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Howfield Manor Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with a cooked-to-order breakfast on the peaceful terrace before choosing between two restaurants or finding quiet moments in the garden

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Howfield Manor Hotel, set amidst a lush garden, offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on the serene terrace or indulge in meals at one of two restaurants. Free WiFi and helpful staff provide convenience while the library and bars invite relaxation.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Canterbury is home to Howfield Manor Hotel. Canterbury Cathedral and Chilham Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitstable Beach and Kent Downs. Garden of St Mary de Castro and Dane John Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
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Howfield Lane, Chartham Hatch, Canterbury, England, CT4 7HQ

What's nearby

  • Marlowe Theatre
    Marlowe Theatre
    7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    Canterbury Cathedral
    8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Boats moored at a canal, Canterbury, Kent, England
    University of Kent
    8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Chilham Village
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • St. Mary's Church
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury Chartham Station
    18 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Artichoke
    2 min drive
  • The Unicorn Inn
    6 min drive
  • Pausa Caffe
    4 min drive
  • Notorious B.R.G.
    6 min drive
  • The Maidens Head
    4 min drive

About this property

Howfield Manor Hotel

Hotel near Canterbury Cathedral
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Howfield Manor Hotel. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and 2 bars.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
  • Barbecue grills, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Howfield Manor Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • The Old Well Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Howfield Manor Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howfield Manor Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Howfield Manor Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Howfield Manor Hotel located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chilham Village, Westgate Gardens, and Dane John Gardens. Westgate Gardens and Towers and Garden of St Mary de Castro are also within 3 mi (5 km). Canterbury Chartham Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Howfield Manor Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

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

This hotel punches above its 3 star status!

The food for breakfast and dinner was superb. Really delicious fresh and local. The Hotel is lovely, really clean and fullof history. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent. Evening meal not so good. Room needs better lighting and updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

wendy

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

Thoroughly enjoyable

Wonderful hotel with interesting history, beautiful grounds/gardens. Warm welcome, friendly and accommodating staff, excellent food. I will definitely reurn if I am in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Very kind and attentive staff. Room was warm and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nintu

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

Excellent

very good stay! The room was incredibly spacious, offering ample room to relax and unwind. The breakfast was good. Highly recommend this hotel for a comfortable and satisfying experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A pleasant stay.

The staff were friendly, polite and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was in need of some refurbishment and the shower was poor. However, Howfield Manor is a beautiful building and even in December the grounds were lovely. I would like to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Olaf

Beautiful remote place to stay, just 5 minutes by car from the city center of Manchester. The manor is embeddet in a nice garden with sufficient distance from the main street to keep the noise away. The cosy rooms are clean and provide sufficient space for a relaxed stay. The low water pressure caused the water to drip from the showerhead and made showering a challenge. This should be improved.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Howfield Manor is a really lovely hotel. Quite a unique venue. The staff were so helpful. This is my second time at the hotel yesterday was for sisters Celebration of Life. We were in the marque which was beautifully laid out, the food was extremely good and the staff were very helpful. We had a lovely room which was very clean and we had a superb view of the gardens. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was so friendly from the time we checked in.... to the tea we had....to the glorious Valentine's Meal we consumed. I would give this little 'kitchy' spot an excellent review-- and would stay here again!!.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, well looked after, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ki Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Clean room. Excellent environment. Good hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Barry

Disliked: Room comfort

Not as advertised.

I booked this hotel specifically because it advertised air conditioning and I like to support local hotels wherever I stay over corporate hotels as often as I can. Unfortunately this hotel advertised air conditioning which was one of my preferences but actually does not have air conditioning so on one of the hottest weeks of the year I was unable to get any sleep and when I challenged the advert at reception I was informed that a fan was available, my room was a ground floor with people walking around so unfortunately I could not have the windows open due to security and all in all a very bad nights rest, I will never stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wer die traditionelle englische Bauweise von Fußböden und Türen uber elektrische Ausstattung und Badeinricjlhtung schätzt findet hier ein inmitten der Natur und dennoch wenige Autominuten von Canterbury gelegenes Haus, welches sich auxh für ein gelegentliches Abendessen eignet, während das Frühstück zwar inklusive ist, aber Alternativen im Zentrum von Canterbury qualitativ eher. vorzuziehen wären.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

Hyggeligt Manor Hotel

Personale var serviceminded, meget fredfyldt, fin have med rigt fugleliv, ok morgenmad og gode senge!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Review

Staff were great, as was the food. Venue nice, location OK. First impression of room nice, but lots of little imperfections - clean and functioning well, but details could have been better
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Sharon

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

welcome break

Considering the difficult times we are all facing it was a very pleasurable stay in a lovely location and good food all served in a safe outdoor setting thanks to the wonderful weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A pleasant stay with friendly staff. Parts of hotel looking a bit tired but the grounds were lovely. Great breakfast. Menu for dinner lacked good choice, quite basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

GARY

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

Warm and friendly staff

Staff were fantastic - very friendly and helpful. Everyone was very diligent with regard to Covid-10. We found Eva to be particularly helpful and friendly. Would very much recommend hotel, staff and locality.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay. A lot of steps but we were asked if we needed assistance with our case. Pleasant dining room but a bit on the chilly side.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

K L

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

wonderful overnight stay

Easy to find and plenty of parking. Reception very friendly and offered to help with bags. Bedrooms a good size with a bath in the en-suite. Bed also comfortable and the TV a good size. We had a couple of drinks in the bar which was very relaxing and a bar snack of toasted cheese & ham baguette with chips. Just what we needed! Breakfast in the morning was freshly prepared and very tasty. The hotel was very good value for money and we would certainly return if staying in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for a short break to Howfield and everything was wonderful. The bed was comfortable, room was clean and food was delicious. We had breakfast included with lots of options to choose from and at dinner the food was delicious. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

5 Stars Are Not Enough

The staff were amazing and helpful. A 6 star service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very welcoming

Very welcoming very professional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019