2 Orchard Gate

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Lou is a wonderful host, always available if you need anything. The setting is charming, and the house is just as lovely. I highly recommend this stay!

Nothing, everything was great.

A simple and straightforward breakfast which was perfect for me - croissants and coffee on days 1 and 2 with french toast on day 3 - all hand prepared and delicious. 2 Orchard Gate is a few miles outside Canterbury and yet is ideally situated for access to the university, you can avoid the city centre traffic. The village has 2 pubs, a cafe and a shop plus plenty of opportunity for walks etc. Access to and from Canterbury and the motorway to London was very straightforward, but you are away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A car is recommended.

There wasn't anything I didn't like.

A very warm welcome by the host, a nice clean room, added coffee on arrival to boot and breakfast the next morning. The tip we got to visit Chilham turned out to be quite good - lovely surroundings, and a very nice garden!

Hôte très accueillante. Chambre très agréable et assez grande. Très propre et maison située à 10 minutes de Canterbury. Place de parking devant la maison.

This was located exactly where I needed and the price was good enough that it made sense to stay in Thanet rather than driving back to London and then coming back the next morning. The hostess is great and is trying her best to make it all work. She brought me coffee in the morning, but I didn't want to put her out any further.

You are staying in Lou's spare room. It's a family home and the dynamic is a little awkward with the daughter, who was complaining about my presence pitched deliberately for me to hear. While this battle for territory is taking place it might be better to take this thoughtfully laid out and comfortable room down.