The Ship Inn

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Beachfront Location: The Ship Inn in Bardsea offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can relax by the shore or enjoy the outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, garden views, and modern amenities such as TVs and work desks. Family rooms and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The modern restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English/Irish, and fresh pastries. Convenient Services: Free WiFi, free on-site parking, and luggage storage are available. Additional services include housekeeping, menus for special diets, and full-day security. Nearby Attractions: The World of Beatrix Potter is 30 km away, and Leeds Bradford International Airport is 133 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 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, Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location, very comfortable bed, excellent breakfast, friendly staff”
  • Lina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A hidden liten gem. Very nice accomodation and thoughtfully arranged. Very comfortable.”
  • Stewart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good value, good breakfast. Free parking, staff friendly, our room appeared to have been recently decorated including new carpet. Bathroom spotlessly clean, bed comfortable. Walkable to Bardsea beach where there is free parking and a little...”
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Food was good value, portion sizes good. Friendly staff, contacted us prior to arrival to amend our table booking (we were slightly later arriving than planned).”
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Food was superb.”
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely place to stay breakfast was excellent all the staff were lovely would highly recommend”
  • Ray
    Australia Australia
    “Clean, comfortable accommodation in a lovely village location, close to Ulverstone. The Ship Inn had a friendly welcoming vibe from the owners to the local customers. It also it had a good breakfast and a wide range of evening meals at reasonable...”
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful village setting and building. Lovely comfortable clean room with friendly, helpful staff who couldn’t do enough for you . Breakfast was great too .”
  • Yi
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “The environment is nice and the room is clean. All the people are very nice and helpful. Good breakfast. Lunch and dinner food is delicious.”
  • Yi
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “Very nice room and nice people. The food is good too.”

Managed by Katie Clayton

Company review score: 9.8Based on 311 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our team looks forward to meeting new faces from all over and we look forward to sharing local knowledge of Good Walks, Pubs, Restaurants and Roy's ice-cream's best flavours.

Property information

The Ship Inn, Bardesa B&B, Restaurant and Bar is a small family run business in a small village and a 5 minute walk to the beach, we are situated in the middle of the village with a view of the church but unfortunately no Seaview. Our friendly locals interact with everyone who visits making them feel welcome. We offer light lunches and home cooked meals Tuesday to Sunday. Monday evenings the Restaurant is closed but the bar remains open all week. Anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable or enjoyable just ask we will be willing to help achieve this for you.

Neighbourhood information

We are a 5 minute walk from the beach with Roy's ice-cream for you to enjoy. We are also a 5 minute walk from the beautiful Ulverston Golf Course. A 30 minute walk or 10 minute drive will get you into Ulverston centre which is lined with Bars, Pubs, Restaurants, Cafes and Shops for you to enjoy wondering about. Dalton also has it own Zoo 15 minute drive away and the national park and the Lake district is a 30 minute drive.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Ship Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Ship Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.