Business Details
47 Years
experience
Canterbury Accommodation Since 1979
Established in 1979, we are Canterbury's leading accommodation provider, offering a diverse range of historic and modern lodging options. Our portfolio includes four distinctive hotels and self-catering cottages, each preserving architectural heritage while delivering contemporary comfort. Committed to sustainability, we implement eco-friendly practices across all properties, including recyclable toiletries and energy-efficient operations.Our central locations provide effortless access to Canterbury's cultural landmarks, with two properties offering free parking and others providing discounted nearby parking. Our dedicated team ensures every guest experiences the warmth and professionalism that have defined our service for over four decades.
Services
Hotel Accommodation
Self-Catering Cottages
Event Hosting
On-Site Dining
Beauty Treatments
Parking Services
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of hospitality experience in Canterbury
- Our properties combine historic architecture with modern amenities
- We implement eco-friendly practices across all accommodations
- All hotels offer central locations near major attractions
- On-site facilities include a swimming pool and wellness treatments
What people say
Lovely rooms
Full English breakfast
Spotlessly clean
Great location
Friendly staff
Services
Hotel Accommodation
Experience Canterbury's heritage through our carefully maintained hotel rooms in historic buildings dating from the 1730s to Victorian era. Each property offers unique architectural features combined with modern comforts like free WiFi, contemporary bathrooms, and premium bedding. Guests enjoy proximity to major attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and The Marlowe Theatre.
Self-Catering Cottages
Our two-acre grounds house fully equipped self-catering cottages offering flexible accommodation for families and groups. These properties feature kitchen facilities, living areas, and private outdoor spaces while maintaining easy access to Canterbury's city centre. All cottages include modern amenities with traditional decor reflecting local architectural styles.
On-Site Dining
Number Ten Bar at Pilgrims Hotel provides historic setting dining with contemporary menus. Located in a Spring 2023 renovated building opposite Canterbury High Street, the bar offers seasonal cocktails, local ales, and light meals in period features surroundings. Complimentary for hotel guests with accessible service from main thoroughfares.
Beauty Treatments
Ab-Aura Therapy Room at Thanington Hotel delivers professional spa services including massages, facials, and beauty treatments. Hotel guests receive exclusive 10% discounts on selected packages. The facility maintains high hygiene standards with trained practitioners using quality products in a dedicated treatment space within the hotel complex.
Event Hosting
Historic buildings provide unique settings for special occasions and corporate events. Properties feature adaptable spaces with period features suitable for weddings, conferences, and private functions. Each venue offers tailored packages including catering options, AV equipment, and capacity for 20-150 guests depending on location.
Questions
What types of accommodation do you offer in Canterbury?
We provide four historic hotels and self-catering cottages across central Canterbury locations, ranging from Victorian townhouses to 18th-century buildings with Roman architectural elements.
Are your properties pet-friendly?
Specific cottages and hotel rooms allow pets by prior arrangement. Please contact our reservations team directly to discuss your requirements and available options across our properties.
Do you offer conference or event facilities?
Yes, our historic buildings include adaptable event spaces suitable for weddings, business meetings, and private functions with capacities ranging from 20 to 150 guests.
What sustainability measures do you implement?
We use eco-friendly toiletries in recyclable packaging, maintain energy-efficient operations, and have reduced single-use plastics by 75% across all properties since our 2022 sustainability initiative.
Is parking available at your hotels?
Two properties offer free on-site parking, while others provide discounted rates at nearby public car parks. Please confirm availability directly when booking your accommodation.
Reviews (4)
Carolyn Bridgen
Oct 29, 2021
Report
Lovely room. Clean. Good continental breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Water for a bath was not hot enough. Canterbury is a popular city with lots of young people so in any room in Center that overlooks the street you need earplugs. Over all, this is a very nice hotel.
Ajl
Sep 22, 2021
Report
Only been here for 3 hrs, as expected the hotel is old with small rooms etc, but as I'm only sleeping here, that's no problem and the bed feels comfy, there is a continental breakfast in the morning, meanwhile there's a kettle with t and coffee etc , I'm sure my next three days and nights will be satisfactory . Oh just noticed a packet of biscuits
Matthew Azzopardi
Aug 26, 2021
Report
Great location, but the facilities are not great. Low pressure on the shower in our room, with hard water. Breakfast in very basic. However the rooms were clean and spacious plus the beds were comfortable. If you need something basic and in a good location it fits the bill. Parking is available and costs 12 a day which is fine but it is in a car park which is about 5 minutes walk away. You can park outside to unload.
Michael
Aug 14, 2021
Report
Rooms clean and pleasant. Hotel positioned perfect for the high st and theatre. Downsides - Unable to get an extra bed added to the room even though it was advertised on Booking.com that you could. Bar selection was very limited, only 1 beer on tap. Big crowd at the theatre and unable to attract the crowds paints the picture that the hotel is struggling. Biggest disappointment was the continental breakfast, no cooked breakfast! Overall, very disappointed. Needs better management to get this place up and running again.
