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Harriet House Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk along the River Stour from the very heart of beautiful, historic Canterbury. This well-established 4-star bed and breakfast offers charming en suite rooms and free parking. Comfortable and well furnished, all rooms have en suite shower rooms, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges and tea/coffee. The Harriet House Bed and Breakfast is just 650 metres from Canterbury West Railway Station and less than a mile from the shops, restaurants and museums of Canterbury's city centre, as well as the historic Canterbury Cathedral. A full traditional English breakfast is freshly cooked and served to order in the sunny breakfast room and conservatory. Breakfast includes meat from an award-winning local butcher, free-range farm eggs, waffles and pancakes. Breakfast is served from 08:00 until 09:00. Lighter buffet options are also available and vegans, vegetarians and those with special dietary needs can be accommodated by prior request. All guests are given their own keys and are free to come and go as they please. There is a private car park at the rear of the property, with free parking for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Canterbury
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Heidi and Paul were very welcoming and made sure we were comfortable. It felt like being home from home. The breakfasts were wonderful in that there was a good choice and they were personally cooked.
  • Max
    Israel Israel
    Compact, clean, good location, parking Choice of breakfasts Hospitality
  • Kay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, the B&B was 10/15 mins walk into the town, hosts were friendly, bed comfortable and had a fantastic breakfast.

Managed by Paul & Heidi

Company review score: 10Based on 558 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our establishment is owner operated and run by us, the two owners and we welcome you into our home and hope that you enjoy our personal hospitality.

Property information

Harriet House is a small bed and breakfast located a 10 to 15 minute stroll into the city along the riverside walk. We offer a variety of modern stylish rooms all en suite. Free onsite parking, full breakfast and wifi are all included in our prices.

Neighbourhood information

We are located in a pleasant residential street in the North of Canterbury with distant views of the cathedral and overlooking the lovely Kingsmead field.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Harriet House B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Harriet House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 10:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

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 of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
13 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Harriet House B&B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimated time of arrival.

This property cannot accommodate group bookings of more than 6 guests.

Please note all access and car park is via 'Market Way' behind the B&B.

Check in after 20:00 by prior arrangement only.

Please note, 1 car parking space per room is available free of charge.

Guests can arrive at the property from 10am onwards to register and/or leave luggage; however, the property can only guarantee access to rooms from 13:00 onwards.

Please inform Harriet House B&B 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.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

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

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Harriet House B&B

  • Harriet House B&B is 950 yards from the centre of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Harriet House B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours

  • Room options at Harriet House B&B include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • Guests staying at Harriet House B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Harriet House B&B is from 10:00, and check-out is until 10:00.