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About this property

Harriet House Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk along the River Stour from the very heart of beautiful, historic Canterbury. This well-established 4-star bed and breakfast offers charming en suite rooms and free parking. Comfortable and well furnished, all rooms have en suite shower rooms, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges and tea/coffee. The Harriet House Bed and Breakfast is just 650 metres from Canterbury West Railway Station and less than a mile from the shops, restaurants and museums of Canterbury's city centre, as well as the historic Canterbury Cathedral. A full traditional English breakfast is freshly cooked and served to order in the sunny breakfast room and conservatory. Breakfast includes meat from an award-winning local butcher, free-range farm eggs, waffles and pancakes. Breakfast is served from 08:00 until 09:00. Lighter buffet options are also available and vegans, vegetarians and those with special dietary needs can be accommodated by prior request. All guests are given their own keys and are free to come and go as they please. There is a private car park at the rear of the property, with free parking for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Harriet House was a great place to stay. Paul and Heidi were friendly and helpful. Our room was comfortable with a good selection of tea, coffee and biscuits. The breakfast was very tasty with plenty of choice. It was good to see vegetarians...
  • Wenborn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect, 10 out of 10. Best Cooked Breakfast in our whole trip, 10 out of 10. You are very lucky if you choose to stay at Harriets B&B.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts are very helpful and friendly. Rooms clean, everything is provided in the room with a very comfortable bed, a good nights sleep is guaranteed here. An off road private and secure parking space is a big bonus in a city. The breakfast was...
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very friendly welcome. Immaculate facilities. Nice breakfast, freshly prepared. Good location.
  • Franco
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast was exceptional as were the staff.The beds were extremely comfortable.. Can highly recommend.
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and recently refurbished , great location and free car parking. Fab breakfasts. Lovely hosts.
  • Nathalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a wonderful stay at Heidi and Paul's B&B. We were staying in a spacious and lovely room. Free parking in Canterbury is also a big plus:) Only an easy 15-minute walk to the city centre, along the riverside. Breakfast was really good. Heidi...
  • Carole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Heidi and Paul are lovely hosts - friendly, welcoming, helpful and quick to make you feel settled/at home. Fantastic breakfasts and room snackery, including for coeliacs like myself. Rooms were comfortable and spotlessly clean. Also HH is very...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very accommodating and efficient hosts, great breakfast and location great for walking into the city.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Immaculate throughout, everything you could possibly need was included. Excellent location,quiet but within a short and pretty walk into the city. Comfortable rooms and delicious breakfast. Lovely hosts too. Highly recommend.

Managed by Paul & Heidi

Company review score: 9.9Based on 512 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our establishment is owner operated and run by us, the two owners and we welcome you into our home and hope that you enjoy our personal hospitality.

Property information

Harriet House is a small bed and breakfast located a 10 to 15 minute stroll into the city along the riverside walk. We offer a variety of modern stylish rooms all en suite. Free onsite parking, full breakfast and wifi are all included in our prices.

Neighbourhood information

We are located in a pleasant residential street in the North of Canterbury with distant views of the cathedral and overlooking the lovely Kingsmead field.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Harriet House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 10:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
13 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimated time of arrival.

This property cannot accommodate group bookings of more than 6 guests.

Please note all access and car park is via 'Market Way' behind the B&B.

Check in after 20:00 by prior arrangement only.

Please note, 1 car parking space per room is available free of charge.

Guests can arrive at the property from 10am onwards to register and/or leave luggage; however, the property can only guarantee access to rooms from 13:00 onwards.

Please inform Harriet House B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.