About this property

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 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • 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
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Desley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was very comfortable and I loved having a view from my window of the cathedral. The proximity to downtown Canterbury and the cathedral was a real bonus.
Lara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was perfect and the team were really helpful throughout our stay. Breakfast offered plenty of choice and the free parking was a real bonus. We also loved having complimentary entry to the cathedral. Brilliant value for money.
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It is a great location and you can visit the cathedral for free as many times as you like just show your paper pass that comes with your door cards. Also they can arrange parking for you.which is about £10 and that is within the cathedral too.
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely staff, fantastic position, good breakfast, clean and uncluttered. Entrance fee to cathedral included. Car parking in the cathedral grounds was available to us, but is not guaranteed. Good value.
Lynn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fabulous location, main building very clean and comfortable, we stayed in the Annex with street view which was a little bit noisy. Room a good size with comfortable bed and clean, bathroom ok but could do with a spruce up. Staff all welcoming and...
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location astounding. Rooms and bed very comfortable. Staff very supportive and accommodating. Parking on site invaluable. A very peaceful setting. Even had a Christmas tree outside my window. Great breakfasts.
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Overlooking the Cathedral: breathtaking. The breakfast was very tasty with plenty of options. Free entry to Canterbury Cathedral is a great bonus. Check out a service. The choir singing is so moving: acoustics are amazing. The police managing the...
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were the loveliest I've ever encountered at a hotel.
Miller
Australia Australia
Very friendly staff in such an uplifting situation. Beautiful location. Great breakfasts.
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The whole experience was lovely . The hotel the cathedral The staff was excellent

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, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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 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.