Harriet House B&B

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

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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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and well appointed room. Heidi and Paul were very friendly and provided a delicious breakfast.”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent and house was spotlessly clean. Paul and Heidi were lovely hosts”
Jaimie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“EVERYTHING. This was the best bnb me and my husband have ever stayed in. The hosts (Heidi and Paul) were exceptional. They were so warm and welcoming, but also so funny and lovely to talk to!! It was my husband’s birthday during the stay and they...”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean, secure Parking , short walk to the city”
Gaby
Australia Australia
“Heidi and Paul have thought of everything a traveller could need, or want. My room was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Paul’s breakfasts set me up for the day - a perfect poached egg on sourdough with avocado and oven-roasted tomatoes - yummy.”
Andrew
Australia Australia
“Heidi and Paul were excellent hosts and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and one to remember.”
Alice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quiet, modern rooms, only 20 minute walk from the centre of Canterbury. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating - and made a very delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend!”
Allsopp
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was amazing. The hosts, Heidi and Paul get to know each and every guest by name and nothing is too much trouble. Everywhere is spotless, the bed was super comfy and the breakfasts were beautiful. It is about a 10 minute walk to the...”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Harriet House was a great place to stay. Paul and Heidi were friendly and helpful. Our room was comfortable with a good selection of tea, coffee and biscuits. The breakfast was very tasty with plenty of choice. It was good to see vegetarians...”
Wenborn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Perfect, 10 out of 10. Best Cooked Breakfast in our whole trip, 10 out of 10. You are very lucky if you choose to stay at Harriets B&B.”

Managed by Paul & Heidi

Company review score: 9.9Based on 512 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, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 10:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events 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.