The Old Alma Inn Ltd

The Old Alma Inn Ltd Bed and Breakfast in City of Canterbury

6.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(99 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in City of Canterbury

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Situated in Chilham, within 8.8 km of Canterbury East Train Station and 10 km of Canterbury Cathedral, The Old Alma Inn Ltd features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Family friendly

Map of City of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Wingham Wildlife Park

17.9 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

29 mi

Botany Bay, Broadstairs

35.6 mi

Mote Park

30.5 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double

Sleeps 3

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1 King

Sleeps 2

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2 Single

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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1 King

Sleeps 3

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The Old Alma Inn Ltd

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6.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(99 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in City of Canterbury

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Family friendly

Map of City of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Wingham Wildlife Park

17.9 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

29 mi

Botany Bay, Broadstairs

35.6 mi

Mote Park

30.5 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

6.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(99 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

convenient for Canterbury and station.

Comfortable room

The property seemed as if it was in the early stages of develo[ment so the price was high for the conditions.

4.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Werde nicht wieder hier Buchen

Die freundliche Manager

Die Sanitär Anlage ln Zimmer

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Very disappointing. It was a relief to leave in the morning

The bed was quite comfortable and wi-fi was good

Where to start… this place is located on a very busy road which was noisy and difficult to cross. When we arrived the man behind the bar explained the owner was absent due to a family emergency and he and his partner were covering for him and had no relevant experience. Our room was clean and tidy but the noise from the road outside was very loud. We had walked 7 miles from Lenham to Chilham on a hot day so were very disappointed to find the shower didn’t work - the water was either scalding or stone cold. The man from reception stood in the bathroom for 3 - 4 minutes to get a bearable water temperature but by the time he’d left the room it was stone cold again - this is clearly dangerous. In addition the towel rail in the bathroom fell off the wall onto my foot and the toilet did not flush properly. Before we left to return to Chilham to find some dinner (having established on-line there was nowhere else to stay in the village) we were asked what we wanted for breakfast and what time we wanted breakfast. When we returned from dinner we were asked if we would mind having breakfast half an hour later so another pair staying at the hotel could eat first. We said yes if they could offer us a working shower in the morning. They said we could use the shower in their room! The shower in our room failed to work again in the morning but we preferred to stay unwashed. We left after breakfast - we went to drop the key at reception but the man there told us we would need it to let ourselves out the front door, all without leaving his seat and continuing his phone call - rude!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Hosts were excellent. Could not be more helpful or friendly. Bed was comfortable and had best sleep for a long time

Nothing all was how I like it

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

A lovely, friendly stay with great service.

The room was spacious and clean. The owners were lovely from our first foot in the door to the last. They really did everything for us and we appreciate it. The car park was really handy too! The bed was really comfy too.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Tony and Sarah are brilliant hosts. Our room was a very comfortable haven to rest and relax in after busy days. Both Sarah and Tony gave us really good tips about the train to Canterbury and where to eat locally.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Owner and breakfast were excellent

Sarah the owner was absolutely lovely 😁

The noise from the road and bathroom was a little tired

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Ideal accommodation on the North Downs Way and / or the Pilgrims Way in Chilham

I was on the Pilgrim way from Winchester to Canterbury an thus the "The Old Alma Inn" was an ideal overnight-stop for me in Chilham, easy to find on the way, but on a very busy traffic road. But during the night there was not much traffic and due to the fact that I got a nice room towards the back-garden, it was quiet and I slept well. Anthony made a delicious and very tasty English breakfast. Brian made a very nice and friendly welcoming at my arrival and introduced me to the house. So did Anthony the other morning when he made and served a tasty breakfast.

Everything was fine an in fact there is nothing real negativ to tell about. The only disappointing thing is that the house is directly located at a busy street and it is difficult and dangerous to traverse to road but the pedestrian path is on the other side ... so be careful when you cross over !

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

All right! Very friendly!

Nice location!

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Comfy and good location for weddings at the village hall.

We stayed for a wedding nearby at the village hall. Parking was easy and the bed was comfortable.

Nothing.

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

One for people who appreciate older buildings

Sarah and Tony were great hosts, The property was really clean and had a lovely fresh fragrant scent on entering the property. Breakfast was yummy and set us up for the day. Sarah took the time to recommend places where we could get a nice evening meal which was very kind. The property is an old building and decorated to compliment which we liked, you could imagine in years gone by stage coaches turning up on route to London.

The room was a little cramped but it was expected considering the age of the property.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Very good

Lovely furnished rooms

Main road a bit busy

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Friendlier and more conscientious people, I have never met. Great stay, indeed.

The friendly velcome and atmosphere, the cleanliness, the breakfast, ect. ect.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Restful

The staff at Old Alma were very hospitable and they catered to our needs with care.

I liked everything.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Good stop on the north downs way

Good stop on North downs way. Comfy beds and very friendly..even the dogs . Decent breakfast too

Shower was very unpredictable and my friend had a cold shower in the evening.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Beautiful rooms. Friendly staff.

The rooms were immaculately clean and very spacious. Large clean bathroom also. The staff were lovely and friendly. I made a mix up with timings, yet they were more than happy to stay up waiting for me and my baby. I stayed with my 6 month old baby, and the gentleman who owns the place was so kind with him and made sure to help us back to the car. The breakfast was a good portion, freshly made and locally sourced, and tasted amazing. Would definitely stay again! Thank you!

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9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Great breakfast and very nice people

Very nice people, it was lovely to meet you. great breakfast, Prefect location for us as it was very close to the train station. And thanks for the taxi number, very helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

A stay we enjoyed and will go back again

Had a great time while staying there, the owner and people working there were very nice to talk to and helped when needed. Very pleased with the stay.

There was nothing not to like

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Excellent

Breakfast was excellent and location was just where we wanted

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

friendly staff but hidden charge for dog which was not mentioned beforehand.

rooms clean, comfortable.

charge for puppy when there was nothing said about extra charge and hot water shower was not great.

1.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Worst stay we have ever had

leaving

Firstly, I am flabbergasted at the venue's response to Ben's review dated 7th August. We were there on the same night and met Ben in passing. Everything that Ben says is true. My wife and I checked in about 8pm, the owners were already half cut and explained they were having a barbecue out the back. We took a walk to a local pub to try to get food, This was unsuccessful so we returned to the Old Alma Inn at 9pm. On our return there were a couple of drunk people (not guests) in the cordoned off lounge area playing music and singing very loudly. We then went to town to eat and returned about 11pm to get some sleep. About 1am we were awakened by arguing, shouting and lots of swearing by the owners/owners party. This kept happening all night until after 5am. At 8am the shouting,arguing and swearing started back up. At one point, the owner even knocked on our door calling 'Sarah' , we did not answer the door. As we could not face breakfast in this extremely uncomfortable atmosphere, we got ready and left leaving our keys on the counter and went for breakfast in Canterbury. We stayed in the ground floor room. The room was very tatty and dated. Contrary to what it says on booking.com, there is not a functional bar (nothing in it) and the lounge area is cordoned off.

1.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Worst stay ever

Owner and his partner were drunk and shouting amongst themselves and other ones the entire evening and big part of the night. We asked several times to be a bit quiet and each time they apologised but start shortly again each time. Another guest ( family of four with two daughters of 11 and 13) called the police as the girls were terrified. This calmed them down but again they started. We heard them fighting until 5 am in the morning. As we were on foot hiking the north downs way we had no choice then to stay. Early morning we left and went to another inn to have breakfast. They only offer breakfast for their own guests but after hearing our story they let us in and told us this is not the first time this has happened. This place should be removed from Booking.com. The owners are an absolute disgrace for similar who run a B&B. I will be reaching out to the senior management of Booking.com in Holland as this is totally unacceptable.

3.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Pretty poor

The bed was comfy and the sheets were soft

No towels in the room, no one there when we turned up, was quite run down

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Excellent base to use at end of long day walking the North Downs Way

Owners really helpful and friendly. Comfortable room, really quiet despite being being by busy road.

1.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Bad

I was very disappointed with response of the owner. I made a booking for two rooms not realising at the time that it was non refundable. We planned to walk with friends and at the time didn’t know for sure some two Months ahead if we would all be fit for the trip, including also the covid risk. So I contacted Booking.Com within half an hour or so to see if the booking could be cancelled. I spoke with the owner and explained an honest mistake. The owner was intractable and refused, was rude and aggressive on the phone. Judging by other comments I don’t think I am the first to experience his attitude. We did not stay at the property in the event and lost the booking fee. A lesson to check when booking.

1.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Bad

We didn't like nothing.

We didn't stay just leave few minutes after check in. The place is dirty not well maintained The TV isn't working and no Internet Very disappointed The place looks weird

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

I was attending a function in Chilham village and travelling by train, so was perfect for me.

The Old Alma Inn is right beside Chilham train station, so perfect for travel to Canterbury etc. I did however notice a sizeable carpark also. It is a short walk into beautiful Chilham village.

When I got there the TV in my room wasn't working, so they kindly moved me to another room, I am sure that it's working now though.

9.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Superb

Sarah was so welcoming.Breakfast was great and everything spotless.

Found it rather difficult getting out of the car park. Fast main road, difficult to see oncoming traffic.

7.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Good

Great breakfast

9.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Superb

Owners very friendly and welcoming, lovely couple. the room was lovely , couldn't fault cleaness. Slept very well. Breakfast was relaxed . Full English plenty of it and tasted lovely , very accommodating to our dog aswell.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Perfect for one night.

Sarah was exceptionally welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. The room was very clean and the breakfast was excellent. The bed was very comfortable and we couldn’t hear the traffic.

Despite having been warned, I found it hard to get the shower’s temperature correct.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Had a good night's sleep.

Breakfast seemed a bit thrown together but was tasty enough. Bed was very comfortable. Room temperature was good. Hostess was chatty and friendly.

Coffee was way too strong and putting enough (ice cold) milk in to make it taste better resulted in it being too cold. :( It was a shame they don't serve breakfast a bit earlier as we were off to a horse event we needed to be at by 8.30. We made this clear from the time of booking the room. There was no milk in the room when we arrived back in the evening, despite us being assured there would, so we couldn't use the coffee and tea making facilities.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Perfect.

Very helpful staff, breakfast was great. accommodation simpel but all you need.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in City of Canterbury?

The average price for a rental in City of Canterbury is R 2,691 per night. This rental is R 976 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Old Alma Inn Ltd. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Old Alma Inn Ltd pet friendly?

Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Old Alma Inn Ltd?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, tv, and garden.

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The Old Alma Inn Ltd

Bed and Breakfast in City of Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of City of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Old Alma Inn Ltd

Bed and Breakfast in City of Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of City of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in City of Canterbury?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Old Alma Inn Ltd pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Old Alma Inn Ltd?

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