Howfield Manor Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1894 reviews)
Howfield Lane , Canterbury , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1894 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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Matthew • couple • gb
8
Age and character
Pros:

Location perfect. Building had age and character

Cons:

There seemed to be no designated bar staff

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Annie • couple • be
10
Geweldig !
Pros:

Wij vonden de kamer met hemelbed geweldig . Een fantastisch bed en een mooi ingerichte kamer, heel gezellig . Wij komen hier zeker terug . In vergelijking met andere accomodaties in deze prijsklasse is dit top of the bill! Ook het ontbijt was excellent .

Cons:

Er valt niets af te keuren of te verbeteren. Alles was super in orde .

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • couple • de
10
Schönes gemütliches Haus und ruhiger Umgebung
Pros:

Sehr gemütliche Einrichtung, Haus sehr ruhig gelegen, leckeres Essen, umfangreiches Frühstücksbuffet, schöne Außenanlagen, sehr freundliches Personal.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Mya • couple • gb
6
Fine for what we needed but wouldn’t stay again for the money
Pros:

Good location to the wedding venue we were headed to. Lovely looking property. Good looking menu and selection at breakfast. Food was okay, manager seemed friendly.

Cons:

The bed was not too comfortable and felt like it was dipping on one side-very uncomfortable sleep. Black hairs found all on the bathroom floor. Lack of urgency with staff- had to find them a few times to get served. Service was quite slow. When we saw the large onion rings that came with the steak on the table next to us we confirmed our choice however received tiny ones that looked like the frozen ones. Just little things that added up at the end to not feel the stay was value for money.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • gb
8
Very nice
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
Charming place to stay circa 1 hour scenic walk from Canterbury
Pros:

We had a lovely room with a great view.
The hotel is a series of old buildings that have been knocked through. There's oak beams and charm oozing out everywhere. Its all done tastefully.
The food was good. we ate both the breakfast and the dinners and liked both.
The location is nice but not brilliant. Its easy to get to and has lots of parking. It was possible to walk into Canterbury (circa 1 hour) largely along the canal.

Cons:

There was very little I didn't like.
One minor point was that the wi-fi didn't stretch to our room (we were at the very end of the building) but I had good 5G coverage so it didn't matter.
The staff also made no attempt to make the bar area an attractive place to be after dinner. Lights off etc. Would have been nice to have enjoyed a post dinner drink there....but alas no staff to be seen.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Norman • couple • nl
8
Sfeervol
Pros:

Atmosfeer

Cons:

Het oude bed

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Pieter van de Visch • solo_traveller • nl
5
Pros:

Het is een mooi gebouw

Cons:

Schimmel in de badkamer. En dan is er gewoon overheen gekit. Alleen niet achter de kranen Matras al 5 jaar geleden overleden. Springveren in je rug. Geen enkel comfort.

Ook tijdens het eten continu dingen vergeten en na het eten van het ontbijt ziek. Zonde...

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jörg • couple • de
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Giles • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Homely country hotel

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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ROGER • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Nice location , great beakfast , lovely large double bed.⁷

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
8
Perfect for a visit to Canterbury and also a retreat from the city vibe.
Pros:

Good location, relaxed atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Good food

Cons:

Plenty of parking , beautiful grounds. Old world charm

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Read • couple • gb
7
Apart from the bed for the first nightvery enjoyable
Pros:

We were moved to aq very good room after the first night (see below)

Cons:

The first night we were in a room with a low doorway and a 4 poster bed that was very uncomfortable However we were moved for the second night after discussing this with staff to a very comfortable room that we would highly rate

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
10
I thoroughly recommend for a quiet relaxing short break.
Pros:

The food was of a high level both in the evening and for breakfast.
The staff polite and extremely helpful. I have as a former airline pilot stayed in many hotels, and I rate this amongst my favourites. Small clean relaxing clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location and grounds.

Cons:

Lack of sound insulation between rooms. Bad lighting particularly in the bathroom. View from bedroom window was of a large marquee blocking the surrounding grounds.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Margarete • family_with_children • ch
8
Das Manorhotel hält was es verspricht
Pros:

Grosse Auswahl, Englisches Frühstück wurde frisch zubereitet, in angenehmer Lokation, sehr hübscher, englischer Raum

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fabulous stay and food, outstanding service
Pros:

The staff were outstanding! Great food, immaculately clean room and comfy bed, fabulous food both at dinner and breakfast. The wonderful service really made it, thank you!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • nl
8
Typisch engels sfeervol hotel
Pros:

De sfeer van het hotel. Echt engels.

Cons:

Het eten in het restaurant was matig. Het bedienend personeel was van wisselende kwaliteit en kwam soms wat gestressd over.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Maurice • solo_traveller • nl
8
Mooie authentieke lokatie met mooie ruime kamers en heerlijk ontbijt en goed restaurant
Pros:

Hele mooie locatie in een mooie oude omgeving en pand, allerlei verschillende hoekjes met terras en mooie tuin. Heerlijk hegeten in ‘the old well’

Cons:

Badkamer was wat gedateerd met zielig straaltje warm water

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee