Guest Rating: 
4.9 / 5
Striking and modern, The Marquis is a former village pub that offers contemporary dining and chic rooms, all amid beautiful Kent countryside near Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury and Ashford.
With views across the Alkham Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Marquis was transformed in 2008 to combine timeless rural England with boutique-style luxury. It is 'Highly Commended' by the AA.
Space, light, art, fine furnishings and beautiful fabrics: 21st-century on the inside, but with a typically English view from the window. As well as the rolling green hills of Alkham Valley, 3 of the rooms offer a view of the village cricket pitch one of the smallest in England.
The restaurant mixes the global with the local, with fresh, seasonal menus providing modern cuisine amid chic surroundings and a well-stocked bar.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later, the first night will be charged. In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 16 years are charged GBP 20.00 per stay when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for cots. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
The 5 en suite bedrooms have views across the Alkham Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of the Kent Downs. Some look over the village’s tiny cricket pitch. There are 2 luxury rooms and 2 superior rooms available. There's also a large 2-room suite with a sofa that can convert to a double bed. These rooms offer quality furniture and fabrics. The beds have pocket-sprung mattresses with luxury cotton. There’s a flat-screen LCD TV, wireless internet access and luxury bathrooms with powerful showers, towelling robes and the finest toiletries.
The head chef at the The Marquis is Charles Lakin, who has worked as assistant chef at a Yorkshire Michelin-starred restaurant. His team of chefs have worked at some of Kent and London's best restaurants. Regularly changing menus combine global themes with locally sourced produce. The food is joined by a varied wine, beer and drinks list. Kent wines and local real ales continue the local focus.
