The Old Alma

Property class: 3

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The Old Alma provides amenities like free breakfast (local cuisine) and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 370
AED 444 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

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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 Twin 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 neighborhood

Located in Ashford, The Old Alma is in a national park. Ashford Golf Club and Cineworld Ashford are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kent Downs and Wye National Nature Reserve. Hollywood Bowl and Imagine Play Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Ashford travel guide
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Canterbury Road, Chilham, Ashford, England, CT4 8DX

What's nearby

  • A coastal cliff with a rocky shoreline and a distant pier.
    Kent Downs
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stone carvings.
    Canterbury Cathedral
    21 min drive - 19.5 km
  • A large castle with multiple towers and a moat.
    Leeds Castle
    33 min drive - 35.5 km
  • A coastal cliff with white chalk formations and green fields.
    White Cliffs of Dover
    43 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet
    13 min drive - 12.5 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

  • 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
    • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • 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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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 does it cost to stay at The Old Alma?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Alma on 24 October 2026 start from AED 370, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

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 Ashford Golf Club. Cineworld Ashford and Hollywood Bowl are also within 6 mi (10 km). Wye Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Old Alma Reviews

6.8

8.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff especially Sarah were very helpful. Full English breakfast available each morning. Downside was location right next to a busy road, parking is available but limited. Also the inn is in the process of being sold, so may not be available in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is currently up for sale, and will be turned into flats by the new owner. So it's not worth a full review, but the host Sarah was lovely and the food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

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
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

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

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

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
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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

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
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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