The Ship Inn

68 High Street, Fordingbridge, United Kingdom View Map

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Nestled in the town of Fordingbridge on the River Avon, The Ship Inn offers a restaurant, and free WiFi access. Public paid parking is available 984 feet from the property. Located on the edge of New Forest National Park, the property is surrounded by popular hiking and cycling trails. With a flat-screen TV, each room also features a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and towels. At The Ship Inn there is a garden, a bar with a variety of drinks including beers, wines, spirits, and also a snack bar. From the property, the city of Southampton is 21 miles away and Winchester is 28.8 miles away. Ringwood Brewery is 6.6 miles away.

183 Reviews

8.3Very Good
Cleanliness
8.7
Staff
9.6
Location
9.0

What Guests Say

  • “It was easily accessible, right on n the Avon Valley Path so we didn’t have to go off trail to find it.Breakfast was very good too. They…”
  • “Breakfast was lovely and location was good for us. 2nd visit.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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108 sqft • 2 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Flat-screen TV
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Double Room

108 sqft • 1 Double

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Flat-screen TV

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    What Guests Loved

    8.3
    Very Good

    Based on 183 reviews

    Location

    9

    Cleanliness

    8.7

    Staff

    9.6

    Overall Quality

    8.3

    Pros +

    • Staff and management
    • It was easily accessible, right on n the Avon Valley Path so we didn’t have to go off trail to find it.Breakfast was very good too. They have a bookcase full of books if you have time to read.
    • Breakfast was lovely and location was good for us. 2nd visit.

    Cons -

    • Bedding needs reviewing
    • Sadly, kitchen closed at 2pm so we couldn’t lunch there, but there were other restaurants in town. We did have dinner there and it was very good. The Wifi wasn’t great but that didn’t really affect us very much.
    • The room was dated and in need of a spruce up. There were parking facilities at the Ship Inn but guests were unable to use them, since Covid apparently???!!!!! This was really annoying as there was obvious space there. We were guided to a pay and display car park immediately behind the pub, once parked we walked through the EMPTY pub car park to our room :( Pay and display is EVERY day and from 8am :(
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    8PeterPosted on: 10-10-2017

    Staff and management

    Bedding needs reviewing

    8YaelPosted on: 5-21-2025

    It was easily accessible, right on n the Avon Valley Path so we didn’t have to go off trail to find it.Breakfast was very good too. They have a bookcase full of books if you have time to read.

    Sadly, kitchen closed at 2pm so we couldn’t lunch there, but there were other restaurants in town. We did have dinner there and it was very good. The Wifi wasn’t great but that didn’t really affect us very much.

    8LoisPosted on: 3-18-2025

    Breakfast was lovely and location was good for us. 2nd visit.

    5JuliePosted on: 3-3-2025

    The bed linen was lovely, (the bed a little lumpy but that's just my personal opinion!) the room was however clean, the breakfast amazing :) The staff were very friendly.

    The room was dated and in need of a spruce up. There were parking facilities at the Ship Inn but guests were unable to use them, since Covid apparently???!!!!! This was really annoying as there was obvious space there. We were guided to a pay and display car park immediately behind the pub, once parked we walked through the EMPTY pub car park to our room :( Pay and display is EVERY day and from 8am :(

    8WilliamPosted on: 1-2-2025

    staff friendly and very helpful, as usual.

    my room this time was in need of a bit of TLC, but was comfortable. The toilet had a bad drain smell, but I was told this was due to a faulty macerator and was going to be looked at.

    8MelindaPosted on: 10-31-2024

    The bed was very comfy, the room (room1) was very clean and warm, lovely hot shower. The breakfast was 1st rate - cooked to order.

    It was a little pricy for just one person - but I understand this because I was in a double room.

    9CatherinePosted on: 10-21-2024

    2nd stay here, clean comfy rooms. Lovely pub and staff. Excellent breakfast.

    Nothing we didnt like

    7ClairePosted on: 10-11-2024

    Friendly and helpful staffWe liked the bath in our roomThe room was warm and clean Our breakfast was very good

    Decoration a bit dated

    9MarkPosted on: 10-7-2024

    Its location in a beautiful town.Room was spacious and was very clean and comfortable

    10NathanPosted on: 9-30-2024

    the staff were so polite, kitty and Lorraine especially. room was cozy and had all the facilitys needed.

    the mattress little bit hard for our liking which made sleeping not very comfortable, water pressure in bath disappointing. only 2 small things we could think of really.

    7StevenPosted on: 9-26-2024

    LocationLovely area + village

    Food ok but overpriced in my opinion Rooms could do with modernising

    9DanPosted on: 9-9-2024

    Friendly and helpful staff!

    Not really a dislike, just want to mention that you need to pay for daytime parking (8am-6pm, 7 days a week)

    8NickPosted on: 9-9-2024

    Staff were helpful and friendly and the full English breakfast was cooked to perfection with good quality thick cut bacon.

    Public car parking was a bit of a nuisance, having to get to parking meter b4 8.00am so you don't get a parking ticket. Parking was free between 6.00pm and 8.00am. At least we could park very close to the pub entrance.

    7MarkPosted on: 9-5-2024

    breakfast was great, selection of cereals, orange juice, coffee and hearty full, English breakfast.room was comfortable and quiet.

    8IkhlaqPosted on: 9-1-2024

    I think you could do better with breakfast menu. Your stuff was confused about what day offering us for breakfast.

    I like Room? Quiet big room and clean nice smell.

    7WendyPosted on: 8-23-2024

    The property was nice, although it’s a bit tired looking. Friendly and helpful staff.

    It didn’t have facilities to blow dry my hair and the mirror was too dark to put my makeup on, they was a light but couldn’t turn it on!

    6JackPosted on: 8-12-2024

    Location good and although in a pub was quiet.

    Room too small and cramped. Bed small. Big Breakfast but rather greasy.

    7NigelPosted on: 8-12-2024

    Location was good but food was nothing to write home about. The two women bar staff were exceptional in terms of their communication and overall approach to customer service.

    Did not like the bed. Slept badly.

    10FantasiaPosted on: 8-4-2024

    Good facilities, excellent breakfast and very friendly staff

    8ChristopherPosted on: 8-1-2024

    We only had breakfast which was excellent a lot to choose from and cooked to perfection (Thank you Chef)

    Furniture in the bedroom needs updating and the bathroom plumbing was noisy

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 5:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:30 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsGuests age 6 and older are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Location

    The Ship Inn

    68 High Street, Fordingbridge

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