If you are searching for a clean and comfortable place to stay in Canterbury look no further than the Coach House and book early to avoid disappointment. With combined ratings of ‘excellent’ and ‘very good’ totaling 98%, guests are delighted to be lucky enough to find a vacancy and the reasons are clear: guesthouses simply do not come any better. Most can impress for one, two or even three days but try accommodating a guest for over three months while still maintaining exceptionally high standards of hospitality and hygiene. In the more than three months that I stayed at the Coach House one would expect that I could “dish the dirt” but there is none to dish – figuratively or otherwise. I was continually greeted with openness, honesty, courtesy and care, attention to my every need and friendliness without obtrusion, while my room was thoroughly cleaned regularly so that the guesthouse’s very high standards of cleanliness could be maintained. I have never seen a place as clean (which one of my daughters believes to be high praise indeed) and as a home-maker, I would love to learn their secrets.

I stayed in three different rooms while there and each has its own delightfully unique, decorative touch and character, while ensuring a sound night’s sleep in very comfortable beds. Wi-Fi is freely available around the clock, which is very generous as most places charge for such a service (e.g. on recent sojourns in the Emirates I had to pay a fairly high hourly rate for Internet access). I fully endorse all the positive statements which have already been made and add examples of the owners’ attention to detail, such as the unsolicited provision of extra duvets, hot chocolate sachets (along with the other refreshments) and ample hours of central heating once the weather became colder. The guesthouse’s location is prime; there is no more conveniently located guesthouse in Canterbury, with everything of importance just a short walk away, including bus stops, taxi ranks, train stations, parks, colleges, banks, shops, restaurants, hairdressing salons, Canterbury Cathedral, the new Marlowe Theatre and a plethora of side streets which never fail to surprise. One such side street is to your left as you exit the Coach House, where you will find a delightful bookshop on the right which just begs to be explored. For students who wish to have their work bound before submitting it the most popular press in town is just behind the Coach House.

Perhaps the highest compliment I can pay the Coach House is that I felt so at-home there that I had to constantly remind myself that I was not in my own home and that I should leave soon. I can highly recommend it and have already booked by next stay there. Now, if only we could copy and paste it to other paces … :-)

We were impressed from the moment we arrived. The Coach House was easy to locate & had space to park on-site. The lady who met us was very friendly & helpful & gave us a map of the city, signposting some recommended eateries. The location is ideal - within the city walls so a stone's throw from the main attractions & shops.
The B&B has a lovely inviting & cosy atmosphere. It's obviously a very old building, full of charm & quirkiness but is decorated & dressed in a stylish, modern way, avoiding that slightly creepy, fusty vibe you sometimes find in old B&B's. The standard of cleanliness was impressive too.
The continental & cooked breakfasts were lovely & we were served by another friendly member of staff.
The faultless stay was made even more perfect by some gorgeous cup-cakes in the lobby that guests could help themselves to by popping some coins in the honesty box. A nice touch I thought! 10 out of 10!
Thank you to all at the Coach House. Hope to return soon.

Arrived at 5p on a weekday and there was no parking left in front of the hotel ( only 3 -4 cars could be parked). There is a parking lot on a street in the back of the hotel, but it was difficult to find as the staff gave confusing directions. Got the family room on the top floor, which was big enough but those with small kids should be aware that 1) two large windows facing the street are definitely not childproofed 2) there are steep stairs right outside your room 3) the bathroom is one flight down, and I would not let a small child go to the bathroom by him/herself because of those steep stairs. My daughter took a small tumble but she was not that small and pretty sturdy so it was no big deal. We did not get downstairs until 10a because we overslept, so breakfast was gone, and there was not even scrap of food in sight. They sure cleaned up quickly! Bathroom is spacious, which is nice when you have children that still need help with showering. The best thing about this place is the location - everything in Canterbury is within easy walking distance. There is also a supermarket across the street so you can get water and snacks easily.

This B&B is in a great spot: close to Canterbury East rail station, just a few minutes walk from the Cathedral, restaurants, shops and other attractions. Our hosts were very helpful with restaurant recommendations and provided wonderful breakfasts--adapting the options for each guest. The room was warm and comfortable. #1 has a settee and desk, helpful for longer stays and needed because there is no lounge for guests. Would definitely stay there again.