elcome to The Abbot's Fireside Hotel, a 15th century hotel situated in the historic village of Elham, just south of Canterbury.

Surrounded by breathtaking countryside, our hotel & restaurant has 5 delightful bedrooms

all named after well known or local persons related to the history of this ancient building.
The Duke of Wellington used this hotel & restaurant as his headquarters, preparing his battle with Napoleon in Waterloo. King Charles II and the Duke of Richmond hid in the hotel's main fireplace when being chased by the Roundheads.

When you enter The Abbot's Fireside you will encounter a warm and friendly atmosphere. You will be surrounded by antique furniture, open fireplaces, original leaded windows and heavy beams throughout the lounge, the restaurant and all the bedrooms. Our lounge and restaurant both feature huge medieval fireplaces, which are, like the hotel itself, listed by the English Heritage Society.

Built as an inn in 1451, carrying the name "The Smithies Arms", the restaurant today enjoys an excellent reputation for its cuisine. Every evening we feature our traditional Spit Roast. All kinds of Meats are roasted in the main fireplace in the restaurant and you can select 3 different meats for your main course. We also offer an extensive table d hote menu.

The village of Elham lies in the centre of the Elham Valley, declared an area of outstanding beauty.You can walk or cycle for hours through the unspoilt Kentish hills. There are plenty of golf courses (3 within 10 minutes drive) in the area. Playing golf at the Leeds Castle golf course is only 30 minutes away. We offer assistance if you like to play tennis or go horse riding. But of course you can also enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the hotel and its secluded garden.

Interesting places to visit are Canterbury, & the Cathedral, Dover Castle, Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens, Hever Castle, Ightham Mote and the villages of Tenderden and Rye with their many antique shops. Even a day trip to London is among the options when you stay at our hotel.

If you like to cross the Channel, The Abbot's Fireside Hotel is an ideal location to spend the night. The Channel Tunnel terminal is 10 minutes away, ferries from Folkestone 15 minutes and Dover port 20 minutes away.

For information about Canterbury visit: www.cantweb.co.uk

 
The historic village of Elham, set in a glorious valley.