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Blakes of Dover

52 Castle Street, Dover CT16 1PJ, England
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Ranked #17 of 34 Dover B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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ericonabike
Leicester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Our stay here didn't get off to the best of starts: 'you're early', we were advised by the owner on arrival, 'I'm not ready for you yet.' And this after a five hour drive down from the Midlands on the day after 'the big snowfall'. We'd been asked to suggest an arrival time and had taken a stab at 6... More

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Brendanandmerrisa
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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My wife and I stayed one night in Blakes after returning fromm France. We were very happy with our short stay, our hosts were very welcoming and advised us of the best fish and chippery in town (they were right) and the breakfast we had in the morning was hands down the best breakfast we've had at any hotel, anywhere... More

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grande7
Atlanta
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14 reviews
21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

The owners were very nice. Free internet. TV. You do (or I did) have to climb stairs but the owner carried my bag. Easy walk to the center of town. You could hike to Doveer Castle from there but you need to be in great shape. It was quiet when I was there--a bit worried as they have a popular... More

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Sylvie003
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

Blake's is an older hotel but is well-maintained and clean. We had a room on the second floor which boasted high ceilings. free wireless internet and large windows. They offer a full English breakfast if you order in advance and it will leave you...well, full! Ww thoroughly enjoyed the Pub downstairs and joining in the banter with the locals. We... More

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Akrep81
London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2010

I think the hotel was good. The room was spacious and comfortable. There were 4 of us staying in a family room, 4 adults. The room was enough big for four adults. The ceiling is high so it feels big. The only problem is the location. Our room faced a very busy street, if you sleep the window open then... More

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Reddave
Nottingham England
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13 reviews
23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2009

Arrived on a Saturday for one night before joining a cruise ship. Double room, single occupancy. My children recommended the place. The hotel door was locked when I arrived about 5pm but a sign directed me to the basement which housed a busy pub bar. A friendly local phoned the landlord who turned up eventually and checked me in. I... More

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Fussy-about-Food
Southsea
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3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2009

Well situated in town, close to ferry terminal. The facilities were there, kettle, tv, trouser press, clock radio ( broken), hole in the wall, boiler in room! Dusty, 10" cobweb hanging from ceiling, ancient smelly books beside bed, expected much much better from a claimed & displayed 4* accom.En- suite was nice maybe 10 years ago.Nowhere to check out at... More

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Peter Garstin, Owner at Blakes of Dover, responded to this review
30 November 2009

We are sorry you found the accommodation not up to scratch. We are aware of many shortcomings - some of them (such as the boiler in the room - actually it is in a cupboard, not in the room itself) are things we could only change at great expense, as they would need alterations to our Grade II listed building.... More

seafarer1
Philadelphia
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3 reviews
54 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2009

We (husband and 2 friends) were so looking forward to our stay before our cruise but were very disappointed. Our biggest complaint was the lack of good housekeeping. The rooms were very, very dusty, like they had not been cleaned in weeks. We did have all the cleaning supplies outside our rooms blocking our entrance. Perhaps that was a hint... More

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Lobright
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2007
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We booked ourselves the Saturday morning ferry, so rather than an early start from the Midlands, we booked this place and gave it a go. We were perhaps lucky to get an on-street parking space right outside the door. The welcome was warm and we were shown to our room which was perhaps larger than i had imagined, with a... More

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StevanE
Telford
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2007
2
people found this review helpful

Quirky little guest house with Restruant and Cellar Real Ale & Wine bar. You would never know it was there just walking past. Doesn't look like a pub. Very nice Ales from around the country. They had "Fog on the Tyne", Nelsons Blood 6% and their "own". Did have a little headache next day but well worth it. Lovely cosy... More

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