The Bat and Ball

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.1

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Bat and Ball in Canterbury offers family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and free on-site private parking. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental buffet breakfast with juice, fresh pastries, and fruits. The seating area provides a pleasant start to the day. Convenient Location: Located 58 mi from London City Airport, the property is a 17-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and 1.1 mi from Canterbury East Train Station. Nearby attractions include the University of Kent and Sandwich Railway Station. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive staff, and room cleanliness, The Bat and Ball ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Michaella
Canada Canada
“Our room was absolutely lovely. The bed was comfortable and the included toiletries were a thoughtful addition. A shared fridge is provided for guests in the main lounge area. Wonderful complimentary breakfast with a nice selection of fresh...”
Anne
United States United States
“I loved the historic ambiance of the hotel. The room was nice, the shower good, and the breakfast was nice. What was the most impressive however was the staff. We had a situation where my son had a issue with a belt that he had ordered in London...”
M
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“The room was tastefully decorated and was very comfortable. The off road parking helped a lot and it was right next to the county cricket ground.”
Carol
United States United States
“Reasonably priced, good communication from management since they use self-checkin, short walk to a city bus, & small store across the street.”
Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfy, light rooms. Clear communication. Friendly staff interaction in the morning. Perfect location for cricket and Town centre.”
Soo
South Korea South Korea
“The room was spacious, bed was comfortable and bathroom was big and very clean! The staff was lovely too. I really enjoyed my stay here”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Home from Home feeling. Warm comfortable and clean.”
Irfan
Pakistan Pakistan
“Neat and clean. Staff very friendly and courteous.”
Anonymous
United States United States
“The breakfast was nice. We had bran flakes, yogurt, berries and fruit and toast. We liked the plain Greek yogurt option. The assistant kept the berry bowl filled and we really liked it. it was a great start to our busy traveling day on the road.”
Eleanor
Germany Germany
“We stayed two nights in the really cosy family room. Good bedding and comfortable mattresses. The room was very tastefully decorated, quite recently as it seemed, with all necessary amenities. Exceptionally friendly staff who were really very...”

Managed by The Bat and Ball

Company review score: 9.1Based on 216 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

Experience comfort and convenience at our B&B, where we offer complimentary parking and high-speed Wi-Fi. Enjoy your stay in our spacious, beautifully appointed rooms, each featuring a private en-suite bathroom for your privacy and comfort. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a desk that doubles as a dressing table, and tea and coffee making facilities, ensuring you have everything you need for a relaxing and productive stay. Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast included in your stay, offering a variety of fresh and satisfying options to suit everyone.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.