Places to stay in Blean, Kent

Blean is a village and civil parish in the Canterbury district of Kent. The civil parish is large and is mostly woodland, much of which is ancient woodland. The developed village within the parish is scattered along the road between Canterbury and Whitstable, in the middle of the Forest of Blean. The parish of St. Cosmus and St. Damian in the Blean was renamed "Blean" on 1 April 2019. Places to eat in the region include The Tyler’s Kiln, The Gulbenkian Cafe, Old Coach & Horses, and Indian Knight.

The center of Blean ( which is at is longitude 1°2'35.804 and latitude 51°18'23.966 ) is located 3 miles away from Canterbury, 4 miles away from Seasalter, 4 miles away from Whitstable and 4 miles away from Chestfield.

Available Blean lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Blean.

Blean Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Hampton By Hilton, Canterbury

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Hampton By Hilton

Approx 4 miles away in Canterbury:

The hotel is nestled among shops and cafes, a five-minute walk from the iconic Canterbury Cathedral. Along the way, you’ll cross High Street, lined with restaurants, bars, and historic sites. The Marlowe Theatre and Whitefriars shopping mall are each within a half-mile..

7 St. Margaret's Street

Canterbury, Kent

Bed & Breakfasts

White House

Approx 3 miles away in Canterbury:

Family run All rooms en suite and centrally heated Wi-Fi Hospitality Trays and colour TV's with Free View Channels in all rooms Guest lounge Close to rail and bus stations.

6 St Peters Lane

Canterbury, Kent

Bed & Breakfasts

Alexandra House

Approx 3 miles away in Canterbury:

Luxury accommodation located in the centre of Canterbury with en-suite rooms and full English breakfast, private off street parking..

1 Roper Road

Canterbury, Kent

Blean Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Campsites

Homing Leisure Park

Approx 4 miles away in Seasalter:

We've gone to a lot of effort to make our touring & camping field comfortable and a lot of our visitors keep coming back.

Church Lane

Seasalter, Kent

Campsites

Primrose Cottage Caravan Park

Approx 4 miles away in Whitstable:

We are a small, quiet site with views of the sea and nearby Whitstable.

Golden Hill

Whitstable, Kent

Campsites

Ken Jordan

Approx 2 miles away in Canterbury:

Neals Pl Farm

Canterbury, Kent

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Things to see and do, places to eat in Blean

Refectory Kitchen

Cafe Du Soleil ( Dining / French ). Located at 5 Pound Lane, Whitstable, 3 miles from the center of Blean. Delicious Wood Fired Cuisine On The Stour River in Canterbury, Kent www.cafedusoleil.co.uk Link

The Korean Cowgirl ( Dining / American ). Located at 13 Palace Street, Canterbury, 3 miles from the center of Blean. Melt in the mouth low and slow Texas Brisket and Sticky Korean Fried Chicken, throw in some sides and wash it down with a cheeky cocktail! Go on, be naughty and get your fingers sticky. www.thekoreancowgirl.com Link

Refectory Kitchen ( Dining / Coffee shop / Tea ). Located at 16 Street Dunstans Street, Canterbury, 3 miles from the center of Blean. A staple of St Dunstans for 12 years, The Refectory Kitchen has been serving up the best breakfast and brunch Canterbury has to offer. We are all about delicious, locally sourced and homemade food, great coffee and good vibes. www.refectorykitchen.com Link

Chapmans Seafood Bar And Brasserie ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 89-90 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, 3 miles from the center of Blean. From humble beginnings, our steady growth over 26 years has been based on our consistent high quality and service. Our tight and loyal team now numbers 47 people, and they operate from a number of locations; our state-of-the -art central depot, our Canterbury restaurant, & our Rye Harbour landing depot. www.chapmansofsevenoaks.co.uk Link