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The Lydden Bell

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dover with a restaurant and a bar

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Travelers start their day with free breakfast at The Lydden Bell before exploring the charming garden. The restaurant serves kids' meals, and public areas offer WiFi. Children enjoy the playground while adults play billiards. Attentive staff are ready to assist.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 319
AED 383 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
81 Canterbury Road, Lydden, Dover, England, CT15 7EX

What's nearby

  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Dover Castle - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Dover Harbour - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 11 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Dover Shepperdswell Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nightingale Dairy - Mobile Milk Vending Machine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boost Food Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Three Cups - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Breakwater Brewery and Taproom - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Lydden Bell

Bed & breakfast near Dover Castle
Free to-go breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Lydden Bell. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • Wedding services and a computer station
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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 elevator
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

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 6 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lydden Bell on 9 November 2025 start from $104.43, 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.

What time is check-out at The Lydden Bell?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Lydden Bell located?

Situated in Dover, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (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 mi (10 km).

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The Lydden Bell Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Ruth

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

bettylu

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

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

Tolles, authentisches Hotel

Liebevolles Ambiente, freundliches Team und sehr gutes Essen. Breakfast leider erst ab 9.00 möglich. Sehr empfehlenswert für einen Zwischenstopp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Terri

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gutes Essen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Jack

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