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A Proper Breakfast

Every morning at The Old Alma begins with a generous home-cooked breakfast — locally sourced, freshly prepared, and absolutely included in your room rate. No extras, no surprises.

Served Daily 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location Our ground-floor dining room
Price Complimentary — included with your room
Full English Breakfast at The Old Alma

Full English Breakfast

Our famous full English is the kind of breakfast that sets you up for the entire day — whether you're walking the North Downs Way, exploring Canterbury Cathedral, or simply enjoying a lazy morning in Chilham. Everything is freshly cooked to order and served hot to your table.

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Back Bacon Dry-cured and grilled to a crisp
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Free-Range Eggs Fried, scrambled, or poached — your choice
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Kentish Sausages From a local butcher, pork & herb
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Grilled Tomatoes Vine-ripened and lightly seasoned
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Sautéed Mushrooms With a touch of butter and thyme
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Baked Beans Rich and warming
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Toast & Butter White, wholemeal, or sourdough
Tea or Coffee Proper English tea or fresh coffee

Continental & Light Options

Not everyone wants a full English every morning — and that's absolutely fine. We always have fresh, lighter options ready.

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Continental Selection

  • Fresh croissants & pastries
  • Selection of cereals & granola
  • Natural & fruit yoghurt
  • Fresh fruit bowl
  • Preserves, honey & marmalade
  • Toast with butter
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Healthy & Light

  • Porridge with honey & fruit
  • Greek yoghurt with granola
  • Poached eggs on toast
  • Smoked salmon & scrambled eggs
  • Fresh orange juice
  • Herbal teas
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Extras & Specials

  • Eggs Benedict (weekends)
  • Kedgeree (Fridays)
  • American-style pancakes
  • Local honey from Kent apiaries
  • Freshly squeezed juice
  • Seasonal specials board

Breakfast, Your Way

Most of our guests go for the full English — and we think you'll love it. But if you'd prefer something lighter, or have a particular request for the morning, just let us know when you get in touch.

Whether it's something smaller, a different preference, or anything else — simply mention it in the enquiry or booking form and we'll do our best to make sure your morning starts just the way you like it.

Breakfast dining room at The Old Alma

Our Promise: Tell us what you need at booking and we'll have your breakfast tailored, prepared, and waiting — no awkward conversations on the morning, no compromises.

Early Start or Late Riser?

We understand not everyone keeps the same schedule. If you need to leave before breakfast service (catching an early train or starting a walk at dawn), let us know the evening before and we'll prepare a grab-and-go breakfast bag — pastries, fruit, juice, and a flask of tea or coffee so you don't miss out.

If you're a late riser, just let us know. We'll do our best to accommodate you — holidays are meant to be relaxing, after all.

Ready for the Best Breakfast in Chilham?

Book your stay and wake up to a proper home-cooked breakfast — included with every room, every night.

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