Kentmere Guest House

76 Cheriton Rd, Folkestone, CT20 1DG, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>269</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
269 reviews

The room was nice and clean. I met the owner who was friendly. I should give them a big thanks for their kind hospitality. The location is prefer near the train / bus station, shops are not far to walk to.

Shailesh United Kingdom

Kentmere Guest House

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In Folkestone centre, the Kentmere is just 5 minutes’ drive from the Eurotunnel Terminal and a 10-minute walk from the beach. It offers family rooms, free internet and cooked breakfasts. Rooms in this Victorian townhouse feature simple modern decor, a TV and ironing facilities. All rooms have a bathroom with a shower. The Kentmere Guest House offers both continental and full English breakfasts. Early starts and special dietary requirements can be accommodated on request. Dover Ferry Port is a 20-minute drive away and the Eurostar at Ashford Railway Station is 25 minutes’ from the Kentmere. The M20 motorway is a 5-minute drive away. Folkestone Central Railway Station is 5 minutes’ walk away and the steam railway at Hythe is a 15-minute drive away. Deal, Leeds and Dover Castles are all within 30 minutes’ drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

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Availability

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1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.3
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  • Shailesh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was nice and clean. I met the owner who was friendly. I should give them a big thanks for their kind hospitality. The location is prefer near the train / bus station, shops are not far to walk to.”
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice cozy room. Good location, happy with stay. It was round the corner to the train station which is handy. The bed was very comfortable. Stayed 2 nights. The cost was reasonable.”
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Have stayed here for the last 3 Easter weekends been superb”

Host Information

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Kentmere Guest house is non-smoking, bed and breakfast guest house is conveniently located a 5 minute drive from the Eurotunnel/Channel Tunnel, in the centre of the resort town of Folkestone. Offering a variety of en-suite rooms with comfortable beds at reasonable rates, our renovated Victorian town house is within easy walking distance of Folkestone town centre. There are a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs in the area and the harbour, seafront and East Cliff are nearby. The port of Dover is 15 minutes away, as are the cross channel ferry and Sea Cat terminals to Calais, Boulogne and Dunkerque; it is ideal for a stopover en route to Disneyland Paris. Popular with visitors from all over the world, our guest house is the perfect base from which to explore Folkestone and the southeast of Kent, as well as providing easy access to the continent. In just 35 minutes, Eurotunnel can speed you and your car from Folkestone to Calais, a great place for shopping and the gateway to the resorts, historic towns and scenic countryside of northern France and Belgian Flanders. The fast, easy Continental connection is just one of the many out-and-about bonuses of a stay in or around Fol...
We are situated close to Folkestone Central Railway Station and a few minutes walk to the town centre that has lots of choice of restaruants and public houses
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kentmere Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Activities
  • Squash
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • CD player
  • DVD player
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking or by contacting the hotel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Only on-street parking is available. Please advise the guest house on arrival of your parking space request and they will advise of the best location.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Kentmere Guest House

  • Kentmere Guest House is 0.6 miles from the centre of Folkestone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Kentmere Guest House include:

    • Family
    • Single
    • Quadruple

  • Kentmere Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Squash

  • Guests staying at Kentmere Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • The nearest beach is just 700 yards from Kentmere Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kentmere Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Kentmere Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.