Welcome to The House of Agnes

The House of Agnes is Grade Two 'Star' Listed and dates back to the 13th Century. It was referred to by name in Charles Dickens’ novel ‘David Copperfield’ as the House of Agnes Whitfield who eventually became David’s second wife.

Centrally located, it has the largest walled garden in Canterbury and free off-road parking. Only 200m from Canterbury West train station and a short walk from the Cathedral, the recently renovated main-house proudly boasts eight boutique-style rooms individually themed on great cities of the world. All are stylishly furnished and with an abundance of amenities including flat-screen TV, DVD player, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and a well stocked beverage tray.

The site of the 15th Century stables has undergone an impressive rebirth and since September 2010  provides a further eight bedrooms.  Traditional workmanship combined with the latest technology in construction materials was evident as the new Stable Rooms took shape.  The modern en-suite bedrooms, all with the same amenities as in the main house,  boast a sleek interior design enhanced with interesting artwork and custom-made soft furnishings, providing guests with the stylish quality one expects at the House of Agnes. 

A DVD library,  MP3 docking stations and iron and ironing boards are also available for guest's use.

A unique ‘honesty bar’, a library and a comfy lounge with eclectic decor and quirky furnishings create an interesting talking point and add to the friendly atmosphere that prevails here. Enjoy a glass of local Kentish beer and a game of chess or amuse yourself with one of the other board games readily available. 

Breakfast, set out in wood panelled Quadrant room is a highlight; a cold buffet greets all guests with fresh fruit, juices, cereals, yoghurts and homemade preserves. This is followed by a freshly cooked Kentish breakfast using local produce such as homemade sausages and free-range farm eggs, which is hugely popular and a great way to start the day. Vegetarians are also well catered for.

The heritage garden and buildings are steeped in history; as well as the recent discovery of a Roman skeleton and other Roman artefact, an extremely rare Astrolabic Quadrant dating from 1388 was unearthed during recent renovations. It was described as ‘one of the greatest discoveries of its kind in the world’ and is currently on permanent exhibition at the British Museum.

House of Agnes was recently featured on Channel 4’s ‘Four In A Bed’ and was awarded the highest score in all categories, by fellow B&B owners