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About this property

Harriet House Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk along the River Stor from the very heart of beautiful, historic Canterbury. This well-established 4-star bed and breakfast offers charming rooms with attached bathroom and free parking. Comfortable and well furnished, all rooms have en suite shower rooms, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges and tea/coffee. The Harriet House Bed and Breakfast is just 2133 feet from Canterbury West Railway Station and less than a mile from the shops, restaurants and museums of Canterbury's city center, as well as the historic Canterbury Cathedral. A full traditional English breakfast is freshly cooked and served to order in the sunny breakfast room and conservatory. Breakfast includes meat from an award-winning local butcher, free-range farm eggs, waffles and pancakes. Breakfast is served from 08:00 until 09:00. Lighter buffet options are also available and vegans, vegetarians and those with special dietary needs can be accommodated by prior request. All guests are given their own keys and are free to come and go as they please. There is a private car park at the rear of the property, with free parking for guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bronwyn
    United States United States
    I loved how clean and comfortable the room was. Paul and Heidi were a delight. The inn is about a 15-20 minute walk to Canterbury center.
  • Anne
    Norway Norway
    Very nice and helpful staff and very good breakfast.
  • Neil
    Australia Australia
    We loved everything about Harriet House. We had a Superior Double Room with views to a park and you could see the top of the church tower. The bed was very comfortable with a large ensuite. Our hosts Heidi and Paul were so friendly and welcoming....
  • Paula
    United States United States
    The location was great. And the property was comfortable and immaculate.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    The Harriet House is a true GEM! Communication with the hosts was outstanding! We especially liked having parking in the back! The room was spotless and roomy and the bed was comfortable! The hosts suggested a place for dinner and it was one...
  • William
    United States United States
    Paul and Heidi are superior hosts. Very personable. Terrific recommendations on food and getting around Canterbury. Rooms comfortable and well appointed. Breakfast is a delight. Parking is a plus too. Our thanks to Heidi and Paul!
  • Michael
    Belgium Belgium
    The breakfast, the location & the cleanliness of the B&B
  • Shayla
    United States United States
    The breakfast was phenomenal, the room was clean and comfortable, and the host was quite lovely. Walking distance from anywhere you'd need to go, with city center not too far away. Great stay!
  • Lois
    United States United States
    Breakfast was beyond wonderful! Heidi and Paul are the best hosts!
  • Christopher
    United States United States
    Great location for walking into Canterbury and exploring the town.

Managed by Paul & Heidi

Company review score: 9.9Based on 509 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our establishment is owner operated and run by us, the two owners and we welcome you into our home and hope that you enjoy our personal hospitality.

Property info

Harriet House is a small bed and breakfast located a 10 to 15 minute stroll into the city along the riverside walk. We offer a variety of modern stylish rooms all en suite. Free onsite parking, full breakfast and wifi are all included in our prices.

Neighborhood info

We are located in a pleasant residential street in the North of Canterbury with distant views of the cathedral and overlooking the lovely Kingsmead field.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Harriet House B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
13 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimated time of arrival.

This property cannot accommodate group bookings of more than 6 guests.

Please note all access and car park is via 'Market Way' behind the B&B.

Check in after 20:00 by prior arrangement only.

Please note, 1 car parking space per room is available free of charge.

Guests can arrive at the property from 10am onwards to register and/or leave luggage; however, the property can only guarantee access to rooms from 13:00 onwards.

Please inform Harriet House B&B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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