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This beautiful Victorian hotel built in the 1830's as a private house, is set in tranquil surroundings of 2 acres of landscaped gardens and only a short walk from Canterbury city centre. Abbots Barton Hotel holds its charm whilst offering all the mod cons expected of a contemporary hotel.
Please note that the Restaurant is closed as it’s undergoing refurbishment Date: 09 May 2024
The hotel Restaurant is undergoing refurbishment, in the meantime, the newly refurbished Westfield Bar is open, offering a selection of food and drinks. From light bites to main meals, stone-baked pizzas and desserts.
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6 Special Offers for this hotel.
Canterbury Getaway - Executive room
From £77.90 pppn for a 5 night stay, to £81.36 pppn for a 7 night stay
Stay in an Executive room and receive:
- A welcome drink in the bar on arrival (house wine, beer, soft drink)
- Full English breakfast daily
- Late check out at noon
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Highlights
- 2 acres of landscaped gardens
- Newly refurbished Westfield Bar
- Gothic style surroundings
- Close to Canterbury city centre and Canterbury Cathedral

Where is Abbots Barton?
Abbots Barton
36 New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3DU
Good to know
Hotel check-in time:
3:00 PMHotel check-out time:
11:00 AMRestaurant
Opening Times
Breakfast is served from 6:30am until 9:30am on weekdays.
On weekends breakfast is served from 7:00am until 10:00am
Breakfast is served in the Fountain Room and a continental buffet and a hot breakfast menu is available.
Please note that the restaurant is currently closed as it's undergoing refurbishment to enhance your future dining experiences. The newly refurbished Westfield Bar is open offering light bites to main meals.
Opening times:
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Weekend times may vary
Dress Code
Smart casual
Can you park at Abbots Barton?
Free on-site parking. Generally there is not an issue with parking but on exceptionally busy days free street parking maybe necessary.
The hotel does not have any electric car charging points.
Is Abbots Barton accessible for disabled guests?
There is a lift to all 3 floors, but some floors do have steps to navigate.
There are no ground floor rooms at the hotel.
Only Suites have walk in showers.
Please enquire regarding accessible room availability.
Can children stay at Abbots Barton?
Children are welcome. The hotel has two Family rooms (with a double bed and 2 single beds within). The hotel does not have any extra beds that can be accommodated in other rooms. Please enquire for availability of a Family room.
Dependent on age the charge of a child's breakfast is approximately £6.50 per child, per night.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the room type available. All cots are subject to availability.
The grounds
Abbots Barton Hotel sits quietly in Canterbury, amongst 2 acres of beautiful, tranquil landscaped gardens. The hotel offers a delightful place to spend the day and night.
Other Information
Dover Ferry Terminal is just a 20 minute drive away.
At check in, a £25.00 per person, per night pre-authorisation will be required from a physical debit/credit payment card for any additional extras spent at the hotel, to be released if not used upon departure.
History of the hotel
Built in the 1830's as a private house and originally known as Westfield house. The now Abbot's Barton Hotel was a private residence until WW1 and then made available by Francis Bennett-Goldney's family to the Voluntary Aid Detachment as a hospital for wounded troops.
The hotel has lost none of its style and charm. If anything, the homely atmosphere has only improved with age!
Does Abbots Barton allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome in all bedrooms for a small charge of £20 per dog per night, and dogs are permitted in the bar area. Please contact us if a dog friendly room is required.
Dogs will receive a comfortable bed, bowl (1 each per room) and a warm welcome.
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