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title: "Kentmere Guest House, Folkestone | StayVersus"
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Guesthouse · ★★★
# Kentmere Guest House

Foord, Folkestone, United Kingdom

9.4 ·  Exceptional 2 reviews ·  #9 #9 of 17 in Folkestone ·  4.7/5 on Google, 80 reviews ·  8.2 Location score
## About Kentmere Guest House

Kentmere Guest House is a guesthouse in Foord, Folkestone, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 290 m from the centre of Folkestone. The nearest beach is 630 m away. The nearest airport, London Southend Airport (SEN), is 64 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 8

76 Cheriton Road [kentmere-guesthouse.co.uk](http://www.kentmere-guesthouse.co.uk)

## How Kentmere Guest House scores

Better rated than 47% of hotels in Folkestone

-   Location **8.2**
-   Beach access **8.2**
-   Public transport **9.0**

Folkestone average

## Rating on Google

4.7/5

80 Google reviews

-   5★77%
-   4★19%
-   3★4%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free parkingFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **78**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **72**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **8**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Mermaid Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">630 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Folkestone Central Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">340 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Southend Airport (SEN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">64 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">144 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Folkestone</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">290 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Folkestone Museum540 m
-   Folkestone War Memorial560 m
-   Martello Tower Visitor Centre560 m
-   Step Short Memorial560 m
-   The Leas Promenade590 m
-   World War One Memorial Arch670 m

## Kentmere Guest House: in detail

Kentmere Guest House provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as a hair dryer, ensuring a comfortable stay. Start your day stress-free at Kentmere Guest House as breakfast is made available for you on the premises.

### Compare

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## Questions about Kentmere Guest House

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Kentmere Guest House?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Kentmere Guest House include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Kentmere Guest House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Kentmere Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Southend Airport (SEN), is 64 km away in a straight line.

### Is Kentmere Guest House close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 630 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Kentmere Guest House have?

Kentmere Guest House has 7 rooms.

### Are pets allowed at Kentmere Guest House?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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