Canterbury Cathedral Lodge in Canterbury, England

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is situated inside the private and peaceful precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, giving guests gated access after hours and free entry during opening times. The hotel's grounds include the Campanile Garden and a scenic terrace, both offering direct views of the cathedral. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's access to educational tours and activities at the cathedral, including early morning visits before the public gates open.

The hotel offers bright and airy bedrooms, with many rooms featuring cathedral views from the window or a private window seat. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a modern bathroom with a powerful shower. Twin rooms with a view, double rooms with a view, and single rooms in the annex are available, along with a two-bedroom apartment and rooms designed for disabled guests.

A complimentary high-quality breakfast is served daily in the Refectory dining room, with cooked-to-order options from a menu using locally sourced ingredients. The breakfast is table service, with choices including full English, eggs Benedict, and fresh fruit, and is available until late morning. Guests can also relax in the elegant lounge bar or take afternoon drinks and snacks on the terrace overlooking the cathedral.

On-site parking is available and can be reserved in advance, with disabled parking spaces and a secure gated car park patrolled by 24-hour security. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes, along with discounts at local restaurants such as 10% off at A Cook's Tale. Guests also receive free entry to the cathedral and a 10% discount at the cathedral shop during their stay.

The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities suitable for conferences and private events, with scenic gardens and attractive event spaces available for hosting. A chapel and shrine are on site, and family rooms are available for groups. The hotel also provides fax photocopying services and can accommodate business travelers attending meetings and conferences in Canterbury.

Location: Inside Canterbury Cathedral precincts

Access: Free cathedral entry & after-hours gated grounds

Breakfast: Complimentary cooked-to-order with local ingredients

Rooms: Cathedral view rooms & disabled accessible rooms

Parking: On-site reserved parking with 24-hour security

Discounts: 10% off at local restaurants & cathedral shop