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Of all the hotels in Canterbury, few have as many stories to tell as this historic hotel, which has been providing a warm welcome to travellers for almost three centuries. With nine comfy rooms and its own cosy pub serving a menu of hearty, freshly cooked food, it's the perfect place to enjoy some rest and relaxation. Although there's so much to see and do you won't want to put your feet up for too long. Canterbury is one of England's most beautiful cities, and its jewel in the crown is Canterbury Cathedral, which is a pleasant half-hour stroll from the lodge, or just five minutes by car. You can also explore the intriguing shops of King's Mile, take a ghost tour, visit Canterbury University or take a summer boat-trip along the River Stour. There's plenty to keep you busy further afield in Kent, like wildlife spotting in Blean Woods or a day at the seaside in Herne Bay or Whitstable.
Our first stay in one of the Inkeeper's Collection Inns was all we hoped it would be. Very comfortable accommodation coupled with top rate food in a lovely pub. Chris, the Manager, gave us warm welcome and he and his friendly & helpful staff looked after us well throughout. With the Park & Ride literally next door, we were ideally placed for visiting Canterbury without the cost & worry of finding parking.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip:Easy access to Canterbury.
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Response from General Manager, Owner at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
Responded 17 Feb 2023
Tim P, we strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience at Innkeeper's The Old Gate Inn. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, Innkeeper's The Old Gate Inn
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Stayed at the hotel for a nights stay and it was a lovely hotel. Rooms were nice and spacious and great location which has plenty of parking. Really nice breakfast the next morning was worth including. The hotel rooms were situated above a lovely pub which was great for a drink if heading into canterbury for the evening.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, Owner at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
Responded 8 Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, Innkeeper's The Old Gate Inn
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Very friendly staff , lovely comfortable room, breakfast was very nice,on being shown to room shown fire escape and told where muster point was ( a first). All staff were very helpful and friendly even at the end of the day, can’t understand why it has such a low rating .
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Found it hard on Saturday to get taxis into town , book in advance
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Response from Rachel Tanner, Owner at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
Responded 7 Dec 2022
Westydg, we are so happy to read such a great review about Innkeeper's The Old Gate Inn! It's experiences like yours that really keep us motivated! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, Innkeeper's The Old Gate Inn
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The pub is lovely inside as well as the staff are very kind and welcoming. Me and my friends come regularly and are always greeted and have a little chat with the staff! The food is great here and is beautifully served. Will be coming back again and recommend it to others!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Thomas Woods, Owner at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
Responded 12 Oct 2022
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, Innkeeper's The Old Gate Inn
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We spent one night here and it was excellent. The manager and all staff were friendly and courteous. We ate out at night but the breakfast was also excellent. Will stay here again when we are in the area and would recommend it to anyone.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed here for 3 nights, the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good and breakfast was very good, full English, fresh coffee,nothing was too much trouble. The whole place was immaculate. The only negative was our room was very warm,even though we had a big fan in the room. Would recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:The park and ride was just round the corner, only £4 per car, up to 6 passengers. A 5 minute...
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Response from Thomas Woods, Owner at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
Responded 26 Aug 2022
We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, Innkeeper's The Old Gate Inn
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Booked a 2 night stay for a 50th birthday weekend in Canterbury. Didn't realise it was above the pub, but this wasn't an issue as it wasn't noisy. The generator outside below the window was pretty irritating, as we needed windows open for some air. Room was perfectly adequate, clean and in good condition. We paid extra to have breakfast included when we made the booking. However, unless you're planning on having a large full English cooked breakfast every day then it's not worth paying up front. There's a good selection of options but you can only choose one thing. I didn't want a hot breakfast but would have liked cereal and toast which was not possible, I could only have one of the other, despite combined price being less than a full English. Best to ask what you're going to get before ordering as my definition of a granola bowl is cleared different to theirs! Staff were friendly enough and the manager was helpful and welcoming.…
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Arrived looking for a room. We got a warm welcome and were booked in promptly . The manager went out of his way to get us a taxi quickly and we were impressed by the good service, quiality of the accommodation and food. A really good team effort.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Very convenient location, polite and friendly staff. Good location for a local wedding reception and Canterbury City centre just down the road. Would use again if required. Didn't have breakfast but had some lunch which was very pleasant.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from General Manager, Owner at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
Responded 5 Nov 2021
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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Lovely spacious room and bathroom. Was concerned it would be noisy but our room was off street and quiet. Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Great breakfast with options for everyone. Easy parking. Good value for money. Would recommend.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Thomas Woods, Owner at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
Responded 9 Sep 2022
Mdm_78, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! We are glad to have provided you with a positive experience. We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
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