Retro B&B, Canterbury

This late-Victorian villa has been sympathetically restored to its former glory and is a 10 minute walk from both Canterbury’s historic city centre and the University of Kent. Canterbury West Railway Station can be reached in less than 10 minutes on foot and the quaint harbour town of Whitstable is 15 minutes away by car. Each luxurious room is independently planned and has rich sheet material, nidern style furniture and fancy en-suite offices. Choose over 3 doubles, 2 twin rooms, and an open 2-room family suite which can rest up to 5 in addition to an infant. All rooms highlight Freeview TV, tea and espresso making offices and a hairdryer. In additon, an additional bed can be reserved for both the family and twin rooms as a redesign. Families with children of any age welcome. Sorry - no pets allowed.

Built in the Victorian era and still retains charm and features. Breakfast is included in the price and is a good old-fashioned Full English, freshly cooked using local Kentish produce where possible and served in the Breakfast Room, with vegetarian and lighter options available. The property is local to many open spaces such as the Westgate Towers & Gardens (0.5 mile). The Westgate is a medieval gatehouse and is at 60 foot high the largest surviving city gate in England. Built of Kentish ragstone around 1379, it is the last remaining of Canterbury's seven medieval gates, still well-preserved and one of the city's most distinctive landmarks. Adjacent to the Towers is Westgate Gardens.The eleven acres of public gardens provide an ideal setting for a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Stour, while the less energetic can take a historic river trip. The property includes free internet Wi-Fi in the public areas, iron facilities, lock up for bicycle storage. Strictly no smoking.

Facilities

• 18th century buildings
• Breakfast Included
• Parking (free)
• Public parking nearby (free)
• Child Friendly
• B&B
• No Official Rating
• Free broadband access (wifi)
• Children's cots
• Children's games
• Children's highchairs
• Television
• Hair dryers
• Bicycle storage
• Cooked breakfast (included)
• Recommended walks
• Beach (a short drive)
• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (walking distance)
• Historic houses
• Gardens
• Golf course (a short drive)
• Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
• Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information

Check In: From 3.00pm to 7.00pm Check Out: By 10.00am Directions: By Car: From A2 coastbound take exit to Canterbury, continue on A2050 at the roundabout, take 1st exit onto London Road, at roundabout, take 1st exit onto the A290 Whitstable Road. Property will be on the left. From A2 Londonbound take exit to Canterbury, turn right onto A28 and follow A28 to a roundabout. Take 1st exit onto Rheims Way then left again onto A2050. At the roundabout take 3rd exit onto London Road, at roundabout take 1st exit onto the A290 Whitstable Road. Property will be on the left Nearest Station: Canterbury West Station approximately 7-10. High speed services to and from London St. Pancras and 15-20 minutes walk from the central bus station and Canterbury East Station (services from Dover and London Victoria). Parking: Free parking on-site for up to four cars. On road parking nearby.