Your stay — Clare House
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs at high street banks for decent rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau kiosks as they often have poor rates and fees.
Contactless card and mobile payments are widely accepted in most shops, pubs, and restaurants; a few small places may prefer cash.
Round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service), tip taxis a pound or two, and leave a small amount for hotel housekeeping if you like.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular filter or black coffee from a chain café costs around £2.50–£3.00.
A filled baguette or sandwich from a bakery is about £4–£6.
A pub main like fish and chips or a burger is around £10–£14.
No dedicated street food scene; cheap eats are mostly pubs, takeaways, and sandwich shops along the high street.
Tesco, Asda, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in the CT17 area.
Charity shops and the high street chains (Primark, Matalan) at Dover's town centre are the most affordable options.
Local buses cost about £2 a ride; for airport transfer, take the National Express coach from London airports direct to Dover for around £15-£25.
Eat at pubs for set lunch deals rather than dinner; walk to the Castle and seafront (they're close together) rather than taking short bus rides; buy groceries from Aldi or Lidl for picnic supplies.
Good to know — Dover
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dover, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Clare House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Crabblehillhouse Guest House
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer online at least 24 hours ahead. Make sure they know the guest house is up Crabble Hill near the cricket ground—some drivers miss the turning.
London Victoria Coach Station → Dover Pencester Road (town centre)
💡 The coach drops you right by Dover town centre. From there, catch the Stagecoach 61 or 81 bus up Crabble Hill—runs every 30 minutes until 23:00. Fare is £2.40 single.
Dover Pencester Road (town centre) → Crabble Hill (near Crabblehillhouse)
💡 Ask the driver for the 'Crabble' stop—it's the one just past the cricket ground. The guest house is a 3-minute walk uphill. No change given, so have exact cash or a contactless card.
London St Pancras International → Dover Priory station
💡 Buy an off-peak day return for the best value if you're not travelling at rush hour. From Dover Priory, it's a 20-minute uphill walk or a £7 taxi to the guest house.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Clare House?
Check-in at Clare House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Clare House?
A filled baguette or sandwich from a bakery is about £4–£6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Clare House?
Local buses cost about £2 a ride; for airport transfer, take the National Express coach from London airports direct to Dover for around £15-£25.
Top Attractions in Dover
💡 Key is available from the tourist office next door if it's locked. Look for the Roman bricks reused in the walls.
💡 Free entry, but they appreciate a £2 donation. Allow 45 minutes — it's compact but dense. The boat gallery can get busy on wet weekends.
💡 Best at sunrise when the light hits the cliffs. The beach is shingle, not sand, so bring a thick mat or chair. Avoid swimming — strong currents.
💡 Go at low tide to see the Grand Shaft spiral staircase from the outside. Wear sturdy shoes — the paths are uneven.
💡 Book online ahead to save 15%; the Secret Wartime Tunnels tour is worth the extra cost but can sell out by midday in summer.