The Duke William
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this inn include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this inn include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Duke William, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Duke William in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Howletts Wild Animal Park. This inn is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve.
What's nearby
Howletts Wild Animal Park(1.6 miles)
Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve(1.8 miles)
Wingham Wildlife Park(2.4 miles)
Kent Downs(3.8 miles)
Howletts Zoo(4 miles)
St. Augustine's Abbey(5.4 miles)
St. Lawrence Ground(5.8 miles)
Canterbury Cathedral(5.8 miles)
Canterbury Christ Church University(5.9 miles)
St. Martin's Church(6.1 miles)
Greyfriars Chapel(6.1 miles)
Dane John Gardens(6.3 miles)
Westgate Gardens(6.7 miles)
Westgate Gardens and Towers(6.7 miles)
Sidney Cooper Gallery(7 miles)
London (SEN-Southend)(78.3 miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(74 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Cycling
Location
Duke William, The Street, Ickham, England, United Kingdom
Howletts Wild Animal Park (1.6 miles)
Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve (1.8 miles)
Wingham Wildlife Park (2.4 miles)
Kent Downs (3.8 miles)
Howletts Zoo (4 miles)
St. Augustine's Abbey (5.4 miles)
Room options
3
Double Room, Ensuite (Braeburn)
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Coffee Maker
4
Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Empire)
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Coffee Maker
3
Double Room, Ensuite ( Cox)
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Coffee Maker
3
Double Room, Ensuite (Smitten)
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Coffee Maker
Guest reviews of The Duke William
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 200 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
36%
Couple
63%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, The Duke William comes through as a characterful village pub with rooms, widely praised for warm, attentive staff, excellent dinners and breakfasts, and clean, comfortable accommodations with thoughtful touches in a quiet, pretty setting.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, The Duke William comes through as a characterful village pub with rooms, widely praised for warm, attentive staff, excellent dinners and breakfasts, and clean, comfortable accommodations with thoughtful touches in a quiet, pretty setting.
Guests appreciate extras like hallway pantries with fresh milk and water, in-room coffee machines, and pleasant outdoor areas such as a beer garden and terraces. Common caveats include noise from the bar in rooms above it, breakfast starting later than some travellers need, and occasional age related room quirks or minor maintenance issues. Expect a welcoming pub stay with quality food and comfortable rooms in a tranquil village base.
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Facilities
Facilities center on a characterful pub with a beer garden and outdoor seating; some rooms have a balcony or shared terrace. Guests value in-room coffee machines and a hallway pantry with fresh milk and bottled water; the inn is dog friendly.
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10
Anthony
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff went out of their way to be welcoming. Very dog friendly. Excellent food Excellent pint of Gadds no 7 Exciting wine list
Friendly staff went out of their way to be welcoming. Very dog friendly. Excellent food Excellent pint of Gadds no 7 Exciting wine list
10
Linda
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived at 8.15pm and were worried we were too late to eat, bu we received a very warm welcome from a lovely young lady with long blonde hair, who told us that despite our lateness, we could check in before eating. We decided to eat straight away. The food was delicious. I had ham and leek pie with buttery mash and cabbage and my husband had ham hock, egg and hash brown chips. Our room COX was above the bar. It was comfortable and very well appointed. There was a small complimentary decanter of RUBIS, a chocolate ruby port, which was delightful. There was a pantry down the hall, where you could help yourself to refrigerated milk and bottled water along with extra towels, loo rolls etc. The bed linen and towels were good quality. There was body wash /shampoo and condtioner in the shower and liquid soap by the sink. The only thing that let it down was peeling lino by the shower and a the plug for the basin was detached. Breakfast was very good. A breakfast hamper was provided as my husband had to leave very early on the second day. The pub is in a lively village. It has a bar, restaurant, conservatory and plenty of seating outdoors with rural views. All the staff were customer focused. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended.
We arrived at 8.15pm and were worried we were too late to eat, bu we received a very warm welcome from a lovely young lady with long blonde hair, who told us that despite our lateness, we could check in before eating. We decided to eat straight away. The food was delicious. I had ham and leek pie with buttery mash and cabbage and my husband had ham hock, egg and hash brown chips. Our room COX was above the bar. It was comfortable and very well appointed. There was a small complimentary decanter of RUBIS, a chocolate ruby port, which was delightful. There was a pantry down the hall, where you could help yourself to refrigerated milk and bottled water along with extra towels, loo rolls etc. The bed linen and towels were good quality. There was body wash /shampoo and condtioner in the shower and liquid soap by the sink. The only thing that let it down was peeling lino by the shower and a the plug for the basin was detached. Breakfast was very good. A breakfast hamper was provided as my husband had to leave very early on the second day. The pub is in a lively village. It has a bar, restaurant, conservatory and plenty of seating outdoors with rural views. All the staff were customer focused. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended.
8
Andrew
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really quaint property with nooks and crannies - lovely garden area. Room was spotless as was the bathroom. The only negative was it was on the front over the bar and there was a very loud 'stag' party taking place underneath our room. We could hear the Landlord asking them to keep the noise down but eventually when they left around 11pm it was very quiet with hardly any traffic noise at all.
Really quaint property with nooks and crannies - lovely garden area. Room was spotless as was the bathroom. The only negative was it was on the front over the bar and there was a very loud 'stag' party taking place underneath our room. We could hear the Landlord asking them to keep the noise down but eventually when they left around 11pm it was very quiet with hardly any traffic noise at all.
10
John
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A fantastic stay. Rooms just perfect. Lovely touch with the coffee machine and the fridge in the pantry with fresh milk and additional bottled water. Breakfast was excellent and far far beyond anything that you would expect at a pub type of stay. Location was quiet and a great base to explore Kent and the coastline. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Full marks for the Duke William’👏👏
A fantastic stay. Rooms just perfect. Lovely touch with the coffee machine and the fridge in the pantry with fresh milk and additional bottled water. Breakfast was excellent and far far beyond anything that you would expect at a pub type of stay. Location was quiet and a great base to explore Kent and the coastline. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Full marks for the Duke William’👏👏
10
Shuv
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay lovely helpful staff and excellent rooms. Massive shower and top coffee machine 👌👍💪 I didn't have time to stay for breakfast so they left me a breakfast hamper,great added touch. If I'm in the area again I would definitely stay here👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
Great place to stay lovely helpful staff and excellent rooms. Massive shower and top coffee machine 👌👍💪 I didn't have time to stay for breakfast so they left me a breakfast hamper,great added touch. If I'm in the area again I would definitely stay here👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
10
Miss
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful country pub with amazing rooms super friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food in pub. Quiet rooms with their own balcony. Stunning setting. Would stay again
A beautiful country pub with amazing rooms super friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food in pub. Quiet rooms with their own balcony. Stunning setting. Would stay again
10
Miloslava
May 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My daughter and I stayed at the inn for one night during our trip exploring Kent — and we honestly didn’t want to leave! From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the warm, cosy interior of the inn made it feel like a true retreat. Our room had everything we needed and more — from biodegradable shower caps and earplugs (thoughtfully provided, although the noise wasn’t an issue as the pub below closed early) to complimentary still and sparkling water, a small carafe of delicious Rubis chocolate wine, and plenty of coffee pods and tea. Milk and extra supplies were easily available from a pantry in the corridor. The shower was divine — excellent water pressure and plenty of hot water. The room was also stocked with books and games, and we ended our evening with a cosy game of Scrabble before sinking into a bed so comfortable we didn’t want to get up. There’s a lovely beer garden at the back, with beautiful wooden benches, pots of ferns, sheltered and open seating, lit up with fairy lights in the evening. We enjoyed a peaceful stroll around the village and, on the morning of our departure, tucked into a five-star cooked breakfast at the inn — included in the price. We then followed a walking route suggested by the inn manager (maps available at the bar and in the room). If we return to the area in the future, we’ll definitely stay at the inn again. It truly made our trip perfect. Milla & Claire
My daughter and I stayed at the inn for one night during our trip exploring Kent — and we honestly didn’t want to leave! From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the warm, cosy interior of the inn made it feel like a true retreat. Our room had everything we needed and more — from biodegradable shower caps and earplugs (thoughtfully provided, although the noise wasn’t an issue as the pub below closed early) to complimentary still and sparkling water, a small carafe of delicious Rubis chocolate wine, and plenty of coffee pods and tea. Milk and extra supplies were easily available from a pantry in the corridor. The shower was divine — excellent water pressure and plenty of hot water. The room was also stocked with books and games, and we ended our evening with a cosy game of Scrabble before sinking into a bed so comfortable we didn’t want to get up. There’s a lovely beer garden at the back, with beautiful wooden benches, pots of ferns, sheltered and open seating, lit up with fairy lights in the evening. We enjoyed a peaceful stroll around the village and, on the morning of our departure, tucked into a five-star cooked breakfast at the inn — included in the price. We then followed a walking route suggested by the inn manager (maps available at the bar and in the room). If we return to the area in the future, we’ll definitely stay at the inn again. It truly made our trip perfect. Milla & Claire
10
Julie
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location. Nice room with shared terrace for hotel guests which was delightful. Good food and pleasant staff. Would definitely go back.
Lovely location. Nice room with shared terrace for hotel guests which was delightful. Good food and pleasant staff. Would definitely go back.
10
Angela
Nov 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect stay at the Duke William. Lovely room with comfortable bed and en suite. Tastefully furnished. Coffee machine and ample tea /milk included. Warm and spacious shower. Immaculate cleanliness throughout. Enjoyed a delicious breakfast with vegan/vegetarian options. Would highly recommend.
Perfect stay at the Duke William. Lovely room with comfortable bed and en suite. Tastefully furnished. Coffee machine and ample tea /milk included. Warm and spacious shower. Immaculate cleanliness throughout. Enjoyed a delicious breakfast with vegan/vegetarian options. Would highly recommend.
10
Lindsey
Dec 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are consistently described as very clean or spotless, with a few mentions of worn carpets, peeling flooring, or dated bathrooms.
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10
Marian Elizabeth
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Charming accomodation with lots of little extras including a complimentary small bottle of chocolate port. Well appointed room scrupulously clean. Great menu choice for an evening meal and excellent freshly cooked breakfast with high quality ingredients. Also served great coffee. Friendly service.
Charming accomodation with lots of little extras including a complimentary small bottle of chocolate port. Well appointed room scrupulously clean. Great menu choice for an evening meal and excellent freshly cooked breakfast with high quality ingredients. Also served great coffee. Friendly service.
10
William
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All very clean. Top notch stall, very attentive and liking a chat. High quality food Great ambience an old fashioned pub in the middle of nowhere.
All very clean. Top notch stall, very attentive and liking a chat. High quality food Great ambience an old fashioned pub in the middle of nowhere.
10
Linda
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived at 8.15pm and were worried we were too late to eat, bu we received a very warm welcome from a lovely young lady with long blonde hair, who told us that despite our lateness, we could check in before eating. We decided to eat straight away. The food was delicious. I had ham and leek pie with buttery mash and cabbage and my husband had ham hock, egg and hash brown chips. Our room COX was above the bar. It was comfortable and very well appointed. There was a small complimentary decanter of RUBIS, a chocolate ruby port, which was delightful. There was a pantry down the hall, where you could help yourself to refrigerated milk and bottled water along with extra towels, loo rolls etc. The bed linen and towels were good quality. There was body wash /shampoo and condtioner in the shower and liquid soap by the sink. The only thing that let it down was peeling lino by the shower and a the plug for the basin was detached. Breakfast was very good. A breakfast hamper was provided as my husband had to leave very early on the second day. The pub is in a lively village. It has a bar, restaurant, conservatory and plenty of seating outdoors with rural views. All the staff were customer focused. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended.
We arrived at 8.15pm and were worried we were too late to eat, bu we received a very warm welcome from a lovely young lady with long blonde hair, who told us that despite our lateness, we could check in before eating. We decided to eat straight away. The food was delicious. I had ham and leek pie with buttery mash and cabbage and my husband had ham hock, egg and hash brown chips. Our room COX was above the bar. It was comfortable and very well appointed. There was a small complimentary decanter of RUBIS, a chocolate ruby port, which was delightful. There was a pantry down the hall, where you could help yourself to refrigerated milk and bottled water along with extra towels, loo rolls etc. The bed linen and towels were good quality. There was body wash /shampoo and condtioner in the shower and liquid soap by the sink. The only thing that let it down was peeling lino by the shower and a the plug for the basin was detached. Breakfast was very good. A breakfast hamper was provided as my husband had to leave very early on the second day. The pub is in a lively village. It has a bar, restaurant, conservatory and plenty of seating outdoors with rural views. All the staff were customer focused. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended.
10
Jon
Aug 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very friendly. Food excellent. Room very clean & comfortable
Staff very friendly. Food excellent. Room very clean & comfortable
10
Caroline
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely county pub in a nice setting. Clean, comfortable rooms with lots of little extras, fresh milk, free water and a little bottle of chocolate port. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub itself served good food. Would highly recommend.
A lovely county pub in a nice setting. Clean, comfortable rooms with lots of little extras, fresh milk, free water and a little bottle of chocolate port. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub itself served good food. Would highly recommend.
10
Lynette
Mar 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A very comfortable 3 day stay in this Village Inn with very warm welcome and friendliness throughout - informal but professional. Cleanliness of both room and bathroom excellent with some extras provided in both. Food and menu also excellent. Ideal location to visit Canterbury (Park and Ride close by and very easy) and nearby coast. A lovely stay.
A very comfortable 3 day stay in this Village Inn with very warm welcome and friendliness throughout - informal but professional. Cleanliness of both room and bathroom excellent with some extras provided in both. Food and menu also excellent. Ideal location to visit Canterbury (Park and Ride close by and very easy) and nearby coast. A lovely stay.
8
Andrew
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really quaint property with nooks and crannies - lovely garden area. Room was spotless as was the bathroom. The only negative was it was on the front over the bar and there was a very loud 'stag' party taking place underneath our room. We could hear the Landlord asking them to keep the noise down but eventually when they left around 11pm it was very quiet with hardly any traffic noise at all.
Really quaint property with nooks and crannies - lovely garden area. Room was spotless as was the bathroom. The only negative was it was on the front over the bar and there was a very loud 'stag' party taking place underneath our room. We could hear the Landlord asking them to keep the noise down but eventually when they left around 11pm it was very quiet with hardly any traffic noise at all.
10
Simon
Jan 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is the second time weve stayed here and it wont be the last. Food is amazing , staff are freindly and accommodating. The rooms are clean warm and comfortable. This is a little gem and if you havent stayed or eaten here before your really missing out .
This is the second time weve stayed here and it wont be the last. Food is amazing , staff are freindly and accommodating. The rooms are clean warm and comfortable. This is a little gem and if you havent stayed or eaten here before your really missing out .
10
Angela
Nov 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect stay at the Duke William. Lovely room with comfortable bed and en suite. Tastefully furnished. Coffee machine and ample tea /milk included. Warm and spacious shower. Immaculate cleanliness throughout. Enjoyed a delicious breakfast with vegan/vegetarian options. Would highly recommend.
Perfect stay at the Duke William. Lovely room with comfortable bed and en suite. Tastefully furnished. Coffee machine and ample tea /milk included. Warm and spacious shower. Immaculate cleanliness throughout. Enjoyed a delicious breakfast with vegan/vegetarian options. Would highly recommend.
10
Lindsey
Dec 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and well appointed, often with a cozy, characterful style and thoughtful in-room extras. Some are compact or warm, floors can creak, and bar noise is audible in rooms over the pub.
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Linda
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived at 8.15pm and were worried we were too late to eat, bu we received a very warm welcome from a lovely young lady with long blonde hair, who told us that despite our lateness, we could check in before eating. We decided to eat straight away. The food was delicious. I had ham and leek pie with buttery mash and cabbage and my husband had ham hock, egg and hash brown chips. Our room COX was above the bar. It was comfortable and very well appointed. There was a small complimentary decanter of RUBIS, a chocolate ruby port, which was delightful. There was a pantry down the hall, where you could help yourself to refrigerated milk and bottled water along with extra towels, loo rolls etc. The bed linen and towels were good quality. There was body wash /shampoo and condtioner in the shower and liquid soap by the sink. The only thing that let it down was peeling lino by the shower and a the plug for the basin was detached. Breakfast was very good. A breakfast hamper was provided as my husband had to leave very early on the second day. The pub is in a lively village. It has a bar, restaurant, conservatory and plenty of seating outdoors with rural views. All the staff were customer focused. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended.
We arrived at 8.15pm and were worried we were too late to eat, bu we received a very warm welcome from a lovely young lady with long blonde hair, who told us that despite our lateness, we could check in before eating. We decided to eat straight away. The food was delicious. I had ham and leek pie with buttery mash and cabbage and my husband had ham hock, egg and hash brown chips. Our room COX was above the bar. It was comfortable and very well appointed. There was a small complimentary decanter of RUBIS, a chocolate ruby port, which was delightful. There was a pantry down the hall, where you could help yourself to refrigerated milk and bottled water along with extra towels, loo rolls etc. The bed linen and towels were good quality. There was body wash /shampoo and condtioner in the shower and liquid soap by the sink. The only thing that let it down was peeling lino by the shower and a the plug for the basin was detached. Breakfast was very good. A breakfast hamper was provided as my husband had to leave very early on the second day. The pub is in a lively village. It has a bar, restaurant, conservatory and plenty of seating outdoors with rural views. All the staff were customer focused. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended.
10
Guy
Feb 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful break in a special pub. We really enjoyed our stay at the Duke William. The host Adam was a superstar and all the staff made our visit very special. The pub itself is the star, such a wonderful ambience, clearly loved by locals. The food is hearty and everything you want from pub grub. Our room was a little on the small side, so we had to squeeze to get around the bed, and it was on the warm side (but better that than being too cold). But lots of lovely little touches to make us feel welcome from the personalised note, to the scrummy chocolate port. The location of the pub made it a great central point to see the area being around 30 mins from Whitstable, Margate and closer still to Canterbury. Would definitely stay again if in the area, but perhaps not in the same room.
Wonderful break in a special pub. We really enjoyed our stay at the Duke William. The host Adam was a superstar and all the staff made our visit very special. The pub itself is the star, such a wonderful ambience, clearly loved by locals. The food is hearty and everything you want from pub grub. Our room was a little on the small side, so we had to squeeze to get around the bed, and it was on the warm side (but better that than being too cold). But lots of lovely little touches to make us feel welcome from the personalised note, to the scrummy chocolate port. The location of the pub made it a great central point to see the area being around 30 mins from Whitstable, Margate and closer still to Canterbury. Would definitely stay again if in the area, but perhaps not in the same room.
8
Andrew
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really quaint property with nooks and crannies - lovely garden area. Room was spotless as was the bathroom. The only negative was it was on the front over the bar and there was a very loud 'stag' party taking place underneath our room. We could hear the Landlord asking them to keep the noise down but eventually when they left around 11pm it was very quiet with hardly any traffic noise at all.
Really quaint property with nooks and crannies - lovely garden area. Room was spotless as was the bathroom. The only negative was it was on the front over the bar and there was a very loud 'stag' party taking place underneath our room. We could hear the Landlord asking them to keep the noise down but eventually when they left around 11pm it was very quiet with hardly any traffic noise at all.
8
Karen
Dec 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely comfortable room with some nice touches (continental breakfast left outside room, Nespresso coffee machine and access to unlimited milk and bottled water). Earplugs also supplied, note - these were required as the noise from the pub below was loud until closing time.
A lovely comfortable room with some nice touches (continental breakfast left outside room, Nespresso coffee machine and access to unlimited milk and bottled water). Earplugs also supplied, note - these were required as the noise from the pub below was loud until closing time.
10
Shuv
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay lovely helpful staff and excellent rooms. Massive shower and top coffee machine 👌👍💪 I didn't have time to stay for breakfast so they left me a breakfast hamper,great added touch. If I'm in the area again I would definitely stay here👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
Great place to stay lovely helpful staff and excellent rooms. Massive shower and top coffee machine 👌👍💪 I didn't have time to stay for breakfast so they left me a breakfast hamper,great added touch. If I'm in the area again I would definitely stay here👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
10
Miss
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful country pub with amazing rooms super friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food in pub. Quiet rooms with their own balcony. Stunning setting. Would stay again
A beautiful country pub with amazing rooms super friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food in pub. Quiet rooms with their own balcony. Stunning setting. Would stay again
10
Peter
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bigger TV please and a fan or HVAC
Bigger TV please and a fan or HVAC
10
Julie
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location. Nice room with shared terrace for hotel guests which was delightful. Good food and pleasant staff. Would definitely go back.
Lovely location. Nice room with shared terrace for hotel guests which was delightful. Good food and pleasant staff. Would definitely go back.
10
Chris
Jun 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed two nights and would highly recommend it. The room was perfectly comfortable although the floors are a little creaky - not unexpected in a pretty old building. The welcome was very friendly and the highlight was the food. We ate in the bar both nights and couldn't fault any of it or indeed the breakfasts. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed two nights and would highly recommend it. The room was perfectly comfortable although the floors are a little creaky - not unexpected in a pretty old building. The welcome was very friendly and the highlight was the food. We ate in the bar both nights and couldn't fault any of it or indeed the breakfasts. Very enjoyable stay.
10
Lindsey
Dec 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
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Service
Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They accommodate late arrivals and provide early-departure breakfast hampers when needed.
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Anthony
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff went out of their way to be welcoming. Very dog friendly. Excellent food Excellent pint of Gadds no 7 Exciting wine list
Friendly staff went out of their way to be welcoming. Very dog friendly. Excellent food Excellent pint of Gadds no 7 Exciting wine list
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Linda
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived at 8.15pm and were worried we were too late to eat, bu we received a very warm welcome from a lovely young lady with long blonde hair, who told us that despite our lateness, we could check in before eating. We decided to eat straight away. The food was delicious. I had ham and leek pie with buttery mash and cabbage and my husband had ham hock, egg and hash brown chips. Our room COX was above the bar. It was comfortable and very well appointed. There was a small complimentary decanter of RUBIS, a chocolate ruby port, which was delightful. There was a pantry down the hall, where you could help yourself to refrigerated milk and bottled water along with extra towels, loo rolls etc. The bed linen and towels were good quality. There was body wash /shampoo and condtioner in the shower and liquid soap by the sink. The only thing that let it down was peeling lino by the shower and a the plug for the basin was detached. Breakfast was very good. A breakfast hamper was provided as my husband had to leave very early on the second day. The pub is in a lively village. It has a bar, restaurant, conservatory and plenty of seating outdoors with rural views. All the staff were customer focused. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended.
We arrived at 8.15pm and were worried we were too late to eat, bu we received a very warm welcome from a lovely young lady with long blonde hair, who told us that despite our lateness, we could check in before eating. We decided to eat straight away. The food was delicious. I had ham and leek pie with buttery mash and cabbage and my husband had ham hock, egg and hash brown chips. Our room COX was above the bar. It was comfortable and very well appointed. There was a small complimentary decanter of RUBIS, a chocolate ruby port, which was delightful. There was a pantry down the hall, where you could help yourself to refrigerated milk and bottled water along with extra towels, loo rolls etc. The bed linen and towels were good quality. There was body wash /shampoo and condtioner in the shower and liquid soap by the sink. The only thing that let it down was peeling lino by the shower and a the plug for the basin was detached. Breakfast was very good. A breakfast hamper was provided as my husband had to leave very early on the second day. The pub is in a lively village. It has a bar, restaurant, conservatory and plenty of seating outdoors with rural views. All the staff were customer focused. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended.
10
Wayne
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff . Made life easy . Great place to stay.
Excellent staff . Made life easy . Great place to stay.
10
John
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A fantastic stay. Rooms just perfect. Lovely touch with the coffee machine and the fridge in the pantry with fresh milk and additional bottled water. Breakfast was excellent and far far beyond anything that you would expect at a pub type of stay. Location was quiet and a great base to explore Kent and the coastline. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Full marks for the Duke William’👏👏
A fantastic stay. Rooms just perfect. Lovely touch with the coffee machine and the fridge in the pantry with fresh milk and additional bottled water. Breakfast was excellent and far far beyond anything that you would expect at a pub type of stay. Location was quiet and a great base to explore Kent and the coastline. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Full marks for the Duke William’👏👏
10
Federico
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff
Friendly staff
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Shuv
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay lovely helpful staff and excellent rooms. Massive shower and top coffee machine 👌👍💪 I didn't have time to stay for breakfast so they left me a breakfast hamper,great added touch. If I'm in the area again I would definitely stay here👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
Great place to stay lovely helpful staff and excellent rooms. Massive shower and top coffee machine 👌👍💪 I didn't have time to stay for breakfast so they left me a breakfast hamper,great added touch. If I'm in the area again I would definitely stay here👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
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HELEN
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
The entire staff were extremely friendly and very thoughtful. We loved their humor and the fact that they made us feel like we were at home. Surrounding cities needed a car which we did not have so we took several taxis. We mainly enjoyed hanging out at the pub, walking thru the fields and visiting near by cities . The room is above a busy pub if you are a light sleeper , did not bother us. We left early the day we departed and the assistant manager came in early to see us off and help with our luggage. Also, because we left early there was a basket outside our door with all kinds of goodies so we wouldn’t leave hungry. Great attention to detail. Great adventure!!! So happy that we made them part of our trip across the pond. Absolutely lovely!! Cute little phrase we picked up from our English new friends.
The entire staff were extremely friendly and very thoughtful. We loved their humor and the fact that they made us feel like we were at home. Surrounding cities needed a car which we did not have so we took several taxis. We mainly enjoyed hanging out at the pub, walking thru the fields and visiting near by cities . The room is above a busy pub if you are a light sleeper , did not bother us. We left early the day we departed and the assistant manager came in early to see us off and help with our luggage. Also, because we left early there was a basket outside our door with all kinds of goodies so we wouldn’t leave hungry. Great attention to detail. Great adventure!!! So happy that we made them part of our trip across the pond. Absolutely lovely!! Cute little phrase we picked up from our English new friends.
10
Vivienne
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a fantastic stay at the Duke William, excellent staff, food and rooms. The staff are so friendly and efficient. It was great to see how they have a lovely relationship with both the locals and newcomers. The food was amazing and a great choice. We really enjoyed our breakfast both morning and will definitely be visiting again. Thank you to all the team at Duke William for such a lovely stay. Vivienne & Don
We had a fantastic stay at the Duke William, excellent staff, food and rooms. The staff are so friendly and efficient. It was great to see how they have a lovely relationship with both the locals and newcomers. The food was amazing and a great choice. We really enjoyed our breakfast both morning and will definitely be visiting again. Thank you to all the team at Duke William for such a lovely stay. Vivienne & Don
10
Simon
Jan 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is the second time weve stayed here and it wont be the last. Food is amazing , staff are freindly and accommodating. The rooms are clean warm and comfortable. This is a little gem and if you havent stayed or eaten here before your really missing out .
This is the second time weve stayed here and it wont be the last. Food is amazing , staff are freindly and accommodating. The rooms are clean warm and comfortable. This is a little gem and if you havent stayed or eaten here before your really missing out .
10
Lindsey
Dec 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
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Location
Set in a quiet, picturesque village near Canterbury, with countryside walks and views, and a good base for exploring Kent and the coastline.
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William
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All very clean. Top notch stall, very attentive and liking a chat. High quality food Great ambience an old fashioned pub in the middle of nowhere.
All very clean. Top notch stall, very attentive and liking a chat. High quality food Great ambience an old fashioned pub in the middle of nowhere.
10
Andrea
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful little village near Canterbury pub very nicely done out rooms very good with lots of extras would highly recommend
Beautiful little village near Canterbury pub very nicely done out rooms very good with lots of extras would highly recommend
10
Gillian
Jun 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
What a fantastic place to stay. A country pub set in a beautiful village. The pub overlooks fields. Our room was great -comfortable with quirky bits! - including a selection of books on the bookshelf to a little bottle of a liquor. Loved the pantry on the landing with fresh milk, bottles of water and extra toiletries. The breakfast is superb with a good selection of delicious items. We chose to eat in the pub - again it was absolutely delicious.
What a fantastic place to stay. A country pub set in a beautiful village. The pub overlooks fields. Our room was great -comfortable with quirky bits! - including a selection of books on the bookshelf to a little bottle of a liquor. Loved the pantry on the landing with fresh milk, bottles of water and extra toiletries. The breakfast is superb with a good selection of delicious items. We chose to eat in the pub - again it was absolutely delicious.
10
Lynette
Mar 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A very comfortable 3 day stay in this Village Inn with very warm welcome and friendliness throughout - informal but professional. Cleanliness of both room and bathroom excellent with some extras provided in both. Food and menu also excellent. Ideal location to visit Canterbury (Park and Ride close by and very easy) and nearby coast. A lovely stay.
A very comfortable 3 day stay in this Village Inn with very warm welcome and friendliness throughout - informal but professional. Cleanliness of both room and bathroom excellent with some extras provided in both. Food and menu also excellent. Ideal location to visit Canterbury (Park and Ride close by and very easy) and nearby coast. A lovely stay.
10
John
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A fantastic stay. Rooms just perfect. Lovely touch with the coffee machine and the fridge in the pantry with fresh milk and additional bottled water. Breakfast was excellent and far far beyond anything that you would expect at a pub type of stay. Location was quiet and a great base to explore Kent and the coastline. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Full marks for the Duke William’👏👏
A fantastic stay. Rooms just perfect. Lovely touch with the coffee machine and the fridge in the pantry with fresh milk and additional bottled water. Breakfast was excellent and far far beyond anything that you would expect at a pub type of stay. Location was quiet and a great base to explore Kent and the coastline. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Full marks for the Duke William’👏👏
10
Miss
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful country pub with amazing rooms super friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food in pub. Quiet rooms with their own balcony. Stunning setting. Would stay again
A beautiful country pub with amazing rooms super friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food in pub. Quiet rooms with their own balcony. Stunning setting. Would stay again
10
Miloslava
May 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My daughter and I stayed at the inn for one night during our trip exploring Kent — and we honestly didn’t want to leave! From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the warm, cosy interior of the inn made it feel like a true retreat. Our room had everything we needed and more — from biodegradable shower caps and earplugs (thoughtfully provided, although the noise wasn’t an issue as the pub below closed early) to complimentary still and sparkling water, a small carafe of delicious Rubis chocolate wine, and plenty of coffee pods and tea. Milk and extra supplies were easily available from a pantry in the corridor. The shower was divine — excellent water pressure and plenty of hot water. The room was also stocked with books and games, and we ended our evening with a cosy game of Scrabble before sinking into a bed so comfortable we didn’t want to get up. There’s a lovely beer garden at the back, with beautiful wooden benches, pots of ferns, sheltered and open seating, lit up with fairy lights in the evening. We enjoyed a peaceful stroll around the village and, on the morning of our departure, tucked into a five-star cooked breakfast at the inn — included in the price. We then followed a walking route suggested by the inn manager (maps available at the bar and in the room). If we return to the area in the future, we’ll definitely stay at the inn again. It truly made our trip perfect. Milla & Claire
My daughter and I stayed at the inn for one night during our trip exploring Kent — and we honestly didn’t want to leave! From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the warm, cosy interior of the inn made it feel like a true retreat. Our room had everything we needed and more — from biodegradable shower caps and earplugs (thoughtfully provided, although the noise wasn’t an issue as the pub below closed early) to complimentary still and sparkling water, a small carafe of delicious Rubis chocolate wine, and plenty of coffee pods and tea. Milk and extra supplies were easily available from a pantry in the corridor. The shower was divine — excellent water pressure and plenty of hot water. The room was also stocked with books and games, and we ended our evening with a cosy game of Scrabble before sinking into a bed so comfortable we didn’t want to get up. There’s a lovely beer garden at the back, with beautiful wooden benches, pots of ferns, sheltered and open seating, lit up with fairy lights in the evening. We enjoyed a peaceful stroll around the village and, on the morning of our departure, tucked into a five-star cooked breakfast at the inn — included in the price. We then followed a walking route suggested by the inn manager (maps available at the bar and in the room). If we return to the area in the future, we’ll definitely stay at the inn again. It truly made our trip perfect. Milla & Claire
10
Lesley
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My husband and I stayed for one night, a last minute booking. The staff were really helpful and informative about the area, food was superb and the village of Ickham was beautiful and immaculate.
My husband and I stayed for one night, a last minute booking. The staff were really helpful and informative about the area, food was superb and the village of Ickham was beautiful and immaculate.
10
Julie
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location. Nice room with shared terrace for hotel guests which was delightful. Good food and pleasant staff. Would definitely go back.
Lovely location. Nice room with shared terrace for hotel guests which was delightful. Good food and pleasant staff. Would definitely go back.
10
Ian
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
very nice place to stay. Really nice staff. Food was fantastic and local area brilliant for walking.
very nice place to stay. Really nice staff. Food was fantastic and local area brilliant for walking.
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Dining
Food draws consistent praise, with excellent dinners, generous portions, and freshly cooked, tasty breakfasts plus a good beer selection. Repeated notes mention breakfast service starting late for early schedules, though takeaway hampers are often offered.
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Guillaume
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Tout était top mais le petit déjeuner à partir de 9h, c’est trop tard….
Tout était top mais le petit déjeuner à partir de 9h, c’est trop tard….
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Anthony
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff went out of their way to be welcoming. Very dog friendly. Excellent food Excellent pint of Gadds no 7 Exciting wine list
Friendly staff went out of their way to be welcoming. Very dog friendly. Excellent food Excellent pint of Gadds no 7 Exciting wine list
10
Marian Elizabeth
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Charming accomodation with lots of little extras including a complimentary small bottle of chocolate port. Well appointed room scrupulously clean. Great menu choice for an evening meal and excellent freshly cooked breakfast with high quality ingredients. Also served great coffee. Friendly service.
Charming accomodation with lots of little extras including a complimentary small bottle of chocolate port. Well appointed room scrupulously clean. Great menu choice for an evening meal and excellent freshly cooked breakfast with high quality ingredients. Also served great coffee. Friendly service.
10
William
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All very clean. Top notch stall, very attentive and liking a chat. High quality food Great ambience an old fashioned pub in the middle of nowhere.
All very clean. Top notch stall, very attentive and liking a chat. High quality food Great ambience an old fashioned pub in the middle of nowhere.
8
Graham
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is about as good as it gets for a pub with rooms. I’ve marked some aspects as good, but they should very good, and some aspects as excellent, which also should be very good. Unfortunately the booking site doesn’t give “very good” as an option. Only things preventing an all round excellent review are; pub noise from downstairs (didn’t bother me, but will bother some people) and breakfast too late for me (again, won’t bother some people). The staff provide a picnic basket with cereals and pastries for early leavers.
This is about as good as it gets for a pub with rooms. I’ve marked some aspects as good, but they should very good, and some aspects as excellent, which also should be very good. Unfortunately the booking site doesn’t give “very good” as an option. Only things preventing an all round excellent review are; pub noise from downstairs (didn’t bother me, but will bother some people) and breakfast too late for me (again, won’t bother some people). The staff provide a picnic basket with cereals and pastries for early leavers.
10
Tim
Mar 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and professional staff Very informative and helpful Portions in the restaurant are very generous and the breakfast although limited in someways is delicious There is limited noise from the pub but your staying in the pub itself and we enjoyed the buzz from this.
Very friendly and professional staff Very informative and helpful Portions in the restaurant are very generous and the breakfast although limited in someways is delicious There is limited noise from the pub but your staying in the pub itself and we enjoyed the buzz from this.
10
Carol
Feb 25, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
All quirky and quaint. Everyone Friendly and helpfull. Food and choice of beers excellent.
All quirky and quaint. Everyone Friendly and helpfull. Food and choice of beers excellent.
10
Andressa
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Superb experience, staff is lovely, the pub and the rooms are so cozy and welcoming, and the food was soooo good! Excellent dinner and the breakfast was delicious. I loved the amenities it was a great surprise. Expectations were high and they were still exceeded! Also the shower was very good.
Superb experience, staff is lovely, the pub and the rooms are so cozy and welcoming, and the food was soooo good! Excellent dinner and the breakfast was delicious. I loved the amenities it was a great surprise. Expectations were high and they were still exceeded! Also the shower was very good.
10
Simon
Jan 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is the second time weve stayed here and it wont be the last. Food is amazing , staff are freindly and accommodating. The rooms are clean warm and comfortable. This is a little gem and if you havent stayed or eaten here before your really missing out .
This is the second time weve stayed here and it wont be the last. Food is amazing , staff are freindly and accommodating. The rooms are clean warm and comfortable. This is a little gem and if you havent stayed or eaten here before your really missing out .
10
Lindsey
Dec 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
Stayed for 2 nights on Sat & Sun 6-8th December. We were greeted with a very busy pub but extremely attentive staff who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The room was well furnished with a retro vibe. If I am being over critical, I would say that the carpet in the room could do with a clean and the bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. Having said that, apart from those minor issues, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were accommodated with dinner reservations despite not pre booking and the pub being very busy. The food on both nights was outstanding, as was the breakfast. The pub is very dog friendly and we were very comfortable having dinner with our dog which is a very important thing for us. Would highly recommend the Duke William for a good old fashioned pub with very comfortable accommodation and top notch dining.
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Neal
Sep 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A last minute overnight stay at The Duke William turned out to be an exceptional choice. A very friendly welcome as soon as we arrived, then shown to our room which was clean, tidy and comfortable. The evening menu was interesting. Had the Folkestone Mackerel which was served with a variety of good quality tomatoes and samphire. Vegetable side dish was full of high quality veggies. Washed down with a bottle of Picpoul which was probably the nicest I have tried. Breakfast was again lovely with good quality ingredients, very good value! The village is very nice and the whole experience left me wanting to come back again. Great staff, and obviously a great chef too!
A last minute overnight stay at The Duke William turned out to be an exceptional choice. A very friendly welcome as soon as we arrived, then shown to our room which was clean, tidy and comfortable. The evening menu was interesting. Had the Folkestone Mackerel which was served with a variety of good quality tomatoes and samphire. Vegetable side dish was full of high quality veggies. Washed down with a bottle of Picpoul which was probably the nicest I have tried. Breakfast was again lovely with good quality ingredients, very good value! The village is very nice and the whole experience left me wanting to come back again. Great staff, and obviously a great chef too!
8
Sharon
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely little pub in very quiet village . Had a great meal and stayed the night in a very comfortable room with all that we needed . Bar maid was very friendly and recommended a walk for the dogs that included a river for them to swim in . Had a really nice garden and everything was dog friendly. Really good breakfast included . Stay there you won’t be disappointed
Lovely little pub in very quiet village . Had a great meal and stayed the night in a very comfortable room with all that we needed . Bar maid was very friendly and recommended a walk for the dogs that included a river for them to swim in . Had a really nice garden and everything was dog friendly. Really good breakfast included . Stay there you won’t be disappointed
10
Sam
Jul 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel staff were outstanding, our tunnel train from France was delayed so didn’t arrive till midnight when check in was until 9 and the lovely lady waited for us to arrive after I called and explained the situation .
The hotel staff were outstanding, our tunnel train from France was delayed so didn’t arrive till midnight when check in was until 9 and the lovely lady waited for us to arrive after I called and explained the situation .
10
Daniel
Jul 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good food, good beer, good football Friendly staff
Good food, good beer, good football Friendly staff
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Mick
Jun 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Loved our stay, the staff were fantastic from the moment we got there. The room was perfect and the setting of a quiet little village was great!
Loved our stay, the staff were fantastic from the moment we got there. The room was perfect and the setting of a quiet little village was great!
Property Policies
Check-in instructions
Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 19:00
Before 11:00
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FAQs about The Duke William
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 19:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Canterbury, within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Howletts Wild Animal Park. It is approximately 13.1 miles from Margate Beach and 14.3 miles from Dreamland.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for staying free are not provided.
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- 2026-11-03: 135.46147553642274USD
- 2026-11-04: 126.70139307506561USD
- 2026-11-05: 124.31803255371094USD
- 2026-11-06: 134.1925894379425USD
- 2026-11-07: 140.6056863410568USD
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- 2026-11-12: 119.6241384846878USD
- 2026-11-13: 146.18209916679382USD
- 2026-11-14: 161.06811407783508USD
- 2026-11-15: 109.5541464315033USD
- 2026-11-16: 110.87299352897644USD
- 2026-11-17: 111.57237902824401USD
- 2026-11-18: 130.27601009605408USD
- 2026-11-19: 137.05008292163848USD
- 2026-11-20: 164.83576923561097USD
- 2026-11-21: 170.89861693519592USD
- 2026-11-22: 127.73823789909363USD
- 2026-11-23: 127.61833492584229USD
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- 2026-12-02: 118.4263843157196USD
- 2026-12-03: 123.63183073135376USD
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- 2026-12-09: 117.70342229293823USD
- 2026-12-10: 122.30299314624786USD
- 2026-12-11: 159.6802838189697USD
- 2026-12-12: 178.30399098571777USD
- 2026-12-13: 130.39590450847626USD
- 2026-12-14: 116.97765231819153USD
- 2026-12-15: 122.42288755867004USD
- 2026-12-16: 122.42288755867004USD
- 2026-12-17: 124.31803255371094USD
- 2026-12-18: 155.68378057601927USD
- 2026-12-19: 170.15111957603455USD
- 2026-12-20: 176.1016834403229USD
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- 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
Popular amenities
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Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
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Activities
Garden
Cycling
Playground
Hiking
Evening Entertainment
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
General
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Services
Housekeeping
Luggage Storage
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Parking
Free Parking