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 particularly 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 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double 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
7.8
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  • Rhys
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a very convenient location either for exploring Canterbury or as a break on the way to destinations elsewhere in Kent. The room was well equipped with the inclusion of two chairs particularly welcome. In too many hotels it is necessary to...
  • Izabela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very nice stylish hotel in a green and quiet environment, a bit out of city centre, but only 7 minutes away by car. I liked the old-style interiors of the manor house, even the squeaky floors, it all had a nice flair to it. Very polite staff and...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great stay. Excellent value for money. Breakfast very good. Room very good and lovely and clean Staff very attentive at breakfast. Reception staff very helpful and welcoming.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Old Well Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Table tennis
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage 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
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    Property practice

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

    House rules

    Howfield Manor Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 23:00

    Check-out

    From 04:30 to 10:00

     

    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 17 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

    0 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £30 per child, per night
    17+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is 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 Bankcard Howfield Manor Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Howfield Manor Hotel

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

    • Room options at Howfield Manor Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family

    • Check-in at Howfield Manor Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • 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 you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

      • Table tennis