Less than 3 miles from the historic centre of Canterbury, this luxury B&B enjoys a rural setting within its own oak woodland. It offers en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and plenty of off-road parking for all guests. Full English breakfast is available every morning and includes free-range bacon and sausages from the property’s own pig farm. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided in all the rooms. Guests staying at the Oakside Lodge Guest House can enjoy walking in the woodlands stretching to the ancient Blean Forest. Bird watching is a popular activity in the area, where visitors can hear the sound of the nightingale in its natural surroundings. Oakside Lodge Guest House is only a 5-minute drive from Canterbury West Railway Station, offering connections to London Central within less than an hour.

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 (9.4)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Canterbury
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  • Mick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner was very friendly and the location was very tranquil
  • Richyhall
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Idyllic countryside location. Clean rooms with very comfortable bed. Brilliant cooked breakfast with cereals and juices available. Wine and beer available. Excellent host.
  • Shaunx
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast very good , room and bathroom were spacious and modern . Beds comfortable and newish . Stuart was hospitable and helpful . Location is good for exploring Thanet and coastal towns and the woodlands are pleasant to explore . Sound from A2...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Oakside Lodge is a converted barn into a purpose built guest house accommodation along side its own private extensive oak woodland where they have developed a pig farm providing them with the pleasure of keeping pigs in their natural environment and also giving fantastic tasting meat (sausages and bacon). We have no minimum stay so whether you are booking an overnight stay or a longer holiday break, you are always welcome at Oakside Lodge.
Stuart enjoys running the guest house and meeting people from all different places. Georgiana runs a cleaning company servicing many hotels and knows what it takes to provide outstanding cleanliness along with service. We obviously have daily housekeeping included in the room rate, of exceptional standards. Both Stuart and Georgiana welcome guests to enjoy their bed and breakfast in their beautiful rural settings and pride themselves on their warm, friendly hospitality with onsite daily staff to assist.
Stuart and Georgiana have lived in Upper Harbledown for over twenty years and have enjoyed their rural setting although only being less than three miles from Canterbury City Centre. The local Gastro pub/restaurant "The Old Coach and Horses" serves fantastic fresh locally sourced food and is always popular with visitors and locals alike.
Languages spoken: English,Italian,Romanian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Oakside Lodge Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Italian
    • Romanian

    House rules

    Oakside Lodge Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 12:00

     

    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 15 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 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Bankcard Oakside Lodge Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Directions from the A2: exit the A2 after the BP garage signposted Upper Harbledown. Oakside Lodge is 800m on the left.

    Alternatively, from Canterbury head along the A2050 Rheims Way and straight on through traffic lights. Take the next right-hand turn onto Wingate Hill, signposted for Upper Harbledown. Continue through the village and keep going until you see the Oakside Lodge sign on your right.

    FAQs about Oakside Lodge Guest House

    • Guests staying at Oakside Lodge Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • Room options at Oakside Lodge Guest House include:

      • Family
      • Double

    • Check-in at Oakside Lodge Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

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

    • Oakside Lodge Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Oakside Lodge Guest House is 2.5 miles from the centre of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.