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Places to stay in Canterbury
If you really want to escape from the pressures of modern life, the Canterbury district contains all the beauty that you would expect of east Kent. Meandering rivers, lush green pastures, fields of flowers, and ancient woodland offer relaxation and recreation. With easy and often traffic-free paths and numerous public rights of way, walking and cycling is an eco-friendly and fun way to explore the area. Whether you explore by car, bicycle or on foot, Canterbury district's rural tranquility will amaze you. Canterbury, in the south east of England, is best known for its cathedral – the oldest in England. This ancient city has also been made famous by Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales”, telling stories from the pilgrims on their way there. More recently (1944), the film, “A Canterbury Tale” starring Sheila Sim, Eric Portman and Dennis Price was set here and tells the tale of modern day pilgrims in World War Two. Canterbury, England (ancient Durovernum) on the Stour River in Kent (southeastern England) is the ecclesiastical center of England. Trade in grain and hops, the chief crops of the region, is conducted here. Among the industrial establishments are textile mills, brickworks, and breweries. Today it is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in England. The medieval city centre bustles with famous name stores and exclusive boutiques while the picturesque side streets are home to smaller specialist shops, pubs and restaurants.
The Ersham Lodge Hotel has friendly and enthusiastic
owners, who offers a warm and friendly service and have now firmly established
the Ersham as one of Canterburys premier bed & breakfast hotels. The
original building was built in a Tudor style during the early part of
the last century and it now has bags of charm and character which over
the years has developed a unique elegance and ambience all of its own.
