| The House of Agnes takes its name from the Charles Dickens'' story, David Copperfield. In the book, the building was the home of Agnes Wickfield and several passages describe aspects of both the exterior and interior of the historic building.
The heritage garden and buildings are rich in history; as well as Roman artefacts, an extremely rare scientific instrument, known as an “astrolabic quadrant” and dating from 1388 was unearthed during recent renovations. It was described as "one of the greatest ever scientific discoveries of its kind in the world" and is currently on show at the British Museum.
With free parking and free Wi-Fi, Franklin Guest House is half a mile from Canterbury centre. Just 10 minutes’ walk from Canterbury Cathedral, Franklin has elegant rooms with private facilities.
The spacious bedrooms at Franklin Guest House each have tea and coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV with Freeview. All have a private bathroom with free toiletries, and some have period features and garden views.
A generous full English breakfast is served daily in the pleasant dining room, with continental and vegetarian options also available. There are a number of restaurants and cafes just a short walk away.
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Canterbury West Railway Station, Franklin Guest House is a 10-minute walk from the Marlowe Theatre. The historical old town can be reached in 10 minutes’ walk and the scenic river is a 5-minute stroll away.
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Star Rating: 4