Kent Downs farmstay accommodation
| country: | England |
| location: | Alkham near Dover, Kent |
| price: | From £35 - £40 per person per night. Single occupancy from £50 - £60 per night. Family room from £90 per night |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
This is a 5 star ‘gold’ award farmhouse set on a working family farm on the Kent Downs in an ‘area of outstanding natural beauty’ with sheep and horses. Close to Dover’s famous castle and white cliffs, the house overlooks the farm and is surrounded by spectacular countryside views of the valley. Guests spend their days unwinding in the conservatory and garden which boasts stunning views and glorious sunsets. Renowned for its friendly service and delicious breakfasts, we offer full English and Continental breakfast made up of quality Kentish produce and served in the conservatory. With three beautifully decorated double or twin bedrooms, each with its own individual country-style. The self-contained accommodation provides luxury with a charming ambience.
rooms, food and facilities
We offer 3 beautifully decorated double or twin bedrooms. Each room has its own individual country-style with antique and painted furniture, hand painted and embroidered pictures with luxury furnishings.
The rooms are self-contained and have their own private entrance into the house, giving our guests access to their rooms at anytime.
The badger room: Is a large upstairs bedroom with a super-kingsize bed; an extra single bed is available to make this into a family room and we are able to alter this room into a twin bedded room. This room has a video player with a varied selection of videos. There is an ensuite shower with heated towel rail. The views from this room are wonderful!
The wisteria room: This room is on the ground floor, has a kingsize bed and its own private bathroom with a superb ‘Victorian style’ slipper bath and shower. This is a delightful room decorated with hand embroidered pictures, writing bureau and comfortable chairs.
The garden room: This double ensuite bedroom is on the ground floor and looks out into the garden with excellent views. It is a spacious room with comfortable chairs and reading area, perfect for that long weekend!
Our rooms are well equipped with many thoughtful extras including: Fresh fruit and flowers Welcoming chocolates Hostess tray Luxury Bronnley toiletries Bathrobes and soft towels Mini Fridge
Family & baby friendly: A cot and highchair are available.
Disabled access: We are very aware of the needs of the disabled. We have 2 ground floor rooms which are accessible to wheelchairs. We have a portable ramp available and our disabled guests are able to park very close to the entrance to their rooms. All guest areas are easily accessible.
Walking & cycling friendly: We have lots of information including maps, books & leaflets for our guests to use.
By road: From the M20 London and the Eurotunnel, follow signs towards Dover past Junction 13 where M20 joins A20, drive through the tunnels and then immediate exit direction A260 Canterbury/Folkestone. Turn left at roundabout, back over the motorway, then turn left again following signs to Alkham.
The rooms are self-contained and have their own private entrance into the house, giving our guests access to their rooms at anytime.
The badger room: Is a large upstairs bedroom with a super-kingsize bed; an extra single bed is available to make this into a family room and we are able to alter this room into a twin bedded room. This room has a video player with a varied selection of videos. There is an ensuite shower with heated towel rail. The views from this room are wonderful!
The wisteria room: This room is on the ground floor, has a kingsize bed and its own private bathroom with a superb ‘Victorian style’ slipper bath and shower. This is a delightful room decorated with hand embroidered pictures, writing bureau and comfortable chairs. The garden room: This double ensuite bedroom is on the ground floor and looks out into the garden with excellent views. It is a spacious room with comfortable chairs and reading area, perfect for that long weekend!
Our rooms are well equipped with many thoughtful extras including: Family & baby friendly: A cot and highchair are available.
Disabled access: We are very aware of the needs of the disabled. We have 2 ground floor rooms which are accessible to wheelchairs. We have a portable ramp available and our disabled guests are able to park very close to the entrance to their rooms. All guest areas are easily accessible.
Walking & cycling friendly: We have lots of information including maps, books & leaflets for our guests to use.
how to find us
By rail: The nearest stations are Kearsney and Dover Priory (approx 3 miles).By road: From the M20 London and the Eurotunnel, follow signs towards Dover past Junction 13 where M20 joins A20, drive through the tunnels and then immediate exit direction A260 Canterbury/Folkestone. Turn left at roundabout, back over the motorway, then turn left again following signs to Alkham.
how this holiday makes a difference
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We are fully committed to green tourism and the care of the environment and are deeply involved in the local community and employ local help from the village. We were part of a pilot scheme to introduce Green Tourism Business Accreditation Scheme to S E England. Following the GTBS environmental assessment we were awarded a ‘Gold Award’ for excellence in environmental practice.
 We have created a wild flower meadow adjacent to the garden with seating for guests to enjoy the spectacular views in quiet contemplation or for the more energetic a choice of 3 farm walks with stunning views. Our whole farm has entered into an Environmental Stewardship Scheme to enhance flora and wildlife; part of which enhances the habitat of our butterfly colony. We have introduced bird boxes and feeders and a pond to encourage wildlife into the garden.We offer quality locally sourced food from local farms, farmers’ market and our own eggs and produce in season with Fair Trade and organic choices. We are very conscious of ‘food air miles’! Try our delicious breakfast with local sausages made at Sladden Farm in the valley. We encourage our guests to eat locally and have a display of local crafts which our guests are able to purchase. We have purchased energy saving household equipment, use eco-friendly cleaning products, recycle and compost our waste. We recycle as much as possible including glass, plastics, paper, cans etc and making our own compost. We take plastics and cardboard to our local community recycling centre and monies credited to our local community fund and the monies raised are used to benefit our village. Low energy lighting is used throughout the whole premises. Water butts are sited around the house for watering containers and hanging baskets during the summer. |
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