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The Duke William

Canterbury, Kent

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Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 3.9 km to Howletts Wild Animal Park

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4.9/5

FantasticFrom 76 reviews

5.0/520 Mar 2026

Ian • Couple Trip

Loved the pub staff and friendly costumers really Made the night, great food and clean and comfortable bed, made are stay, would recommend

5.0/520 Mar 2026

Vasiliki

Very welcoming with pets!

5.0/525 Feb 2026

Carol • Couple Trip

All quirky and quaint. Everyone Friendly and helpfull. Food and choice of beers excellent.

5.0/526 Jan 2026

Christine • Family Trip

Lovely room, good tea/coffee making facilities & supply of fresh bottled milk. Great supply of bathroom toiltries. Staff were extremely friendly & the food was delicious, fresh & cooked to order...top marks to the chef !! One of our best stays, would definitely return to this wonderful pub.

5.0/59 Jan 2026

Simon • Couple Trip

This is the second time weve stayed here and it wont be the last. Food is amazing , staff are freindly and accommodating. The rooms are clean warm and comfortable. This is a little gem and if you havent stayed or eaten here before your really missing out .

5.0/57 Jan 2026

Alexandra • Couple Trip

We regularly eat here but this was the first time we had ever stayed overnight. Our bedroom was beautiful with lovely views over the garden. Really comfortable bed and clean linen. Good sized shower and had everything that you needed. Helpful staff and easy check in. Definitely recommend. We will be returning.

5.0/513 Dec 2025

Lindsey • Family Trip

Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.

5.0/52 Dec 2025

ajaz • Family Trip

absolute amazing

5.0/530 Nov 2025

Anthony • Couple Trip

Friendly staff went out of their way to be welcoming. Very dog friendly. Excellent food Excellent pint of Gadds no 7 Exciting wine list

5.0/522 Nov 2025

William • Family Trip

All very clean. Top notch stall, very attentive and liking a chat. High quality food Great ambience an old fashioned pub in the middle of nowhere.

5.0/54 Oct 2025

Caroline

A lovely county pub in a nice setting. Clean, comfortable rooms with lots of little extras, fresh milk, free water and a little bottle of chocolate port. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub itself served good food. Would highly recommend.

5.0/524 Aug 2025

John • Couple Trip

A fantastic stay. Rooms just perfect. Lovely touch with the coffee machine and the fridge in the pantry with fresh milk and additional bottled water. Breakfast was excellent and far far beyond anything that you would expect at a pub type of stay. Location was quiet and a great base to explore Kent and the coastline. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Full marks for the Duke William’👏👏

5.0/520 Aug 2025

KAREN

BEAUTIFUL HOTEL . would definitely stay again, Breakfast just too late for business requirements.

5.0/519 Aug 2025

Peter • Solo Trip

Bigger TV please and a fan or HVAC

5.0/510 Jul 2025

Miss • Couple Trip

A beautiful country pub with amazing rooms super friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food in pub. Quiet rooms with their own balcony. Stunning setting. Would stay again

5.0/56 Jul 2025

Linda • Couple Trip

We arrived at 8.15pm and were worried we were too late to eat, bu we received a very warm welcome from a lovely young lady with long blonde hair, who told us that despite our lateness, we could check in before eating. We decided to eat straight away. The food was delicious. I had ham and leek pie with buttery mash and cabbage and my husband had ham hock, egg and hash brown chips. Our room COX was above the bar. It was comfortable and very well appointed. There was a small complimentary decanter of RUBIS, a chocolate ruby port, which was delightful. There was a pantry down the hall, where you could help yourself to refrigerated milk and bottled water along with extra towels, loo rolls etc. The bed linen and towels were good quality. There was body wash /shampoo and condtioner in the shower and liquid soap by the sink. The only thing that let it down was peeling lino by the shower and a the plug for the basin was detached. Breakfast was very good. A breakfast hamper was provided as my husband had to leave very early on the second day. The pub is in a lively village. It has a bar, restaurant, conservatory and plenty of seating outdoors with rural views. All the staff were customer focused. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended.

5.0/55 Jul 2025

Marian Elizabeth • Couple Trip

Charming accomodation with lots of little extras including a complimentary small bottle of chocolate port. Well appointed room scrupulously clean. Great menu choice for an evening meal and excellent freshly cooked breakfast with high quality ingredients. Also served great coffee. Friendly service.

5.0/57 Jun 2025

Andressa • Couple Trip

Superb experience, staff is lovely, the pub and the rooms are so cozy and welcoming, and the food was soooo good! Excellent dinner and the breakfast was delicious. I loved the amenities it was a great surprise. Expectations were high and they were still exceeded! Also the shower was very good.

5.0/527 May 2025

Miloslava • Family Trip

My daughter and I stayed at the inn for one night during our trip exploring Kent — and we honestly didn’t want to leave! From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the warm, cosy interior of the inn made it feel like a true retreat. Our room had everything we needed and more — from biodegradable shower caps and earplugs (thoughtfully provided, although the noise wasn’t an issue as the pub below closed early) to complimentary still and sparkling water, a small carafe of delicious Rubis chocolate wine, and plenty of coffee pods and tea. Milk and extra supplies were easily available from a pantry in the corridor. The shower was divine — excellent water pressure and plenty of hot water. The room was also stocked with books and games, and we ended our evening with a cosy game of Scrabble before sinking into a bed so comfortable we didn’t want to get up. There’s a lovely beer garden at the back, with beautiful wooden benches, pots of ferns, sheltered and open seating, lit up with fairy lights in the evening. We enjoyed a peaceful stroll around the village and, on the morning of our departure, tucked into a five-star cooked breakfast at the inn — included in the price. We then followed a walking route suggested by the inn manager (maps available at the bar and in the room). If we return to the area in the future, we’ll definitely stay at the inn again. It truly made our trip perfect. Milla & Claire

5.0/526 May 2025

Wayne

Excellent staff . Made life easy . Great place to stay.

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The Street, Ickham, Canterbury, England, GB

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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About The Duke William

The Duke William Location
With a stay at The Duke William in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Howletts Wild Animal Park. This inn is 13.1 mi (21.2 km) from Margate Beach and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Dover Castle.

The Duke William Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this inn include a picnic area and barbecue grills.

The Duke William Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.

Restaurant and Cafe
At The Duke William, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - Mon, 03 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children