Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Stay in Historic Canterbury
Since 1979, we have established ourselves as one of Canterbury's leading accommodation providers, offering a diverse portfolio of historic hotels and self-catering cottages. Our properties, including the Victorian Canterbury Hotel, charming Pilgrims Hotel, and 18th-century Castle House Hotel, combine heritage with modern comforts. Each location provides convenient access to Canterbury's attractions, with two properties offering free parking and others providing discounted nearby parking. We prioritise sustainability through eco-friendly toiletries packaged in recyclable materials, reducing plastic waste across our operations. Our team ensures guests experience the city's rich history while enjoying contemporary amenities, including the unique on-site swimming pool at Thanington Hotel and Ab-Aura beauty treatments.Direct bookings via phone or email guarantee the best rates and allow personalised service tailored to individual requirements. With over four decades of experience, we remain committed to preserving Canterbury's architectural heritage while delivering exceptional hospitality. Our properties feature prominently near cultural landmarks like the Marlowe Theatre and Canterbury Cathedral, ensuring guests can easily explore the city's vibrant arts scene and historical sites. We maintain strong partnerships with local businesses to enhance visitor experiences, from dining recommendations to guided tours. Our dedication to quality is reflected in consistently positive guest feedback regarding cleanliness, location advantages, and warm staff interactions.
Services
Hotel Accommodation
Self-Catering Cottages
Event Hosting
Beauty Treatments
Online Booking
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Established as Canterbury's largest accommodation provider since 1979
- Offer eco-friendly toiletries with recyclable packaging
- Provide multiple properties with unique historical features
- Guarantee best rates through direct bookings
- Feature exclusive amenities like Canterbury's only hotel pool
What people say
Lovely rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Spotlessly clean
Beautiful features
Services
Hotel Accommodation
Our historic hotels offer premium accommodation in Canterbury's prime locations. Each property maintains unique architectural features while providing modern comforts like free WiFi and breakfast options. Guests benefit from proximity to cultural landmarks and dedicated concierge services for local experiences.
Self-Catering Cottages
Spacious self-catering cottages located within Canterbury Hotel's grounds provide flexible accommodation. Fully equipped kitchens and living areas make these ideal for extended stays or families seeking independence while remaining close to city attractions.
Beauty Treatments
Ab-Aura Therapy Room offers massages, facials, and spa days at Thanington Hotel. Hotel guests receive exclusive 10% discounts on treatments that combine relaxation with wellness benefits. Services utilise premium skincare products in dedicated treatment spaces.
Event Hosting
Historic buildings provide distinctive settings for weddings, conferences, and private events. Flexible spaces accommodate various group sizes with modern AV equipment and catering options. Staff provide coordination support for seamless event execution.
Online Booking
Direct online booking system guarantees best available rates across all properties. Guests can select preferred room types, view real-time availability, and receive instant confirmation. Alternative booking through phone ensures personalised assistance for special requirements.
Questions
What types of accommodation do you offer?
We provide historic hotels, self-catering cottages, and boutique guesthouse options across Canterbury, each maintaining unique architectural features and modern comforts.
Are your properties pet-friendly?
Specific cottages allow pets with prior arrangement. Please contact our reservations team directly to discuss your requirements before booking.
Do you offer event hosting facilities?
Yes, our historic buildings provide distinctive venues for weddings, conferences, and private events with dedicated coordination support available.
How eco-friendly are your hotels?
We use recyclable packaging for toiletries, implement energy-saving measures, and continually seek sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact across all properties.
What's included in room rates?
Rates include breakfast options, WiFi access, and proximity to Canterbury's main attractions. Specific inclusions vary by property and room type.
Can I book accessible rooms?
Accessible rooms are available at selected properties. Please specify requirements when booking to ensure appropriate accommodation arrangements.
Reviews (5)
Mitch Cav
Dec 17, 2021
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Loved this place. Nice rooms and attentive staff. Breakfast fantastic. Shame about the couple that came in drunk at 4.30 and found it hilarious that their key wouldn't open their door!
Kishan Ritu
Dec 16, 2021
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The staff are all friendly and very helpful. The hotel is very clean and it is charming. The breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Location is great. Highly recommended . Would love to return .
Ian Bullock
Dec 14, 2021
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Lovely building but is showing its age and in bad need of a lick of paint and some TLC. But provides reasonable value for money if you just want somewhere to rest the night
Andy Stevens
Oct 22, 2021
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Spent 2 nights at the Ebury Hotel in one of their cottages. Hotel was easy to find, lots of parking on site, and located just 15 minutes walk to the city centre. Check in and out was easy having checked in online prior to arrival.
Cottage was clean, warm and had all we needed, although semi detached, we never heard the group in the adjoining side. Would stay again.
Cottage was clean, warm and had all we needed, although semi detached, we never heard the group in the adjoining side. Would stay again.
Roger Isaac
Sep 17, 2021
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Great location with easy access to the city centre, ample parking, very friendly staff at every point of our stay, lovely garden, with a surprise couple of hot tubs. Room was truly reflective of the Victorian building. Decent breakfast to end our stay.
