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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, Canterbury

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About the Hotel

The Precincts, Canterbury, United Kingdom

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, set in a historic Grade II* listed building, combines elements of its rock 'n' roll past with contemporary hospitality. This accommodation is situated within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Canterbury, adjacent to the iconic Cathedral. Emphasizing a unique blend of comfort and historic charm, it reflects the essence of the renowned Pig hotel group.

Location

The Lodge is strategically located 0.5 miles from Canterbury West station, making transportation accessible. It is within ten minutes' walk of major city attractions like the Marlowe Theatre, shopping areas, and restaurants. Proximity to the coastal towns of Whitstable and Broadstairs allows for easy excursions, whether by public transport or car.

Rooms

The hotel offers stylish rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and modern bathrooms. Most rooms provide views of the Cathedral, enhancing the stay experience. Accessible accommodations are available, including larger entrances and adapted wet rooms with handrails. Some rooms are located in an adjacent building without lift access, facing the town center instead of the Cathedral.

Eat & Drink

The Refectory Restaurant serves a full English breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients, with patio seating available in warmer months. Guests can enjoy a three-course à la carte lunch in a relaxed atmosphere. The Common Room offers a communal space for informal gatherings, adding versatility to dining experiences on-site.

Leisure & Business

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge includes a modern conference center designed to facilitate clear thinking and effective decision-making. The Common Room serves multiple purposes, accommodating both business meetings and casual receptions. The private Campanile Garden provides an outdoor venue for receptions and performances, blending nature with function.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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2 persons
4 m² 
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2 Single beds
Landscape view
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3 m² 
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1 Single bed
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2 persons
3 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Canterbury1400 ft
Airports
London City (LCY) 59.5 mi
London Southend (SEN) 70.5 mi
Train
Canterbury East Train Station2700 ft
Canterbury WestTrain Station3000 ft
Bus
Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

The Precincts, Canterbury, United Kingdom
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The Precincts, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Nearby
Church
Canterbury Cathedral
400 ft
Museums
The Canterbury Tales
1200 ft
Gallery
Royal Museum and Art Gallery with Buffs Regimental Museum
1400 ft
Museums
Canterbury Roman Museum
1600 ft
Church
Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury
200 ft
25 High Street
Eastbridge Hospital
1200 ft
Art object
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer
1000 ft
Museums
The Kent Museum of Freemasonry
1800 ft
Stour Street
Canterbury Heritage Museum
1300 ft
Christ Church Gate 11E The Precincts The Buttermarket
Christ Church Gate
500 ft
Canterbury City Walls
2000 ft
Church
Parish Church of St Paul
700 ft
University of Kent
The Canterbury Labyrinth
800 ft
Gallery
Lilford Gallery
800 ft
Stour Street
Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Gardens
1300 ft
Mall
The King's Mile
1000 ft
Shopping Area
Whitefriars Shopping Centre
1000 ft
17 Palace Street
Conquest House Gallery
1000 ft
Synagogue
Old Synagogue
1200 ft
Square
The Buttermarket
500 ft
Church
St Peter's Anglican Church
1500 ft
Gallery
Sidney Cooper Gallery
1700 ft
Parks
Dane John Gardens
2100 ft
CanterburyEngland
Lady Wootton's Green
1200 ft
Restaurants
The Veg Box Cafe
1300 ft
1-2 Jewry Ln
Cafe Mauresque
1100 ft
8 Butchery Lane
Chapter Sourdough Pizzeria & Bar
1500 ft
11-12 Burgate
wagamama
1200 ft
7-11 Longmarket
Citi Terrace CANTERBURY
1200 ft
Longmarket Court Longmarket The Terrace
Happy Samurai
1000 ft
4 Butchery Lane
Cote Brasserie
1200 ft
2 Longmarket
The Moat Tea Rooms
1600 ft
67 Burgate
The Old Buttermarket
800 ft
39 Burgate
The Shakespeare Restaurant
900 ft
5 Butchery Lane
The City Arms
1100 ft
7 Butchery Lane
Azouma Restaurant
1900 ft
4 Church Street St. Pauls
Starbucks
1400 ft
13 St. Georges Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
84%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Great location
Stunning views
Musty smell
Noise
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
7.6
Location
9.2
Service
8.6
Dining
8.4
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 11 reviews
8.9
8.9/10based on 2710 reviews
Peter
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.4/10

The hotel is ideally located within the Cathedral grounds, offering stunning views from the bedrooms and easy access to the main street. The staff is polite and professional, but finding the entrance might be a bit tricky. The dining experience is of high quality, although more fresh fruit would be a nice addition.

Rooms
7.0
The annexe rooms overlooking the street were comfortable despite a slight musty smell.
Service
8.0
The hotel staff went out of their way to direct us, although more signage would be beneficial. They were very pleasant and helpful.
Location
9.0
Being within the Cathedral grounds provides stunning views, but it can be noisy due to the proximity to the main street.
Dining
9.0
The dining was of extremely high standard, and I particularly enjoyed the variety, although more fresh fruit would have been a nice touch.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities are top-notch, boasting a welcoming atmosphere and good value for the price.
Great location
Musty smell
Geoffrey
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.0/10

The hotel overlooks a beautiful garden with a fantastic view of the cathedral. The rooms, although quite small, were comfortable and immaculately clean. The service was exceptional as the staff went out of their way to be helpful at all times. The unbeatable location, just opposite the cathedral, made it an enjoyable experience. The dining experience was very good with excellent choices, but it could have been better. The facilities were well-maintained and satisfactory overall.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable and immaculately clean, although quite small.
Service
9.0
The staff were very welcoming and went out of their way to be helpful.
Location
9.0
The location was amazing, just opposite the cathedral, offering easy access to the Cathedral and beautiful grounds.
Dining
7.0
The dining was very good with an excellent choice, but it could have been better.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory and well-maintained.
Henry
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.4/10

I was thrilled with the tastefully decorated room that offered a fantastic view of the cathedral. Upon entering, the convenient location and wonderful view delighted me, although the room showed signs of being a little tired.

Rooms
8.0
The room was very tastefully decorated and in a beautiful position overlooking the garden with a fantastic view of the cathedral. The initial bland stairwell was offset by the fabulous view and convenient location.
Service
9.0
The service was absolutely lovely, with the staff going out of their way to be helpful. They were the most helpful I've ever encountered, offering real decaffeinated coffee and proper muesli.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for exploring Canterbury, being amazing inside the cathedral grounds. Waking up to see the cathedral was truly an amazing experience.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very good, with an excellent choice and prompt service. I can personally recommend the Eggs Benedict.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had very good facilities, with a delicious buffet style dining experience and hash browns being a highlight.
John
United States of America, April  2024
8.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms, though simple, were comfortable, clean, and had a lovely view of the cathedral. Climbing up the 4 flights of stairs to the room was a surprise, but the morning treat of the best breakfast ever made up for it. The service was superb, with friendly, helpful, and efficient staff urging us to enjoy a 'breakfast to go' from the buffet. The location was perfect for exploring Canterbury, offering lovely views of the cathedral and easy access to the high street. The only downside was the need for remodeling in my opinion. Dining was a mix of good and could-be-better, with some fantastic options alongside room for improvement. Overall, a delightful experience with some minor room for enhancement.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable, clean, and had a view of the cathedral.
Service
9.0
The staff were superb, friendly, helpful, and efficient, making our stay very pleasant.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was great, with lovely views of the cathedral and easy access to the high street.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was a mix of good and could-be-better, with some fantastic options alongside room for improvement.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.
view
needs remodeling
Alistair
United Kingdom, March  2024
8.4/10

I had an incredible stay at this hotel. The room had a fantastic view and was very nicely appointed, although it was a little warm during the night. Despite some cleanliness issues like finding pubic hair on the toilet and cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, it was overall clean and had a lovely window seat to enjoy the view. The service was a mix of some shortcomings like staff looking at their watches during breakfast but still helpful and friendly overall. The location is unbeatable in Canterbury, right in the heart of the city, and the dining experience was delightful, offering varied choices and delicious food.

Rooms
7.0
The room had a fantastic view and was nicely appointed, despite being a bit warm at night. Some cleanliness issues were present.
Service
8.0
The service had some minor issues like staff not being attentive during breakfast but was friendly and helpful overall.
Location
10.0
The location is unique and tranquil, right by the Canterbury Cathedral in the city center, offering free access to the Cathedral and surrounding grounds.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was wonderful with a great variety of choices and delicious food.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were satisfactory, offering an enjoyable dining experience and pleasant ambiance.
David
United States of America, February  2024
8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was like being in a charming bed and breakfast with spacious rooms offering everything needed for a comfortable night. The view of the cathedral was stunning with minimal scaffolding present, unlike on a previous visit. The service was top-notch, with helpful and friendly staff, though one member's actions led to a friend leaving the group. The location was unbeatable, providing access to the Cathedral at no extra charge, making it a truly enjoyable experience. The dining experience was delightful, offering a good variety of well-presented and tasty dishes in a tranquil setting.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were conference style, perfect for short stays, spacious, and well-equipped with a beautiful view of the cathedral.
Service
7.0
The staff were very polite and helpful, although one incident led to a member of our party leaving the hotel.
Location
9.0
The location within the Cathedral grounds was outstanding, with easy access to the central area of Canterbury and stunning views.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was both well presented and delicious, offering a variety of seasonal dishes in a superior dining room setting.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well done, with attention to detail and a good variety available.
Great location
Incident with staff
Steve
United Kingdom, January  2024
8.4/10

Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were simple and comfortable enough for a short stay, but lacking in space and seating. On the upside, the breakfast offered a nice variety, and the dining room was set in beautiful garden spaces.

Rooms
7.0
My room, although small, was comfortable for a short stay.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly nice and helpful, both before and during our stay. Stephanie went above and beyond with excellent directions when we got lost.
Location
10.0
The location was unbeatable, right in the grounds of the cathedral with a stunning view from my window every morning.
Dining
8.0
The breakfast in the lovely dining room set me up perfectly for a day of sightseeing. The menu offered a good variety, and the service was excellent.
Facilities
8.0
The dining experience in the refectory was top-notch with a delicious selection and excellent service.
Kim
United States of America, January  2024
9.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel, with clean and comfortable rooms boasting a lovely view of the cathedral. The service was exceptional, offering real decaffeinated coffee and proper muesli for breakfast. The location was fantastic, right in the heart of Canterbury city center. Dining options were excellent, with a variety of choices for breakfast. Overall, a great value for a memorable experience.

Rooms
8.0
The room was basic but clean and quite comfortable, with all the necessary amenities like a hair dryer and iron.
Service
9.0
The service was cheerful, helpful, and relaxed, making my stay very enjoyable. The welcome drink was a nice touch.
Location
10.0
The location was amazing, with a beautiful view of the cathedral from my room and the staff being super helpful. Right in the heart of Canterbury city center.
Dining
9.0
Dining was excellent, with plenty of options including a delicious 'full English' breakfast and freshly cooked meals available. A real treat!
Facilities
9.0
The hotel had great facilities, making my stay even more convenient and enjoyable.
Bernard
United Kingdom, September  2023
9.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel in the heart of the town center. The rooms were excellent, spacious, and offered great views. The central location was perfect for exploring the city, and the delicious breakfast and convenient car parking made my visit even more enjoyable.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms had everything I needed with plenty of storage and were excellent. They were spacious and had great views.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch. From the receptionists to the breakfast staff, everyone was extremely efficient and professional. They made my breakfast experience very pleasant.
Location
10.0
The location was excellent, right in the town center and near the Cathedral. It was perfect for a short weekend break in this beautiful city.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was fantastic, with more than I could possibly want. The breakfast had a very good choice of dishes and fresh juice and fruit.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were great, including the free access to the Cathedral. A truly enjoyable stay.
central location
none too much trouble
Philip
United Kingdom, May  2023
7.8/10

The hotel had disabled en-suite facilities in the rooms, which was a plus for wheelchair accessibility, but the room size didn't quite justify the trip cost. The service was outstanding with recommended restaurants and a welcoming drink, making our stay pleasant overall. The location within the cathedral walls felt secure and special, though access was within a pass-controlled security area. The dining experience offered a lovely selection, despite some minor setbacks like dried-up food under heat lamps. The facilities were satisfactory, catering to our needs during the stay.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, especially the bathrooms, could have been a bit larger for the trip cost, but they were pleasant and equipped with disabled en-suite facilities for added convenience.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. They even assisted with restaurant recommendations and bookings.
Location
8.0
The location was wonderful within the cathedral grounds with added security, and it was central to our visits in the south of England. The personnel ensured we had a top-notch experience from start to finish.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was lovely with a generous selection, although some items seemed to have been left out under heat lamps. However, the staff was very friendly and helpful during our meals.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate, meeting our needs during the stay, nothing exceptional but satisfactory.
secure location
small rooms
John
United Kingdom, April  2023
7.8/10

Staying at the hotel was a pleasant experience overall. The rooms offered lovely views of the cathedral and were comfy with good amenities, despite being located on the top floor accessed by some narrow stairs. The service was stunning, and the location, right next to Canterbury Cathedral, was amazing. The dining experience exceeded expectations with a variety of options.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable with a great view of the Cathedral.
Service
9.0
The service at the Cathedral Lodge was excellent.
Location
8.0
The location inside the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral was amazing.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent with lots of options like a full English breakfast and pastries.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were limited, but the wonderful location made up for it.
great view
outdated building
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