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  • Inn Details

    Extensively refurbished in 2006, today the hotel offers a warm welcome with modern comforts, combining traditional architecture with contemporary design. A 15th century Tudor building brought back to life after being vacant for 40 years. Formally known as 'Little Inn' and made famous by Charles Dickens, it was transformed into this stylish hotel in 2006. It is just 20 minutes from Dover and the Channel Tunnel. Bedrooms are stylishly furnished, most with a beautiful four-poster bed. Enjoy lunch, light bites and the renowned cream teas, served daily in the licensed tea rooms in the famous Sun Street. Located just a few steps from Canterbury Cathedral in a cobbled street, this 15th century hotel is steeped in history, with former guests including Charles Dickens. Canterbury lies on the River Stour, and along with the towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay is in the local government district of the City of Canterbury. Originally a Celtic settlement, it was renamed Durovernum Cantiacorum by the Roman conquerors in the first century AD. After the Kingdom of Kent's conversion to Christianity in 597, St Augustine founded an episcopal see in the city and became the first Archbishop of Canterbury, a position that now heads the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Thomas Becket's murder at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 led to the cathedral becoming a place of pilgrimage for Christians worldwide. This pilgrimage provided the theme for Geoffery Chaucer's 14th-century literary classic the Canterbury Tales. The literary heritage continued with the birth of the playwright Christopher Marlowe in the city in the 16th century.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Greek

    • English


    Features

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    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Videos

    • Wet bar

    Other Amenities:

    • Freeview

    • Non-smoking

    • Adjoining rooms

    • Lock-up facility for bicycles

    • Fire alarm with light

    • Restaurant

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 1PM    Check Out: 11AM

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Children Allowed: No preference

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

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    Special meal options

  • Location Type

    City

    • Directions to property:
      London|Road|65|By car from the M2 motorway: - Exit at junction 7 and follow signs for Canterbury. - At the roundabout by Fenwicks, follow the road across. - Take the 1st left down Burgate until you arrive in Sun Street and you will find the hotel on the left. From the M20: - Exit at junction 7 onto the A249. - Join the A2 at junction 5 and follow the instructions above. Car parking is available 24 hours a day at Holman's Meadow, Rosemary Lane, Station Road West, St. Johns Nursery.

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  • Address Sun Hotel
    7-8 Sun Street
    Canterbury, CT1 2HX
    England