Howfield Manor Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1746 reviews)
Howfield Lane , Canterbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Peaceful location
Cons:
Small shower pressure
Small rooms available

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Overall positive mention of cleanliness in reviews.
Service
8.96
Repeatedly noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.5
Location praised for peace and quiet, although transportation was mentioned.
Room Quality
7.95
Comments about small sizes and specific issues with pillows.
Amenities
8.48
Standard amenities with some comments on internet access.
Value for Money
8.94
Considered excellent, especially for the breakfast and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.99
Food quality praised, especially for afternoon tea.
Overall Experience
8.46
Positive experiences noted overall, moderate detractors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:16

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Picturesque Surroundings and Traditional Furnishings

Fresh Local Cuisine in a Historic Setting

Experience the historic charm of Howfield Manor Hotel, nestled among picturesque hills and fruit trees. With 5 acres of gardens, enjoy the tranquil surroundings just 2 miles from Canterbury. Each of the 15 traditionally furnished rooms offers modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Indulge in freshly cooked French-style cuisine made with local ingredients in the historic restaurant. Explore the nearby historic attractions of Canterbury, including ancient Roman structures. Book your stay now to immerse yourself in history and relaxation at Howfield Manor Hotel.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1746 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 8.96
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.94
Food and Beverage: 8.99
Overall Experience: 8.46
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Kerstin solo_traveller de
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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joanne solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple us
10
A lovely location in an historic setting.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Lovely grounds and great history. I suspect that the main business of this hotel was as an events venue. For midweek visitors it was delightful.

Cons:

Some basic maintenance in the bedroom was lacking. The shower head for example would not stay in position and a lampshade was broken. We pointed these issues out when we left and I am sure they were fixed.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Nathalie solo_traveller lu
7
Pros:

Viele gratis Parkplätze, gute Lage , sehr schöne Anlage

Cons:

Sehr schlechte alte Matratzen, kein Druck auf den Wasserleitungen, Teppichboden im Zimmer

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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patricia solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Le lieu et la propreté

Cons:

Les oreillers et la taille du lit

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Zaur couple gb
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Belinda solo_traveller au
10
Full of Character and Charm
Pros:

The staff were wonderful, very friendly and accommodating. Room was very cute, full of character and the buildings and grounds were beautiful. The breakfast and dinner was delicious.
Loved learning the history of the beautiful old building too. I would highly recommend and would definetely stay again.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Fisher solo_traveller gb
7
An interesting building with comfy beds but the food needs improvement.
Pros:

A quiet location with nice grounds. Room 3, where we stayed later was really nice with a 4-post comfy bed. The floor creaked, but it was an old building.

Cons:

The food. They couldn't make poached eggs that had runny yokes. Instead, they were like hard-boiled eggs. The 'full English breakfast was OK, but the sausage was undercooked for my liking. On the last day, the sausage was not a Cumberland style as claimed, so I left it. I did get a poached egg with a runny yoke as I had asked for it. But, there was no fruit salad or pastries, just. buns, - I guess they were awaiting a delivery.
We chose not to have an evening meal there, so I don't know what they were like.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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james couple gb
10
Very helpful and friendly staff
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Johan1969 couple be
3
Unacceptable reception rules.
Pros:

In general, the hotel and the facilities were very much allright. But their nonchalant attitude towards credit card privacy is unacceptable.

Cons:

Allthough the room and the stay was allready paid in full via booking, the receptionist demanded to write down my credit card and to put it in their database. My protest to the receptionist made no difference, she insisted friendly but firmly. Totally unacceptable.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Lourdes solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Eleni solo_traveller gb
10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing stay – peaceful, beautiful, and welcoming
Pros:

We stayed here over the last May Bank Holiday and had such a lovely experience from start to finish. Everything was amazing.
The grounds are absolutely beautiful and so well kept, with lots of little hidden spots where you can sit, relax, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful sound of the birds. It really felt like a little escape.
All the staff were very friendly, welcoming, and always smiling, which made us feel at home straight away. The owner was also extremely friendly, professional, and clearly takes pride in the business.
We absolutely loved the breakfast included with the room price – plenty of options for everyone, from continental breakfast to a full English breakfast, all freshly cooked and very tasty.
For an old Manor House, the room was spotless and very well maintained. We had room service every day, a handy small fridge in the room, and the shower had strong water pressure with lovely hot water – always appreciated after a long day out!
Overall, it was a wonderful stay in a charming and relaxing place. We would happily return and definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.
✨🌿🐦

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Hubertus couple de
5
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Uldis solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Location, room, old school

Cons:

Squeaky floors, but not an huge issue, just for other people who hears it.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Elke couple de
10
Hotel Nähe Canterbury ist nur zu empfehlen
Pros:

Sehr schönes Haus mit guter Ausstattung. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, aufmerksam und behilflich. Das Frühstück wird frisch zubereitet und die Auswahl ist groß. Es stehen auch viele Parkplätze zur Verfügung. Das ganze Anwesen und Haus ist sehr gepflegt.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Darino69 solo_traveller de
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Stewart couple gb
10
the whole weekend was a Pleasurable stay and would stay again
Pros:

The Dinners were superb, staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Friedel couple be
9
mooi en gezellig kleinschalig hotel
Pros:

Mooie locatie. Niet ver van fietspad richting Canterbury. Kleinschalig, gezellig hotel.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Olaf solo_traveller de
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee