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 Beach - 10 min drive - 13.5 km
Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Getting around
Dover Shepperdswell Station - 3 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Breakwater Brewery - 7 min drive
KFC - 5 min drive
The Fox Inn - 3 min drive
The Lydden Bell - 1 min walk
About this property
The Lydden Bell
Bed & breakfast near Dover Castle
Free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Lydden Bell. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. 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, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
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
Free breakfast available
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Playground
Family friendly
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
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Smoke-free property
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 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. Crabble Corn Mill and Broome Park Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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The Lydden Bell Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
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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
Beautiful quiet property with a pleasant friendly pub. The cabins were clean, modern, and cozy. I will come back again.
Ronnie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
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
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10
Room was small, but comfortable. However, the bath/shower did not have a shower mat - my wife slipped and hurt herself.
Mike
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Great find close to Dover
John
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Superb food and accommodation.
jonathan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Beautiful English countryside location, excellent dinner and breakfast
bettylu
8/10
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.
Suzzane
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Lovely people, and a lovely pub.
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
Comfortable bed , hot water , modern and warm with free Wi-Fi . The breakfast was exceptional and staff amazing ....nothing to not like .
Cortina
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
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
Timothy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Very nice, very friendly. Great food. Nice room. 10/10 would stay here again
Eva Maria
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
Nice clean place to stay before we got the tunnel. Couldn’t have asked for more
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10
Clean rooms and of a high standard.
Staff friendly and accommodating. Let us check in very early.
Breakfast excellent.
Jonathan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10
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!
Genevieve
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
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.
colm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
Brand new accommodation- it was lovely and clean. Excellent service. Breakfast tray very welcome and we left early next morning. Would recommend family room
Jayne
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
6/10
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
Terri
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
4/10
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.
Jack
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
4/10
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 .
Ruth
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
colin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
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.