Greyfriars Lodge Canterbury – A Favorite for Families in Canterbury
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Greyfriars Lodge offers 10 rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, and mini fridges. Choose from Standard Double, Deluxe Double or Twin, and Family rooms that sleep up to 4 people with a queen bed and two singles. All rooms include en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Family rooms at the rear have bathtubs, while front-facing rooms receive sunlight throughout the day. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided in all rooms.
Dining & Breakfast
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Sundays). The breakfast includes breads, croissants, homemade pastries, fruits, cereals, cold meats, cheeses, and hot drinks. The hotel can accommodate dietary requirements with advance notice. Several restaurants are within walking distance, including Old Weavers (traditional English), Côte Brasserie (French), Tiny Tim's Tearoom (afternoon tea), Canterbury Tails (fish & chips), and The Ambrette (Indian cuisine).
Location & Transportation
Located at 6 Stour Street in central Canterbury, the lodge is a 3-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and 0.1 miles from the Royal Museum and Art Gallery. Canterbury West train station is a 10-minute walk away. London City Airport is 100 km from the property. The hotel is surrounded by Greyfriars Chapel (Britain's oldest Franciscan building), The Canterbury Tales attraction, Canterbury Castle, and St Augustine's Abbey. Public parking is available nearby for GBP 6 per day.
Hotel Facilities & Services
The property features a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box. Guests have access to a shared lounge, library, terrace, and garden with views of the 12th-century chapel. The historic Greyfriars Gardens, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, is directly accessible from the hotel. Weekly Anglican Eucharist services are held on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM. The hotel does not allow pets or service animals.
Nearby Attractions & Activities
Within walking distance are the Marlowe Theatre, Historic River Tours, Canterbury Roman Museum, and The Beany House of Art & Knowledge. The Kent Downs and Pegwell Bay Country Park showcase the area's natural beauty. The University of Kent is 3 miles away. Day trips to London (short drive), Herne Bay (seaside town), Faversham (historic town), and Chilham Village (woodland landscapes) are easily accessible from the property.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Housekeeping
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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