The Duke William

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Canterbury inn

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Double Room, Ensuite ( Cox) | 1 bedroom
Restaurant
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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The Street, Ickham, Canterbury, England, CT3 1QP
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wingham Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Empire)

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

Double Room, Ensuite ( Cox)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Braeburn)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Smitten)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

In Canterbury .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Canterbury inn, you'll find Howletts Wild Animal Park and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve. Also, Wingham Wildlife Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Kent Downs is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • University of Kent - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury Adisham Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rose Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • The Chequer Inn - Ash
  • ‪The George & Dragon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Duke William

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Canterbury inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Duke William. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Canterbury inn is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Duke William offers 4 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Duke William to the airport?

The Duke William is 78.3 mi (115-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Duke William?

As of Aug 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Duke William on Aug 31, 2025 start from $115.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Duke William have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Duke William.

How close is The Duke William to the beach?

This inn is 13.1 mi (32-min drive) from Margate Beach and 10.6 mi (28-min drive) from Sandwich Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Duke William offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Duke William offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Duke William?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Duke William?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Duke William?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Duke William have a pool?

The Duke William does not have a pool.

Does The Duke William have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Duke William have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Duke William to downtown Canterbury?

The Duke William is 0.2 mi away from Ickham.

The Duke William Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 158 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miloslava

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

A Perfect Stay – We Didn’t Want to Leave!

My daughter and I stayed at the inn for one night during our trip exploring Kent — and we honestly didn’t want to leave! From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the warm, cosy interior of the inn made it feel like a true retreat. Our room had everything we needed and more — from biodegradable shower caps and earplugs (thoughtfully provided, although the noise wasn’t an issue as the pub below closed early) to complimentary still and sparkling water, a small carafe of delicious Rubis chocolate wine, and plenty of coffee pods and tea. Milk and extra supplies were easily available from a pantry in the corridor. The shower was divine — excellent water pressure and plenty of hot water. The room was also stocked with books and games, and we ended our evening with a cosy game of Scrabble before sinking into a bed so comfortable we didn’t want to get up. There’s a lovely beer garden at the back, with beautiful wooden benches, pots of ferns, sheltered and open seating, lit up with fairy lights in the evening. We enjoyed a peaceful stroll around the village and, on the morning of our departure, tucked into a five-star cooked breakfast at the inn — included in the price. We then followed a walking route suggested by the inn manager (maps available at the bar and in the room). If we return to the area in the future, we’ll definitely stay at the inn again. It truly made our trip perfect. Milla & Claire
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff . Made life easy . Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico, Bogota, Colombia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food and very comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service

lovely pub and rooms in a wonderful location

very nice place to stay. Really nice staff. Food was fantastic and local area brilliant for walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

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

A really enjoyable stay

A very comfortable 3 day stay in this Village Inn with very warm welcome and friendliness throughout - informal but professional. Cleanliness of both room and bathroom excellent with some extras provided in both. Food and menu also excellent. Ideal location to visit Canterbury (Park and Ride close by and very easy) and nearby coast. A lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

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

Lovely Pub!

Wonderful break in a special pub. We really enjoyed our stay at the Duke William. The host Adam was a superstar and all the staff made our visit very special. The pub itself is the star, such a wonderful ambience, clearly loved by locals. The food is hearty and everything you want from pub grub. Our room was a little on the small side, so we had to squeeze to get around the bed, and it was on the warm side (but better that than being too cold). But lots of lovely little touches to make us feel welcome from the personalised note, to the scrummy chocolate port. The location of the pub made it a great central point to see the area being around 30 mins from Whitstable, Margate and closer still to Canterbury. Would definitely stay again if in the area, but perhaps not in the same room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

Mid week treat

Had a lovely one night stay, excellent food and service. Will return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuv

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

What a hidden gem👌👍💪

Great place to stay lovely helpful staff and excellent rooms. Massive shower and top coffee machine 👌👍💪 I didn't have time to stay for breakfast so they left me a breakfast hamper,great added touch. If I'm in the area again I would definitely stay here👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great off the cuff night away. Everything was brilliant. Couldn’t fault anything about the stay. Food and staff were fantastic. Definitely looking to stay again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic food, excellent staff & comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at the Duke William, excellent staff, food and rooms. The staff are so friendly and efficient. It was great to see how they have a lovely relationship with both the locals and newcomers. The food was amazing and a great choice. We really enjoyed our breakfast both morning and will definitely be visiting again. Thank you to all the team at Duke William for such a lovely stay. Vivienne & Don
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ferris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t say enough about this experience. Highly, highly recommended… don’t overthink it, book it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful little village near Canterbury pub very nicely done out rooms very good with lots of extras would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

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

Quaint Village Pub with Rooms

The Duke William is an historic pub with rooms above. The food is amazing, staff are friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere is quaint and the villagers are delightful. Betty, the pub dog, belongs to a villager, but spends her evenings at the Duke William. We highly recommend this adorable and relaxing establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic place to stay. A country pub set in a beautiful village. The pub overlooks fields. Our room was great -comfortable with quirky bits! - including a selection of books on the bookshelf to a little bottle of a liquor. Loved the pantry on the landing with fresh milk, bottles of water and extra toiletries. The breakfast is superb with a good selection of delicious items. We chose to eat in the pub - again it was absolutely delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kin kwok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GARETH

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place! Well done!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024