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Situated in Canterbury, 1.1 km from Canterbury East Train Station and 1.8 km from Canterbury Cathedral, Carena House features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers full-day security and a housekeeping service. The accommodation offers private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests. At the bed and breakfast, each unit has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast provides some units with garden views, and units are fitted with a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Canterbury WestTrain Station is 2 km from the bed and breakfast, while University of Kent is 4.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 92 km from Carena House.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Făbşťąř
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Susan is a very happy looking woman. It felt very housy, obviously it was a house before. She is very helpful and nice to talk to.
  • Minetou
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely lady welcomed me to her hotel which is as lovely as her. Everything is very clean and pretty. The location is perfect. I truly recommend anyone who wishes to spend few days in Canterbury to book this place. I will definitely come back....
  • Cassandra
    Australia Australia
    Susan! Susan was so welcoming and she helped me with my bags - and told me the best walks to go on. She was incredibly inviting and made me really feel at home! The room was cleaned every day which I was not expecting. It was very comfortable with...

Managed by Andrew and Susan Hopper

Company review score: 9.5Based on 278 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Andrew is an Airline Pilot and Flight Instructor who can take you flying over Kent in a light aircraft, he was born in Canterbury and can advise on where to go and where to eat in the historic city of Canterbury. Susan is Vietnamese who has run her own restaurant in Vietnam and loves to cook. Recently returned from Singapore they want share their house, food and love of the Kentish countryside.

Property information

We are a small homely family run business we have owned Carena House from 2019 but the property has been a b&b for 68 years.

Neighbourhood information

We are located 10/15 minute walk into the centre there is free on road parking in various locations around the property. There is also a small car park on the corner. We have various shops including public houses, hairdressers, barbers, supermarkets, Cafe, petrol station, newsagents, antique shop and takeaway all very close by. We have a very relax and homely atmosphere unlike large hotel chains.

Languages spoken

English,Vietnamese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Carena House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Vietnamese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Carena House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 10:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 8 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Maestro, ​Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Bankcard and UnionPay credit card .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Some road noise at night.

Please inform Carena House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

FAQs about Carena House

  • Room options at Carena House include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin/Double

  • The prices at Carena House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Carena House is 0.9 miles from the centre of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Carena House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at Carena House is from 10:00, and check-out is until 10:30.