Stay at The Ship Inn in Porlock, a historic 13th-century inn offering free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking. Close to Exmoor National Park and Minehead.
Guests highlight the welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly staff at this traditional village inn. While rooms are modest, the location near the coast and lively bar create a memorable stay. Some note the lack of air conditioning and occasional variability in meal temperature.
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Located on High Street in Porlock, The Ship Inn is a historic 13th-century coaching inn offering modest, comfortable rooms along with bar and dining facilities. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and parking, making it a practical choice for travellers seeking a traditional village inn experience. The property operates a smoke-free environment and is both pet- and kid-friendly, although it lacks air conditioning, a fitness center, and an airport shuttle service.
Set just half a mile from the coast and within walking distance of the village center, this inn is well positioned for visitors looking to explore the surrounding natural beauty. Nearby attractions include Exmoor National Park, Dunster Castle and Watermill, and Dunkery Beacon—each offering a range of outdoor activities and sightseeing opportunities that appeal to nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.
The dining experience at The Ship Inn receives positive remarks from guests, with several reviewers praising the quality of the food and friendly service, particularly highlighting Sunday roasts, local pub fare, and a welcoming atmosphere. Some feedback notes occasional inconsistencies in meal temperature, reflecting a mix of experiences that might be expected from a busy, historic inn balancing tradition with modern hospitality.
With a rating of 4.6 based on over 700 reviews, this inn attracts a diverse group of guests, including walkers on the South West Coast Path, families, and those interested in the character of a traditional English coaching inn. The Ship Inn serves as a convenient, reasonably priced base for exploring the scenic area around Minehead and Porlock.
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Went for an evening Sunday roast. Absolutely delicious. And because the weather was so good we sat outside with a great view to the coast. Can't wait to visit again in the near future. Highly recommended but we do suggest booking in advance to guarantee a table...
My husband and I popped in on the off chance as this was one of his haunts in his younger days, the staff were so accommodating and we had a delicious meal. He had sausages and mash and I had the crab and prawn linguine. Such a wonderful atmosphere and fabulous food, thank you for looking after us Courtney and the young bar man was so friendly and helpful too! Thank you!
Fantastic place and very very popular, rightly so! Not only are the staff, surroundings and food outstanding but they helped us tremendously when my elderly mother passed out there recently. We cannot thank them enough. They seem to be the very epicentre of Porlock village life!
Just returned home after a fabulous Xmas meal with my Partner and Son. Great attentive service. Food excellent both in quality and quantity. Great decorations and a great atmosphere, too. The food was genuinely outstanding. You should all be proud of yourselves at The Ship Inn. Thank you for all your efforts in providing such a lovely experience.
Myself along with 8 friends stopped here for dinner last week while hiking the south west coast path. Wow, what a great pub! You immediately get the vibe that they have everything under control, very efficient service, all the staff are well trained and friendly. Fantastic selection of beers very well kept. You don’t find a place like this very often, proper boozer! Food was great also. Thank you
This pub is Porlock. Wonderful staff, Wonderful Food, Amazing Drinks and so reasonably priced. Would be happy to pay more to ensure their survival in todays climate. We need to support businesses like this that give so much to the local community. Apparently a locals discount card is available. Only wish we lived here.
Tht TOP SHIP is a fantastic place to stay. Great food and the staff Were very helpful. Food is excellent as is the price. You won't be disappointed.
Went for Sunday lunch, great service. Food was very tasty but a little cold, wish they could have popped it in the microwave to warm it up. Don't think this was unusual though because no one's was very hot when served.
Built in 1290 as a coaching inn, this traditional village inn with rooms is half a mile from the coast and 5.7 miles from the seaside town of Minehead.
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