dairy free or vegan options for breakfast

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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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