Property highlights
Breakfast
Good breakfast
Parking
Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking, Electric charging
Kitchen facilities
Electric kettle, Dining table, Dining area
Family friendly
Children's playground, Family rooms, Flat-screen TV, Children's playground
Free WiFi
Internet services
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor
Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child
Price for:
Free cot available on request
Non-refundable Cancellation Non-refundable If you cancel, modify the booking, or don't show up, the fee will be the total price of the reservation. Prepayment Pay online The total price of the reservation is charged at the time of booking. Pay online
Breakfast included
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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 110 km from London City Airport, The Lydden Bell is near attractions such as Dover Priory Station (8 km) and White Cliffs of Dover (14 km). Activities include fishing and cycling.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Trevor
United Kingdom“Very friendly staff. Good atmosphere in the pub and room was excellent!”
Anthony
United Kingdom“The Lydden Bell is close to the ferry port. We had travelled about 4 hours to reach calais and didn't want the nearly 4 hour drive home on the same day. The pub/hotel was excellent. The room was spacious, very well equipped and the meal in the...”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom“It was a perfect stay - quiet, comfortable and great food in the restaurant”
Steven
United Kingdom“Location perfect. Breakfast was a take away due to early start.”
Mick
United Kingdom“Loved the location. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and the food in the pub is excellent. Good parking on site very handy for the port of Dover & Channel Tunnel if you are unable to make breakfast because of other commitments eg...”
Christine
Australia“Everything, brilliant place to stay, very comfortable, great food, great staff, best accommodation we have had in our 2 months of travel. Five 🌟”
Powell
United Kingdom“Stayed here for a track day at Lydden Hill Race Circuit. Perfect location for the circuit and very close to visit tourist sites in Dover. Great scenery, stunning food and very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff were incredibly friendly and attentive.”
Maria
Netherlands“We really loved everything, the room, the parking, the location and of course the cozy pub with really good dinner and breakfast. We will come back again.”
Karen
Australia“The staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was probably the best I have ever had especially providing tea and coffee. They even made us a meal after the kitchen CV posed as we got in late. Would recommend to anyone...”
Linda
United Kingdom“Accommodation was spotlessly clean & the bed was very comfortable.
There was a lovely bath & shower with some very nice toiletries
Along with tea, & coffee bottled water and biscuits were also provided.
Very nice choices for breakfast. Sadly,...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by The Lydden Bell B&B
Company review score: 9.6Based on 851 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
A beautiful grade 2 listed pub and newly converted barn set in the garden of England serving great food, all day every day.
Property information
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
Neighbourhood information
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
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of The Lydden Bell
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 1 year are welcome.
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
1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
