Monthly Archives: May 2018

Farmers Markets near to Alkham Court

We are very lucky to have a number of local farmers markets near to ‘Alkham Court’ which I have listed below, some are held weekly such as Capel-le-Ferne and Whitfield markets, both only 5 minutes drive from our farmhouse and should not be missed during your stay! At Capel Farmers Market: This market is held every Tuesday morning and the stall holders are always happy to give samples and explanations about their local produce.  Some of my favourite stalls are local meat from Romney Marsh Produce who also supply milk and local cheeses.  We also recommend Mike’s stall of artisan bread, which offers lots of other tempting goodies (we love their sausage rolls and fantastic savory pastries which sell out very quickly).  To go with Mike’s superb bread are ‘Pots of Nom’ who make small batches of artisan preserves and … Continue reading

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Alkham Court has been named the best Bed and Breakfast in England!

We are thrilled to announce that we have won the Bed & Breakfast of the year category at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2018 ceremony. Celebrating excellence across the industry, we were presented with a ‘Gold’ award by Kirstie Allsopp during the ceremony at the Bath Assembly Rooms on 23rd April 2018. Commenting on the award, Sally Balcombe, CEO of VisitBritain and VisitEngland said: “The standard of the hundreds of applications we received this year was extremely high and that’s why Alkham Court’s accolade is a testament to their excellent work. These awards shine a spotlight on our fantastic tourism industry, with the winners showcasing the quality, innovation and excellence on offer throughout England and I warmly congratulate them on their impressive contribution to the tourism industry.” We are absolutely delighted to be recognised by VisitEngland among so many … Continue reading

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