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This centrally-located hotel has a traditional exterior which is in keeping with the surrounding architecture of medieval half-timbered buildings. Within, however, aBode Canterbury is contemporary in style with sleek, minimalist decor contrasting with original features such as the wooden beamed ceiling in reception.
Just to the right of the entranceway is a lively champagne bar, while the hotel’s main restaurant extends to the back and serves a menu of modern European cuisine along with a good choice of wine. Rooms are spacious and simply styled with tartan bed throws, wooden headboards and modern amenities. Many room categories have aBode’s trademark feature wallpaper of paint pots, bookshelves or postcards.
The hotel is conveniently central and is situated directly opposite the attractive Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, less than five minutes on foot from the cathedral.
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Each of the hotel’s 72 rooms is decorated in the typical aBode style which blends elements of the building’s original character with contemporary decor and quite often, a wall of striking feature wallpaper. Rooms are all equipped with modern amenities including air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. From Enviable rooms upwards you’ll also have a complimentary tuck box of local treats, as well as additional space and seating. Bed sizes differ between rooms, with the higher categories having larger beds. Most Enviable and Fabulous rooms have a separate free-standing, roll-top bath in addition to a wet room shower.
aBode Canterbury is situated on the attractive, pedestrian-only High Street, directly opposite The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and adjacent to several popular shops and cafés. It is less than a five-minute walk to the cathedral, and even closer to Greyfriar’s Gardens which sit on the banks of the Great Stour River.
The hotel’s front-facing champagne bar provides an elegant space to sit and people watch, while the separate Old Brewery Tavern on the adjoining street has a convivial atmosphere, with live music and classic pub food. The hotel’s main County Restaurant serves a modern European menu of local fish and meat dishes, all beautifully presented.
The central location cannot be beaten and although we feel service isn’t perfect, the rooms are comfortable and the food is great.
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
Located within the cathedral precinct, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge has a privileged location which gives exclusive access to the cathedral grounds after hours. Bedrooms are modern and comfortable and service is of a high standard.
A historic B&B situated just outside the ancient city walls, House of Agnes has 17 individually-decorated rooms and a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Original features have been preserved including what is the largest walled garden in Canterbury.
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
Canterbury walking tour & cathedral
Discover the medieval lanes, half-timbered houses and grand cathedral in Canterbury on this private half-day walking tour led by a local expert guide. They’ll offer you a deeper insight into this historic city, its important figures and its architecture.
White Cliffs of Dover & Dover Castle
In this strategically important part of England, you’ll visit Dover Castle, a key military position since medieval times and pivotal to the evacuation of Dunkirk in World War II, and the White Cliffs of Dover on a half-day guided tour.
