The owners are proud to offer spacious, superior, bed and breakfast accommodation for the discerning traveller, whether it be for business or pleasure. An 'oasis' in the bustling tourist city of Canterbury, the hotel is just ten minutes stroll from the city centre. Guests can relax and enjoy the style and elegance of this warm and friendly Georgian hotel together with the personal and professional service that the staff offer. They are always on hand to assist with planning your day, map routes, restaurant reservations and any other information you may require.

Originally a Georgian farmhouse and listed Grade II for its architectural interest, the house was built in approximately 1800. The second floor has added in 1830 together with the distinctive black cowls over the first floor windows. The hotel opened in 1987 when ten purpose-built hotel rooms were completed and linked to the main house by a beautiful Georgian conservatory. In 1992 the indoor heated swimming pool was completed. A further five bedrooms have recently been added enhancing the accommodation for our guests and the facilities are constantly being improved.

Location and History of the area

The hotel is situated just a short stroll from Canterbury city centre, in the area of Wincheap, just outside Canterbury city walls. Wincheap was established by the year A.D. 1200 and because of the lack of space within the city walls became the site of many markets and fairs. There are two theories regarding the name 'Wincheap', firstly that it is derived from the Saxon Wenchiape or 'Wine-Cheap' meaning that a wine market was once held here; secondly that the name derives from Weychep from the old English Waegnceap - a wagon. Wagons would originally have been stored here for buying or selling: this would further explain the width of the road, one of the widest in Canterbury. Wincheap was well established as a suburb of Canterbury by the thirteenth century. It still retains much of its character today and is in the Canterbury Conservation Area.

An Ideal Base for Travellers - close to the seaside towns of Sandwich, Deal, Folkestone, Broadstairs and Whitstable. In the heart of the 'Garden of England. Explore the famous castles and houses of Kent.

Canterbury offers:
- A magnificent cathedral
- Fine shopping centres
- Beautiful architecture and narrow streets
- Riverside walks
- Museums and parks
- Theatres and cinemas
- Excellent restaurants and Olde Worlde inns
- The Canterbury Festival in October
- Many golf courses and the home of Kent County Cricket Club

Thirty minutes from:
- Dover
- Channel Tunnel Terminal
- Eurostar International Station at Ashford

Convenient for day trips to France and Belgium. Forty-five minutes to the new Blue Water Shopping Centre. One hour and thirty minutes by car or rail to the 'City of London'. Eating out is a pleasure in the city. Leave your car in our secure car park and enjoy the host of cosmopolitan restaurants available within walking distance, or drive out to one of the many pretty villages and dine in a charming Olde Worlde inn.

The Accommodation - 14 Ensuite rooms and four poster beds too

A four poster ensuite room

A typical double room with antique bed

Each of the 14 ensuite bedrooms is beautifully decorated and furnished, all in immaculate condition with modern-day extras. There are Queen-size 4 poster beds, antique bedsteads and 2 large family rooms. All rooms have radio, colour TV, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press, personal safe. Non-smoker rooms available.

Choose the room that suits you best! Each of the standard rooms are complete with bathroom and toiletries, direct-dial telephone, colour television, trouser press, hairdryer, hot beverage facilities and for security, your own personal wall safe. For an extra touch of luxury choose one of the superior double rooms, queen size four-posters or antique Victorian bedsteads. Four of the rooms are on the ground floor, ideal for those who prefer not to climb stairs. Families are also well catered for with two large ensuite rooms, each with a double bed and two single beds. Non-smoking rooms are available.

Traditional English breakfast is served in the elegant breakfast rooms from 7.30am each morning. There is a large selection of healthy cereals and fruit to start with and for those preferring a lighter meal or vegetarian, special orders are available.

Guests can enjoy a quiet drink and conversation in the intimate bar or relax in the pretty drawing room. The delightful walled garden is popular with all our guests, a real 'sun trap' in the summer months, and the indoor heated swimming pool, overlooking the pretty garden, is used all the year round.

The hotel offers :

A Walled-garden with patio - Bar - Guest lounge - Indoor heated swimming pool - Open all year -
Car parking - Vegetarians catered for - Access, Diners, Visa and Amex credit cards accepted -

Rates - per room per night, depending on season :

Single occupancy of an ensuite room- £57 to £77

Standard double or twin bedded ensuite room - £75 to £85

Superior Queen double ensuite room (4 poster or Victorian antique bedstead) - £88 to £115

Family Room for 3/4/5 persons from £100 to £130

Rates include Full English breakfast and VAT and use of the indoor heated swimming pool.
Please note all bedrooms are non-smoking.