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The Old Alma

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Ashford B&B

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Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Interior
Front of property
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Canterbury Road, Chilham, Ashford, England, CT4 8DX
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashford Designer Outlet
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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

Double Room (3)

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

King-Size Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ashford

In Ashford .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Kent Downs and 6 miles (10 km) of Wye National Nature Reserve with a stay here. Ashford Golf Club and Cineworld Ashford are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 23 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Leeds Castle - 25 min drive - 19.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wye Station - 2 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stag - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Catch - Fish n Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bybrook Barn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tickled Trout - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Old Alma

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Ashford B&B
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ashford bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Old Alma offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 5 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is 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

How close is The Old Alma to the airport?

The Old Alma is 72.6 mi (98-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Alma have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Alma.

How close is The Old Alma to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 14.4 mi (27-min drive) from Whitstable Beach and 16.3 mi (30-min drive) from Fisherman's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Alma offer free breakfast?

The Old Alma offers free local cuisine breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Old Alma?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Old Alma?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Old Alma?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Old Alma have a pool?

The Old Alma does not have a pool.

Does The Old Alma have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Old Alma to downtown Ashford?

The Old Alma is 4.6 mi away from Ashford.

Reviews

The Old Alma Reviews

7.0

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place to stay, good value for money too! And all the people were friendly and plesent! Would definitely stay here again and reccomend to friends! Thanks again Tony!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I assumed that this was a pub-hotel - but it isn't. It is more akin to a guest house, which you need to bear in mind if you are likely to be late (as I did). I guess it was once a pub but now just caters for guests - mostly walkers when I was there. Breakfast (cooked to order) was around a table with the other guests which proved to the most enjoyable breakfast I've experienced in any hotel. It's a place for people who value a friendly good value experience and don't mind that it isn't the Hilton. Its next to a road, but the area area Chilham and Godmersham is beautiful and historic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Old Alma

The Old Alma may be an old building however the friendliness of the owner makes you feel at home very comfortable bed and breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay

There was no hot water in the room. We could use the shower in another room, but could not move to this room. They say there is free parking available, but we were charged an amazing GBP20,- per night for parking our trailer tent. The inn is for sale. While the rooms look reasonable, the general impression is that the inn is in need of renovation, with non-working locks and poorly screened-off storage areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

The decor was lovely and very clean. The bathroom was gleaming and they provided everything you need. Breakfast is made to order. Hosts were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Met by a friendly, helpful lady who brought a hairdryer to me. room was clean and bed comfortable. Shower poor. But the main complaint was after a short dog walk the male owner told us we hadn’t paid for dogs. We told him we thought we had - he then said it was £40 extra! Asked for cash- machine wasn’t charged for card/ he could barely talk as so drunk! Had to wait about 20 mins in reception for card reader. After 6 hour journey just wanted bed! Supposed to be smoke free hotel but he was smoking and drinking at reception which stunk of smoke- I’m asthmatic! Went on about Expedia charging a fortune and them getting nothing. We read after paying that it was meant to be £5 a dog! Said they could do us a take away omelette for breakfast at 8 ( we needed to leave before this so had nothing! Wish we’d booked the Travelodge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs j fribbins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing

Friendly and Welcoming Breakfast was great Room was clean and tidy and a nice size double
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel showed it had a room available. I booked it and paid, and then received a message saying they had no room for us. No refund!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Truus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Hands down the worst hotel I’ve stayed in since ages. Totally run down, poor hospitality is an understatement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sachin Dayabhai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pets friendly, owner is welcoming, parking facility is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

antony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALBERTO

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023