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Ship Watch Inn
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  • Inn Details

    This waterfront B&B offers 8 guest rooms and 2 suites, all overlooking the beautiful C&D Canal. All rooms have private baths, 6 with Jacuzzi tubs, private phone lines and cable t.v. Enjoy a full service breakfast outside your room on our breezy vistas overlooking the water. When the weather is chilly, our dining room is the perfect setting to enjoy breakfast while still taking in the breathtaking views. Relax in our outdoor hot tub which is open year-round or unwind at the Chesapeake Inn restaraunt with outdoor dining, live music, a gift shop and Tiki bar. Take a stroll around town for unique shopping or enjoy a boat tour of the magnificent canal. The Ship Watch Inn is the perfect setting for a romantic get-away, reunion with loved ones or relaxing retreat.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    Other Amenities:

    • Complimentary bottled water & sodas

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    Nightly Rate

    $99 - $245

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2 - 5pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Cancellations: Because we are an inn and availability is limited, you can make changes or cancel your reservation up to 10 prior to your arrival date with no charge. You will be charged for the full rate of your stay if the cancellation or change is within 10 days of your arrival date.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Home is not baby proof & we cannot provide child equipment

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: M-F 7-9am Sat & Sun 8-10am

    • Serving location: Outside on Decks, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Eggs Chesapeake
    2 poached eggs served atop a slice of ham and toasted english muffin. Topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and creamy hollandaise sauce. Accompanied with chopped fresh fruit, coffee/tea and juice.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Atkins

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  • Location Type

    • Canalside

    • Small town

    City

    • Newark

    • Distance to city: 9 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From New York and Philadelphia: South on I-95 to exit 1A (896 South, Middletown). Travel 4 miles to Route 40 west. Make Right on 40W. Travel 4 miles to Route 213 South. Make Left onto 213 and travel 6 miles to Canal. Cross over the C&D Canal bridge. At base of bridge, bear right. Yield sign bear right. Stop sign make left onto George St. Follow George St. 3 blocks till you dead end at the water. Ship Watch is on the corner of George St. & First St.

    Airport

    • Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • C&D Canal

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Vineyard

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Hot Tub

    • Waterside Picnic

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    Anniversary Stay at Ship Watch Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I stayed at the Ship Watch Inn for our anniversary in August 2009. The view from the balcony was fantastic. The breakfast served on our balcony was wonderful. We booked a small room with a queen bed for a good price since we knew we would be outside on the balcony more than inside the room. Baked goods, water and soda were complimentary during our stay. The room was clean and comfortable. We would stay there again.

    Lovely - and quite relaxing.

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We have just returned from the Ship Watch Inn and found the entire experience to be wonderful. The Inn was very clean with a fantastic location and interesting furnishings. Breakfast was delicious, and there was an abundance of desserts, snacks and drinks available at any time. We are already planning a return trip.

    This place has it all

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We spent a night at the Ship Watch Inn, a last minute decision that we are so glad we made! A great advantage here is that the SWI allows one night stays, invaluable to people like us with small children who sometimes get away for one night but rarely more. The second best thing is that it is so close. Only a little over an hour drive from our Main Line home and we were in a whole new world. Who knew! If you looked up "quaint" in the dictionary, you'd find this town. Adorable old homes and shops and restaurants, all in a few blocks radius that just begs for you to get out and stroll. All in view of the gorgeous C&D canal, a lovely waterway abounding with pretty boats and interesting ships and charm. The Inn itself is perfectly situated on the water with views from every room. Come and go from your room through the Inn or down the outside stairs from your balcony overlooking the canal. We spent the first morning walking the town, and afternoon sunning on the balcony, watching the boats. After drinks at the Chesapeake Inn, and dinner waterside at Bayard House, we enjoyed the SWI's hot tub under the stars and then our jacuzzi bath in our room. There was a wedding party staying next door, getting prepped for the nuptuals. They were relatively quiet, but it would have been nice if this had been mentioned to us when we made our reservation. On the down side, and these are sort of nit-picky, the room was freezing and I couldn't figure out how to adjust the a/c. The a/c also made a whooshing sound that kept me awake. There were some yucky hairs in the bathroom and some cobwebs in the corner, but overall the place was very clean. The walls are thin and you will hear your neighbors come home at 2:00 a.m. The morning breakfast is served outside your room on the deck, weather permitting. The service, coffee and french toast were excellent, the sausage not-so-much. Overall, I highly recommend the Ship Watch Inn. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

    Great town!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Very clean.. Great views of the canal. Very good breakfast. Can not wait to come again!

    Just like going home....

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I found the Shipwatch Inn over 3 years ago.....we love it. Renee always makes us feel like family and the rooms are like home. We've stayed in just about every room and can honestly say we have no favorite. The beds are so comfortable, the view is unbelievable, and the breakfast is delicious!! We "go home" at least 3-4 times a year and made sure to go at different seasons. It's always welcoming and the people in town could not be more accomodating. Can you tell how much Lucy and Ethel love the Ship Watch Inn?

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