Places to stay in Bishopsbourne, Kent

Bishopsbourne is a small village in Kent. It lies in the Nailbourne valley some 4 miles from Canterbury and about 15 miles from Dover. It has a public house, The Mermaid, built in 1861, and a church, St Mary's, with 14th-century wall paintings. Author Joseph Conrad lived here and his house, "Oswalds", still stands. The author Jocelyn Brooke lived in a house called "Forge House", just opposite the village hall, which is called "Conrad Hall" in Conrad's honour. Bishopsbourne was on the Elham Valley Railway until traffic stopped in 1947, the original railway station is now a private residence. Local dining options include The Red Lion Inn, White Horse Inn, Restaurant At The White Horse Inn, and Restaurant At The Fitzwalters Arms.

The center of Bishopsbourne ( which is at is longitude 1°8'10.055 and latitude 51°13'45.936 ) is located 2 miles away from Barham, 4 miles away from Littlebourne, 4 miles away from Nonington and 5 miles away from Canterbury.

Available Bishopsbourne lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Bishopsbourne.

Bishopsbourne Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Travelodge, Canterbury
Listing updated 2025
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Travelodge

Approx 5 miles away in Canterbury:

Our Canterbury Chaucer Central hotel is the perfect base for exploring the rich heritage of this medieval city.
63 Ivy Lane
Canterbury, Kent
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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Approx 4 miles away in Canterbury:

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel has offered unique Kentish character to guests since 1927.
New Dover Road
Canterbury, Kent
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The Canterbury Hotel

★★★★★★

Approx 5 miles away in Canterbury:

One of the oldest hotels in the city, the Canterbury Hotel is a short walk from the Canterbury Cathedral and the high street. Built in the late 1790s, the hotel has retained much of its original charm providing, for the discerning traveller, an oasis in bustling Canterbury..
"For a quick trip to play in Wendover, this hotel was great. Awesome and friendly staff. The bed was comfy and it was quiet nice change from the noisy casino and casino hotel. We will stay here again."
140 Wincheap
Canterbury, Kent

Bishopsbourne Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Photograph of Yew Tree Park, Canterbury
Listing updated 2026

Yew Tree Park

Cottage / Caravan Park

Approx 4 miles away in Canterbury:

Over the past 18 years we have built a reputation for providing a clean, tranquil, picturesque environment where families and couples are able to enjoy the large heated outdoor swimming pool and children's play area. Situated in an Area Of .....
Stone Street
Canterbury, Kent
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Bishopsbourne

Photograph of The Red Lion Inn, Bridge
The Red Lion Inn

The Red Lion Inn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 75 High Street, Bridge, 2 miles from the center of Bishopsbourne. Where Gastronomy and good times come together. All our dishes are made using locally sourced produce created by our very talented Head chef. We are a family and dog friendly local pub restaurant redlionbridge.co.uk Link