Welcome to The Abbots Fireside, situated in the historic village of Elham, a quaint picturesque village nestled deep in the heart of the Kentish countryside, just south of Canterbury.
The Abbots Fireside offers fine dining and period accommodation year round.
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Countryside Location
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Leeds Castle
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Canterbury City
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Shopping
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Cathedrals
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Elham Valley
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Dover Castle
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Channel Tunnel Nearby
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Culture
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Historical
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Guest Reviews
| Rooms: | | 3.0 |
| Value: | | 3.5 |
| Friendliness: | | 3.0 |
| Cleanliness: | | 3.5 |
| Facilities: | | 3.0 |
| Staff service: | | 3.0 |
| Location: | | 5.0 |
| Breakfast: | | 3.5 |
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Michael
Young Couple
Stayed: Feb '10 |
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Would not recommend to others.
| Rooms: | | 2 |
| Value: | | 2 |
| Friendliness: | | 1 |
| Cleanliness: | | 2 |
| Facilities: | | 2 |
| Staff service: | | 1 |
| Location | | 5 |
| Breakfast: | | 2 |
"Hotel not B&B at best"
It claims to be a hotel but a mediocre B&B at best with little care or interest. Lady proprietor no interest in us at all couldn’t be bothered to ask if we had a good night or enjoyed our stay.
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"Hotel not B&B at best"
It claims to be a hotel but a mediocre B&B at best with little care or interest. Lady proprietor no interest in us at all couldn’t be bothered to ask if we had a good night or enjoyed our stay.
We were the only people in the hotel why did they not consider upgrading our room for free- it would have cost nothing and a good demonstration of there interest in us and being customer focussed. Breakfast very mean. Wont bother again or recommend. Read less
Likes:
Not a lot but had I made a better choise for dinner I think the meal would have been good. The waiters were fine.
Dislikes:
Room Propriators lack of intrst Bathroom ( sorry wash room)
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Paul
Mature Couple
Stayed: Feb '10 |
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Would recommend to others.
| Rooms: | | 4 |
| Value: | | 5 |
| Friendliness: | | 5 |
| Cleanliness: | | 5 |
| Facilities: | | 4 |
| Staff service: | | 5 |
| Location | | 5 |
| Breakfast: | | 5 |
"Picture Postcard Inn"
A lovely hotel with all of the quirks you would expect from a tudor inn. Lots of character and very friendly owner and staff. The food in the restaurant was superb and the breakfast was lovely.... Read more
"Picture Postcard Inn"
A lovely hotel with all of the quirks you would expect from a tudor inn. Lots of character and very friendly owner and staff. The food in the restaurant was superb and the breakfast was lovely. Read less
Likes:
The overall ambinace and its location close to many of the Kentish sites.
More Information
The Abbots Fireside, surrounded by breathtaking countryside, has five delightful bedrooms all named after the well-known or local people relating to the history of this ancient building. The Duke of wellington used the hotel as his headquarters whilst preparing his battle with Napoleon at Waterloo. King Charles II and the Duke of Richmond hid in the main fireplace when being chased by the Roundheads.
When you enter the Abbots Fireside, you will encounter a warm and friendly welcome, be surrounded by antique furniture, open fireplaces, original leaded glass windows throughout the lounge, restaurant and bedrooms. Our lounge and restaurant feature huge medieval fireplaces which are, like the hotel itself, listed by the Historical Society.
Built as an inn in 1451 and throughout Tudor and Stuart times, the building was known as 'The Smithies Arms'. The restaurant now carries an excellent reputation for its cuisine. All types of meals are spit roasted in the fireplace which is a main feature of the reception area. You will find a selection of meats from the spit roast featured on the menu daily, as well as offerings of a lunch or dinner table d’hôte menu.
The village of Elham lies in the centre of Elham Valley, declared an area of outstanding natural beauty. You can walk or cycle for hours through the unspoilt Kentish hills. There are three golf courses in the area and a course at Leeds Castle, which is only 30 minutes away.
Interesting places to visit are the city of Canterbury and its Cathedral, Dover Castle, Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens and the towns of Tenterden and Rye with their many antique shops.
If you like to cross the Channel, the Abbots Fireside Hotel is the ideal location to stay the night. The Channel Tunnel is a 10 minute drive from Abbots Fireside, The Port of Dover only 20 minutes and Manston airport is 45 minutes away.
We warmly welcome you to The Abbots Fireside and hope that will find your stay with us an enjoyable one.
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Style of property
Comfortable, Homely, Rustic, Traditional
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