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The Old Alma

Property class: 3

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A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple bottles, and glasses. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a rug on the floor.
A two-story building with a white facade and dark trim, featuring a black door and windows with flower boxes.
A room with a fireplace, a chair, a potted plant, and a mirror on the wall.
A double bed with floral bedding and multiple pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a phone.
A large tree with dense clusters of white flowers, surrounded by a grassy area and other trees.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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Canterbury Road, Chilham, Ashford, England, CT4 8DX
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashford Designer Outlet
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a wooden nightstand.

Double Room (3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, each with floral bedding and matching pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp between the beds.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A double bed with floral bedding, two rolled towels, and a bedside table with a picture frame.

Basic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a lamp.

King-Size Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, dresser, and a door.

Double Room (5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ashford

At The Old Alma, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Kent Downs and 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Wye National Nature Reserve. Highlights at this B&B include a complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. .In proximity to this 3-property class Ashford B&B you'll find Canterbury Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 21 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Leeds Castle - 33 min drive - 35.5 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 43 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rose Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New Flying Horse Inn Wye - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Old Alma

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 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 baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Alma?

The Old Alma offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Alma?

As of 22 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Alma on 15 Nov 2026 start from AU$172, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Old Alma?

Yep, The Old Alma has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Old Alma?

The closest beach to The Old Alma is Whitstable Beach (18 km).

Does The Old Alma serve breakfast?

Yep, free local cuisine brekkie is offered weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Alma?

No, The Old Alma does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Alma?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Old Alma Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 85 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for everything, see you again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are amazing made e feel at home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was dark when we arrived and not so easy to found. Friendly welcome and advice for dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to ask for a full refund really but I know I won't get one. We were left in property on our own and told to lock up when we come and go. The sheets on the beds were dirty. Bathroom dirty. Tea and coffee in the room but no milk. We left at half 4 in the morning with little or no sleep at all. Terrible place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place must be avoided of all cost. Upon arrival the hotel was completely empty and there is a real estate sign outside. We phoned the owner who came 45 min. later. He said that our payment had not come through from hotel com, but the money were withdrawed in June upon booking. I showed the receipt. He tried to make us pay again and used the card machine to try “extracting” the money from the booking platform. After several failed try and a call to his wife, we wanted to cancel our booking and asked for a refund. This was declined and we decided to leave. I called the booking platform afterward who contacted the hotel. Funnily enough the payment now worked and the owner said that we could continue our booking. We of course did not. Please beware of this hotel. Our money is not coming back, but save ourselves the trouble and don’t make the same mistakes as us to book this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Note, The Old Alma does not use Hotelsdotcom -platform. I made a reservation and it was not found (and the hotel was fully booked). Nice owners were sorry and explained that this hotel is not available via Hotelsdotcom at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

The hotel was closed with nobody there. The owners were missing and the hotel was locked up. We had to phone the manager but he would not be there until 8pm. The building was derillict and up for sale. We had to find another hotel. I would like my money refunded.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is the worst hotel i have ever seen, we turned up after a long days working to the drunk owner arm wrestling in the hotel, smoking inside amd flicking it in a stella glass. It was honestly like a scene out of the league of gentleman. We wemt straight to bed, to be knoked up at midnight by the steaming owner. He demanded payment even though we had paid theough hotels.com, we showed him the receipt but he was trying to scam us. He then kicked us out of the hotel. Honestly guys for your sakes avoid at all costs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025