Swallow Chaucer Hotel

A charming hotel with an award-winning restaurant and a rich vein of history, The Chaucer is an ideal location for a meeting, conference, or simply as a base from which to tour the beautiful Garden of England. Canterbury is deeply woven into the fabric of English history and even before medieval times had always attracted religious pilgrims. For meals, try the on site 63 Ivy Lane, offering traditional English cuisine with a French influence. Alternatively, the patio terrace and Pilgrims bar is open from 10:00 daily and serves a brasserie style menu.

Hotel Services

Concierge Services

Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
24-Hour Front Desk

Free car park

Business Services

Black & White photocopying
Internet access
Meeting Facilities

Dining and Entertainment

Lounge / Bar
Restaurant

Directions

By Car: Canterbury is situated 16 km (10 miles) from the end of the M2. The Chaucer is in Ivy Lane, on the left of Lower Chantry Lane, on the eastern side of the city wall.

Please note that all direction instructions will be included in the reservation confirmation e-mail that you recieve after the booking has been completed

How to Book

Our instant, online booking service is fast, convenient and secure. We keep our availability up-to-the-minute so you can book your hotel online with complete confidence. You may book as many rooms as you like for any dates that you need. Once you have made your reservation, you will receive confirmation by email with our details and directions - all you need to do is turn up!

You will then need to select the dates you wish to stay for, and then go on to choose your rooms. You'll also need to provide us with your contact information and credit card details. Credit card details are required as a guarantee - your card is not charged until you finish your stay at the hotel.

How to cancel

If you need to cancel a booking please go to the cancellation page. After you have made a booking you will recieve a reservation confirmation e-mail with a link to this cancellation page. All you need to do is enter your email address - you will then be shown your current bookings. To cancel a booking follow the simple instructions. This will inform us of the cancellation, and send you a confirmation email. Please note a cancellation charge may apply, depending on how far in advance you make the cancellation.

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Hotel Policies

Checkin & Checkout

Check in hours are from 14:00 and onwards.
Check out is required before 11:00 hours.

Children

All children are charged at adult rates

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted:

Reservations

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Local Attractions

No Local Attractions details have been supplied for Swallow Chaucer Hotel

Rooms

All rooms have en suite facilities. Breakfast included.

This room is an economy single with one single bed and en suite facilities. The rate includes breakfast.

All rooms have en suite facilities. Breakfast included.

All rooms have en suite facilities. These rooms are larger than a standard double, with minibars and complimentary mineral water. Breakfast included.

24 December 2008: - Arrive from 14:00. - Enjoy mulled wine and mince pies in the lounge. - Cocktail party with hotel management at 19:00. - Gala dinner served at 19:30. - Midnight mass, followed by hot chocolate served back at the hotel. 25 December 2008: - Continental breakfast including smoked salmon, scrambled egg and Buck's Fizz. - 11:00 service at Canterbury Cathedral (numbers are limited). - Kir Royale and Canapés in bar at 12:30. - Christmas lunch served at 13:00. - Watch the Queen's Speech on TV at 15:00, with tea and cakes served. - Evening gala cold buffet served from 19:00. 26 December 2008: - Hot buffet brunch served in the restaurant between 10:00 and 11:00. - Visit to the Canterbury Tales attraction at 11:30. - Meet back at the hotel for farewell champagne or afternoon tea.

'Twixmas' - the time between Christmas and New Year. 27 December 2008: - Arrive from 14:00. - Enjoy afternoon tea and cakes in the lounge. - Dinner in the restaurant from 19:00. 28 December 2008: - Full English breakfast in the restaurant. - 3-course buffet lunch in the restaurant. - Visit to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales exhibit (you choose the time). - Dinner in the restaurant from 19:00. 29 December 2008: - Full English breakfast in the restaurant. - 3-course buffet lunch in the restaurant. - Visit to Canterbury Cathedral (you choose the time). - Dinner in the restaurant from 19:00.