About this property
This charming hotel is 2 miles from Canterbury and close to Dover and the Eurostar. Dating back to the 12th century, it is surrounded by picturesque hills and fruit trees. Howfield Manor Hotel has 5 acres of gardens and 15 rooms furnished in a traditional style. Each room has free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests can enjoy freshly cooked French-style cuisine in the restaurant, which is set the oldest part of the building. Food is homemade, and fresh local ingredients are gathered from the nearby towns and villages. Canterbury is a historic cathedral city, with numerous old buildings and attractions. Some structures, including the city wall, were founded in Roman times.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mary
United Kingdom“The staff were lovely, the food was good, the room was comfortable.” - Claire United Kingdom“Breakfast was very good. We only stayed for a single night so didn't have much opportunity to sample the facilities. Our room was small but perfectly ok.”
Akhil United Kingdom“We had an amazingly calm and peaceful stay at Howfield Manor during the Easter weekend. It is nicely located 2 miles away from Canterbury town. You can walk by a beautiful canal from the manor to the town. You also get a beautiful lake view from...”
Jialei United Kingdom“The breakfast is great, and it's comfortable to stay here. The staff are friendly and helpful.”
Tromans United Kingdom“Staff warm and welcoming. Situated ease of access to road network and pleasant gardens.”
William
Germany“Large, comfortable room. Quiet, idyllic setting. Nice, filling breakfast.”- Chris
United States“Lovely location and very well maintained- nice mix of old charm with new amenities.” - Tracey United Kingdom“Breakfast and dinner was great, plenty of choices, well presented and very tasty. Room was comfortable and clean and had all that we needed. Nice grounds and in a quiet location, although close enough to Canterbury for a quick drive. The staff...”
- Richard United Kingdom“It was like a trip into the past with the wonderful old manor and the staff's attention to details. We were welcomed at the front desk, shown to a spacious room and told about the grounds, which we subsequently visited. We booked dinner and...”
- Rhonda United States“The grounds were nice. The room we stayed in was very roomy. Comfortable beds. Felt like we stayed at a friends home.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Old Well Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
