The Corner House Canterbury

1 Dover Street, Canterbury, CT1 3HD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Train Access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>737</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a bedroom with a bed and a fireplace at The Corner House Canterbury in Canterbury
a bathroom with blue tiles and a tub at The Corner House Canterbury in Canterbury
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The Corner House Canterbury

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Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
737 reviews

Located in Canterbury, 1312 feet from Canterbury Cathedral, The Corner House Canterbury features a restaurant and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms include a private bathroom. A complimentary Continental breakfast tray is delivered to your room in the morning ready for the following morning. The tray includes homemade granola, yogurt and homemade berry compote, fresh fruit, fresh milk and orange juice. Parking tickets are available to purchase from the property and guests can park nearby at Holman's Meadow Car Park. University of Kent is 1.6 mi from The Corner House Canterbury, while Howletts Wild Animal Park is 2.3 mi away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 26 mi from The Corner House Canterbury.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Canterbury
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Huthwaite
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location to the town centre, friendly staff. Excellent service, room very clean and tidy. Excellent breakfast”
  • Glynn
    United States of America United States of America
    “Center, or near, all we came to see. Next to the Canterbury Cathedral which we came to see again as well as other areas we visited back in 1997. The property was built in the 13th century and modernized only to facilitate modern Amenities. The...”
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    “Dinner in the restaurant was excellent. Breakfast is bed was great, too.”
  • Amy
    United States of America United States of America
    “Comfortable room and great service. Brought us our breakfast the night before since we had an early train to catch.”
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    “Pretty much everything. Room was comfortable and quaint. Staff were exceptional. Breakfast was wonderful. Had air conditioner, plunger coffee, adequate fridge and comfy bed. Shower had good pressure. Attractions were all within walking distance....”
  • Gary
    United States of America United States of America
    “Room was great. Comfortable bed and good shower. Good location to train station and downtown Canterbury. In a safe and pleasant area. Breakfast was very good, delivered to room every morning. Enjoyed the restaurant. Enjoyed learning about the...”
  • Yasemin
    Japan Japan
    “Historical ambience, spacious bathroom, friendly staff, good breakfast, AC”
  • Donna
    United States of America United States of America
    “Location was great. Walked the old stonecwall to get there Easy Walk to train and the cathedral.. no problem. Lovely breakfast delivered to the room! And the big claw foot tub topped it off. Wonderfull”
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    “Room, Location, bed, Bath, cheerfulness of staff. The Restaurant on site is very nice but limited menu for vegetarians. Breakfast was delivered daily on a tray and was very nice.”
  • Adrianna
    United States of America United States of America
    “Such a charming room with such friendly staff. The restaurant was absolutely marvelous.”

Managed by Matt Sworder

Company review score: 9.5Based on 731 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Independently owned local family restaurant, headed up by Matt Sworder. Matt trained at Gordon Ramsey's La Noisette and has won many local awards at his Minster restaurant and continues his success here in Canterbury. Matt and his team are passionate about using the best local produce in creating innovative and tasty dishes to deliver a great guest experience.

Property info

This 16th Century former Coach House overlooking the city walls has been recently refurbished. Stylish restaurant with lots of character and 3 beautiful en suite bedrooms with modern facilities, retaining their 16th century oak beamed charm. In the past the property was known as the Flying Horse, a regular haunt of the novelist Charles Dickens and legend has it, one of few places to have had a tunnel leading directly to the Cathedral. Our restaurant is open Monday - Thursday 5pm - 10pm, Friday lunch 12pm - 2pm then dinner 5pm - 10pm, Saturday 12pm - 10pm and Sunday lunch 12pm - 3pm and dinner 5:30pm - 10pm. Last bookings for the restaurant are 8pm every night.

Neighborhood info

This location offers great convenience for visiting the historic city, Canterbury Cathedral, the Marlowe theatre and a whole host of museums and galleries. On the doorstep of Christ Church University and the University of Kent is also within easy reach. The location also benefits a five minute walk from Canterbury East train station, 15 minutes from Canterbury West and 2 minutes from the bus station. Easily reached by car as we are just on the ring road and there is a public car park behind the building which is available for guests at a cost of 14.00.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Corner House Canterbury
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £14 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Corner House Canterbury takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 10 are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Parking tickets are available to purchase for GBP 8 from the property.

    Please note guests need to book a table in advance if they wish to dine in the on-site restaurant.

    Please inform The Corner House Canterbury of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about The Corner House Canterbury

    • The Corner House Canterbury is 1,500 feet from the center of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Corner House Canterbury is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Room options at The Corner House Canterbury include:

      • Double

    • Guests staying at The Corner House Canterbury can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • The Corner House Canterbury has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The prices at The Corner House Canterbury may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Corner House Canterbury offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):