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Availability updated on 18 Mar 11 at 09:46
Tanglewood
Giles Lane
Canterbury
CT2 7LX
Conference Office
University of Kent
Kent Hospitality
Tanglewood
Giles Lane
Canterbury
CT2 7LX
Tel 01227 828 000
Fax 01227 828 019
Accommodation ranges from traditional college bedrooms to en-suite rooms and a village of 260 modern self-catering houses for 5-6 people designed around informal courtyards.
Accommodation is available from mid-June to mid-September. Visitors are able to enjoy a wide variety of food and beverage options from the extensive catering provision on campus, which range from traditional dining halls and modern Tex-Mex style bistros to bars, coffee shops and takeaway snack and sandwich outlets.
Close to many tourist attractions such as Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury Tales, Leeds Castle and Dover Castle.
The University of Kent has been voted Group Travel Organiser's 'Best University Accommodation for Groups' for the 5th year in succession.
Visit www.kent.ac.uk/conferences/virtualtour/index.html for a virtual tour.
Complimentary wireless access in bedrooms.
For further details see www.kent.ac.uk/holidays
Host wedding receptions or ceremonies. Also available: Conference facilities, night porter/ security, totally non-smoking, telephone (public), television available in bars, snacks/ afternoon tea in bars/ cafeteria, special/ vegetarian diets available, evening meals, licensed (table), electric shaver points.
see location on Google maps.
Map reference: TR 138596 Lat: 51.29537 Long: 1.06527
By car: To reach Canterbury from: London: M2, A2 (56 miles; 89km) Dover: A2 (16 miles; 26 km) Ramsgate: A253, A28 (18 miles; 29km) Ashford: A28 (14 miles; 22km) Maidstone: (26 miles; 42km) Tonbridge (40 miles; 64km): M20, M2, A2. From the North or West: M25, M20, M2, A2.
Canterbury to the University: Canterbury central ring road, A290 Whitstable Road, St Thomas Hill, approx 1 mile (1.6km) along the A290, University entrance on right (signposted) near top of hill.
The visitor's car park on Giles Lane is a 'Pay and Display' car park. Parking elsewhere is very restricted and for permit holders only.
By train: Two rail routes from: London (Victoria) to Canterbury East: journey time approx 85 minutes. Mondays to Saturdays two trains an hour (one direct, one change at Faversham). Sundays - direct hourly service.
London (Charing Cross or Waterloo East) to Canterbury West: journey time approx 90 minutes. Monday to Friday - direct hourly service through most of the day.
Taxis are available at both Canterbury stations.
Garden
Private parking
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Travel agent bookings
Coach parties welcomed
Gay/lesbian friendly
Single sex groups welcomed
Fishing
Golf available (onsite or nearby)
Games room onsite
Snooker/billiards/pool onsite
Gym on site
Leisure club (onsite or nearby)
Sauna onsite
Squash onsite
Tennis onsite
Staff fluent in French
Staff fluent in German
Staff fluent in Spanish
Disabled facilities
Dogs/pets NOT accepted
WiFi or internet access
Laundry facilities
Children welcome
Cots available
Evening meals
Restaurant
Snacks/afternoon tea
Ironing facilities
Central heatingHost wedding receptions or ceremonies. Also available: Conference facilities, night porter/ security, totally non-smoking, telephone (public), television available in bars, snacks/ afternoon tea in bars/ cafeteria, special/ vegetarian diets available, evening meals, licensed (table), electric shaver points.
Parking space provided
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
Flat (i.e. without steps)
Steps to the main entrance:
Ramp to entrance
Entrance is well lit
Toilet and bathroom
One or more bedrooms
Lounge
Kitchen
Dining room
Toilet suitable for wheelchair users
Outdoor facilities
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Seating available in kitchen
Bedrooms available with non-allergic bedding (ie non-feather pillows)
Separate shower unit
Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)