This charming hotel is 2 miles from Canterbury and close to Dover and the Eurostar. Dating back to the 12th century, it is surrounded by picturesque hills and fruit trees. Howfield Manor Hotel has 5 acres of gardens and 15 rooms furnished in a traditional style. Each room has free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests can enjoy freshly cooked French-style cuisine in the restaurant, which is set the oldest part of the building. Food is homemade, and fresh local ingredients are gathered from the nearby towns and villages. Canterbury is a historic cathedral city, with numerous old buildings and attractions. Some structures, including the city wall, were founded in Roman times.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.9
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  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast and dinner was great, plenty of choices, well presented and very tasty. Room was comfortable and clean and had all that we needed. Nice grounds and in a quiet location, although close enough to Canterbury for a quick drive. The staff...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was like a trip into the past with the wonderful old manor and the staff's attention to details. We were welcomed at the front desk, shown to a spacious room and told about the grounds, which we subsequently visited. We booked dinner and...
  • Rhonda
    United States of America United States of America
    The grounds were nice. The room we stayed in was very roomy. Comfortable beds. Felt like we stayed at a friends home.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Old Well Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Amenities of Howfield Manor Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Ping-pong
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 4:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 17 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 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £30 per child, per night
    17+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    Prices for 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 allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted Debit card Howfield Manor Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Howfield Manor Hotel

    • Room options at Howfield Manor Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family

    • Howfield Manor Hotel is 2.3 miles from the center of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Howfield Manor Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Ping-pong

    • Check-in at Howfield Manor Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Howfield Manor Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • The Old Well Restaurant

    • The prices at Howfield Manor Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.