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The church dates from the late 11th century onwards and was restored in 1877 by Ewan Christian. It is built with knapped flint and stone dressings with tiled roofs. There is a west tower, nave with north and south aisles, south porch and chancel with north and south chapels. The tower is from the 13th century with an earlier base. In the 14th century a square timber framed belfry with a short spire was built to form the second stage of the tower. it is heavily buttressed. There are six bells. The nave is continuous with the south wall of the tower, and follows the outline of the original Norman nave. Originally there were no side aisles or chapels and the chancel would have been much shorter. The south aisle dates from the 14th century with earlier origins. It has a 15th century crown post roof. Both aisles are from an early date, possibly before 1200. They were probably added as part of the building programme by Saint Gregory's Priory. The arcades were rebuilt in the 14th century in the Perpendicular style with octagonal piers. The north Chapel was built soon after 1300 and the east window is contemporary with this date. The south Chapel, dedicated to St John the Baptist, is probably a similar date. In the 15th century several wills bequeathed money for repairs. The south Chapel is also known as the Honywood Chapel as there is a monument to Sir Thomas Honywood, died 1622. The style closely resembles the work of Nicholas Stone, although unsigned. There is also a monument to Sir William Honywood, died 1669. Sir William was master of the society of silk merchants and died in his 81st year. His second wife Lady Dorothy Honywood whose monument is nearby died within four months of her husband. There are other dedications to the Honywood's in floor ledgers and monuments. The chancel is Early English and was lengthened in the 13th century replacing the Norman one. The chancel arch was rebuilt in the 14th century. The chancel contains a piscina. The font bowl is from the 12th century made of Purbeck marble and supported on modern shafts. The church was restored in 1877, it was in need of urgent attention and was described as being "in a damp and miserable condition". Box pews were removed, choir stalls were placed in the chancel and the altar platform was extended. The roof of the Honywood Chapel was rebuilt, paid for by the Honywood family. Most of the money for the rest of the repairs was from public subscription.

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Hubert House Guesthouse

Dover

Weimin

RM623 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Castle Guest House

Dover

Greg

RM601 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Maison Dieu Guest House

Dover

Kevin

RM520 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

The Tickled Trout

Maidstone

ADRIAN

RM339 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Langley Haven

Maidstone

Elizabeth

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Aylesford

Stuart

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Paul

Inner Dowsing Lightship

Rochester

Yip Shing

St. Stephens Guest House

Canterbury

Ian

RM581 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

Balancyoga Guesthouse

West Kingsdown

Aimee

RM979 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

The Dog at Wingham

Canterbury

Laura

RM608 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Relish

Folkestone

Richard

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Canterbury

Claire

RM628 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Sunny Lodge Guest House

Folkestone

Terence

RM328 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Cathedral Gate Hotel

Canterbury

stephen

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Stone Court House

Maidstone

Ronaldo

Anand Lodge

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Jonathan

RM310 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

The Maidens Chambers

Canterbury

Heather

RM339 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Bay Lodge

Birchington

Gary

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Apollo Guest House

Hastings

Clive

RM317 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Feb - 5 Feb

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The Falstaff Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Second stay here at the Falstaff in Canterbury, my favourite hotel in town, gorgeous rooms, lovely staff, and the free cheese and biscuits during happy hour can't be understated. Also you can tell a lot of a place in what they think of their customers by the quality of the bathrooms and the soap they use, The Falstaff exceeds all expectations, thanks for another wonder stay."

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