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Harriet House B&B

4.0 star property
Guests enjoy a peaceful garden retreat just steps from Canterbury's attractions, with the perfect balance of tranquility and access to world-class entertainment

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Harriet House B&B offers historic charm near Canterbury Cathedral and Westgate Gardens. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on the terrace or relax in the garden. Free WiFi and self-parking ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (low ceilings)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Portable fan
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Canterbury, Harriet House B&B is in the city centre and near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Westgate Gardens and Towers and Canterbury Cathedral, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Marlowe Theatre. University of Kent and Whitstable Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
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Market Way, Canterbury, England, CT2 7JH

What's nearby

  • Boats moored at a canal, Canterbury, Kent, England
    University of Kent
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers which includes street scenes, a castle and heritage architecture
    Westgate Gardens and Towers
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The historic River Stour which flows through Canterbury, England. (June 2017) #LocalSecrets #Trovember #History
    Westgate Gardens
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Panto time... "Oh no it's not"....
    Marlowe Theatre
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral which includes a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Canterbury Cathedral
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station
    11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    88 min drive

Restaurants

  • The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon)
    12 min walk
  • Ye Olde Beverlie
    8 min walk
  • The Dolphin
    11 min walk
  • The Bell & Crown
    14 min walk
  • Gills Café
    11 min walk

About this property

Harriet House B&B

Upscale guest house near University of Kent
Located close to Marlowe Theatre and Westgate Gardens and Towers, Harriet House B&B provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a front desk safe and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check in from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Harriet House Hotel Canterbury
Harriet House Hotel
Harriet House Canterbury
Harriet House
Harriet Canterbury
Harriet House B&B Canterbury
Harriet House B B
Harriet House B&B Guesthouse
Harriet House B&B Canterbury
Harriet House B&B Guesthouse Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Is Harriet House B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harriet House B&B?

Self-parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Harriet House B&B?

Check-in is from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harriet House B&B?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Harriet House B&B located?

Located in the heart of Canterbury, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Westgate Gardens and Towers, University of Kent and Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury Cathedral and Whitstable Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km). Canterbury West Station is 11 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Harriet House B&B Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Amazing B&B - hosts were lovely and very welcoming. Place is very clean and homely, breakfast was superb! Location is perfect for exploring Canterbury.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thumbs up

Excellent stay - accommodating service - parking excellent - breakfast excellent , best croissants ever!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable rooms, walking distance from the cathedral and town. I really like that they left chocolates and snacks for us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome. Only a short walk to the Millers Arms and on into town. Clean and tidy. Good breakfast. Coffee machine in my room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for stay at Canterbury.

Very nice stay. New and clean, full of details. And exceptional breakfast in a garden place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couples getaway

A superb gem of a B&B, well looked after and thoughtfully laid out with luxurious rooms with space. The hosts are superb and food was brilliant. Easy checking in and out.Location is easy to find and only a short walk from town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

karlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B

What a wonderful bed and breakfast! Heidi was such a sweat heart, after we arrived with our luggage and clothes drenched wet from a leaky trunk in our convertible, she washed and dried them ready for us in the am! Paul kindly covered our car when it started to rain and we were touring the town. Sensational breakfast and clean well appointed room. Thank you, Heidi and Paul!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lindo hotel a pasos del centro de Canterbury

Hermoso hotel. Muy limpio y cómodo. Los dueños Paul y Heidi son encantadores. Desayuno buenísimo. A solo 15 minutos del centro caminando lentamente.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful all around

A gem of a B&B...lovely hosts, great location, wonderful service all around. Thank you for a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Canterbury delight

Very clean and nicely decorated
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

ian, Stoke on Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location and friendly welcoming.

Very handy location within easy walking distance of the city centre. We stayed in room 6 which was the cosy room (loft area), the bed was very comfy and room clean having a safe and fridge inside. Plenty of tea, coffee etc condiments with biscuits. You choose your breakfast requirements the night before and it is great quality with various other options to have. Secure parking on-site. John and Heidi were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Great little B&B. Clean room, amazing breakfast, lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

ChristinaSven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super B&B-perfekte Lage

Super freundlich und herzlich, gutes Frühstück, gute Tipps,schöne Zimmer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and good breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Geellong Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is what you expect from an English B&B. Beautiful room, comfortable bed and great breakfast. Paul was a wonderful host who was very helpful, Great position for a walk into town past historical buildings and along the river (15 min). Both Harriet House and Canterbury are highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, clean room and friendly welcome

Paul and Heidi were very friendly and welcoming hosts, and when I arrived after tea time they helpfully provided some good suggestions of places nearby where I could grab something to eat. The room and en-suite were very comfortable and clean, and there were some thoughtful items placed in the room, such as a coaster on the bedside table and fresh milk in the fridge, little things that made a difference and were much appreciated! Breakfast was lovely and really set me up for the rest of the day, definitely recommend the pancakes!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Don, West Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent base for Canterbury

Good location for visiting Canterbury. Excellent breakfasts. Paul and Heidi looked after us extremely well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent B&B not far from the town centre

I spent a weekend at then Harriet House for the beer festival. It was a short stay but I was very impressed by the level of service and the quality if the breakfast. There was the usual continental buffet but it was also possible to preorder a cooked English Breakfast or pancakes or smoked salmon & scambled egg. The room was a single, so not enourmous, but perfectly adequate and spotlessly clean. It is situated in a quiet residential street about 15 minutes from the town centre. I would certainly return if I was in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yuen Mei Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort stay

Staff are helpful and nice. Bed is very comfortable. Have three choices of cooked breakfast with continental breakfast. But the bathroom water was running slow. Only 20 mins walk to city centre.

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019