In the middle of Folkestone, the Kentmere is just a 5 minute 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 upon request. Dover Ferry Port is a 20-minute drive away and the Eurostar at Ashford Train Station is 25 minutes from the Kentmere. The M20 highway is a 5-minute drive away. Folkestone Central Train Station is a 5 minute walk away and the steam train at Hythe is a 15-minute drive away. Deal, Leeds and Dover Castles are all within a 30 minute drive of the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

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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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice friendly welcome and not far to walk from rail station
  • Leslie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice landlady, central location just off the town centre, adequate breakfast
  • Maggiemagpie
    Poland Poland
    Small but cozy, clean room with a nice view. The host was most accommodating. The guesthouse is quite close to the city center.

Host Info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Activities
  • Racquetball
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Kentmere Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Kentmere Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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 in the booking confirmation.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Kentmere Guest House

  • 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 2,150 feet from Kentmere Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kentmere Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Racquetball

  • The prices at Kentmere Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Kentmere Guest House include:

    • Family
    • Single
    • Quad