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The Lydden Bell

2.0 star property

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Premium Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Interior
A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a framed deer artwork, a globe, and a Buddha statue.
A picnic area with a sign indicating a fire pit and a warning sign for hot surfaces.
A small, dark wooden building with a single window and a door, a brick base, and a gravel pathway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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81 Canterbury Road, Lydden, Dover, England, CT15 7EX
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dover Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, White Cliffs of Dover
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a brown blanket and two pillows, a folded white towel, and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Exterior

Premium Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A wooden bed with a headboard, two pillows, and two nightstands.

Premium Suite, Ensuite

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Lydden Bell

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a computer station, wedding services, and a garden are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Lydden Bell offers 5 accommodations. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Lydden Bell, you'll be close to Dover Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a computer, laundry facilities, and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes by car from Dover Castle and 11 minutes from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The Lydden Bell also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Dover bed & breakfast is smoke free.

The Lydden Bell has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

The Lydden Bell Dover
The Lydden Bell Bed & breakfast
The Lydden Bell Bed & breakfast Dover

The Lydden Bell Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above ,i couldn't fault it an any way at all .i will be goung back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb food and accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bettylu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful English countryside location, excellent dinner and breakfast
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely old pub

Great find close to Dover
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely people, and a lovely pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eva Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, very friendly. Great food. Nice room. 10/10 would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cortina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rare Find

The Inn was a rare find. Perfect location between Dover and Canterbury. Lovely restaurant, lively people. Restaurant had good food and a great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean place to stay before we got the tunnel. Couldn’t have asked for more
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place little room for improvement

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 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and of a high standard. Staff friendly and accommodating. Let us check in very early. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top marks

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small, but comfortable. However, the bath/shower did not have a shower mat - my wife slipped and hurt herself.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzzane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brand new accommodation- it was lovely and clean. Excellent service. Breakfast tray very welcome and we left early next morning. Would recommend family room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025