About The Tuns at Staple House
Set in an authentic 18th century
building dating back to 1712, Staple House (formerly ‘The Tuns at Staple
House’) provides cosy inn accommodation in the town of Staple, near Canterbury.
There are eight heated rooms, some with authentic period features such as fireplaces. Some have four poster beds. All rooms feature en suite bathroom with toiletries. Tea/coffee facilities are provided.
This historical, non-smoking inn has three acres of grounds and has a garden and a terrace for guests to enjoy. There is free Wi-Fi throughout as well as free parking. There is accessibility for the disabled and a designated smoking area.
Full English breakfast is available every morning. The inn has a bar and a restaurant attached.
Points of interest close to Staple House include historical Canterbury, which is just a 15-minute drive away. The sea front is also nearby, also 15 minutes by car. Wingham Wildlife Park is a seven-minute drive away.
Positive Reviews
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Location
This charming inn is set in beautiful countryside and is ideally located for the historical town of Canterbury and is also close to the seafront. There are many local points of interest apart from Canterbury Town and Wingham Wildlife Park, which is a great attraction for families. Just over a mile away, there is Barnsole Vineyard, which is well worth a visit if you are in the area. The grounds of Goodnestone Park, a beautiful country house, provides wonderful walks in all seasons and is just over three miles away.
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Friendly staff
Guests who have stayed here have been very appreciative of the staff, who are friendly, helpful and are ready to do whatever they must to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of their guests.
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Clean, comfortable rooms
Guests have mentioned that the rooms here are very clean and comfortable and also that it is great value for money.
Negative Reviews
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Vehicle required
To get the best out of staying in this property, it is actually necessary to have a car in order to reach all the local attractions.
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Bar/restaurant closed
The inn is apparently undergoing a change of management as of early 2016, and so the bar and restaurant are closed, which some guests find inconvenient.
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Refurbishment needed
Guests have mentioned that the inn is a little tired looking in places and there are some signs of neglect. This might not be very surprising considering that a change of ownership seems to be going on at the moment. However, the inn has a lot of great possibilities, going by the reports of some of the guests. One recent guest remarked that if a refurbishment is done here, the inn would be up to the standard of a luxury hotel.