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The Old Alma

3.0 star property
Ashford B&B in national park

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Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Front of property
Interior
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Nestled in a national park, The Old Alma offers a serene retreat. Savor local flavors at breakfast and unwind in the garden. With luggage storage and free self parking, you can focus on your stay.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free self parking
$111 nightly
The total price is $134
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total includes taxes and fees

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (5) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (5)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King-Size Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King-Size Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (3) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (3)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Canterbury Road, Chilham, Ashford, England, CT4 8DX

What's nearby

  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • University of Kent - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 17 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 17 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • London (SEN-Southend) - 98 min drive
  • Canterbury Chilham Station - 5 min drive
  • Canterbury Chartham Station - 8 min drive
  • Wye Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Dobbies Garden Centre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marino's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Old Alma

When you stay at The Old Alma, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Kent. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast 7:30 AM–9 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Old Alma B&B Ashford
Old Alma B&B
Old Alma Ashford
The Old Alma Ashford
The Old Alma Bed & breakfast
The Old Alma Bed & breakfast Ashford

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Alma offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Old Alma does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Old Alma?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 5 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Old Alma?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Alma?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Old Alma and nearby?

The Old Alma has a garden.

What's the area around The Old Alma like?

The Old Alma is located a short 17-minute walk from Kent Downs.

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The Old Alma Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
Service staff
Bed

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Relaxing

Friendly and Welcoming Breakfast was great Room was clean and tidy and a nice size double
Mrs j fribbins, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The owner Tony, called me before our arrival to check what time we would get there and any dietry requirements. He was friendly and welcoming. The room was at the back of the property so very little noise was heard from the main road. It was a perfect location for our plans that weekend, close to all our destinations, some lovely pubs nearby within walking distance. Lovely cooked breakfast at the time we requested.
Jill, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stop on the North Downs Way.

Recently refurbished room, bed very comfortable. Bathroom a little dated. Hosts very friendly. No cereals or juice with the breakfast but a good full English breakfast to set you up for a day’s walking!
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Pets friendly, owner is welcoming, parking facility is very convenient.
Sachin Dayabhai, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff are amazing made e feel at home
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful. Would stay again
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great one night stay

Had a very warm welcome, great night's sleep and a lovely breakfast in the morning. We are regularly visiting Canterbury as our daughter is at Uni there, and we'll definitely stay again.
Alastair, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Pleasant stay at the Old Alma

Had a very pleasant stay, staff very friendly. Room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. A delicious full breakfast was served. Need to ring the bell to gain entry upon arrival as there is no reception desk.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay and they do make you feel at home. Excellent and we would go back if we plan to go around Kent.
ALBERTO, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient for Canterbury.

Good value. No frills. Shower, bed and breakfast all very good. Real family atmosphere. Ideal for walking, visiting Chilham village and train to Canterbury.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The host and hostess were very charming and welcoming. Only dislike which is no fault of the proprietor is the speeding cars. There should be a speed bump or with restrictions on the left hand side of the road as you face the building and the white pillar should have a reflector to help cars approaching to slow down. Difficulty in driving out of the car park because the road curves, fast cars approaching from the right and the white pillar partially obstruct your view.
Margaret, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

On arrival I was greeted by a man in old tracksuit pants, t-shirt, and tracksuit jacket, and he was clearly intoxicated. As a single female checking in this made me feel very uncomfortable and when I hinted at cancelling the man advised me that I was past the cancellation time so would pay whether I stayed or not. There were power cuts to the area that evening and they tripped the electrics. The first time this happened the man who checked me in reset the electrics but the second time I believe he had fallen asleep. I sat in the dark for a bit, then I rang the reception bell several times, eventually I went back to my room and called the hotel phone number, which he finally answered and said he would fix the electrics. I went to reception and explained that it was a very uncomfortable situation for a single woman to be checked into a very quiet hotel by an intoxicated man. He told me I could stay or go he didn't care but I was not getting a refund.
Kim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night stay

Sue, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

aurelien, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Really weird.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Joanne, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Alexander, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

antony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

j, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in

We arrived approx 4.30pm to be told our booking had been cancelled. We never received any notification from hotels.com even though Sarah from the old alma had told them the day before. Apart from that Sarah went above and beyond to accommodate ush. She actually gave up her own bedroom for us. I would recommend this hotel but just make sure you arej informed of any changes before you leave homej.
Lorna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jennie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ishita, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Audrey, 1-night trip