The Bat and Ball

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Canterbury Cathedral

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October 2025

November 2025

Located close to Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre, The Bat and Ball provides free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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Free WiFi

₩188,231 total

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Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Room options

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Oct 3 - Oct 4

Tomorrow

Oct 4 - Oct 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Comfort Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Cable channels

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Quadruple Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Cable channels

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Canterbury, The Bat and Ball is in the city center and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tankerton Beach and Whitstable Beach, while Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park are popular area attractions. Marlowe Theatre and Canterbury Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

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163 Old Dover Rd, Canterbury, England, CT1 3NX

What's nearby

Canterbury Christ Church University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Canterbury Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Marlowe Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
University of Kent - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Howletts Wild Animal Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

Canterbury East Station - 17 min walk
London (SEN-Southend) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lanna Thai - ‬14 min walk
‪The Lime Tree Cafe - ‬2 min walk
‪Two Sawyers - ‬15 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
‪The Old Gate Inn - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Bat and Ball

Bed & breakfast near Canterbury Cathedral

Located close to Marlowe Theatre and Howletts Wild Animal Park, The Bat and Ball provides free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Smoke-free premises and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms at The Bat and Ball have amenities such as free WiFi.

Other amenities include:

Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
16-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

₩134,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

16-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee

Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Bat and Ball Bed & breakfast

The Bat and Ball Bed & breakfast Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bat and Ball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bat and Ball?

As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bat and Ball on Oct 5, 2025 start from ₩156,859, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Bat and Ball?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Bat and Ball?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bat and Ball?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bat and Ball located?

Located in the heart of Canterbury, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Canterbury East Station is 17 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 29 minutes.

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