THE OLD SHIP HOTEL, Brighton – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Character
The Old Ship Hotel offers single, twin, double, and family rooms in a Grade II listed building. Two rooms feature four-poster beds, and some overlook Padstow's estuary. All rooms include ensuite bathrooms, hot drink facilities, Freeview TV, and safes. Breakfast is served in a private dining room with options like full English, cereals, fresh fruit, and smoked fish.
Local Seafood Dining
The menu highlights fresh fish from Padstow's harbor, including crab, lobster, and Dover sole. A seasonal specials board features Cornish produce. Dishes range from grilled Cornish sardines to local cod with mussels and prawns. The revamped Wardroom dining area has lamps and feature wallpaper inspired by an officers' mess.
Coastal Activities Nearby
Padstow is a base for surfing, coasteering, and kayaking. The Camel Trail starts here, offering cycling routes. Harlyn Surf School, 3 miles away, provides lessons at Harlyn Bay, one of Cornwall's safest beaches. Boat trips from Padstow harbor offer sightings of puffins on Moule Island.
Central Padstow Location
The hotel is in the heart of Padstow, close to the Camel Estuary and beaches. Newquay Airport is 6 miles away, with flights to London, Manchester, and Dublin. By car, take the A389 into Padstow, following brown tourism signs to the hotel. Trains stop at Bodmin Parkway, with taxis available to Padstow.
Parking and Family Stays
The hotel has a private car park behind the building, included in the room rate. Family rooms and a children's menu are available. Staff assist with luggage, and dietary requests can often be accommodated. The area is known for its seafood, with dishes like Porthilly mussels in curry sauce.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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