Littlebourne is a village and civil parish 4 miles from Canterbury and 6 miles from Sandwich in Kent. It is situated on the A257 Canterbury to Sandwich and Deal Road. The village’s 13th-century church, St Vincent of Saragossa, is thought to have been founded by the monks of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury and contains an ancient wall painting depicting Saint Christopher, patron saint of travellers. It is also thought that the convent of St Augustine used Littlebourne for the plantation of vines. The great barn that flanks one side of the churchyard is thought to have been their 14th century grange. The village stands beside the Little Stour River. There are still a number of quaint timbered houses but development in the 1960s, especially south of the church, expanded the original village. There are a few interesting buildings, including the very distinctive shape of the Littlebourne Mill at the northern end of the village, straddling the river, and a group of oast houses situated on a bend in the road. Howletts Wild Animal Park is a major attraction, located at nearby Bekesbourne. Littlebourne has 2 pubs, The Evenhill pub and hotel, and the Anchor Inn, as well as The Pilgrim’s Rest Tea Rooms that also has accommodation.
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Places to Stay near Littlebourne
Evenhill (0.27 miles)
With a 4-star rating, this characteristic pub with an open fire and beams offers home cooked cuisine. Originally built as cottages in the 16th century, the Evenhill lies on the A257 in ... More
Pilgrims Rest (0.30 miles)
The Pilgrims Rest is a sympathetically renovated, Grade II listed, late 16th-early 17th century building, now housing a bar and lounge area, a dining room and 6 en suite bedrooms. The Pilgrims ... More
The Duke William Ickham (0.72 miles)
The Dog Inn (2.05 miles)
The Old Butchers (2.10 miles)
Innkeeper's Lodge Canterbury (2.99 miles)
Ebury Hotel (3.28 miles)
A short walk away from Canterbury city centre and its world-famous Cathedral, this privately-owned hotel is set within a Victorian townhouse, amid 2 acres of well-maintained grounds. In addition to the city centre and all its ... More | visit website
Chaucer Lodge Guest House (3.29 miles)
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Situated close to Canterbury City centre, Chaucer Lodge Guest House offers comfortable en suite bed and breakfast accommodation in a quiet but central location with ... More
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel (3.34 miles)
The Abbots Barton Hotel, is Canterbury's premier hotel, serving business and leisure. Our hotel is set back from a busy road and lies in extensive grounds. With excellent, individually styled newly refurbished ... More | visit website
Ersham Lodge (3.39 miles)
Ersham Lodge has for a number of years built up a reputation for quality of service at an affordable and realistic price. The friendly and enthusiastic owners, Elaine and David Kemp have established Ersham Lodge ... More | visit website
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