Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
Canterbury Cathedral - 23 min drive - 16.7 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
McDonald's - 8 min drive
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
About this property
The Old Alma
The Old Alma is a great choice for a stay in Ashford. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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
Bath 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 lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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 that you 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 social distancing 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.
The Old Alma Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
22 Aug 2024
Really weird.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Aug 2024
Pets friendly, owner is welcoming, parking facility is very convenient.
Sachin Dayabhai
Sachin Dayabhai, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 May 2024
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
28 Oct 2023
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
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2023
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
Alastair, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
10 Sep 2023
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
23 Aug 2023
antony
antony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2023
Very friendly and helpful. Would stay again
Michael
Michael, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Jul 2023
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
Margaret, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jul 2023
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
Lorna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jun 2023
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
ALBERTO, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 May 2023
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
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Apr 2023
Jennie
Jennie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Oct 2022
Staff are amazing made e feel at home
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Sep 2022
Ishita
Ishita, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Sep 2022
Audrey
Audrey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jun 2022
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.
keith
keith, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
6 Jun 2022
Kieran
Kieran, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Apr 2022
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar 2022
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
26 Aug 2021
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
Chris
Chris, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 Jul 2021
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.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sep 2020
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.