The Ship Inn
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Ship Inn
The Toft, Elie and Earlsferry, Leven, Fife KY9 1DT, United Kingdom
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With a stay at The Ship Inn in Leven, you'll be on the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Wood Haven and 7 minutes by foot from Elie Beach. This beach inn is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Old Course at St Andrews and 13.7 mi (22 km) from University of St. Andrews.Show More
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Highlights
Delicious Breakfast
Ideal location
Lots to doAmenities
Golf Course
Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Shuttle Bus ServiceFree
English
Snack Bar
Windsurfing
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Property Description
With a stay at The Ship Inn in Leven, you'll be on the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Wood Haven and 7 minutes by foot from Elie Beach. This beach inn is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Old Course at St Andrews and 13.7 mi (22 km) from University of St. Andrews.
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4.7/5
AmazingCleanliness4.7
Amenities4.7
Location4.7
Service4.7
All 48 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Dundee Airport
(41.1 km)
Train: Markinch Railway Station
(23.4 km)
Train: Leuchars
(26.0 km)
Landmarks: Elie Beach
(<100m)
Landmarks: Elie Seaside Sauna
(140m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
2
Premium Double Or Twin Room
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
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4
Superior Double or Twin Room
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Check Availability
Guest Reviews
4.7/5
Amazing
48 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.7
- Amenities4.7
- Location4.7
- Service4.7
Average for similar properties in Leven
AI Summary
The Ship provides great value for money with varied food options, friendly staff, and scenic location near Elie's beach. Guests appreciate the comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast, and cleanliness.
Gail M
December 2, 2024
Lovely stay. Staff are fantastic. Slightly on the expensive side but have a captive audience and is a beautiful place. Also drink prices are really reasonable. Breakfast was fab. Would come back. If I was to be picky, I would like to see robes/slippers in the room and hair conditioner. Parking is where you can find a space on a side street. All in all, would recommend.
CatK2000
August 28, 2024
Fabulous stay in a fabulous location. Sea views, amazing food, gorgeous spacious room, lovely staff, outside terrace for drinks overlooking the sea, can’t wait to book another visit. Thanks for accommodating our dietary requirements.
Guest User
December 25, 2024
Lovely staff , so helpful with bags out of car etc.. Gorgeous room .. everything just perfect. The bath is super & with a Scottish field magazine to read just a luxury! View stunning of course! Breakfast also excellent quality. Only thing was a camomile tea bag for night time would have been good!
Guest User
December 4, 2024
This was our first visit to Elie and The Ship Inn. We stayed in the Admiral Nelson room - top floor with amazing views out over the beach and harbour area, a large comfortable room with a large ensuite. We ate dinner elsewhere but the breakfast was so delicious (smoked haddock omlette and fresh bakery produced bread) that I would be keen to return and stay for dinner.
Guest User
November 18, 2024
We recently stayed two nights in the fabulous Ship Inn! We have stayed often over the last 22 years and it never disappoints! Our Captains room was very comfortable .. all that you would need/ expect..and more. Very smart en-suite! And the view from our room was just wonderful.. aided by the wonderful winter sun weather we had. We ate one night in the lovely upstairs restaurant and the second night in the warm cosey bar beside the fire. The menu was extensive and excellent. Breakfast was superb! It is very difficult to pick one member of staff out when the level of service was really outstanding… But a special mention is due to LizzieAnn who we encountered in various settings and she was so pleasant and helpful!
Peter L
November 11, 2024
It was truly a magical stay. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The Inn was exactly what you would expect and more. The food was delicious. The location was beautiful and the sunsets magnificent. The rooms were quaint and very clean. I would highly recommend staying here!
Roam26694797461
October 29, 2024
Pleasant rooms with excellent en-suite facilities. Towels nice and fluffy, bedside table adequate though needs a coat of paint. Views over the beach unbeatable. Only thing that we thought could be improved was the beside lights, which could have been brighter.
Dominic H
October 21, 2024
The Ship is one of a kind - location, staff and atmosphere all amazing. Food isn’t the cheapest, but definitely worth the money and our room was extremely comfortable. We’ve been back every year for the last few years and don’t intend to stop anytime soon!
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Golf Course
Off-site
Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Shuttle Bus Service
Free
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Snack Bar
Health & Wellness
Golf Course
Off-site
Windsurfing
Off-site
Activities
Public Beach
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Garden
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Business Services
Fax/Copying Service
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Alarm
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 16:00–23:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
To check-in, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 12 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 6
With a stay at The Ship Inn in Leven, you'll be on the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Wood Haven and 7 minutes by foot from Elie Beach. This beach inn is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Old Course at St Andrews and 13.7 mi (22 km) from University of St. Andrews.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Ship Inn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Ship Inn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.