In the private and peaceful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, this stylish lodge offers free Wi-Fi, hearty breakfasts and scenic views. Canterbury?s historic centre is a 2-minute walk away.
The bright and airy bedrooms at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge each have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a modern bathroom, and many have cathedral views.
Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily in the Refectory, or on the spacious terrace. There is also an elegant library lounge and the beautiful Campanile Garden to relax in.
Just a 5-minute walk from the Canterbury Tales attraction, the Cathedral Lodge is only 700 metres from Canterbury West Railway Station. Parking vouchers for the public car park outside the grounds can be purchased from reception on arrival.
Transport
The Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is situated right in the heart of the city of Canterbury.
By Train:
Canterbury West and Canterbury East train stations are both 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away. Trains run regularly from and to London, with a journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
By Car:
If you are using satellite navigation or a route finder, please enter the address as ?Burgate, Canterbury? and follow the directions below, rather than using the postcode.
By Car (from London):
- Join the M2 motorway, following signs towards Dover and Canterbury.
- Leave the M2 motorway at junction 7, joining the A2 and following signs for Canterbury
- Leave the A2, exiting onto the A28, following signs for Canterbury.
- Follow the ring road around Canterbury, following the signs for Margate, going straight over 4 roundabouts.
- After the 4th roundabout (St Georges), turn left into Burgate.
By Car (from Dover):
- Leave Dover docks and follow the signs towards the A2 and Canterbury.
- Turn off the A2 onto the A28, following the signs for Canterbury.
- At Wincheap roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Pin Hill - A28 (Margate).
- Go straight over the next 2 roundabouts, following the signs for Margate.
- After the 2nd roundabout (St Georges), turn left into Burgate.
By Car (from Ashford):
- From Ashford International Station follow the signs for the A28 and Canterbury for approximately 14 miles (22.5 km), through Bilting and Chartham.
- Continue on this road, taking the 3rd exit at the Wincheap roundabout onto the A28.
- Go straight over the next 2 roundabouts, following the signs for Margate.
- After the 2nd roundabout (St Georges), turn left into Burgate.
Arrival at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge:
- If you are due to arrive between 07:00 and 18:00, turn right into Postern Gate, just after the Thomas Ingoldsby Pub.
- If you are due to arrive between 18:00 and 07:00, continue on down Burgate, turning right into Christchurch Gate, on the right, just after Starbucks.
- After 21:00, ring the brass bell on left-hand side of the Christchurch Gate to gain entrance.
Restaurants
The Refectory is a light, modern and spacious setting. Its wall of glass doors gives direct access to the terrace and garden for al fresco dining in summer.
Wine and bar lists are available from Reception, and you can enjoy drinks in the Library, the beautiful Campanile Garden, or your room.
Lunches and evening meals are not available daily.
Important
Parking within the cathedral grounds is limited. Discounted parking vouchers are available from the hotel reception for public car parks, which are 5 minutes' walk away. If you have any questions in regards to parking, please contact the hotel directly.
