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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Josephine
Australia“Great location just 2 km from Canterbury. Beautiful gardens with many apple trees laden with red apples.” 
Catherine
United Kingdom“Beautiful grounds, wonderfully quirky historic building, 6ft wide bed! First day, staff were exceptional and made us feel at home instantly. The barmaid was particularly helpful. We were given lots of useful advice on local places to visit from...”- Hélène
France“I had a bad experience staying in another place in town and had to quickly find a nice and safe place to spend the rest of my trip. The Manor was an option I quickly considered. I spent 5 days there for work and traveled solo. Staff were always...” - Sonia United Kingdom“Overall a nicely presented location with a friendly feel.”
- Val United Kingdom“We picked this hotel for its location near to our family's home .Ample parking and a good size room with a double bed .Quiet at night but could hear occasional train in distance Breakfast cooked to order from a menu , excellent waiting staff in...”
- A United Kingdom“Senior staff member was helpful and sympathetic whilst I was stuck in bed ill for two days. I know the breakfasts are good from when we stayed before but, unfortunately, I couldn't take much advantage of that.”
- Carl
Sweden“Proper english manor. Comfortable and warm interiors. Felt authentic.” - Tati_74
Italy“The Manor was an old monastery, and it retains its charm. The staff were extremely kind and helpful. They accommodated all my dietary needs (gluten-free and vegetarian). The location is very convenient for Canterbury, which we reached by car in...” - Anna United Kingdom“Very good value. Lovely gardens. Very kind staff. Close to Eurotunnel for early start next morning.”
- Sarah United Kingdom“Proximity to Canterbury. The grounds were lovely. Excellent dinner in the restaurant.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Old Well Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 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
Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
