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Howletts Zoo, officially known as Howletts Wild Animal Park, is a unique travel destination located near Canterbury in Kent, England. Established in 1957 by John Aspinall, this private zoo opened to the public in 1975 and is renowned for its conservation efforts and breeding of rare and endangered species. Visitors can explore the park's expansive grounds and witness the close relationships between staff and animals, a hallmark of Howletts. The zoo is home to a variety of exotic animals, including what Steve Irwin once described as "the finest gorillas in the world." For those planning a visit, nearby neighborhoods such as Bekesbourne offer charming accommodations. Top attractions include the open-topped enclosure for black and white colobus monkeys and the memorial to John Aspinall. Howletts Zoo provides a memorable experience for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike.

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The Corner House Canterbury
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury · 3.73 km from centre

8.9

 

788 reviews

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Located in Canterbury, 1312 feet from Canterbury Cathedral, The Corner House Canterbury features a restaurant and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms include a private bathroom.

A complimentary Continental breakfast tray is delivered to your room in the morning ready for the following morning. The tray includes homemade granola, yogurt and homemade berry compote, fresh fruit, fresh milk and orange juice.

Parking tickets are available to purchase from the property and guests can park nearby at Holman's Meadow Car Park.

University of Kent is 1.6 mi from The Corner House Canterbury, while Howletts Wild Animal Park is 2.3 mi away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 26 mi from The Corner House Canterbury.

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Keynes College
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Hotel in Canterbury · 6.13 km from centre

8.0

 

830 reviews

Surrounded by 300 acres of parkland with a labyrinth and nature trails, the 4-star VisitEngland campus-graded accommodations offers single and double rooms with attached bathroom with tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi. There is ample free parking onsite.

Towels and linen are provided at Keynes College. Communal laundry facilities and an iron and ironing board are available. Fans and hairdryers are available upon request. Bedrooms are located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors - please note that there is no elevator access.

The University campus has a number of cafes, bars and bistros along with a state of the art cinema and theater. Breakfast is served in the Dolche Vita Restaurant, Keynes College 07:45 - 10:00 hrs daily.

The campus shop is open 7 days a week and sells essential items and Fairtrade products.

Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury Castle and the Roman Museum are 30 minutes' walk from the campus and regular bus services to the coast and city center run every 10-15 minutes. Canterbury West train station is 20 minutes' walk away, with a high-speed service to London.

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Number 8
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Hotel in Canterbury · 4.07 km from centre

9.0

 

847 reviews

Located in Canterbury, Number 8 has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 2.6 miles from University of Kent, 15 miles from Ashford Eurostar International and 16 miles from Sandwich Railway Station. The property provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

The rooms have a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a kitchenette equipped with a fridge.

Popular points of interest near the hotel include Canterbury East Train Station, Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury West Train Station. London City Airport is 58 miles from the property.

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The Sun Hotel
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Hotel in Canterbury · 4.12 km from centre

8.2

 

402 reviews

Located in Canterbury and with Canterbury Cathedral reachable within a 5-minute walk, The Sun Hotel has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around a 9-minute walk from Canterbury West Train Station, half a mile from Canterbury East Train Station and 2.2 miles from University of Kent. Sandwich Railway Station is 16 miles away and Ashford Eurostar International is 17 miles from the hotel.

The rooms have a safety deposit box and some have city views. All rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot.

Eurotunnel UK is 18 miles from the hotel, while Folkestone Central Railway Station is 18 miles from the property. London City Airport is 59 miles away.

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House of Agnes
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Inn in Canterbury · 4.67 km from centre

9.1

 

520 reviews

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An inn since the 15th century, this beautiful property offers boutique rooms and modern stable rooms with free Wi-Fi, just a few minutes’ walk from the city center. It has a bar, library, and its Victorian walled garden is the largest in Canterbury.

Each room has a flat-screen TV and a DVD player with DVDs available.

A Continental and freshly cooked Kentish breakfast is served daily in the wood-paneled Quadrant room, using local organic produce where possible.

Located only 656 feet from Canterbury West Station and 328 feet from the riverside, highest rating in the area for sustainability including solar generated electricity.

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TOR Rooms
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Property in Canterbury · 5.39 km from centre

7.4

 

20 reviews

With a stay at TOR Rooms in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve. This property is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Margate Beach and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Dreamland.

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St. Stephens Guest House
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Guesthouse in Canterbury · 4.72 km from centre

9.2

 

72 reviews

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With a stay at St. Stephens Guest House in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Marlowe Theatre and Canterbury Christ Church University. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Kent and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Canterbury Cathedral.

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Harriet House B&B
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury · 4.72 km from centre

9.6

 

520 reviews

Harriet House Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk along the River Stor from the very heart of beautiful, historic Canterbury. This well-established 4-star bed and breakfast offers charming rooms with attached bathroom 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 2133 feet from Canterbury West Railway Station and less than a mile from the shops, restaurants and museums of Canterbury's city center, 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.

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The Dog at Wingham
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Guesthouse in Wingham, Canterbury · 6.89 km from centre

9.0

 

63 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at The Dog at Wingham in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Wingham Wildlife Park. This guesthouse is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Dreamland and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Dover Castle.

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The Arthouse
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Affittacamere in Canterbury · 4.99 km from centre

8.8

 

13 reviews

With a stay at The Arthouse in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and St. Dunstan's Church. This affittacamere is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Westgate Gardens and Towers.

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Riding Gate Apartment
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Apartment in Canterbury · 3.89 km from centre

10.0

 

1 review

With a stay at this apartment in Canterbury, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Dane John Gardens. This luxury apartment is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Beaney House of Art & Knowledge.

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Canterbury Lodge
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Bed & breakfast in Canterbury · 5.04 km from centre

9.6

 

197 reviews

With a stay at Canterbury Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, within a 5-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and St. Dunstan's Church. This bed & breakfast is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Westgate Gardens.

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City Centre with Hot Tub - 3 Bed
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Kent · 4.35 km from centre

9.4

 

8 reviews

City Centre with Hot Tub - 3 Bed offers a hot tub and free private parking, and is within a 6-minute walk of Canterbury West Train Station and half a mile of Canterbury East Train Station. The property is around a 10-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral, 2.2 miles from University of Kent, and 16 miles from Ashford Eurostar International. Eurotunnel UK is 17 miles from the vacation home and Sandwich Railway Station is 18 miles away.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home provides a flat-screen TV and a kitchen with an oven and toaster. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Folkestone Central Railway Station is 19 miles from the vacation home, while Dover Priory Station is 19 miles away. London City Airport is 58 miles from the property.

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Luxury Central 2-bed Townhouse - Parking, Hot Tub & Fire Pit
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Villa in Canterbury · 4.62 km from centre

7.9

 

17 reviews

Luxury Central 2-bed Townhouse - Parking, Hot Tub & Fire Pit is a recently renovated villa in Canterbury where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The villa has an outdoor fireplace and a hot tub.

Opening onto a patio, the villa consists of 2 bedrooms. Providing a terrace with garden views, this villa also offers a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. This villa is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Canterbury, like cycling and hiking. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

Popular points of interest near Luxury Central 2-bed Townhouse - Parking, Hot Tub & Fire Pit include Canterbury West Train Station, Canterbury Cathedral, and Canterbury East Train Station. London City Airport is 58 miles away.

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The Wincheap B&B
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Bed & breakfast in Canterbury · 4.17 km from centre

10.0

 

26 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at The Wincheap B&B in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Dane John Gardens. This bed & breakfast is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Westgate Gardens and Towers.

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Jesticos, perfectly wonderful Central , 1 Parking included
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Holiday home in Canterbury · 4.15 km from centre

9.3

 

62 reviews

Jesticos, perfectly wonderful Central, 1 Parking included offers accommodations in Canterbury, 2.8 miles from University of Kent and 15 miles from Sandwich Railway Station. During your time at this recently renovated vacation home, which dates back to 18th century, you'll have access to free Wifi. Ashford Eurostar International is 16 miles from the vacation home and Eurotunnel UK is 17 miles away.

This vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A bicycle rental service is available at the vacation home.

Popular points of interest near Jesticos, perfectly wonderful Central, 1 Parking included include Canterbury East Train Station, Canterbury Cathedral, and Canterbury West Train Station. London City Airport is 58 miles away.

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Cosy Central Canterbury - Modern Victorian
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Apartment in Canterbury, Kent · 3.96 km from centre

9.1

 

51 reviews

Cosy Central Canterbury - Modern Victorian offers accommodations in Kent, 2.6 miles from University of Kent and 15 miles from Ashford Eurostar International. This apartment provides free private parking and free Wifi. Eurotunnel UK is 16 miles away and Sandwich Railway Station is 17 miles from the apartment.

This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Canterbury East Train Station, Canterbury Cathedral, and Canterbury West Train Station. London City Airport is 58 miles away.

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Walkers haven
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Apartment in Canterbury · 6.65 km from centre

9.3

 

40 reviews

Walkers haven offers accommodations in Canterbury, 6.3 miles from Canterbury East Train Station and 6.7 miles from Canterbury Cathedral. The apartment features both Wifi and private parking free of charge. Eurotunnel UK is 11 miles away and Folkestone Central Railway Station is 12 miles from the apartment.

The apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. A flat-screen TV with streaming services and a Blu-ray player are available. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Canterbury West Train Station is 7 miles from Walkers haven, while University of Kent is 8.5 miles from the property. London City Airport is 63 miles away.

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Plumcot Halt by Bloom Stays
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Holiday home in Canterbury · 4.14 km from centre

9.6

 

23 reviews

Plumcot Halt by Bloom Stays is located in Canterbury, just 1.4 miles from Canterbury West Train Station and 2.9 miles from University of Kent. With free private parking, the property is a 12-minute walk from Canterbury East Train Station and 1.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral. Ashford Eurostar International is 15 miles away and Eurotunnel UK is 15 miles from the vacation home.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home features a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Sandwich Railway Station is 17 miles from the vacation home, while Folkestone Central Railway Station is 18 miles from the property. London City Airport is 57 miles away.

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Centrally Located a Home from Home - Free Parking
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Apartment in Canterbury, Kent · 4.26 km from centre

8.8

 

35 reviews

Centrally Located a Home from Home - Free Parking is located in Kent, just a 15-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and 2.4 miles from University of Kent. With free private parking, the property is a 5-minute walk from Canterbury East Train Station and 0.8 miles from Canterbury West Train Station. Sandwich Railway Station is 18 miles away and Folkestone Central Railway Station is 19 miles from the apartment.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne.

There is an on-site snack bar.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kent, like hiking.

Ashford Eurostar International is 16 miles from Centrally Located a Home from Home - Free Parking, while Eurotunnel UK is 17 miles from the property. London City Airport is 58 miles away.

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