 The Olde Ship InnMain Street, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7RD
Telephone: 01665 720200
Fax: 01665 721383
AA 4 Stars
 | The Olde Ship sits above a tiny bustling harbour full of local fishing boats. It is a fully residential Inn with a long established reputation for good food and drink in comfortably relaxing old fashioned surroundings.
From the pier you can take boat trips to the bird and seal sanctuary on the Farne Islands. There are also bracing coastal walks to the birthplace of Grace Darling at Bamburgh, where you can take inspiration from the majestic sight of the castle. Other scenic villages close by include Beadnell, Newton and Craster. | | The Olde Ship is situated just off the A1, 22 miles south of Berwick upon Tweed and 14 miles north of Alnwick, home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland and the new Millennium Castle Gardens. |
 A farmhouse in 1745 and licensed in 1812, this nautically themed Inn has been managed by the present owner's family for over 100 years. Warmly welcoming, it is both an excellent place for visitors and boasts a pub of some local, national and international esteem.
Popular bar foods include locally caught seafood, freshly made sandwiches, delicious home made crab or vegetable soups and wholesome daytime meals that extend into the evenings, complemented by a fine selection of puddings, pastries and pies. |
The inn offers four poster, double and single rooms, all en-suite, tastefully decorated and thoughtfully equipped. The bedrooms are individually themed and have recently been stylishly upgraded.
They all include TV, refreshments facilities and direct dial telephones. Why not ask for a room with a sea view in the harbour annex. |
As you meander the inn's corridors and boat gallery, you will find them bulging at the seams with antique nautical memorabilia that shine like jewels. Even those not particularly nautically minded could not fail to enjoy this treasure trove of genuine seafaring mementos.
The main saloon bar has tremendous character, lit by stained glass windows and the welcoming glow of an open fire. Among the memorabilia is the name plate from the Forfarshire of Grace Darling fame. There is another snug low-beamed cabin bar and a small family room.
The Conviviality of the customers and the friendly efficiency of the staff make the Olde Ship one of the most pleasant places to linger in the North East. It is an atmospheric gem of seafaring nostalgia offering friendly and swift service to all who walk her decks.
Morning papers and postcards are available at reception as are details of excursions, places to visit and things to do. There are two car parks at the rear of the Inn. |
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