Accommodation in Canterbury, Kent.
The Abbot’s Fireside Elham, surrounded by breathtaking countryside, has five delightful bedrooms all named after the well-known or local people relating to the history of this ancient building. The Duke of Wellington used the hotel as his headquarters whilst preparing his final battle with Napoleon at Waterloo. King Charles II and the Duke of Richmond hid from Cromwell's Roundheads in the main fireplace, during a clandestine visit to Englan...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Canterbury updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Sunday 05th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:21 and will set at 20:26. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 14.9°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
On Monday 06th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:19 and will set at 20:27. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 14.8°C. A few showers are expected, 3mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 7mph.
On Tuesday 07th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:17 and will set at 20:29. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 14.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 13mph.
On Wednesday 08th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:15 and will set at 20:30. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 14.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 12mph.
On Thursday 09th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:14 and will set at 20:32. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 15.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 9mph.
On Friday 10th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:12 and will set at 20:34. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 14.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 12mph.
On Saturday 11th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:11 and will set at 20:35. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 10.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 11mph.
Our weather forecast for Canterbury is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
High Street, Elham
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 6TD
01303 840566
The Abbot’s Fireside Elham, surrounded by breathtaking countryside, has five delightful bedrooms all named after the well-known or local people relating to the history of this ancient building. The Duke of Wellington used the hotel as his headquarters whilst preparing his final battle with Napoleon at Waterloo. King Charles II and the Duke of Richmond hid from Cromwell's Roundheads in the main fireplace, during a clandestine visit to England during their exile.
When you enter the Abbot’s Fireside, you will encounter a warm and friendly welcome, be surrounded by antique furniture, open fireplaces and original leaded glass windows throughout the lounge, restaurant and bedrooms. Our lounge and restaurant feature huge medieval fireplaces which, like the hotel itself, are listed by the Historical Society.
Built as an inn in 1451 and throughout Tudor and Stuart times, the building was known as 'The Smithies Arms'. The restaurant now carries an excellent reputation for its cuisine and wines.
The village of Elham lies in the centre of Elham Valley, declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can walk or cycle for hours through the unspoilt Kentish hills. There are three golf courses in the area, together with a course at Leeds Castle, which is only 30 minutes away.
Interesting places to visit are the historic city of Canterbury and its Cathedral, Dover Castle, Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens and the towns of Tenterden and Rye with their many antique shops.
If you like to cross the Channel, the Abbot’s Fireside Hotel is the ideal location to stay the night. The Channel Tunnel is only a 10 minute drive from Abbot’s Fireside, The Port of Dover only 20 minutes and Manston airport is 45 minutes away.
We warmly welcome you to The Abbot’s Fireside and hope that you will find your stay with us an enjoyable one.