The Lydden Bell
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Lydden Bell, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Conveniences include a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Dover, The Lydden Bell is within a 15-minute drive of Dover Castle and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. This bed & breakfast is 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Canterbury Cathedral.
What's nearby
Kent Downs(2.1 miles)
Lydden Hill Race Circuit(2.1 miles)
East Kent Railway(2.5 miles)
Kearsney Abbey Gardens(2.9 miles)
Crabble Corn Mill(3.1 miles)
Broome Park Golf Club(4.2 miles)
Reinden Wood(4.8 miles)
Capel le Ferne Farmers Market(5 miles)
Kent Battle of Britain Museum(6 miles)
Battle of Britain Memorial(6.1 miles)
Dover Castle(6.7 miles)
Cineworld Dover(7 miles)
Dover Museum(7.1 miles)
North Downs Way - East(7.2 miles)
National Trust Visitor Center(7.3 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Garden
Location
81 Canterbury Road, Lydden, Lydden, Dover, Dover District, England, United Kingdom
Kent Downs (2.1 miles)
Lydden Hill Race Circuit (2.1 miles)
East Kent Railway (2.5 miles)
Kearsney Abbey Gardens (2.9 miles)
Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles)
Broome Park Golf Club (4.2 miles)
Guest reviews
9.4
Superb
Based on 368 verified reviews
What guests think
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Travellers describe The Lydden Bell as a welcoming country pub in a quiet, convenient spot for Dover and Canterbury, making it a reliable stopover for Eurotunnel or ferry trips, with a lively atmosphere that suits short breaks and onward journeys.
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Travellers describe The Lydden Bell as a welcoming country pub in a quiet, convenient spot for Dover and Canterbury, making it a reliable stopover for Eurotunnel or ferry trips, with a lively atmosphere that suits short breaks and onward journeys.
Rooms are modern, comfortable, and often spacious. Staff receive consistent praise for being friendly and accommodating. On-site dining is frequently lauded for tasty dinners and standout breakfasts, though a few guests mention value concerns, waits at busy times, or breakfast starting late, so expect a quality pub stay with occasional peak-time delays.
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Facilities
The on-site pub and bar are popular and create a good atmosphere. Several reviews also mention sizeable gardens or grounds.
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Sam
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely little pub and rooms, food is very good although it's at a price point where you'd expect that. Lots of German and Dutch tourists stopping and a few locals. Not much of a pub vibe as it's all given over to dining but the room were spacious and comfortable.
Lovely little pub and rooms, food is very good although it's at a price point where you'd expect that. Lots of German and Dutch tourists stopping and a few locals. Not much of a pub vibe as it's all given over to dining but the room were spacious and comfortable.
6
Terri
Jul 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The actual room is beautiful and we would have been thrilled to stay there on any other weekend but unfortunately on our weekend the pub was closed for a private function. Apparently we were sent an email, I didn’t see this but maybe the rooms shouldn’t be sold if you can’t eat or drink in the pub. The pub is fairly remote and we had to call around local pubs and restaurants and found somewhere to eat about 20 minutes away. We just wanted to chill for the weekend and not drive so it was quite disappointing really
The actual room is beautiful and we would have been thrilled to stay there on any other weekend but unfortunately on our weekend the pub was closed for a private function. Apparently we were sent an email, I didn’t see this but maybe the rooms shouldn’t be sold if you can’t eat or drink in the pub. The pub is fairly remote and we had to call around local pubs and restaurants and found somewhere to eat about 20 minutes away. We just wanted to chill for the weekend and not drive so it was quite disappointing really
10
Nigel
Jun 27, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect little hideaway just outside Dover. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.Breakfast was perfectly cooked with quality ingredients especially the sausage! Diner was very busy but the service continued to be of a high standard .
Perfect little hideaway just outside Dover. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.Breakfast was perfectly cooked with quality ingredients especially the sausage! Diner was very busy but the service continued to be of a high standard .
10
David
Jul 26, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for one night prior to getting the Eurotunnel the following day. This is what I would call a country pub which is family friendly with large grounds for children to play. The rooms are all new with very modern fittings and found to be comfortable. Moderate size room, which is large enough for short stays. Good shower over a bath and whilst not a problem, the bath is very small and would have I preferred a walk-in shower. Had an evening meal and breakfast, both were well cooked and good value. Service was a little slow, but not when it tasted like everything was freshly cooked, so well worth any wait. Overall a great place to stay, excellent value and highly recommended.
Stayed for one night prior to getting the Eurotunnel the following day. This is what I would call a country pub which is family friendly with large grounds for children to play. The rooms are all new with very modern fittings and found to be comfortable. Moderate size room, which is large enough for short stays. Good shower over a bath and whilst not a problem, the bath is very small and would have I preferred a walk-in shower. Had an evening meal and breakfast, both were well cooked and good value. Service was a little slow, but not when it tasted like everything was freshly cooked, so well worth any wait. Overall a great place to stay, excellent value and highly recommended.
10
Margaret
Sep 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The Inn was a rare find. Perfect location between Dover and Canterbury. Lovely restaurant, lively people. Restaurant had good food and a great atmosphere.
The Inn was a rare find. Perfect location between Dover and Canterbury. Lovely restaurant, lively people. Restaurant had good food and a great atmosphere.
10
colm
Aug 6, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Great rooms adjacent, but separate to the Lydden Bell pub; one electric car charger ( first come basis) pub staff very friendly, good atmosphere and excellent food. Large garden area if you are lucky with the weather.
Great rooms adjacent, but separate to the Lydden Bell pub; one electric car charger ( first come basis) pub staff very friendly, good atmosphere and excellent food. Large garden area if you are lucky with the weather.
10
Martin
Jul 26, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely people, and a lovely pub.
Lovely people, and a lovely pub.
10
Ronnie
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
10
Eva Maria
Aug 26, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice, very friendly. Great food. Nice room. 10/10 would stay here again
Very nice, very friendly. Great food. Nice room. 10/10 would stay here again
10
Timothy
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean and well kept, with some noting new or recently updated accommodation. One review reported missed cleaning details.
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10
Genevieve
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Well appointed room. Private and cozy. Clean and modern. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Convenient bus into Dover or to Canterbury. Would have liked to stay longer!
Well appointed room. Private and cozy. Clean and modern. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Convenient bus into Dover or to Canterbury. Would have liked to stay longer!
10
Cortina
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
10
Jayne
Jul 3, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Brand new accommodation- it was lovely and clean. Excellent service. Breakfast tray very welcome and we left early next morning. Would recommend family room
Brand new accommodation- it was lovely and clean. Excellent service. Breakfast tray very welcome and we left early next morning. Would recommend family room
10
Ronnie
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
10
jonathan
Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Superb food and accommodation.
Superb food and accommodation.
10
Mark
Jun 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean place to stay before we got the tunnel. Couldn’t have asked for more
Nice clean place to stay before we got the tunnel. Couldn’t have asked for more
10
Timothy
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
4
Jack
Aug 28, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Very easy to find just off the main road but it’s in a nice and quiet location. Staff seem generally very fresh but very friendly and were on hand to get us checked in asap! Good selection of beer and a strong pub food menu packed with the classics. A couple of complaints… the room wasn’t as clean as we would have liked. There were some hairs in the bed and the cups in the room were grimey. The bed was also one of the worst I have attempted to sleep on in recent times. The mattress was old and lumpy and the pillows wafer thin, the bed frame had also seen better days with the slightest movement sending the whole thing rocking. Although it makes you aware there isn’t wifi in the rooms it would be a really nice touch as it’s a great jump of point for getting into Europe. Trip planning these days requires the internet! It would also be nice if the TVs were hooked up to a better internet connection as an episode of something on Netflix is a great way to settle in for an early night to get an early crossing. On that note, it would also be good if breakfast was a little earlier for those planing on getting the miles in on the mainland.
Very easy to find just off the main road but it’s in a nice and quiet location. Staff seem generally very fresh but very friendly and were on hand to get us checked in asap! Good selection of beer and a strong pub food menu packed with the classics. A couple of complaints… the room wasn’t as clean as we would have liked. There were some hairs in the bed and the cups in the room were grimey. The bed was also one of the worst I have attempted to sleep on in recent times. The mattress was old and lumpy and the pillows wafer thin, the bed frame had also seen better days with the slightest movement sending the whole thing rocking. Although it makes you aware there isn’t wifi in the rooms it would be a really nice touch as it’s a great jump of point for getting into Europe. Trip planning these days requires the internet! It would also be nice if the TVs were hooked up to a better internet connection as an episode of something on Netflix is a great way to settle in for an early night to get an early crossing. On that note, it would also be good if breakfast was a little earlier for those planing on getting the miles in on the mainland.
10
Jonathan
Apr 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms and of a high standard. Staff friendly and accommodating. Let us check in very early. Breakfast excellent.
Clean rooms and of a high standard. Staff friendly and accommodating. Let us check in very early. Breakfast excellent.
8
Suzzane
Oct 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The public areas are run down. The room was a stark contrast to the lobby. Bright, clean, spacious. Beautiful view out to the water. The staff was friendly and very warm. Easy street parking around the corner. Lots of dining options near the area.
The public areas are run down. The room was a stark contrast to the lobby. Bright, clean, spacious. Beautiful view out to the water. The staff was friendly and very warm. Easy street parking around the corner. Lots of dining options near the area.
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Rooms
Rooms are modern, comfortable, and often spacious, including new cabins or annex rooms. Some guests noted small rooms, layout quirks such as small baths or awkward mirrors, and one report of a poor, lumpy bed.
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Sam
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely little pub and rooms, food is very good although it's at a price point where you'd expect that. Lots of German and Dutch tourists stopping and a few locals. Not much of a pub vibe as it's all given over to dining but the room were spacious and comfortable.
Lovely little pub and rooms, food is very good although it's at a price point where you'd expect that. Lots of German and Dutch tourists stopping and a few locals. Not much of a pub vibe as it's all given over to dining but the room were spacious and comfortable.
10
Cortina
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
10
Peter
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for first time but will return. Excellent room & shower all efficiently handled. Only criticism would be that cooked breakfast was on a cold plate & bacon fat not cooked hardly at all but everything else was great.
Stayed for first time but will return. Excellent room & shower all efficiently handled. Only criticism would be that cooked breakfast was on a cold plate & bacon fat not cooked hardly at all but everything else was great.
10
kathleen
Nov 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I was actually worried about this booking but I shouldn't have been. It was wonderful. Beautiful rooms. Excellent service. Fantastic food and drinks. Really well done.
I was actually worried about this booking but I shouldn't have been. It was wonderful. Beautiful rooms. Excellent service. Fantastic food and drinks. Really well done.
10
David
Jul 26, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for one night prior to getting the Eurotunnel the following day. This is what I would call a country pub which is family friendly with large grounds for children to play. The rooms are all new with very modern fittings and found to be comfortable. Moderate size room, which is large enough for short stays. Good shower over a bath and whilst not a problem, the bath is very small and would have I preferred a walk-in shower. Had an evening meal and breakfast, both were well cooked and good value. Service was a little slow, but not when it tasted like everything was freshly cooked, so well worth any wait. Overall a great place to stay, excellent value and highly recommended.
Stayed for one night prior to getting the Eurotunnel the following day. This is what I would call a country pub which is family friendly with large grounds for children to play. The rooms are all new with very modern fittings and found to be comfortable. Moderate size room, which is large enough for short stays. Good shower over a bath and whilst not a problem, the bath is very small and would have I preferred a walk-in shower. Had an evening meal and breakfast, both were well cooked and good value. Service was a little slow, but not when it tasted like everything was freshly cooked, so well worth any wait. Overall a great place to stay, excellent value and highly recommended.
10
colm
Aug 6, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Great rooms adjacent, but separate to the Lydden Bell pub; one electric car charger ( first come basis) pub staff very friendly, good atmosphere and excellent food. Large garden area if you are lucky with the weather.
Great rooms adjacent, but separate to the Lydden Bell pub; one electric car charger ( first come basis) pub staff very friendly, good atmosphere and excellent food. Large garden area if you are lucky with the weather.
10
Ronnie
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
8
Dawn
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely setting..nice comfortable & good sized room. Food was very good, didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment.. My only complaint is the lack of a mirror close enough to a socket so you can dry your hair…most places don’t have one to be honest & as I’m only short I couldn’t see in the bathroom mirror to use that either. I was able to move the mirror on the door but was still 3 feet away from it. Wouldn’t make me not stay again.. The staff were all very good, smiley & efficient.
Lovely setting..nice comfortable & good sized room. Food was very good, didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment.. My only complaint is the lack of a mirror close enough to a socket so you can dry your hair…most places don’t have one to be honest & as I’m only short I couldn’t see in the bathroom mirror to use that either. I was able to move the mirror on the door but was still 3 feet away from it. Wouldn’t make me not stay again.. The staff were all very good, smiley & efficient.
6
Mike
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was small, but comfortable. However, the bath/shower did not have a shower mat - my wife slipped and hurt herself.
Room was small, but comfortable. However, the bath/shower did not have a shower mat - my wife slipped and hurt herself.
10
Timothy
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with smooth check-ins and helpful staff. A few guests experienced slow service at busy times, especially at breakfast.
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Genevieve
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Well appointed room. Private and cozy. Clean and modern. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Convenient bus into Dover or to Canterbury. Would have liked to stay longer!
Well appointed room. Private and cozy. Clean and modern. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Convenient bus into Dover or to Canterbury. Would have liked to stay longer!
10
Cortina
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
10
Jayne
Jul 3, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Brand new accommodation- it was lovely and clean. Excellent service. Breakfast tray very welcome and we left early next morning. Would recommend family room
Brand new accommodation- it was lovely and clean. Excellent service. Breakfast tray very welcome and we left early next morning. Would recommend family room
10
David
Jul 26, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for one night prior to getting the Eurotunnel the following day. This is what I would call a country pub which is family friendly with large grounds for children to play. The rooms are all new with very modern fittings and found to be comfortable. Moderate size room, which is large enough for short stays. Good shower over a bath and whilst not a problem, the bath is very small and would have I preferred a walk-in shower. Had an evening meal and breakfast, both were well cooked and good value. Service was a little slow, but not when it tasted like everything was freshly cooked, so well worth any wait. Overall a great place to stay, excellent value and highly recommended.
Stayed for one night prior to getting the Eurotunnel the following day. This is what I would call a country pub which is family friendly with large grounds for children to play. The rooms are all new with very modern fittings and found to be comfortable. Moderate size room, which is large enough for short stays. Good shower over a bath and whilst not a problem, the bath is very small and would have I preferred a walk-in shower. Had an evening meal and breakfast, both were well cooked and good value. Service was a little slow, but not when it tasted like everything was freshly cooked, so well worth any wait. Overall a great place to stay, excellent value and highly recommended.
10
Craig
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
One of the top two places I stay at around the whole of the south east of England truly fantastic comfortable amazing food so friendly and welcoming all the time
One of the top two places I stay at around the whole of the south east of England truly fantastic comfortable amazing food so friendly and welcoming all the time
4
Ruth
Feb 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was lovely. Menu was on a blackboard . Not easy to see familys eating food . Our food was not good value for money. 45 min wait for breakfast. Only 4 to serve. Was thinking of leaving . Toast never ask if you would like brown or white bread . Toast cold .
Room was lovely. Menu was on a blackboard . Not easy to see familys eating food . Our food was not good value for money. 45 min wait for breakfast. Only 4 to serve. Was thinking of leaving . Toast never ask if you would like brown or white bread . Toast cold .
8
Dawn
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely setting..nice comfortable & good sized room. Food was very good, didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment.. My only complaint is the lack of a mirror close enough to a socket so you can dry your hair…most places don’t have one to be honest & as I’m only short I couldn’t see in the bathroom mirror to use that either. I was able to move the mirror on the door but was still 3 feet away from it. Wouldn’t make me not stay again.. The staff were all very good, smiley & efficient.
Lovely setting..nice comfortable & good sized room. Food was very good, didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment.. My only complaint is the lack of a mirror close enough to a socket so you can dry your hair…most places don’t have one to be honest & as I’m only short I couldn’t see in the bathroom mirror to use that either. I was able to move the mirror on the door but was still 3 feet away from it. Wouldn’t make me not stay again.. The staff were all very good, smiley & efficient.
10
Theodore
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly staff who were easy to converse with, the inn was well maintained with vintage roots and a splash off modern. The food was excellent. On the listing it does say they have laundry facilities, but after asking it turns out they don’t. So be aware if that is a need. I would surely go back again if I am in the area!
Super friendly staff who were easy to converse with, the inn was well maintained with vintage roots and a splash off modern. The food was excellent. On the listing it does say they have laundry facilities, but after asking it turns out they don’t. So be aware if that is a need. I would surely go back again if I am in the area!
10
Timothy
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
10
Jonathan
Apr 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms and of a high standard. Staff friendly and accommodating. Let us check in very early. Breakfast excellent.
Clean rooms and of a high standard. Staff friendly and accommodating. Let us check in very early. Breakfast excellent.
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Location
Quiet countryside location convenient for Dover, the Eurotunnel, and Canterbury, making it popular for stopovers.
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Nigel
Jun 27, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect little hideaway just outside Dover. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.Breakfast was perfectly cooked with quality ingredients especially the sausage! Diner was very busy but the service continued to be of a high standard .
Perfect little hideaway just outside Dover. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.Breakfast was perfectly cooked with quality ingredients especially the sausage! Diner was very busy but the service continued to be of a high standard .
10
Genevieve
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Well appointed room. Private and cozy. Clean and modern. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Convenient bus into Dover or to Canterbury. Would have liked to stay longer!
Well appointed room. Private and cozy. Clean and modern. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Convenient bus into Dover or to Canterbury. Would have liked to stay longer!
10
bettylu
Sep 12, 2023
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Beautiful English countryside location, excellent dinner and breakfast
Beautiful English countryside location, excellent dinner and breakfast
10
David
Jul 26, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for one night prior to getting the Eurotunnel the following day. This is what I would call a country pub which is family friendly with large grounds for children to play. The rooms are all new with very modern fittings and found to be comfortable. Moderate size room, which is large enough for short stays. Good shower over a bath and whilst not a problem, the bath is very small and would have I preferred a walk-in shower. Had an evening meal and breakfast, both were well cooked and good value. Service was a little slow, but not when it tasted like everything was freshly cooked, so well worth any wait. Overall a great place to stay, excellent value and highly recommended.
Stayed for one night prior to getting the Eurotunnel the following day. This is what I would call a country pub which is family friendly with large grounds for children to play. The rooms are all new with very modern fittings and found to be comfortable. Moderate size room, which is large enough for short stays. Good shower over a bath and whilst not a problem, the bath is very small and would have I preferred a walk-in shower. Had an evening meal and breakfast, both were well cooked and good value. Service was a little slow, but not when it tasted like everything was freshly cooked, so well worth any wait. Overall a great place to stay, excellent value and highly recommended.
10
Margaret
Sep 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The Inn was a rare find. Perfect location between Dover and Canterbury. Lovely restaurant, lively people. Restaurant had good food and a great atmosphere.
The Inn was a rare find. Perfect location between Dover and Canterbury. Lovely restaurant, lively people. Restaurant had good food and a great atmosphere.
10
John
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great find close to Dover
Great find close to Dover
10
Ronnie
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
10
Mark
Jun 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean place to stay before we got the tunnel. Couldn’t have asked for more
Nice clean place to stay before we got the tunnel. Couldn’t have asked for more
10
Timothy
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
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Jack
Aug 28, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Very easy to find just off the main road but it’s in a nice and quiet location. Staff seem generally very fresh but very friendly and were on hand to get us checked in asap! Good selection of beer and a strong pub food menu packed with the classics. A couple of complaints… the room wasn’t as clean as we would have liked. There were some hairs in the bed and the cups in the room were grimey. The bed was also one of the worst I have attempted to sleep on in recent times. The mattress was old and lumpy and the pillows wafer thin, the bed frame had also seen better days with the slightest movement sending the whole thing rocking. Although it makes you aware there isn’t wifi in the rooms it would be a really nice touch as it’s a great jump of point for getting into Europe. Trip planning these days requires the internet! It would also be nice if the TVs were hooked up to a better internet connection as an episode of something on Netflix is a great way to settle in for an early night to get an early crossing. On that note, it would also be good if breakfast was a little earlier for those planing on getting the miles in on the mainland.
Very easy to find just off the main road but it’s in a nice and quiet location. Staff seem generally very fresh but very friendly and were on hand to get us checked in asap! Good selection of beer and a strong pub food menu packed with the classics. A couple of complaints… the room wasn’t as clean as we would have liked. There were some hairs in the bed and the cups in the room were grimey. The bed was also one of the worst I have attempted to sleep on in recent times. The mattress was old and lumpy and the pillows wafer thin, the bed frame had also seen better days with the slightest movement sending the whole thing rocking. Although it makes you aware there isn’t wifi in the rooms it would be a really nice touch as it’s a great jump of point for getting into Europe. Trip planning these days requires the internet! It would also be nice if the TVs were hooked up to a better internet connection as an episode of something on Netflix is a great way to settle in for an early night to get an early crossing. On that note, it would also be good if breakfast was a little earlier for those planing on getting the miles in on the mainland.
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Dining
On-site dining wins frequent praise for tasty dinners and standout breakfasts with varied options. A few reviews mention value concerns, waits, breakfast starting later around 9:00, or temperature and undercooking issues.
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Sam
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely little pub and rooms, food is very good although it's at a price point where you'd expect that. Lots of German and Dutch tourists stopping and a few locals. Not much of a pub vibe as it's all given over to dining but the room were spacious and comfortable.
Lovely little pub and rooms, food is very good although it's at a price point where you'd expect that. Lots of German and Dutch tourists stopping and a few locals. Not much of a pub vibe as it's all given over to dining but the room were spacious and comfortable.
10
Cortina
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
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Peter
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for first time but will return. Excellent room & shower all efficiently handled. Only criticism would be that cooked breakfast was on a cold plate & bacon fat not cooked hardly at all but everything else was great.
Stayed for first time but will return. Excellent room & shower all efficiently handled. Only criticism would be that cooked breakfast was on a cold plate & bacon fat not cooked hardly at all but everything else was great.
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kathleen
Nov 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I was actually worried about this booking but I shouldn't have been. It was wonderful. Beautiful rooms. Excellent service. Fantastic food and drinks. Really well done.
I was actually worried about this booking but I shouldn't have been. It was wonderful. Beautiful rooms. Excellent service. Fantastic food and drinks. Really well done.
10
Mark
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely accommodation which was ideal for a one night stay when attending a nearby wedding Breakfast the following morning was excellent with plenty of options of cereals, juices and cooked breakfasts
Lovely accommodation which was ideal for a one night stay when attending a nearby wedding Breakfast the following morning was excellent with plenty of options of cereals, juices and cooked breakfasts
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Craig
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
One of the top two places I stay at around the whole of the south east of England truly fantastic comfortable amazing food so friendly and welcoming all the time
One of the top two places I stay at around the whole of the south east of England truly fantastic comfortable amazing food so friendly and welcoming all the time
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Ruth
Feb 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was lovely. Menu was on a blackboard . Not easy to see familys eating food . Our food was not good value for money. 45 min wait for breakfast. Only 4 to serve. Was thinking of leaving . Toast never ask if you would like brown or white bread . Toast cold .
Room was lovely. Menu was on a blackboard . Not easy to see familys eating food . Our food was not good value for money. 45 min wait for breakfast. Only 4 to serve. Was thinking of leaving . Toast never ask if you would like brown or white bread . Toast cold .
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Dawn
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely setting..nice comfortable & good sized room. Food was very good, didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment.. My only complaint is the lack of a mirror close enough to a socket so you can dry your hair…most places don’t have one to be honest & as I’m only short I couldn’t see in the bathroom mirror to use that either. I was able to move the mirror on the door but was still 3 feet away from it. Wouldn’t make me not stay again.. The staff were all very good, smiley & efficient.
Lovely setting..nice comfortable & good sized room. Food was very good, didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment.. My only complaint is the lack of a mirror close enough to a socket so you can dry your hair…most places don’t have one to be honest & as I’m only short I couldn’t see in the bathroom mirror to use that either. I was able to move the mirror on the door but was still 3 feet away from it. Wouldn’t make me not stay again.. The staff were all very good, smiley & efficient.
10
Theodore
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly staff who were easy to converse with, the inn was well maintained with vintage roots and a splash off modern. The food was excellent. On the listing it does say they have laundry facilities, but after asking it turns out they don’t. So be aware if that is a need. I would surely go back again if I am in the area!
Super friendly staff who were easy to converse with, the inn was well maintained with vintage roots and a splash off modern. The food was excellent. On the listing it does say they have laundry facilities, but after asking it turns out they don’t. So be aware if that is a need. I would surely go back again if I am in the area!
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Timothy
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
Quite possibly the nicest stay at a B&B in the UK. Room was excellent, clean and well thought out. Bar and restaurant offered an amazing varied menu and breakfast was included, which also had varied options. The staff were always extremely helpful and happy to help. A beautiful old pub in a countryside environment within easy distance of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. 20 out of 10
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Andrew
Mar 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was great and we were able to park outside the door which was appreciated. Our evening main meal in the pub was very good as was the breakfast in the morning. Would recommend to anyone wanting a bub bed and breakfast.
Room was great and we were able to park outside the door which was appreciated. Our evening main meal in the pub was very good as was the breakfast in the morning. Would recommend to anyone wanting a bub bed and breakfast.
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Graham
Feb 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
All of the above ,i couldn't fault it an any way at all .i will be goung back
All of the above ,i couldn't fault it an any way at all .i will be goung back
10
Theodore
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly staff who were easy to converse with, the inn was well maintained with vintage roots and a splash off modern. The food was excellent. On the listing it does say they have laundry facilities, but after asking it turns out they don’t. So be aware if that is a need. I would surely go back again if I am in the area!
Super friendly staff who were easy to converse with, the inn was well maintained with vintage roots and a splash off modern. The food was excellent. On the listing it does say they have laundry facilities, but after asking it turns out they don’t. So be aware if that is a need. I would surely go back again if I am in the area!
10
Craig
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
One of the top two places I stay at around the whole of the south east of England truly fantastic comfortable amazing food so friendly and welcoming all the time
One of the top two places I stay at around the whole of the south east of England truly fantastic comfortable amazing food so friendly and welcoming all the time
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Dawn
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely setting..nice comfortable & good sized room. Food was very good, didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment.. My only complaint is the lack of a mirror close enough to a socket so you can dry your hair…most places don’t have one to be honest & as I’m only short I couldn’t see in the bathroom mirror to use that either. I was able to move the mirror on the door but was still 3 feet away from it. Wouldn’t make me not stay again.. The staff were all very good, smiley & efficient.
Lovely setting..nice comfortable & good sized room. Food was very good, didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment.. My only complaint is the lack of a mirror close enough to a socket so you can dry your hair…most places don’t have one to be honest & as I’m only short I couldn’t see in the bathroom mirror to use that either. I was able to move the mirror on the door but was still 3 feet away from it. Wouldn’t make me not stay again.. The staff were all very good, smiley & efficient.
FAQs about The Lydden Bell
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
Is breakfast offered at the property?
Yes, breakfast is available. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the room or at the restaurant.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 21:00, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Dover, within a 15-minute drive of Dover Castle and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. It is also 7.4 miles from the White Cliffs of Dover and 10.7 miles from Canterbury Cathedral.
Are children allowed to stay at the property?
Yes, children are welcome at the property. There is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- This property is professionally cleaned
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
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