The Old Ship Hotel, Wine Cellars

So booked a double room. Ok so the hotel itself isn’t to bad yes it’s an old building and needs a little TLC to make it better. The room its self was nice. Nice bathroom with bath and shower. In room tea making facilities and extra drinks available at reception. I booked during the off season so room was cheap and worth the money.

My mother-in-law booked us a stay at The Old Ship for Christmas 2025. Prior to going I had read the reviews here on Google and I will admit that I was quite nervous at what we would be walking in to. However, I am really pleased to say that it was not even close to as bad as the reviews suggested! The Old Ship is indeed old - and you can see that age around the edges and in some of the non-public areas of the hotel. But it is also really apparent the the current management are investing time and money into maintenance and restoration. Our bedroom was clean, the bed was comfy and the decor was clearly recently redone. There were a few rough patches on the wall under the window and on the ceiling but overall it was nice. There is a gap at the bottom of the bathroom door but it didn't bother us. The shower was powerful and the water was hot. The dining room has also clearly been redecorated and refurbished recently and it was a nice place to eat. Our Christmas dinner was in the Paganini ballroom and this space is beautiful. Of course it as decorated for Christmas which added to the atmosphere. All the staff were lovely, helpful and kind.

We've just enjoyed a lovely stay in this old hotel. Yes, it needs quite a lot of TLC in places, but that added to its quirkiness. The bedroom was tired, but the bed was extremely comfy and most importantly, the room was exceptionally clean. We had the lovely surprise upgrade to a Seaview room which really added to the experience. The staff are brilliant, Louis on reception was very kind and helpful and obviously took pride in his job. The young girls on the bar were fun and lively, and the breakfast team were busy but helpful. Breakfast offered everything you needed to set you up for the day. The location is second to none, next door to The Lanes and perfect for walking the prom. I sincerely hope this hotel gets the planned investment as it's a lovely old building with plenty of charm and character. We will definitely return