 | St Stephens Guest House Canterbury St Stephens Guest House, 100 St. Stephens Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7JL "St. Stephens Guest House is a Tudor style building set in attractive gardens with 10 very comfortable en-suite bedrooms. It has its own private car park." |
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St Stephens Guest House
100 St. Stephens Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7JLTelephone: +44 (0)1227 767644
AA 3 Stars
    | Welcome Sandra and David welcome you to St. Stephens Guest House. Our guest house is a Tudor style building set in attractive gardens with 10 en-suite bedrooms. Conveniently located for Canterbury city centre and the Cathedral, we are just a 10 minute walk to the High Street along the river Stour. St. Stephens is also very close to the University of Kent and a similar distance to Christ Church University. Family run, we offer comfortable accommodation in a warm and friendly atmosphere, so that you can relax and enjoy your stay in Canterbury, whether for business or pleasure. Canterbury offers visitors much to see and do, from the historic buildings such as the Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin Church, to the museums, gardens, art galleries, excellent shops, restaurants & bars. You will be spoilt for choice. It is also an excellent base from which to explore the coastal towns of Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate, Ramsgate and Dover amongst others and it is also close to major transport links such as the Channel Tunnel, Eurostar at Ashford International and the high speed train to London St. Pancras in under 1 hour from Canterbury itself. All our rooms are en-suite and have remote controlled TV, radio alarm clock, hairdryer and hospitality tray FREE internet wireless access Ground floor rooms available Private on-site car park St. Stephens is a strictly non-smoking house. Enjoy breakfast in our dining room overlooking the garden from a selection of juices, cereals, fruits, yoghourts, croissants, etc... as well as freshly cooked English breakfast to order. We also cater for special dietary requirements when requested. Tariff Our rates for 2011 are: Single rooms from £45-£55 Double/Twin rooms from £65-£70 Triple room from £80-£90 Family room £98 All rates include breakfast Credit/Debit cards accepted Cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to 16:00 hrs on day of arrival Directions From London: (M2) exit junction 7. Turn right onto the A2 signed 'Dover'. Travel 5 miles, and exit Canterbury A28. At the first roundabout turn left onto London Road. At the mini-roundabout turn right towards the Westgate, at the next mini roundabout turn left onto Station Road West. At the next roundabout turn right and then left onto St. Stephens Road. At St. Stephens Roundabout, take the 1st exit and turn right immediately after the pedestrian crossing onto Market Way to access our car park on your right. From Dover: Coming up the A2. Exit the dual carriageway the first time you see Canterbury. When you come to a roundabout, take the 3rd exit and then straight through the traffic lights. At the next roundabout turn right. At the next roundabout, turn left. Go straight over the next 3 roundabouts. St Stephens is 20 yards on the right. Make a first right to the car park at the back. History St Stephens was built in 1874 as a private house and it became a guest house in the mid 1950's. The site on which St Stephens Guest House stands has a darker past. It used to be known in the 14th and 15th centuries as 'St Stephens Cross'. Unlike today, there was a time in the middle ages when even the most innocuous of crimes received harsh punishment. Imprisonment was mainly reserved for Religious and Political offenders, the most common being Debtors. Day to day crime, other than murder, was predominantly dealt with by corporal punishment, ranging from a good flogging, branding-irons though to the loss of a body part. Criminals and lesser offenders who committed offences in the north and northeast of the county had their cases heard by the courts in Canterbury. For murder your punishment was most likely to be death, but not always. There was however one person possibly looked upon like the terrorist of today, whose fate and end was predetermined. He could certainly expect to be hung or beheaded, but most likely hung, drawn and quartered. The inner walls of the city of Canterbury were not a place that wanted to be associated with such activity. Nor was the local church, built in 1170, going to have such characters buried in its hallowed grounds. So you will not find any of their graves at St Stephens's church, up the road. Who was this latter-day terrorist? None other than the highwayman. His punishment/execution was reserved for a special place. Yes, you've guessed it........... 'St Stephens Cross'. |
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