House of Agnes
St Dunstan's Street, outside the Westgate · B&B
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Grade II* listed fifteenth-century house named in David Copperfield, with themed boutique rooms and the largest walled garden in Canterbury.
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About House of Agnes
The House of Agnes is a Grade II* listed building on St Dunstan's Street with roots in the fifteenth century, and it is named in Dickens's David Copperfield as the home of Agnes Wickfield - a claim the house has understandably made the most of. During a recent renovation a rare astrolabic quadrant dated 1388 was found on the premises; it is now in the British Museum, which gives some idea of the building's pedigree.
There are seventeen bedrooms in total. Nine sit in the main house and are individually themed and named after cities, with features such as a roll-top bath or a spa bath; the other eight occupy a converted stable mews at the back, which are more uniform and generally quieter, with superking, king or twin beds. Breakfast is cooked to order and served in the wood-panelled Quadrant room, using local and organic Kentish produce where possible.
There is a bar and a small library, and behind the house lies the largest Victorian walled garden in Canterbury, which is a genuine luxury in a city this tightly packed. The location is among the best value in Canterbury: five minutes from the Westgate and the centre, three from Canterbury West station, with several good restaurants on the same street. Parking is available on site, which is more than most central properties can offer.
What guests say
Based on my experience, I highly recommend House of Agnes to anyone interested in staying in Canterbury. It is ideally located just outside the Westgate towers, and the rooms were clean, well-appointed, and fun (I especially loved the Boston Room!). The staff are all extremely knowledgeable, with great recommendations for your time in Canterbury, and I found them all to be helpful and kind and just plain enjoyable to talk to. The breakfast was excellent, too.
a month ago · via Google
The house of Agnes was the first stop on our trip into England. From the start, the service was very accommodating. It is a comfortable building with a lot of charm. The room we stayed in was very nice. A good bed, fan, and a good little shower (very important to me on vacations). Breakfast the next morning was great and checking out was easy and again, the service was pleasant.
3 months ago · via Google
We slept in the Venice room for one night. Cozy room for two. Vegan options available at breakfast, we asked for vegan sausage (got 1, expected a little more) tomato and baked beans. There was toast, coffee and plant based milks and yogurt. The bar was open 24/7, and self on a thrust based system. Prices for drinks were lower since you're not paying for service. There's ample parking (perfect to park a motorcycle) and a nice spacious garden with shade and small seating areas. Also a terras with tables.
2 months ago · via Google
Our stay at House of Agnes couldn’t have been better. The Marrakesh Suite we stayed in was a cosy two rooms and had two bathrooms. The location was perfect, only two minutes from Canterbury West station, and a minute from Westgate, so ideal for bars, restaurants and the cathedral. It had a well-stocked and priced honesty bar. The service was great, all the staff friendly and helpful. Recommended.
7 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this hotel offers comfortable, individually themed rooms and a delicious breakfast with cooked-to-order options. They also highlight the well-stocked honesty bar and the beautiful, well-kept garden. Visitors appreciate the friendly, helpful staff and the convenient on-site parking.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 71 Saint Dunstans Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BN Get directions
- Property type
- B&B
- Location
- St Dunstan's Street, outside the Westgate
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 8.8 / 10 (800 reviews)
- Prices from
- £110 per night
- Good for children
- No
- Destination
- Canterbury