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The Duke William

4.0 star property
Inn in Canterbury with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Double Room, Ensuite ( Cox) | 1 bedroom
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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The Street, Ickham, Canterbury, England, CT3 1QP
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wingham Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Empire) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Empire)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite ( Cox) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite ( Cox)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Braeburn) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Braeburn)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Smitten) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Smitten)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

The Duke William places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Howletts Wild Animal Park and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve. This 4-room, 4-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • University of Kent - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury Adisham Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rose Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chopsticks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mobile Fish And Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Duke William

Inn in Canterbury with free breakfast and a restaurant
The Duke William features free WiFi in public areas and barbecue grills. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with luggage storage, and offer sightseeing advice. Additional amenities include wedding services, a garden, and a picnic area.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near The Duke William?

This inn is located in Canterbury, close to Canterbury Cathedral, Howletts Wild Animal Park, and Wingham Wildlife Park. You'll also find Kent Downs and Howletts Zoo within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Duke William?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Duke William feature a casino?

No, The Duke William doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Duke William?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Duke William good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at The Duke William?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Duke William have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Duke William serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Will The Duke William allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Duke William.

Are there connecting rooms at The Duke William?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

What is the closest airport to The Duke William?

The closest major airport to The Duke William is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 28.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Duke William?

No, at The Duke William, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Duke William offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at The Duke William if that's in your vacation plans.

Reviews

The Duke William Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 158 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicoleta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miloslava

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Perfect Stay – We Didn’t Want to Leave!

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff . Made life easy . Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico, Bogota, Colombia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food and very comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service

lovely pub and rooms in a wonderful location

very nice place to stay. Really nice staff. Food was fantastic and local area brilliant for walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A really enjoyable stay

A very comfortable 3 day stay in this Village Inn with very warm welcome and friendliness throughout - informal but professional. Cleanliness of both room and bathroom excellent with some extras provided in both. Food and menu also excellent. Ideal location to visit Canterbury (Park and Ride close by and very easy) and nearby coast. A lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Pub!

Wonderful break in a special pub. We really enjoyed our stay at the Duke William. The host Adam was a superstar and all the staff made our visit very special. The pub itself is the star, such a wonderful ambience, clearly loved by locals. The food is hearty and everything you want from pub grub. Our room was a little on the small side, so we had to squeeze to get around the bed, and it was on the warm side (but better that than being too cold). But lots of lovely little touches to make us feel welcome from the personalised note, to the scrummy chocolate port. The location of the pub made it a great central point to see the area being around 30 mins from Whitstable, Margate and closer still to Canterbury. Would definitely stay again if in the area, but perhaps not in the same room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mid week treat

Had a lovely one night stay, excellent food and service. Will return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuv

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a hidden gem👌👍💪

Great place to stay lovely helpful staff and excellent rooms. Massive shower and top coffee machine 👌👍💪 I didn't have time to stay for breakfast so they left me a breakfast hamper,great added touch. If I'm in the area again I would definitely stay here👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great off the cuff night away. Everything was brilliant. Couldn’t fault anything about the stay. Food and staff were fantastic. Definitely looking to stay again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic food, excellent staff & comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at the Duke William, excellent staff, food and rooms. The staff are so friendly and efficient. It was great to see how they have a lovely relationship with both the locals and newcomers. The food was amazing and a great choice. We really enjoyed our breakfast both morning and will definitely be visiting again. Thank you to all the team at Duke William for such a lovely stay. Vivienne & Don
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ferris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t say enough about this experience. Highly, highly recommended… don’t overthink it, book it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful little village near Canterbury pub very nicely done out rooms very good with lots of extras would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint Village Pub with Rooms

The Duke William is an historic pub with rooms above. The food is amazing, staff are friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere is quaint and the villagers are delightful. Betty, the pub dog, belongs to a villager, but spends her evenings at the Duke William. We highly recommend this adorable and relaxing establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic place to stay. A country pub set in a beautiful village. The pub overlooks fields. Our room was great -comfortable with quirky bits! - including a selection of books on the bookshelf to a little bottle of a liquor. Loved the pantry on the landing with fresh milk, bottles of water and extra toiletries. The breakfast is superb with a good selection of delicious items. We chose to eat in the pub - again it was absolutely delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kin kwok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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