The Bat and Ball

2.0 star property
B&B near Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury

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Free daily continental breakfast
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, free WiFi
Comfort Double Room | Desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Shopping mall

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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163 Old Dover Rd, Canterbury, England, CT1 3NX
  • Place, Canterbury Christ Church University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Heart of Canterbury.You'll find Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre within 2 miles (3 km) of this B&B. Howletts Wild Animal Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Wingham Wildlife Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Lawrence Ground - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 17 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lanna Thai - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Lime Tree Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bat and Ball

B&B near Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Canterbury bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Bat and Ball offers 6 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 16-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 16-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Bat and Ball Canterbury
The Bat and Ball Bed & breakfast
The Bat and Ball Bed & breakfast Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bat and Ball to the airport?

The Bat and Ball is 72.9 mi (104-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bat and Ball have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bat and Ball.

How close is The Bat and Ball to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 8 mi (28-min drive) from Tankerton Beach and 8.2 mi (22-min drive) from Whitstable Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bat and Ball offer free breakfast?

The Bat and Ball offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Bat and Ball?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Bat and Ball?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bat and Ball?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Bat and Ball have a pool?

The Bat and Ball does not have a pool.

Does The Bat and Ball have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Bat and Ball to downtown Canterbury?

The Bat and Ball is 0.9 mi away from Canterbury.