About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Lydden Bell in Dover offers family rooms with private bathrooms, equipped with modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the traditional family-friendly restaurant, serving lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Leisure Facilities: The property features a sun terrace, garden, fitness room, and children's playground. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, lounge, and electric vehicle charging station. Location and Attractions: Located 68 mi from London City Airport, The Lydden Bell is near attractions such as Dover Priory Station (5 mi) and White Cliffs of Dover (8.7 mi). Activities include fishing and cycling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    France France
    In a single sentence. This place is excellent for our purposes. A night stop on a 15 hr trip between the uk and E France. Great supper and very comfortable night.
  • Bruno
    Canada Canada
    It was a great location, with a bus stop in both directions right across the street. The food was excellent. The pub was classic quirky English pub The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice and clean location lovely & breakfast was lovely.
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Service was spot on , the location , everything was at a great standard
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a warm genuine welcome. Was cycling from London to Brussels and stopped there overnight. I left too early for breakfast and they kindly sorted me a goody bag. Such a lovely pub with absolutely delicious food in the evening. Highly recommend.
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable, clean and friendly staff and great food
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The service was exceptional, the setting was wonderful, one word to describe it is WOW
  • William
    United States United States
    Excellent customer service. The room was clean and well furnished. The restaurant was outstanding. Highly recommended.
  • Ela
    United States United States
    The room was nice and clean if a bit small. The pub was rustic and apparently very popular among the locals. Dinner and breakfast there were excellent.
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All was very good standard. I am a returning customer and this time stayed in a twin room with my cousin. It was very good, wished we could stay lo ger

Managed by The Lydden Bell B&B

Company review score: 9.6Based on 838 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

A beautiful grade 2 listed pub and newly converted barn set in the garden of England serving great food, all day every day.

Property info

Brand new for 2022, The Lydden Bell Bed and Breakfast is nestled within the quaint rural village of Lydden, near Dover, Kent. Converted from a grade 2 listed barn, it comprises of 5 letting rooms, finished to a high modern standard, yet still maintaining original features. The Lydden Bell Freehouse, itself a grade 2 listed traditional Kentish Inn, has been on the site since the 16th Century. It serves food all day, and will be available for use by all guests. Providing modern British food, as well as traditional pub classics there is something for everyone. Recently refurbished, the atmosphere here is relaxed and friendly. We pride ourselves on the quality of our locally sourced food, and our selection of locally produced beers and we offer outstanding food and service everyday. We also have a large beer garden that over looks the valley. There is also a recently landscaped communal garden for use by room guests only which boasts the best views in the area. Lydden itself is set in a beautiful steep sided valley with grazing pasture and pockets of woodland. The Lydden and Temple Ewell Downs National Nature reserve is within easy walking distance, and is famous for its chalk grassland habitat and species including the adonis blue butterfly. The port of Dover and the channel tunnel are both only 10 minutes away, making an ideal stop over for trips to and from the continent. New high speed wifi now in all areas from January 2023

Neighborhood info

We are based in an area of outstanding natural beauty within the rolling hills of Lydden. Conveniently placed just off the A2 between Canterbury and Dover and in close proximity to the channel tunnel and Dover ferry port. We are close to the historic city of Canterbury, and the legendary Dover Castle. There are many notable golf courses in close proximity including Royal St Georges and Princes at Sandwich Bay. There are many local walking routes within Lydden and the surrounding villages.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.