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The Coach House Canterbury

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Canterbury Cathedral

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Double with en suite shower, SHARED separate toilet | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway
Exterior
Single Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room, Private Bathroom (Room 4) | Staircase

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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34 Watling Street, Canterbury, England, CT1 2UD
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kent
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Room options

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Double with en suite shower, SHARED separate toilet | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double with en suite shower, SHARED separate toilet

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom (Room 2) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Private Bathroom (Room 2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 3) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom (Room 4) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom (Room 4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (room 6) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (room 6)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

City center stay.With a stay at this Canterbury guesthouse, you'll be steps from Dane John Gardens and a 5-minute walk from Canterbury Roman Museum. Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and Canterbury Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Canterbury Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Kent - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 6 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Côte Canterbury - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Coach House Canterbury

3.5-star guest house near Canterbury Cathedral
The Coach House Canterbury offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Canterbury guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Coach House Canterbury offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)

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

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The Coach House Canterbury.

Property is also known as

Coach House Hotel CANTERBURY
The Coach House Canterbury Guesthouse
The Coach House Canterbury Canterbury
The Coach House Canterbury Guesthouse Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Coach House Canterbury to the airport?

The Coach House Canterbury is 70.4 mi (90-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Coach House Canterbury have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Coach House Canterbury.

How close is The Coach House Canterbury to the beach?

This guesthouse is 8.7 mi (30-min drive) from Herne Bay East Beach and 9 mi (31-min drive) from Herne Bay Central Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Coach House Canterbury offer free breakfast?

The Coach House Canterbury does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Coach House Canterbury?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Coach House Canterbury?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Coach House Canterbury?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night.

Does The Coach House Canterbury have a pool?

The Coach House Canterbury does not have a pool.

Does The Coach House Canterbury have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Coach House Canterbury to downtown Canterbury?

The Coach House Canterbury is 0.2 mi away from Canterbury.

Reviews

The Coach House Canterbury Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is walking distance from city centre and cathedral
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Make all arrangements when first arriving.

Great stay but no one to answer the listed Emergency Phone number for use when property is not staffed. Everything was great but when trying to store luggage for a few hours at the end of the second day stay there was no one available at property nor on the posted emergency phone number
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place in a fanstastic location

Would definitely return for another stay! The room itself had plenty of space for two, had what we needed and was comfortable to live in. For us, it was perfect for a short stay (we stayed two nights). The location was absolutely perfect too: only a few minutes walk to where we needed to be - city centre, cathedral, train station, etc. The only pieces of feedback I had was that i felt that the water pressure in the shower was a bit weak, and that the toilet was shared. For the toilet though, it was kept very clean throughout our stay. Even with these, it hasn't changed our 5/5 rating of the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for me, within walking distance of all the major sites, plenty of dining options nearby, the building itself was a treat! Staff was helpful. I was having a minor laundry emergency (a previous booking didn't have laundry services as advertised) and they were kind enough to accommodate me quickly and efficiently. The only down sides were seasonal. Our stay coincided with high temperatures and our room was stuffy, which is completely understandable, but the windows were not screened. Despite that, however, we very much enjoyed our stay and recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Would not return.

Bed linen crisp. Nice big pillows. Big television. Very noisy all day and night as in the centre and room on first floor by front door. Carpet in room stained and dirty. No breakfast offered despite saying from 8am to 10am. No reception in am even though it says from 8am. Shower and sink in bedroom feet away from bed. No ensuite. Common use toilet up 1 flight of stairs. When first arrived i was asked if my dog would bark as he barked in response to slamming front door snd voices outside. Dogs bark. Dont accept them if they are not to bark.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

tom, ayr

I needed city centre accommodation for 1 night at short notice for a reasonable price and The Coach House ticked multiple boxes for me. I was aware in advance of the limited facilities that are available in the hotel, so I was prepared to book on that premise. It turned out as I had expected, so I was happy with this during my stay. The hotel is in a safe area of the city centre, within easy walking distance of the bus station and both train stations. There are plenty of restaurants and pubs nearby, and a "Tesco Express" within 100 metres of the hotel. WiFi is available in the hotel, although I didn't use it as I had sufficient data allowance.....and surprisingly 4G connection.....which has historically been problematic in the city centre. As for my room, the bed was comfortable and there was sufficient space around it for my luggage. The shower cubicle was small, but the shower was ideal and I felt refreshed after use. The shared toilet is located on the 1st floor landing. To conclude, if you have a limited budget and aren't looking for luxurious accommodation then this hotel is well worth a visit 👍😉
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Raquel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The steps very dangerous. The loo dirty without roll paper.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great. Everything was spotlessly clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Location was perfect, close to the shops and bus/railway station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Disliked: Staff & service
Adequate. One chair in room which was not comfortable. Hard back basket chair . Lighting not good .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Liked: Room comfort

Not as advertised.

The Coach House is ideally located for exploring Canterbury City Centre, Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey, etc without the need for a car. Tesco's for everyday essentials, Boots for emergency medication is right across the road. The guest house is dog friendly and the owners were very kind and loving towards our Labrador. As a B&B, we were rather surprised to find that no breakfast was to be included during our three night break. Breakfast is only served on Saturday and Sunday, we think. Dear Joanne Sorry but breakfast is not included and not available at The Coach House. There are many places close by where you can have breakfast. A couple of Cafe down the road when you turn left coming out of the building. If you want cooked breakfast, there is a place on Castle street called Chatterbox. Alternatively, there's Bill's and The Ivy on Rose Lane which are a bit pricier. Have a great stay! Ben There are seven bedrooms and owing to the age of the building and size of the Guest House, it would not be practical to put a lift in. You can select a room option, so FYI, rooms 6 and 7 are on the ground floor. I had booked room 1 assuming it to be ground floor, but it is 1st floor. The stairs are narrow and rather awkward for those with mobility issues. Our en suite comprised a nicely sized shower cubicle and a sink in the bedroom and a toilet across the landing to be shared with room 5. Our room was a good size, but the walls and ceiling were in need of sprucing up somewhat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edoardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice guest house, friendly staff and cozy bedroom. Definitely will come back and suggest it to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Well located

The hotel is well situated, and has a private parking for 4 cars. We could visit Canterbury by foot without any problem. The place is a bit old, but quite clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay at the Coach House in their comfortably large family room, where our dog was also welcome. We were hugely grateful they were able to accommodate us after the dreadful VRBO let us down badly (the place we'd booked turned out to be occupied by another guest and the landlord claimed it had been taken off VRBO several months earlier). When we found out at 7.30pm that there was no actual booking available and had to find an alternative ourselves, the Coach House could not have been more friendly or helpful. We were very appreciative and would stay there again if visiting Canterbury. We will certainly NEVER book anything again with the truly terrible VRBO who couldn't have been more useless. The only slight niggle was that the bathroom wasn't en suite, but across the landing outside the bedroom door. But it didn't appear to be used by anyone else, so not a major problem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Glyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Cheap and cheerful. toilet was across the landing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place rught in the heart, great service and people. Grewt comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrzej

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely central Canterbury property

Lovely property close to Canterbury with everything you need for a couple of nights away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit to Canterbury

I selected the Coach House Canterbury the day of based on reviews and was happy with my selection. It’s close to all the areas to walk around in the city. The room was clean and had an en-suite. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay in The Coach House, it was comfortable, clean and characterful. Check in and out was done without any face to face interaction, but worked well. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location and a nice property. Three weird things: one the toilet was out of the room and upstairs, two the shower was directly in the room which is very weird and uncomfortable and three there were no staff on site at all which was odd. Otherwise good facilities and a comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rana Muhammad

Very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and easy to get in, quiet and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yashar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Decent hotel, great location, uncomfortable bed

Decent hotel, very central, only drawback was the bed which wasn't the most comforable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024