In the private and peaceful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, this stylish lodge offers free Wi-Fi, hearty breakfasts and scenic views. Canterbury’s historic centre is a 2-minute walk away. The bright and airy bedrooms at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge each have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a modern bathroom, and many have cathedral views. Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily in the Refectory, or on the spacious terrace. There is also an elegant lounge bar and the beautiful Campanile Garden to relax in. Just a 5-minute walk from the Canterbury Tales attraction, the Cathedral Lodge is only 700 metres from Canterbury West Railway Station. Parking vouchers for the public car park outside the grounds can be purchased from reception on arrival.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Canterbury
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was very clean and comfortable and the food was exceptional - they catered for a vegan diet without any issues and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was faultless and evening meal was exceptional
  • Hartree
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, friendly, helpful staff. Warm, comfortable room with an excellent view. Also a silent fridge!
  • Y
    Yemi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was fine - fruit salad option was sparse : 2 grapes, melon and possibly a piece of pineapple, Room was comfortable , hot for a middle aged woman, but better than being cold.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Refectory Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs £10 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Parking within the cathedral grounds is limited. Discounted parking vouchers are available from the hotel reception for public car parks, which are 5 minutes' walk away. If you have any questions in regards to parking, please contact the hotel directly.

Reduced-cost 24-hour council parking vouchers are available from reception. Grounds parking is very limited and has to be pre-booked directly with the hotel in advance (subject to availability).

Please be aware the hotel is currently undergoing refurbishment in some of the public areas to improve and update the facilities for our guests.

In addition, our front courtyard is being established into a beautiful Mediterranean-style dry garden and may be under development during your stay.

Please inform Canterbury Cathedral Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

  • Room options at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Apartment
    • Single

  • Canterbury Cathedral Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is 250 yards from the centre of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

    • Canterbury Cathedral Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Refectory Restaurant

    • Yes, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.