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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)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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The Street, Ickham, Canterbury, England, CT3 1QP
  • Place, Howletts Wild Animal Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Kent
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Empire)

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Empire)

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Braeburn)

Double Room, Ensuite (Braeburn)

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

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Double Room, Ensuite ( Cox)

Double Room, Ensuite ( Cox)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Smitten)

Double Room, Ensuite (Smitten)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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).
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What's nearby

  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • University of Kent - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The George & Dragon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mobile Fish And Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 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. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Duke William. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Canterbury inn is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (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

  • High chair
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Duke William on Apr 19, 2026 start from $112, including 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?

The Duke William does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Duke William?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Genting Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

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. 143 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 171 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the second time weve stayed here and it wont be the last. Food is amazing , staff are freindly and accommodating. The rooms are clean warm and comfortable. This is a little gem and if you havent stayed or eaten here before your really missing out .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We regularly eat here but this was the first time we had ever stayed overnight. Our bedroom was beautiful with lovely views over the garden. Really comfortable bed and clean linen. Good sized shower and had everything that you needed. Helpful staff and easy check in. Definitely recommend. We will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Traveled with family
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is about as good as it gets for a pub with rooms. I’ve marked some aspects as good, but they should very good, and some aspects as excellent, which also should be very good. Unfortunately the booking site doesn’t give “very good” as an option. Only things preventing an all round excellent review are; pub noise from downstairs (didn’t bother me, but will bother some people) and breakfast too late for me (again, won’t bother some people). The staff provide a picnic basket with cereals and pastries for early leavers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ajaz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
absolute amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff went out of their way to be welcoming. Very dog friendly. Excellent food Excellent pint of Gadds no 7 Exciting wine list
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All very clean. Top notch stall, very attentive and liking a chat. High quality food Great ambience an old fashioned pub in the middle of nowhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely county pub in a nice setting. Clean, comfortable rooms with lots of little extras, fresh milk, free water and a little bottle of chocolate port. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub itself served good food. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic stay. Rooms just perfect. Lovely touch with the coffee machine and the fridge in the pantry with fresh milk and additional bottled water. Breakfast was excellent and far far beyond anything that you would expect at a pub type of stay. Location was quiet and a great base to explore Kent and the coastline. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Full marks for the Duke William’👏👏
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEAUTIFUL HOTEL . would definitely stay again, Breakfast just too late for business requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bigger TV please and a fan or HVAC
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really quaint property with nooks and crannies - lovely garden area. Room was spotless as was the bathroom. The only negative was it was on the front over the bar and there was a very loud 'stag' party taking place underneath our room. We could hear the Landlord asking them to keep the noise down but eventually when they left around 11pm it was very quiet with hardly any traffic noise at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss

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

Stunning hideaway

A beautiful country pub with amazing rooms super friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food in pub. Quiet rooms with their own balcony. Stunning setting. Would stay again
The best breaky
Stunning pub garden
Wonderful extras in room
Private balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 8.15pm and were worried we were too late to eat, bu we received a very warm welcome from a lovely young lady with long blonde hair, who told us that despite our lateness, we could check in before eating. We decided to eat straight away. The food was delicious. I had ham and leek pie with buttery mash and cabbage and my husband had ham hock, egg and hash brown chips. Our room COX was above the bar. It was comfortable and very well appointed. There was a small complimentary decanter of RUBIS, a chocolate ruby port, which was delightful. There was a pantry down the hall, where you could help yourself to refrigerated milk and bottled water along with extra towels, loo rolls etc. The bed linen and towels were good quality. There was body wash /shampoo and condtioner in the shower and liquid soap by the sink. The only thing that let it down was peeling lino by the shower and a the plug for the basin was detached. Breakfast was very good. A breakfast hamper was provided as my husband had to leave very early on the second day. The pub is in a lively village. It has a bar, restaurant, conservatory and plenty of seating outdoors with rural views. All the staff were customer focused. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended.
The welcome amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Charming accomodation with lots of little extras including a complimentary small bottle of chocolate port. Well appointed room scrupulously clean. Great menu choice for an evening meal and excellent freshly cooked breakfast with high quality ingredients. Also served great coffee. Friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicoleta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb experience, staff is lovely, the pub and the rooms are so cozy and welcoming, and the food was soooo good! Excellent dinner and the breakfast was delicious. I loved the amenities it was a great surprise. Expectations were high and they were still exceeded! Also the shower was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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