The Judds Folly Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

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Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
9 (1195 reviews)
Syndale Park , Faversham , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Clean Rooms
Great Breakfast
Dog-Friendly
Cons:
Noisy Neighbors
Expensive Food

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
The room was very clean and comfortable.
Service
9.3
The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.34
Super place for a stopover on journeys.
Room Quality
8.79
The room was large and comfortable, though noise could be an issue.
Amenities
9.32
Excellent breakfast and goodie bags for pets provided.
Value for Money
8.28
Good value, though some food options were expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Food was generally good, but some dishes were disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.8
A truly lovely place with impeccable service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:44

Property Description

Tranquil Setting and Scenic Views

Nestled in 3 acres of lush grounds, Judd’s Folly Hotel offers a serene escape with picturesque views of Swale Valley. The traditional bar, restaurant, and lounge provide the perfect spots to unwind and soak in the beauty of the surroundings.

Delicious Dining and Modern Comfort

Indulge in a culinary journey at the Bar and Conservatory Restaurant, where you can savor dishes crafted from local ingredients while enjoying the panoramic views. Retreat to your modern room, equipped with Freeview TV and complimentary tea/coffee facilities, for a restful night's sleep.

Explore Historic Towns and Attractions

Conveniently located just a short drive from Faversham, Canterbury, and Whitstable, our hotel serves as an ideal base for exploring the rich history and charm of the region. Don't miss the chance to visit Howletts Zoo and the stunning Leeds Castle during your stay.

Experience tranquility, comfort, and convenience at Judd’s Folly Hotel – book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel will not have any dining facilities or facilities after 17:00 on Saturday 10 December, due to an exclusive-use Christmas party.

Please note late check in after 23:00 is only possible upon prior confirmation from the property.

Guests traveling with pets are required to contact the property prior to arrival to confirm availability for pet-friendly rooms.

Takeaway, breakfast and dinner service is available:
Monday to Friday from 07:00 until 08:30 and from 17:00 until 20:00
Saturday from 08:00 until 20:00
Sunday from 08:00 until 19:00

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply. The Hotel will contact you with regards to the group booking policies.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1195 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 9.8
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John • solo_traveller • gb
10
Nice out of the way hotel, not new but made up in character
Pros:

Peaceful location, good breakfast. Lovely staff

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Excellent!
Pros:

Friendly and comfortable. Great place!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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de Silva • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Keith • extended_group • gb
6
Lovely location, property needs attention.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Needed a deep clean
Breakfast not as advertised
Walls paper thin
Our dinner reservation was cancelled at very short notice and we had to make last minute arrangements

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • gb
3
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
5
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Melvin • extended_group • gb
5
Not as enjoyable as my previous stay.
Pros:

Reception staff really helpful.
Comfortable bed

Cons:

Rude waiter behind the bar. When served with a flat beer (Tribute), l asked for an empty glass to tip it into, this often revives the beer and puts a head on it. The waiter said there was nothing wrong with beer. I pointed out that I had been drinking beer for more than 60 years and that I run the bar at my local bowls club, so should know a little bit about beer. The barman then raised the glass to his lips and took a sip, he then placed it back in front of me declaring there was nothing wrong with the beer. I pointed out that I had only asked for another glass to try and refresh it, now that he had drunk from it I would need a fresh beer. He reiterated that there was nothing wrong with the beer. I asked why he was being so funny about it, the waiter said I think you are the one being funny about it. At this point I went to reception to get another member of staff. I think the people in reception had heard the conversation. The lady on reception just said that she would talk to him. I returned to the bar, the waiter and the flat beer had gone and what I thought was a replacement beer was on the bar. Thinking about it later I could imagine that he may have poured the flat beer into another glass and revived it even after him having taken a sip.
Housed in a cabin in the grounds. Room 61. Small shower, no wardrobe, no fridge and a small window. My sister’s room, room 60 was bigger with a wardrobe and fridge, and a much larger shower and much larger window.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Clean room, welcoming staff, great shower

Cons:

Cups were too small

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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LukeJemmett • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Suite room was spacious and unexpected. Was gorgeous. The bed was very large, this was definitely a bonus when in the middle of a heatwave.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice venue, poor management
Pros:

Lovely room, comfy beds, good location.

Cons:

Bathroom had a high step in it up to toilet, no warning of step, no step edging and no handrail.
Would not suit someone with mobility issues.
No lift and fairly step narrow staircase.
Do not accept room 24 unless fully fit.
Don't answer messages or emails.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Aart • solo_traveller • gb
9
Wonderful location!
Pros:

Wonderful location!

Cons:

Mattress was not very comfortable, dipping in the middle...

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay and good eats at quirky Judd’s Folly
Pros:

Clean. Very good breakfast. Ate there one evening, good basic food at a reasonable price. Staff were very friendly. Out of town but good location if you have a car and want to visit local area. Interesting historic area. Worth looking up Daniel Judd who first built on this land at the time of the English Civil War.

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like. Slightly quirky place, out of hours access by back door but not a problem.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Marchment • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable overall, and will def return
Pros:

Location and grounds lovely, room spacious and clean, breakfast tasty and good selection, bar and restaurant available, though I only used the bar.

Cons:

Power showers are never really great, keep going too hot or too cold, shower gel provided not very good quality, walls must be quite thin as neighbour coming back in middle of night was very noisy and woke me and kept me awake until he went to bed, although this isn't the hotel's fault.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Daniella • couple • gb
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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jane • couple • gb
8
Hotel was clean and good location for us visiting family
Pros:

Good location for us visiting family

Cons:

Bath panel needs replacing but not a big problem

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
8
A lovely stay with a few small tweaks could be so much better. Breakfast could be a little cheaper
Pros:

Location was beautiful

Cons:

Soap wasn’t in the bathroom, shower gel bottles not refilled and were empty. Water wasn’t out in the room.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely location

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee