Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury

Dating back to 1830 in true Victorian Gothic style, and only a ten minute walk from Canterbury city centre.

Summary

19th century buildings
Breakfast included
Free car parking (on site)
No smoking
Children welcome

Facilities

Free broadband access
Shared gardens
Children's cots
Children's highchairs
Television
Book library

Food and Drinks

Restaurant
Continental breakfast (included)
English breakfast (included)
Lunch available (at additional cost)
Dinner available (at additional cost)
Bar

Nearby recreations

Recommended walks
Beach (a short drive)
Pub (walking distance)
Museums (walking distance)
Museums (a short drive)
Historic houses
Gardens
Golf course (a short drive)
Tennis courts (a short drive)
Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
Theatre (a short drive)

Set within lawned gardens and only a ten minute walk from Canterbury city centre, the Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel dates back to 1830.

The hotel has 53 well-appointed guest rooms, some with views of the Cathedral, offering all the mod cons expected by today's discerning traveller, whilst in-keeping with the style and charm of the building.

Bedroom amenities include free wifi provided by The Cloud, High Definition LCD TVs with freeview and radio channels, hairdryers and tea & coffee-making facilities.

History to the present day

Dating back to 1830, when it was originally built as a private home, in true Victorian Gothic style, Abbots Barton became a hotel in 1927 and has since expanded to its present size. The hotel is owned and operated by Castlewood Hotels, a small family run hotel group based in the South East of England.

Food and Drinks

Full English breakfast is served.

The Fountain Restaurant serves a seasonal menu of modern British fayre using locally and ethically sourced ingredients where possible, complemented by a comprehensive wine list and a range of after dinner liqueurs.

The Westfield bar, situated in the original house, is well stocked with a wide selection of wines, beers and spirits.

Adjoining the bar, the Garden Room and library offer comfortable surroundings to enjoy a relaxing drink, including Fair Trade and organic hot beverages or a meal from the popular bar snack menu.

Other facilities

The Cathedral Suite offers luxurious air conditioned accommodation for up to 150 people for theatre style meetings, whilst smaller conferences can be accommodated in the Marlowe or Beckett Rooms. The Cathedral Suite is also ideal for dinners of up to 120, whilst larger functions can be accommodated in a marquee on the hotel's lawn. There are also facilities for boardroom style meetings or interviews for up to 14 delegates with free wifi throughout, provided by The Cloud. The Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is also a popular wedding venue, licensed to hold civil ceremonies.

For golf enthusiasts, Broome Park, Canterbury Golf Club and Chestfield Golf Clubs are just a short 10 minute drive with the famous Royal St George's links course only 13 miles away.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, 36 New Dover Road, Kent, Canterbury, CT1 3DU, United Kingdom

Check In: From 2.00pm Check Out: By 11.00am

Directions: By Road: From north and south, take A2 to the south of Canterbury, exit onto A2050 towards the city centre.

From east and west, take the A28 towards the city centre following signs for Dover A2. The Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is located on New Dover Road.

By Rail: Canterbury East Railway Station is located 1 mile from Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel. Canterbury West offers a high speed rail link to London St Pancras in just 56 minutes.

Airports: London City - 60 miles London Stansted - 72 miles.