Hotels in Canterbury, England

If you're looking for a mixture of history and outdoor recreational fun on your next vacation, it's no wonder you're considering Canterbury. Not only does it offer some of England's most fascinating medieval architectural relics, it serves as a gateway to the natural wonders of the surrounding area. Cyclists can bike along the Crab and Winkle Way, while hikers can test their endurance on the six-mile long Whistable trail.

Swallow Chaucer Hotel

This three-star hotel offers 42 guest rooms, each of them individually styled. They include standard amenities, plus additional perks such as bathrobes and CD players in the executive rooms. The on-site restaurant offers English and French cuisine.

Swallow Chaucer Hotel
63 Ivy Lane
Canterbury, Kent CT1 1TU
England
011 (+44) 1227 464 427
swallow-hotels.com

Arthouse Bed and Breakfast

The Crab and Winkle Way, Canterbury's beloved cycling route, is only seven miles away from this innovative bed and breakfast, which is run by a couple of interior designers. It is situated in the city's former fire station; guests have free use of the building, as the owners live and work in the garden house out back. Each morning, they serve organic breakfasts, giving guests a healthy and environmentally friendly start to their day.

Arthouse Bed and Breakfast
24 London Road
Canterbury, Kent CT2 8LN
England
011 (+44) 1227 453 032
arthousebandb.com

Thanington Hotel

The Thanington Hotel is a family-run establishment situated in a building dating from the 1790s. It is a small hotel, with only 15 rooms, with an enclosed garden that is an oasis of calm during summer months, as well as an indoor swimming pool.

Thanington Hotel
140 Wincheap
Canterbury, Kent CT1 3RY
England
011 (+44) 1227 453 227
thanington-hotel.co.uk

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Situated on two acres of landscaped gardens a short walk away from the Canterbury city center, the Abbots Barton is not your typical Best Western chain hotel. In fact, it is situated in a castle-like building that dates back to the 1830s, and has been used as a hotel since the 1920s. The Fountain Restaurant is open seven days a week; room service is available to hotel guests.

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
36 New Dover Road
Canterbury, Kent CT1 3DU
England
011 (+44) 1227 760 341
bw-abbotsbartonhotel.co.uk

Cathedral Gate Hotel

This hotel is situated in a building dating from 1438 next to the Cathedral Gateway. The Cathedral Gate Hotel offers guests accommodation in medieval rooms that have been furnished with modern amenities, such as televisions and en-suite bathrooms. The on-site restaurant offers small snacks and traditional English cuisine, including a few vegetarian options.

Cathedral Gate Hotel
36 Burgate
Canterbury, Kent CT1 2HA
England
011 (+44) 1227 464 381
cathgate.co.uk

Article Written By Zach Feral

Zach Feral has been writing and editing professionally since 2003. He has a B.A. in philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York and pursued postgraduate studies at the Open University in the U.K. His writing has appeared in numerous international publications, including "Dazed & Confused," "Artforum" and "Think Again."

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