The Best Canterbury Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation in or near Canterbury


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ABode Hotel

Canterbury

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behind the historic facade lies a stylish and contemporary hotel with modern rooms an award-winning restaurant and a vibrant cocktail bar

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modern, purpose-built hotel, with bright, colourful rooms, located on the A2 north of Canterbury and just over a 20-minute drive to Dover

The Falstaff

Canterbury

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15th century former coaching inn with many original features, located close to the medieval West Gate, 2 minutes walk from city centre

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former coaching inn set alongside the River Stour and only a 5-minute walk from the cathedral - offers smart and contemporary guest rooms

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in a picturesque village amidst the Kent countryside yet only 15 minutes drive from Canterbury - features a cosy restaurant with exposed beams

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features elegant rooms, a traditional restaurant serving classic British cuisine in Victorian Gothic surroundings and 2 acres of grounds

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former public house now providing comfortable B&B accommodation in well-appointed rooms located only a short walk from the city centre

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traditional pub in a charming Kent village near Canterbury, guest rooms are smart and contemporary and there a country views from the garden

Cathedral Gate

Canterbury

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historic house, next to the cathedral gateway, dating from 1438 retaining plenty of character, sloping floors, wooden beams and winding corridors

Ebury Hotel

Canterbury

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privately owned-hotel set in a Victorian townhouse amidst 2 acres of well-maintained grounds just a 10-minute walk to the city centre

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relaxing hotel with extensive leisure facilities in huge private estate with historic building at its heart and modern log cabins in the grounds

The Dog

Wingham

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stylishly renovated, yet retains plenty of original character that can be found in the boutique, well-appointed rooms and public areas

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highly rated guest accommodation and restaurant just outside the city walls, a short walk from the cathedral and the shops on High Street

House of Agnes

Canterbury

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dating from the 15th century, this character house features boutique rooms or modern stable rooms, a walled garden and a library

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a former public house is now a homely B&B situated within a 10-minute walk of the city centre; bedrooms feature period furniture and decoration

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enjoy the varied, tasty food at this ancient inn near Canterbury centre, and the beautiful rooms - simply styled to showcase the 700-year-old beams

Harriet House

Canterbury

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well-established B&B featuring smart, contemporary rooms and serving a hearty breakfast of local produce served in a sunny conservatory

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enjoy the elegant, cosy rooms at this high quality B&B in a stylishly renovated Victorian town house ten minutes walk from Canterbury centre

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enjoy the best of both worlds at this peaceful farmhouse, set in the Kent countryside but juts 2 miles from the bustle of historical Canterbury

Oakside Lodge

Upper Harbledown

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converted barn set against a backdrop of an ancient woodland where the hosts have their own piggery, central Canterbury is just 3 miles away

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a comfortable, en-suite room is offered at this well-presented homestay accommodation, located 6 minutes drive from the historic city walls

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16th century inn set in a pretty village between Canterbury and Dover, with spacious rooms, log fires, real ales and traditional pub games

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