Is The Lydden Bell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lydden Bell?

As of 15 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lydden Bell on 27 Oct 2025 start from AU$163.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Lydden Bell?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Lydden Bell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Where is The Lydden Bell located?

Situated in Dover, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kent Downs, Lydden Hill Race Circuit and Kearsney Abbey Gardens. Dover Transport Museum and Broome Park Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the area

Dover is home to The Lydden Bell. Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Cliffs of Dover and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lydden Hill Race Circuit or St. Lawrence Ground. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

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10/10 Excellent

Craig

9 Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

14 Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

10 June 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

19 May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

20 Sept 2024

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

Superb food and accommodation.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

28 Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

John

13 Feb 2025

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

Lovely old pub

Great find close to Dover

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

15 June 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

21 Mar 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Mike

15 May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

bettylu

12 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful English countryside location, excellent dinner and breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Martin

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Lovely people, and a lovely pub.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cortina

11 Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Eva Maria

26 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

27 June 2023

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

8/10 Good

Suzzane

4 Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

22 Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

7 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

25 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

colm

6 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

3 July 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Terri

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pub closed for function

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jack

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I wouldn’t bother staying here…

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brita

8 June 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

26 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

One night stay

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 .

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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