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The Old Alma

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ashford with free breakfast

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The Old Alma, nestled in a national park, offers a peaceful nature getaway. Enjoy local flavors at breakfast and unwind in the quiet garden. Practical amenities include luggage storage and free self-parking.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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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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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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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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 (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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • University of Kent - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 16 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 17 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 17 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Old Alma

Bed & breakfast in a national park
The Old Alma provides amenities like free breakfast (local cuisine) and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Alma include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

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 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Old Alma pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 5 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Old Alma?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Alma?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Old Alma?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Old Alma located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kent Downs and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wye National Nature Reserve and Hollywood Bowl. St Mary The Virgin Church and Ashford Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). Wye Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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The Old Alma Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 74 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Robin

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Staff & service
Was made very welcome and the room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was very nice and the people were lovely and friendly, I would recommend this place, thanks for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Avoid

Booked a double room only one cup then the tv didn’t work when we mentioned it they said it was something to do with the weather then we pointed out if that was the case then all the other rooms would be off as well. We had already spoke to other residents that said there tv was working and the previous occurre of the room had had the same problem then we so told by the management a guy called Tony to f**k off and get out of my hotel .then we was contacted by a lady called Sarah and ask us not to go and it will get sorted at 10pm while we was in bed jay the man that was very helpful came to our room to apologise about is boss and said he was going to cook the breakfast in the morning which he did but it was not edible and jay admitted that’s the first time he had made breakfast and he was an mechanic while cooking the breakfast he set of the alarm twice waking other residents
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Located on busy main road, so quite noisy. Strong smell of cigarette smoke on stairs and landing, presumably coming from other rooms, although our room was smoke free. Helpful chatty young man greeted us, but no mugs, teaspoons or towels in room on arrival. Sadly cannot recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Business trip

I had a pleasant one night stay in this venue for a business trip, nothing to complain about, would book again if in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Jason

Work stay

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

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