Name: Howfield Manor
Address: Chartham Hatch, Canterbury, CT4 7HQ, GB

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Rebecca

Only stayed one night but the room was clean and comfortable, staff friendly and it’s a lovely place!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Garry

The shower was not too powerful, but other than that a very enjoyable stay.
Food was good both dinner and breakfast. Bed was comfy.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Omar

I stayed at the manor for 1 night, I have to say the whole experience was excellent, from the moment I arrived i was treated to such good customer service. All the staff were amazing and made me feel welcome.
I went for dinner in the restaurant and the food was so nice great quality and once again great service.
Slept so well. So quiet in the evening.
I will be back thankyou.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Julie

Howfield Manor is a really lovely hotel. Quite a unique venue. The staff were so helpful. This is my second time at the hotel yesterday was for sisters Celebration of Life. We were in the marque which was beautifully laid out, the food was extremely good and the staff were very helpful. We had a lovely room which was very clean and we had a superb view of the gardens.
Highly recommended.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2026

graeme

Could have been better tbh. Showing signs of wear, with poor soundproofing between rooms and very poor water pressure to the upper floor meaning we couldn't have a shower! Breakfast good , service helpful, nice grounds, located outside Canterbury but not far from the park and ride .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Anthony

First class stay. Excellent dinner and cooked to order breakfast. Staff are amazing and ensured we had a very pleasant stay. Highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Audrey Elaine

Everyone was so friendly from the time we checked in.... to the tea we had....to the glorious Valentine's Meal we consumed. I would give this little 'kitchy' spot an excellent review-- and would stay here again!!.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Dermot

This hotel punches above its 3 star status!

The food for breakfast and dinner was superb. Really delicious fresh and local. The Hotel is lovely, really clean and fullof history. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Ki Mei

Nice staff. Clean room. Excellent environment. Good hotel restaurant.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

Charles

Breakfast was excellent. Evening meal not so good. Room needs better lighting and updating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Derek

Great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

John

Lovely stay, well looked after, would recommend

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2024

Antonia

A pleasant stay.

The staff were friendly, polite and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was in need of some refurbishment and the shower was poor. However, Howfield Manor is a beautiful building and even in December the grounds were lovely. I would like to stay there again.

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Aug 2024

Barry

Not as advertised.

I booked this hotel specifically because it advertised air conditioning and I like to support local hotels wherever I stay over corporate hotels as often as I can. Unfortunately this hotel advertised air conditioning which was one of my preferences but actually does not have air conditioning so on one of the hottest weeks of the year I was unable to get any sleep and when I challenged the advert at reception I was informed that a fan was available, my room was a ground floor with people walking around so unfortunately I could not have the windows open due to security and all in all a very bad nights rest, I will never stay at this hotel again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

John

Quiet and comfortable

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

wendy

Thoroughly enjoyable

Wonderful hotel with interesting history, beautiful grounds/gardens. Warm welcome, friendly and accommodating staff, excellent food. I will definitely reurn if I am in the area again.

Business

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2024

Shelley

Lovely property. Very kind and attentive staff. Room was warm and comfortable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2024

Nintu

Excellent

very good stay! The room was incredibly spacious, offering ample room to relax and unwind. The breakfast was good. Highly recommend this hotel for a comfortable and satisfying experience!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2022

Verified traveler

Review

Staff were great, as was the food. Venue nice, location OK. First impression of room nice, but lots of little imperfections - clean and functioning well, but details could have been better

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2020

Sharon

welcome break

Considering the difficult times we are all facing it was a very pleasurable stay in a lovely location and good food all served in a safe outdoor setting thanks to the wonderful weather.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2020

David

A pleasant stay with friendly staff. Parts of hotel looking a bit tired but the grounds were lovely. Great breakfast. Menu for dinner lacked good choice, quite basic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2020

GARY

Warm and friendly staff

Staff were fantastic - very friendly and helpful. Everyone was very diligent with regard to Covid-10.
We found Eva to be particularly helpful and friendly.
Would very much recommend hotel, staff and locality.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Very pleasant stay. A lot of steps but we were asked if we needed assistance with our case. Pleasant dining room but a bit on the chilly side.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2020

K L

wonderful overnight stay

Easy to find and plenty of parking. Reception very friendly and offered to help with bags. Bedrooms a good size with a bath in the en-suite. Bed also comfortable and the TV a good size. We had a couple of drinks in the bar which was very relaxing and a bar snack of toasted cheese & ham baguette with chips. Just what we needed! Breakfast in the morning was freshly prepared and very tasty. The hotel was very good value for money and we would certainly return if staying in the area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2020

Sarah

We went for a short break to Howfield and everything was wonderful. The bed was comfortable, room was clean and food was delicious. We had breakfast included with lots of options to choose from and at dinner the food was delicious. Would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2020

Robert

5 Stars Are Not Enough

The staff were amazing and helpful.
A 6 star service

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Very welcoming

Very welcoming very professional

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2019

Graham

Excellent Service

Only stayed one night, rom was clean tidy, well stocked. Staff where very friendly. I left early morning before the restaurant opened, so the staff arranged for me to have a packed Lunch for me...Would recommend a stay here and will book in again if Im working back in Chilham....

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2019

Dragan

Great sleep and nature

Great hotel. Possible the quietest place in Canterbury, in the middle of some great walks.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2019

Robert

Excellent

Very surprised at the high standards considering the low price. Clean, modern, good quality food and service. Would not hesitate to stay on further occasions.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2019

Carl

Lovely old manor house, full of character and very pleasant staff. Great breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2019

David

Would recommend this Hotel

Very good stay, with welcoming staff and a great breakfast to round off the stay

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2019

P

Super stay

Really enjoyed it. Comfortable giant bed, all facilities worked, plenty of seats - and superb full breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2019

Ian

Great staff in lovely old building

Fantastic old building in lovely grounds. To be expected the floor boards creek and the stairs are uneven which adds character but can be disturbing. Our room was in the old part with low doors and sloping floors. Room was spacious but beds we too soft for our likes. Bathroom was cold. Food was excellent and staff were great. Good value.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2019

Paul

Plenty Character, quite countryside hotel

Old Worldy style hotel. It has character, Room was adequate but bed was uncomfy. Never got a chance to try dinner due to late arrival. Breakfast was good. Nothing nearby as this is in the sticks. Handy for my customer round the corner though

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2018

Brian

Flying visit

This is a lovely manor house with pleasant rooms, if slightly tired. The hotel is situated across from an industrial estate, and is very peaceful at night.

Set about 2 miles off the A2 and 2 miles outside Canterbury this would make a good base for exploring the local area.

Due to time constraints I was unable to use the restaurant in the evening.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2018

Lawrie

a very friendly welcome. excellent food. comfortable room. be back soon

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2016

Michael

Nice hotel with rustic charm

I arrived late and left early so I can't go into too much detail however the hotel was easy to find, the parking area felt safe and secure, the staff were welcoming and friendly and the rooms were as you would expect for the price. I did have a bit of an issue when I first arrived as the room I was escorted to by the receptionist appeared fine however after a few minutes I realised it was directly above the restaurant where there was obviously a large group having dinner and their laughing and talking could clearly be heard in the room. I went back down to reception and the lady was very apologetic and quickly showed me a much nicer room with period features and a 4 poster bed away from the noise.
The building is packed with all the rustic charm you would expect for a property of its age, wooden beams and creaking floorboards. There are a few cosmetic faults that my keen eye spotted but all in all it was a pleasant hotel with plenty of character.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2016

Tracey

Howfield Mannor Hotel

We had a wonderful night away staying in this fabulous hotel, Andrei The staff were so friendly and helpful especially Andrei

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

Independent hotel with character

Although a little tired, (bathroom needed updating), the hotel has character & individuality that modern chains do not. Setting is lovely (there is a nearby small light industrial estate, but not visible as hotel surrounded by lovely grounds. Excellent, friendly service.
Would stay again, ideal for a weekend visiting Canterbury & area.

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2015

Clive

comfy accommodation

very comfortable accommodation.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2015

Clive

welcoming late sandwichs!

arrived late so organised sandwiches on arrival as restaurant would be closed. fantastic receptionist organised great sandwiched for my self and colleague.
very accommodating staff. great place to say. will book again.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2015

Robert

Hotel set in nice garden and grounds

Found the Hotel easily
Staff excellent
Food very good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2015

Jackie

Very nice hotel with good restaurant

We were celebrating our 46th wedding anniversary, and were given their bridal suite which had an enormous four poster bed, which was very comfortable. There was a good size TV, and a nice en suite bathroom.
Breakfast was freshly cooked to order, not just your full English, but kippers, smoked haddock and omelettes were also available.
The restaurant was very good with two set menus, one £25 for 3 courses, the other £28 for 3 courses. The food was well cooked and presented.
All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
We will return as we like to visit Kent at least once a year.

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2015

Verified traveler

Fantasitc food

Fantasitc food

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Very nice

Excellent welcome, lovely location, good food

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

Wedding Reception

Economically priced accommodation to allow us to attend an evening wedding reception being held at the hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2014

Glenn & Cassie

A river walk away from Canterbury

A nice hotel with great staff and a good hearty breakfast. The room was large with a shower over bath in the bathroom. It has nice grounds as it holds weddings here.

The bar area itself is small and is unused unless there is a group of people here. If you want s quiet drink by the fireplace then this is great. Otherwise stay out at the 2 local pubs nearby or In Canterbury

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2014

Christine

Lovely character hotel with friendly staff.

We had a very characterful room in the old part of the hotel. It was large, comfortable and clean, although the bathroom was rather tired. Super breakfasts and helpful staff.

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2014

ally

Nice hotel close to Canterbury

Hotel close to park and ride for Canterbury . But last bus is 7:30 pm. Hotel comfortable and clean. Breakfast very good with wide choice from croissants to full English .