The Marquis

In addition to the rolling green mountains of Alkham Valley, three of the rooms provide a panorama of the countryside cricket pitch – one of the smallest in England. The restaurant combines the global with the local, with fresh, seasonal menus providing up-to-date cuisine amidst trendy vicinage and a well-stocked brasserie.

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Room information

The five en room bedrooms have vistas across the Alkham Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the center of the Kent Downs. Some look over the village’s tiny cricket pitch. There are two lavish rooms and two more excellent rooms accessible. There's also a broad 2-room room with a sofa that able to convert to a double bed. These rooms provide quality furniture and fabrics. The beds have pocket-sprung mattresses with luxury cotton. There’s a flat-screen LCD TV, wi-fi and flourishing bathrooms with powerful showers, towelling robes and the best toiletries.

Food & beverage

The head cook at the The Marquis is Charles Lakin, who has worked as assistant cook at a Yorkshire Michelin-starred restaurant.
His team of chefs have worked at some of Kent and London’s finest restaurants.
Regularly changing menus unite global themes with locally sourced make.
The food is joined by a varied wine, ale and drinks list.
Kent wines and local true ales continue the local focus..

Area information

The Marquis sits in the nice countryside of Alkham, at the southern end of the Kent Downs. Only a five-minute drive from the M20, you’ll be at the foot of the Channel Port of Dover and Folkestone's Channel Tunnel (both ten minutes), in addition to historic Canterbury. The nearby Alkham Valley, with its rolling mountains and narrow state lanes, has “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” status. Don't miss Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral, two of the majority typical and historical buildings in Britain. Whether you like strolling, horse riding, sailing, hole golf, cricket, or fishing, you’ll have the choice of all. Central London is less than 90 mins away, and you could even get to Paris in under three hours.

Quick description

Outstanding and new, The Marquis is a past countryside pub that proposes up-to-date dining and majestic apartments, all amidst idyllic Kent village close to Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury and Ashford. With vistas across the Alkham Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Marquis was transformed in 2008 to join timeless rustic England with boutique-style luxury. Space, light, art, wonderful amenities and idyllic fabrics: 21st-century on the interior, but with a traditionally English panorama from the window. In addition to the rolling green mountains of Alkham Valley, three of the rooms provide a panorama of the countryside cricket pitch – one of the smallest in England. The restaurant combines the global with the local, with fresh, seasonal menus providing up-to-date cuisine amidst trendy vicinage and a well-stocked brasserie.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. Whether cancelled later, the 1st night will be charged. In case of no-show, the entire price of the reservation will be charged. Kids and Extra Bed Policy: All kids are welcome. All kids under two years staying free when using existing bedding. All kids under two years staying free for cots. All older kids or groun-ups staying free for additional beds. Maximum holding capacity of additional beds/babycots in a suite is 1. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. Vat and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Amenities charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet connection: Wireless internet connection is obtainable in the whole hotel and is free. Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the apartment rate. Car parking: Free social car park is attainable on place. Pets: Pets are not allowed. The inn reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.