A short walk from Canterbury city centre and its world-famous Cathedral, this privately-owned hotel is set within a Victorian townhouse, amid 2 acres of well-maintained grounds.
In addition to the city centre and all its amenities, Ebury Hotel is located close to Kent County Cricket Ground and the local hospitals. Situated on the south side of the city, the hotel is also on the main route to Dover and Folkestone.
Ebury Hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool, located in the attractive gardens of the hotel. The hotel also boasts free Wi-Fi, an award-winning restaurant, ample free parking and Charlie the labradoodle dog who occasionally helps out in the office.
Hotel Information
The pool includes a hot tub and is open from 08:00 to 21:00 daily, and is free to all residents of the hotel. Swimming towels are supplied by the hotel and are available at reception.
The walled gardens are located to the rear of the hotel, and you can just sit there on warm summer evenings with a chilled bottle of wine.
Surrounding Area
There are many things to see and do in and around this beautiful city, including:
Canterbury Arts: There are many museums, art galleries, and bookshops located in Canterbury, the Museum of Canterbury, Canterbury Roman Museum, and Rupert Bear Museum. Galleries include the Stark Gallery, and Kings Gallery.
Canterbury Theatre: The Marlowe Theatre hosts major productions, and musical concerts throughout the year. The Gulbenkian Theatre is home of some of the best in dance, drama, music, comedy and films. The Canterbury Festival is held in October.
Canterbury Tours: The Canterbury Tales is a stunning reconstruction of Chaucer?s 14th Century England. Canterbury river tours offer a fascinating perspective and insight into Canterbury's hidden past. Tours of the cathedral are also available.
Canterbury World Heritage Site: Including Canterbury Cathedral and Precinct, St Augustine?s Abbey and St Martin's Church. All have great historical importance to Christianity, and offer some interesting visitor attractions.
Canterbury Green Heritage: The Dane John Gardens, where you can stroll along the city walls which border one side of the gardens, have recently won awards for excellence. The Westgate Gardens and Stour River are lovely riverside gardens with superb floral displays and views of the Medieval Westgate towers.
Furthermore, there?s Kent County Cricket Ground; golf courses; wildlife parks; castles, countryside for walks and bike rides; and the coast.
Transport
By Air:
From Heathrow:
Take the London underground tube to London Victoria train station, then a train to Canterbury East. The hotel is a short taxi ride away.
From Gatwick:
Take the Gatwick express train to London Victoria train station, then continue as above.
From the Eurotunnel - Ashford International:
Take the train from Ashford to Canterbury West, then a short taxi ride to the hotel.
By Car:
From Ashford:
- Take the A28 towards Canterbury.
- On approaching Canterbury, follow signs for City Centre.
- At the St. George roundabout take the first exit towards Dover A2.
- Go straight over the traffic lights leading to New Dover Road.
- Ebury Hotel is situated on the left after 500 metres.
From Dover:
- Take the A2 towards London.
- Exit at Canterbury onto the A2050 leading directly onto New Dover Road.
- At the roundabout take the second exit marked City Centre.
- Ebury Hotel is situated on the right-hand side after one mile.
From London:
- Take the A2 towards Dover.
- Turn off at Canterbury, following signs to Dover.
- Continue through 4 roundabouts, turning right at the St. George roundabout signposted Dover A2.
- Go straight over the traffic lights leading to New Dover Road.
- Ebury Hotel is situated on the left after 500 metres.
From Margate:
- Take the A28 towards Canterbury approaching City Centre along city walls to the St. George roundabout.
- Take the first exit towards Dover A2.
- Then as above.
London is only 90 minutes from Canterbury by train, from Canterbury East or West Stations.
The port of Dover is 20 Minutes away from our hotel, where you can access trips to Calais, or Boulogne.
Ashford International Station is 20 minutes away with destination such as Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels.
Restaurants
Jean-Pierre, the French chef, has devised both a 2-course and a 3-course menu with many interesting and varied dishes. All produce is sourced locally, and dishes are freshly prepared.
Please note that the restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings.
Important
Payment Information:
Please note that upon booking, Ebury Hotel will charge your credit card with a GBP 50 deposit.
All hotel bedrooms are non smoking.
Check-in is from Midday-23:00.
Check-out is by 11:00.
