Howfield Manor Hotel
Howfield Lane, Thannington, CT4 7HQ, United Kingdom
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 10:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Front desk 24 hour
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Bar
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Howfield Manor Hotel
This charming hotel is 2 miles from Canterbury and close to Dover and the Eurostar. Dating back to the 12th century, it is surrounded by picturesque hills and fruit trees.
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Family traveller
Comment: 26 Apr 2025
Fantastic picturesque Manor House.
Historic picturesque Manor House set in beautiful Gardens.
Exceptionally clean facilities.
Wonderful friendly and helpful staff.
Fantastic breakfast lots of choice, great value and very tasty.
A great stay.
We will definitely be returning.
Exceptionally clean facilities.
Wonderful friendly and helpful staff.
Fantastic breakfast lots of choice, great value and very tasty.
A great stay.
We will definitely be returning.
Group traveller
Comment: 8 Apr 2025
Amazingly beautiful place.
Beautiful hotel, fabulous venue, rooms emacultate and comfortable.
We organised an event in the marquee, perfect place for a wedding/event
Kevin and Muriel are so accommodating and helpful.
Staff are so friendly and cannot do enough for you.
I would definitely recommend Howfield Manor and will be returning again.
We organised an event in the marquee, perfect place for a wedding/event
Kevin and Muriel are so accommodating and helpful.
Staff are so friendly and cannot do enough for you.
I would definitely recommend Howfield Manor and will be returning again.
Family traveller
UK
Comment: 23 Apr 2025
Beautiful setting but beware hat awaits you inside
Looks like a beautiful place but all is not as it seems. It is the little things that make a difference. The evening meal was delicious and very well presented but the same chef was clearly not on hand for breakfast. The scrambled egg was over cooked and had been kept warm for a while as was the bacon. Beware! No toiletries are provided except liquid soap which we found out to our cost but you could buy shampoo in reception. The shower was totally inadequate, providing just a dribble although I was not surprised as the water flow in the basin mirrored this. I can only imagine how long it might take to run a bath. The room was a bit tatty and came with the cheapest possible doors which were made of chipboard covered in peeling fablon(or similar). The pillows felt like they were stuffed with cement. The room was unbearably warm even though the radiator was switched off. Climate control has clearly not reached this hotel. If you were interested in listening to other guests then this is the place for you because the bedroom walls offered little respite. The staff, however, were wonderful and a pleasure to meet.
Couple
Comment: 25 Feb 2025
Missed the mark this time
We have stayed here before and had an amazing time but this time we were not so impressed.
Room was plenty big enough and we liked the decor but the mattress was way too soft and with no support on the sides, it was like the cheapest sort you would never buy. Bathroom, zero water pressure to have a shower, it was that bad that when you took it off the wall and held it up the water just trickled down your arm.
Food wise, the food in the evening was very good, no complaints there. The breakfast was mediocre at best and the continental side just went and they don’t seem to replace. If you’re early then ok but after 9am and you will struggle.
Bar wise, soft drinks are out of a bottle so are pretty much flat, the beer comes out looking like Mr Whippy and when we were there they couldn’t figure out how to make the simplest of drinks, that was when someone was behind the bar.
Shame really as we all said this hotel could be and should be knockout amazing but it wasn’t. Not sure if it has changed hands but there wasn’t the service that was there before. Probably won’t stay again.
Room was plenty big enough and we liked the decor but the mattress was way too soft and with no support on the sides, it was like the cheapest sort you would never buy. Bathroom, zero water pressure to have a shower, it was that bad that when you took it off the wall and held it up the water just trickled down your arm.
Food wise, the food in the evening was very good, no complaints there. The breakfast was mediocre at best and the continental side just went and they don’t seem to replace. If you’re early then ok but after 9am and you will struggle.
Bar wise, soft drinks are out of a bottle so are pretty much flat, the beer comes out looking like Mr Whippy and when we were there they couldn’t figure out how to make the simplest of drinks, that was when someone was behind the bar.
Shame really as we all said this hotel could be and should be knockout amazing but it wasn’t. Not sure if it has changed hands but there wasn’t the service that was there before. Probably won’t stay again.
Couple
UK
Comment: 15 Feb 2025
An awful experience and a ruined Valentine
My experience of howfield manor was just plain awful. I wanted to celebrate valentines and thought this place to be fantastic how wrong I was. I had booked a room and had also previously emailed to ask if I could order from main menu and if they did room service, I had confirmation that I could do both. Upon arrival I was told I couldn't order from main menu or have room service until 8pm. A bit late but we said we would look at menu and return. We went to our room and this was a small double there was a small desk so I asked did they bring a table we could eat at. I was told No. The manager asked what the issue was and we told him. He replied look at the menu decide what you want and I will ask if the chef can cook these for you. We went down at 5.40 to see if the chef would cook our choices or if we would have to eat out. We were told sit sit I tried to ask if the chef was prepared to cook our choices and the manager said yes he would sit her. Again I tried to say I'm not dressed or changed he said not to worry sit here. Here turned out to not even be in the restaurant. We were placed where the breakfast was set up was our romantic meal turned into a rushed affair that saw us back in our room by 7. The following morning at breakfast the food was lovely however when we went to get a pastry to eat with our coffee there was only one left, I asked the waiter for more and was told there may be a wait however he then informed us there would be no more pastries this was at 9 am. We left!!! We spent £200 to experience unyielding staff, a very hot room (couldn't open window as smoking area below) and inadequate breakfast a poor show by all and won't be returning.
Hotel response
Comment: 26 February
Thank you for your review. I have taken the opportunity to look into this and discuss with the staff on duty.
The booking made was for a small double, this is as is suggested a smaller more compact room, although very suitable for guests to enjoy their stay
Being Valentines night we had in place our showcase menu using local ingredients well prepared and presented. Being popular and the preferred choice of those staying or dining it almost filled the capacity of the restaurant.
You requested after arrival if you could dine from an alternative menu, this was facilitated and the area offered forms part of the main restaurant.
The manager on duty informs me that they endeavoured to provide you with the options you requested.
I have discussed the breakfast issues mentioned, our breakfasts are cooked to order using fresh ingredients locally sourced, there can be a slight delay although the wait is usually worth it.
Pastries are baked throughout breakfast and should have been available, for this please accept my apologies, the kitchen will ensure this does not get repeated.
I fully appreciate that we may not have delivered the experience you desired, the staff and management strive for great service and perfection, we use reviews to improve and learn.
The booking made was for a small double, this is as is suggested a smaller more compact room, although very suitable for guests to enjoy their stay
Being Valentines night we had in place our showcase menu using local ingredients well prepared and presented. Being popular and the preferred choice of those staying or dining it almost filled the capacity of the restaurant.
You requested after arrival if you could dine from an alternative menu, this was facilitated and the area offered forms part of the main restaurant.
The manager on duty informs me that they endeavoured to provide you with the options you requested.
I have discussed the breakfast issues mentioned, our breakfasts are cooked to order using fresh ingredients locally sourced, there can be a slight delay although the wait is usually worth it.
Pastries are baked throughout breakfast and should have been available, for this please accept my apologies, the kitchen will ensure this does not get repeated.
I fully appreciate that we may not have delivered the experience you desired, the staff and management strive for great service and perfection, we use reviews to improve and learn.
Location
Howfield Lane, Thannington, CT4 7HQ, United Kingdom|1.17 km from city centre
10 things to dowithin 2.46 km
2.82 km
1.52 km
0.81 km
1.37 km
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
10:00
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Children are welcome at this hotel
16 years old and under
R 840 (GBP35) per person per night
Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.
Pets not allowed
Breakfast available
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