Judd's Folly in Swale

Another Mother’s Day in Lockdown, but Judd’s came to the rescue. Delicious Afternoon Tea delivered. All freshly, homemade with little box of chocolates and some fresh flowers. Would have been good to have enclosed a little message from the sender, but was told to expect it. Absolutely gorgeous, thank you.

We had the most gorgeous afternoon tea with a bottle of Prosecco. ( they were doing them for valentines but we asked for a day later for my birthday) . It was delivered to our door. At the time we asked for.We had one in December without the Prosecco, which was just a nice, but this one had extras and was lovely!We were given a choice of sandwiches on white and brown.A lovely selection of cakes and scones with little pots of jam and cream, strawberries dipped in chocolate.We look forward to the next one.A big thank you to the staff at Judd’s Folly.

When the tier 4 news broke and we could no longer go and see family we decided to treat ourselves to a takeaway Christmas dinner. Judd’s folly didn’t disappoint. Really well organised, lovely food (good portions) and some really nice added touches such as gifts and crackers. Would definitely recommend and will use again in a heartbeat

Arrived at the hotel, lovely surroundings lot of space all around. Sheep gracing on the grass, that was beautiful to see. The room was spotless and the bathroom. Every thing was very good in the room.. Great shower to. Had a great nights sleep.Breakfast was really good. Service good to.

The kids and I, and our family dog had a great experience quarantined at Judds Folly for 2 weeks. Driving up the tree lined drive was pretty, and The staff was welcoming and accommodating during this challenging time. A very idyllic English experience.

I’m expecting a rude response as the owner was very nasty when discussing the 5 day out of date and mouldy cream given to us for our family cream tea. 1 of our party has 3 weeks to go before giving birth and we had 4 children one only 1 year old. We was offered 15% off and I said we could walk due to the out of date and mouldy cream. We was told to walk and to clear up before we left as our baby had dropped food on the floor. Very nasty owner and as you can see will no doubt leave some horrible response. Such a shame this happened as it was our first visit and due to the owner we will never give it a second chance. But wait for his response as he’ll probably say he wouldn’t want us back anyway. I told him I would leave feedback on trip advisor and contact local authorities due to serving the out of date mouldy cream and after he apologised he got vile. I hope others that read this and the rest of feedback can see what a nasty obnoxious person the owner is and to think twice or even three times before booking to eat or stay. If you risk it and have an issue be prepared to be attacked rather than to try and solve any issue amicably.

having eaten in the restaurant and had the take away service i found the food very nice, without reaching too high a level. nice and clean, attentive service and a place i would go again

We often stay in this area to visit family. This is by far the best hotel in the area and the best value. The bed was really comfortable and the room was stylish and had everything you could need. The shower room was great also. Breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I’ve had in a long time - lovely coffee. The staff were welcoming and helpful. All in all a very positive experience and we will definitely stay here again.

We spent months planning a Surprise Birthday meal and overnight stay for our 80 year old Mum and Judds Folly did not disappoint us.Everything was perfect the food was lovely and the staff Gill and Simon looked after us wonderfully.A big Thank you to you all we all had a wonderful time.

We spent new years eve with friends and we all had the all inclusive option which worked very well. The staff were friendly and helpful and the event went very well. The food was fine and the drinks were branded. Evening entertainment was a disco and the party went with a swing. The rooms were very small but very clean and well decorated. The only thing that caused an issue was the lighting was very bad in the bedroom and bathroom. All in all the evening was a great success and good value for money, with a smashing breakfast and cheerful staff. Thank you

What you get I disc of stuffing 3 roast potatoes some turkey bowl of veg to share 1 pig in blanket Yorkshire pudding not included the worst meal you will ever get Iceland microwave dinner nocks spots of it I never do reviews but fill I hate to warm others for next year I won’t tell about Xmas pudding if you our brave or silly enough to go next year you won’t believe it please book early but please please not here

First visit to Judds Folly, my friend and I recently booked for mid week lunch. On the day there was us and one other table being used. So very quite, the duty manager was waitress for this shift. I enquired about what meals were gluten free, a few options were given... so I eventually chose a sandwich using gluten free bread. Food was fine, reasonably priced. Staff pleasant. When we visited building work was taking place around the reception area, which meant there was limited parking and very muddy due to the weather. They were hoping for it to be finished soon.

I’ve stayed here for a few business trips and currently on my way to my next visit. I can’t fault this hotel at all. Staff are amazing very accommodating extremely friendly and welcoming. Hotel is lovely and having a lot of work done inside and out. Thank you for making our stay awesome every time

Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Breakfast is vast and to die for. Nothing is too much trouble and the rooms are great value for money.

Had a wonderful 60th birthday party for my wife Patricia. judd's folly hotel catered for our 80 guests with super service. thank you.

yet again, outstanding service, good food, gorgeous location and great ale!! this was a return visit with S>V>E> C our local car club!!

This was the last resort hotel as the local prem and holiday Inns were fully booked in this area. the hotel was combination of different buildings it was like a warren of rooms all on different levels. The room I was given was relatively small and not very clean, I would say the house keeping left a lot to be desired, the sinks and carpets were not cleaned properly in four days. food in the restaurant was ok. The hotel does have some out buildings they call the Mews which look relatively new but I did not get into see these rooms. I would not go back

We came for afternoon tea yesterday, sat 6th. It was amazing , plenty of delicious food & very friendly staff. Thank you .

Whenever I work in the area I always like staying here. It is really quiet and the rooms are clean and comfy. The staff are lovely. Breakfast and dinner is really nice. Worth a visit.

We had our dinner in the bar , very nice atmosphere and roaring fire , staff were attentive and smiley and food was good . On the table were trivia pursuits cards and other general question cards that kept us amused while we were waiting, which was a nice touch .

Stefan and I enjoyed a perfectly comfortable night at Judds Folly last night

Had a great christmas meal at Judd's Folly.Food was good and there was a relaxed atmosphere with good service.Would reccommend it.Staff very friendly.

Booked to stay at Judds Folly for two nights as a friend was getting married here on the friday. Arrived Thursday and all seemed fine. Checked in and was shown to our room.

Our charity group, including a number of disabled members, enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea. Service was very good and the food delicious. The scones were enormous

When I arrived at Judd’s folly I was amazed at the ease of parking on the premises, everything is well signed and the receptionist very friendly and very accommodating. The Room I stayed in was plenty big enough for 2 and had everything I needed for my night stay. The menu was ample enough and had a good range of dishes for everyone and all budgets, I was very impressed with the ‘light bites menu’. A vast aray of items for breakfast as well. Over all top place to stay worth the money and brilliant staff.

Delicious afternoon tea as a treat for Mum’s birthday. A wonderful friendly lady called Jill waited on us and ensured we had a lovely few hours, she even decorated the table beautifully with balloons, flowers and little sparkly gems! Highly recommend.

never been here before. outstanding scenery on arrival. staff attentive, warm and friendly. food gorgeous. will return!!

Habitación familiar no tan solicitado. Confusión con las comidas en la noche de su cumpleaños.

Nuestra familia se alojó en una visita de Faversham. Cenamos con ellos, lo que era bastante bueno y muy abundante. Servicio de vino bueno. Pero problemas de conexión wi-fi para el chico, evitará. El alojamiento estaba bien en habitaciones de estilo motel. Desayuno un poco caro y no tan bueno. Así mezcladas. feeleing Entorno encantador y acogedor edificio. Mejor suerte otra vez.

I booked the deluxe room as a surprise for my partners 70th Birthday, beautiful scenery, the room and four poster bed was stunning, could not fault anything, clean, great service, lovely food, friendly staff, unprompted surprises for my partners birthday, we felt very relaxed and at home we didn't want to leave and hope to return soon

Tuvimos una muy agradable comida de domingo con una bebida, todo por 15 libras. 00, este lugar está en juego en campo hermoso, con una vista encantadora.

Comimos aquí en nuestra primera noche elegir pierna de cordero y puré con verduras mixtas y panceta de cerdo y puré, tanto carnes estaban cocinados a la perfección, carne cayendo de el hueso en la pierna y el vientre de cerdo húmeda y no las cã. El servicio fue rápido y eficiente, tanto teníamos pudin con extra para los postres, natillas, que aunque pueden de nosotros le dimos propina delicioso más debido a el tamaño de la porción!

Tenía un almuerzo con un abeto Domingo copa 15 libras. 00, que fue una estupenda relación calidad-precio y mucho más de lo que esperaba por el precio, el personal muy atento, pero sin hacer un alboroto, el entorno haría un verano bien o entorno de invierno con buen aparcamiento, volveremos.

Ate here whilst staying in the hotel.I ordered a Scampi and Chips which was lovely.Really nice home cooked food.Service was a bit slow considering there was only another couple of people in and they forgot my drink which is why i didnt give 5 stars.

Had a great night at the 80's Disco last Friday night with friends, Basket meal of scampi and chips and 80's wines at great prices. Only downside is the hangover lasted longer than it did in the 80's

Qué chiste esta era era más como entrar en una boda Dj podría actualizar su equipo y el bar está bien caro no puedo entender por qué fue un evento sólo? ? En lo positivo, el lugar es impresionante y la comida era muy buena,...

Don't take any notice of the nonsense bad reviews about this hotel. We stayed in room 20 which was very clean and recently refurbished. Previous reviews that the devor was dated are untrue. The hotel is clearly investing in updating. The evening meals and breakfasts are excellent. My only possible gripe about the room was the deep bath, which was ok for us, but would be a problem for anyone with restricted mobility. A very very good value hotel. If you need somewhere to stay in the area, this is a very good bet.

Hotel rural encantador con agradables jardines - muy buena para aquellos que folk con perros! Lugar ideal para hacer una parada antes de cruzar el canal. Personal amable, razonable.

We came here for a family meal, I was surprised it was so quiet over a weekend. The staff and our waitress were all very polite and helpful, the food was very slow which surprised me as it was a set menu. It was ok but the main courses had lashings of gravy, personally I would have liked it in a small jug so I could pour the right amount on myself. The portions were a good size and there is a children's menu available. For desert I ordered berry Eton mess, when it came out it was peaches with alcohol and cream with meringue so I was disappointed. The children's ice cream was one tiny scoop, a little bit stingy. Overall not a bad meal but a bit more attention to detail would have made it excellent.

Stayed in a suite for 2 nights. So many positives outweigh the few faults. Our room was huge with large bathroom. The bed was to die for, a huge fourposter with pillows you could get lost in. The plush carpet was wasted as you could feel holes in the floor beneath. Lovely breakfast. Restaurant food was of a good standard. Bar over priced and varied from round to round. Hurried us out of the bar at 10.50 on a Friday night!As for the wedding the hotel bent over backwards to accommodate any requests. All went without a hitch.

Stayed overnight for my nephews wedding reception had a great time The hotel is set in beautiful grounds. The rooms were very nice and clean. The staff were very courteous and very helpful the wedding reception was done to a very high standard and above all the room prices were very good as were the bar prices

From arriving in the lovely grounds i could tell it was going to be a nice stay. Staff very friendly. Lovely clean bedroom. Food lovely. I would definately recommend this hotel. Thank you for lovely stay

Just spent two pleasant nights here. Lovely clean room excellent breakfasts. Friendly hospitable service. Looked at booking with on-line firms and then compared their price with phoning Judds direct, was £10 a night cheaper! Recommended will use again.

Firstly let me say that the reception staff and the breakfast staff were really good, especially the young man on reception who was very helpful in sorting out our hot water (my fault for not leaving it running long enough) and the heater (which no-one in the hotel seemed to know how to work). He then brought us a stand alone fire which helped.The hotel is not what we expected, the accommodation is more like a motel with cabins around a central decking area. The bedroom was ok with a comfortable bed although there were rather a lot of curtains which were too long and "puddled" on the floor which meant there was a bit of a fight if you wanted to open the windows.What really let it down was the ensuite. The taps were so close to the back of the wash basin that it was hard to get your hands under them to wash them. The worse part was the "wet room" shower which actually made the whole small area soaking wet. It was tiled in dark red without a window and gave the impression of being dirty.I also think that the management should look at perhaps removing some of the warning notices for example, they will fine you £25 for this and £20 for that, for example, lost keys etc. There was even a notice to say that when you had a shower you should open the windows in the ensuite (not the shower part as there wasn't one) so that they didn't get mould.The breakfast was good and well cooked. I think this is a place that is ok for a short stay but I didn't find it comfortable for a longer visit.

Unfortunately they cancelled my booking due to a water problem in the problem apparently. A lady called me few hours before my arrival to cancel it and transfer me to another hotel.

We had a very pleasant meal here last week. It is always nice to find somewhere right on your doorstep that offers good value.The mains were quite substantial with my girlfriend needing my assistance with her butterfly chicken meal. Mine was a tender lamb rump with seasonal veg, something I thoroughly enjoyed.We didn't have room for dessert but I did wash my meal down with some local brew from Brogdale.

Stayed for one night (Monday) to visit relative in the area and found this hotel excellent value for money.Cost £60 B&B for 2 people and 2 small dogs, the breakfast was everything you could wish for, cereals, toast tea, coffee, full English, porridge,juices etc.Very friendly staff and very clean and tidy room, ideal for 1-2 night stay if using Channel tunnel or ferry crossing,well recommended.

Had a fantastic time...Christmas was brilliant, lovely room and the bathroom was made special with added corner bath.Staff very friendly, breakfast varied and filling. Very relaxing. Thankyou.

What a fantastic place Judd's Folly is, one of those hidden gems in the Kent countryside. I visited Judd's Folly in December 2014 when I organised my works Christmas lunch. The food was so good I decided to book a table for myself, my family and some friends to celebrate my birthday yesterday. I was not disappointed and they lived up to my expectations. The food was fantastic and I cannot fault the service. The staff were amazing and could not do enough to ensure I had a very memorable evening. I would thoroughly recommend this place to any one and plan to visit again in the very near future.

3 generations of family for lunch. Lovely table and welcomed by happy staff. Good choice on the menu including interesting vegetarian options. Extra Yorkshire puddings provided on request - they were huge. All beautifully cooked and presented. Nothing too much trouble for the staff; they were also very good with my Nan who has dementia. We'll definitely be returning!

I organised a Christmas party for 57 people. Jason and his team were very helpful and accommodating with different menus. The food was amazing (as always) and the disco was a great way to end the evening. There was another party in the restaurant so we had the Churchill suite all to ourselves. The team here are so friendly and efficient and make you feel very welcome. I highly recommend judds folly for a meal out or a private function..

Fantastic Evening, from start to finish this was a great evening. We were welcomed by smiling staff and a glass of Prosecco. We were also welcomed by the Murder Mystery actors from the Inflatable Theatre Company (sorry if that is not their correct name) and given the low down on the evening and background on the characters. We were then ushered through to the dining room where the action really started! Unfortunately someone was murdered during the starters which didn't stop me from enjoying my soup which was perfectly seasoned and delicious. Whilst waiting for the main course we had the opportunity to question all the suspects as they circulated from table to table giving us their alibis and answering our probing questions in a dramatic fashion, never breaking character. The main course was then enjoyed by everyone on the table. I had the Salmon on a bed of smashed new potatoes which was very nice and accompanied by fresh steamed veg. My wife had the chicken which she said was delicious but out classed by an even more delicious Roasted Chorizo sauce. Our meal was then interrupted with the news that a bag of items had been found nearby with what was obviously the murder weapon in it and other key clues. This helped us cement our theory as to how the murder was done but we were still undecided on the murderer. We then had an opportunity to ask more questions before making our final decision. Unfortunately whilst we got the method right we picked the wrong person. The whole plot and the twists and turns were very well thought through and expertly executed in a fun & dramatic way. The evening was rounded off with coffee, dessert and a disco which was also very much enjoyed by everyone on the table. Hopefully we didn't embarrass ourselves too much particularly enjoying the 80's music. Thank you Judd's Folly for a cracking meal experience and thank you The Inflatable Theatre Company for the entertainment.

Myself and my partner would love to thank all at the judds folly, we had a beautiful room with an exceptional bed, such friendly and attentive staff will be returning in the new year for another quick weekend escape! Fantastic! Abbie and Ricky

We got married here and the food was absolutely amazing. Everyone talked about how great it was. Friendly staff who can't do enough to accommodate your needs. My husband and I will be going back up to judds very soon for another meal.

Although we have been to Judds Tea House in Maidstone on numerous occasions this was our first visit to the Hotel. We were not disappointed. There was a lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the food which was excellent was well presented and piping hot. We were able to get a lovely Yorkshire pud even though two of us had chicken. Very accommodating. We will be returning.

Disappointing food not exceptional and expensive. Better gastro pubs locally with better beer. Restaurant lacked atmosphere and small bar was crowded

Good portions, good value and most importantly, pet friendly in the bar. Had an inn feel, rather than a hotel. Very relaxed and welcoming.

The food was not bad, however I can say it did not represent what was on the Menu. Ordered Garlic and Rosemary Roasted leg Of Lamb with Mint jus. No taste what so ever of garlic or rosemary and there was no mint jus. The meat was also tough. On the menu it stated "Inc Coffee and mints" had to ask for the coffee, initial response was it was they did not think it was included, also asked for the mints......they never arrived! When I said the food was not bad, that's not bad for a normal roast dinner. We were not asked if everything was ok, which is normal in any restaurant I've visited. Disappointed:(

Trying to find a Sunday Lunch at the last minute we happened on Judd's folly. Local standard venues were all full , so it was with some hope that we booked! We were a party of 4 and only one other group was there. All I can say is so many people are missing out.Superb food, excellent attentive service, and great value for money( helped by their acceptance of Tastecard).The menu was varied with traditional roast available alongside other choices Every course was well presented with taste matching plate appearance. Whilst I understand personal preference and taste is subjective, it could not be bettered by some Michelin star restaurants not too far away.I hope that the venue gets the patronage it deserves. Forget the Corporate restaurants and support owner run independents such as Judd's!

I went with my partner and 2 friends to the Fawlty Towers dinner / disco evening. It was our first visit to the hotel and we was very pleased how the evening went. This hotel is set back from the A2 on the Sittingborne side of Faversham and has a lovely rural feel to it. We received a very warm welcome when we arrived and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The bar has a nice modern feel combined with the large inglenook style fireplace. Although it was very busy for this dinner experience, we was served quickly at the bar and the customers all seemed a very friendly bunch. I won't tell you much about the Fawlty Towers bit, but will say it started off in the bar with Basil Fawlty calling the diners to their tables and Manuel trying to seat us all. Suffice to say that Sybil was keeping her eye on the fracas that pursued. We started laughing in the bar and didn't stop till dinner was completed. The actors and actress were excellent and very believable. You certainly won't be disappointed with the performance and we will definitely go again. (They have an Ab Fab evening soon- check out their website which is how we found this place). We had to choose our food when booking but had 3 choices for each course. Our table pretty much had the entire menu choice and all of our meals were faultless in quality and portion size. While it was a mass serving process, the food was hot and presented very well. Clearly this hotel is set up to deliver a lot of food to a large sitting of people. They managed this task very well while still maintaining a personal feel. The main restaurant which did not have the Fawlty towers experience running looked very nice. The food that we saw being eaten looked very good too. We paid £40 per person which I believe is very reasonable for an evenings entertainment and dinner. We will definitely be back again! For those a bit worried about being singled out by the actors, please don't be. They were very funny but at no time did they get in the way of the dining experience.

The food was tasty, appeared to be good quality, locally sourced. The portions were of a generous size.

My husband and myself have dined at the restaurant twice in the last 2 months.. And today we enjoyed a Sunday roast with family for my daughters birthday. You really can not fault the food at all. 5 out of 8 of us has a roast and the other 3 choosing something different off the menu. The food is presented very well and there is plenty of it. The vegetables are brought out separately to share and again.. There is more then enough. I can guarantee if you ate here once.. You would return :-)

Just to set the record stright,(We booked new years eve in August 2014)we received a call from you that you were cancelling new years eve on the 4th of December, thats the first week in december not as you stated as the last week in November, this I can prove with phone records, (thankyou for your comments on the great time we had at the coniston , im glad they managed to fit us in at such short notice) .

First time ever had Christmas dinner out - this put me off from ever doing it again! Tiny portions of veg to share between 5, Christmas pudding my husband & I found inedible and drenched in custard! Drinks pricey considering highly priced Xmas dinner & self service for coffee and mince pies after which we thought was strange! All in all disappointed - such a shame as lovely setting!

We had a brilliant Christmas family party at Judds Folly. Excellent venue with roaring log fire and festive decorations. Staff were brilliant and attentive. Meals for 28 were absolutely superb!

We have tried many restaurants and have been disappointed with the quality but our visit here exceeded expectations on all counts , lovely food great service and wonderful surroundings , will return without a doubt .

Good food, good service and fun night. Restaurant catered extremely well with our large party of 37 people, no hiccups.

We came to the Judd's folly autumn rooms for dinner tonight and we were very impressed with the meal and the service. We had 2 courses each and then shared the cheese and biscuits.The restaurant is very well laid out and beautifully decorated..We will be returning again very soon!!

We had a large meal at lunch time so only wanted a sandwich for dinner, we ordered two baguette's one cheese and one Salmon, Food quickly prepared and good quality and quantity.

Popped in for lunch and to see if they were accepting bookings for Christmas Eve dinner. What a lovely place with very pleasant and helpful staff. They cooked an order off of the evening menu and went out of their way to make us comfortable.

Good fresh food, well presented and friendly staff. Not too pricey and a comfy bar area to have coffee in. Nice grounds with outside seating to eat at.

Food was good, staff friendly and not over priced. They only rated a 4 because we pre booked one of our evening meal s- for a special occasion, only to find out a few days later that they could not fit us in. I am sure they could have found us a corner somewhere with a bit of thought.

Had lunch in newly opened Judds of Maidstone and what a lovely change from the usual panninis and jacket potatoes on offer at other cafes in the area. Staff were really helpful with seating four plus two highchairs. Food was delicious and fresh. The only down side was the when we ordered a toasted teacake which never arrived but overall a most pleasant lunch. Will certainly be visiting again.

Steak cooked as I had ordered. Pleasant, efficient service. Plenty of choice at breakfast. Fresh flowers on table.

We booked a party here for my dads 50th Birthday in January. The staff couldn't do enough for us, Amanda went to great lengths and we had a fab night. Since then my partner and I have been back on a number of occasions. It's such good value for money, the staff are friendly and welcoming, the food is perfect, service is too and the hotel rooms are cosy and warming. I really would recommend this hotel over and over again. You won't be disappointed :)

I booked a table for 2 on a Friday evening with my new Tastecard option and with no hesitation we looked forward to the meal. On arrival the bar area was heaving with a retirement event and very noisy to boot. We ordered drinks and sat in the comfortable lounge awaiting our table to become available.Once seated we were attended to by a very professional waitress who advised and delivered a superb meal and wine. Nothing was too much trouble despite the pressure from the large party.The food was excellent, cooked to perfection and the overall price was very reasonable.Overall a very enjoyable evening and a definite regular haunt.

I was so excited to take my mum out for Mother's Day and looking at the website it looked like we were going to get fresh local food. Instead we got a poor excuse for a prawn cocktail, I do better at home. Iceberg lettuce, frozen prawns and this strange thin bread thrown on a plate. My dad had a dirty glass but we overlooked this start as we are not the complaining type. This is the first and probably only review I have and will ever write. They then got my dad's main wrong and the waitress was so rude it made me feel annoyed she had spoken to him like that. The main was awful the bowls were dirty with sauce dripping down the side. It was tasteless, the cauliflower cheese was hard and mixed with a very vinegary red cabbage meaning it had turned purple. The Yorkshire pudding was almost unrecognisable. We spoke to the manager and apparently they had had 140 people through that morning (before 2pm) and no one else had complained. We were made to feel very silly. All in all very embarrassing and disappointing and ruined Mother's Day.

Ate in the restaurant one evening during our stay at the hotel. Lovely selection of food on offer, which I understand was freshly prepared and cooked. Food was very tasty and of a good portion size.

Booked for our first non home cooked Christmas lunch and wasn't disappointed. Personally greeted in reception by the owner which was a nice touch. Met up with the others in the bar where there was a lovely Christmas atmosphere. Called through to lunch where we were all greeted with a Christmas present! Lunch was delicious and leisurely. I would definately go again.

Don't be put off by the driveway which is a bit bumpy! Ate Sunday lunch here last weekend, and it was excellent. Cosy bar to sit and have a drink while you choose from the very good menu, before being taken into the lovely restaurant - very attractive room. Staff couldn't be more accommodating. Roast dinners extremely tasty, and reasonably priced. We had to book more than a week in advance, as it was fully booked on our original date. So, if you want a tasty Sunday roast, in pleasant surroundings, with excellent service, don't miss Judd's Folly. We live close by so couldn't comment on the accommodation.

The food was excellent. Fantastic portion and good value. Even had a pudding too. Very warm and cosy bar area. Felt totally at ease and staff were friendly.

Good choice breakfast buffet spread, the sausages were tasty, the fried eggs were hard, the coffee, althought filtered, was weak, average tasting bacon. Plates removed as soon as we'd finished eating but never once asked if everything was okay. Didn't try anything else

We booked a table for a Saturday evening in August for just 3 of us. Just after we arrived there was a massive storm and torrential rain and it was rather nice to be cocooned in the conservatory restaurant looking out. The decor was rather French and very 'propre' with immaculate white tablecloths. The service was discreet and excellent. The food was unexpectedly good - tasty, well presented and not spilling over the edge of the plate in 'gut-busting' portions. Daughter and self had a chicken dish (mine with perfectly cooked roast potatoes),husband had fish. Two of us had a wonderful light peach 'Eton mess'. The food was delicious and as a picky eater I was surprised to find I'd eaten every morsel. We had drinks and follow up coffee and were amazed to see the bill for all was just over £20 per person! Well done to the chef and staff.

Went here for Sunday lunch today. Firstly, we waited for someone to acknowledge us. We were told they were all busy and we should take a seat and wait to tell them we wanted Sunday lunch. Then a bar man served us, asking for our name for the tab. Fair enough. We were given our drinks and offered to sit on the decking outside, which is the smokers area. A waitress came and took our order, returning 20 mins later to tell us our table is ready. When the food arrived it was piled in the typical fashion of the overdone eatery. When you actually looked at what you got it was as follows:A Yorkshire pudding very large, but ice cold as if it had been in the fridge, I sent this backThree slices of beef in a very water liquid which was supposed to be gravyThree tiny pieces of potato not even enough for a small whole potatoAssorted veg waterlogged with no butterWe then wait over 20 mins to have a waitress come over and gave up and paid at the bar. We were told to pay £22.00, no itemised bill and not asked how our food was nor addressed by the name he took upon our arrival, so why ask? I fou d a woman at the front desk who said she was the sales manager, but never gave her name. She said if we had soda something when we paid the would have address it. Remember we were not asked and the bar man seemed interested in moving away from is ASAP, so take our cash and run and that was it. Needless to say. I am still hungry, annoyed, and £22.00 poorer. I have had to come home to make myself some food which has defeated the purpose of going out. I will NEVER go back here again, and as I am local, will do everything to ensure no one I know eats here.

We had the great miss fortune of having Sunday lunch at the Judds Folly Restaurant and to be honest it was awful. The lunch is sold as a carvery for which you can have two pieces of meat and as many vegtables as you like. The vegtables are kept in water and you have to fish them out with ladles, they are so over cooked where they have been kept in water they have no flavour and just turn to mush. My partner had mushrooms on toast to start and couldnt eat it the taste was awful. The staff haven't got a clue with service and the restaurant is decorated like an old peoples home (beautiful day and the curtains were shut) all in all I will never set foot in this place again.TIP..... your far better off going to the Castle at Oare 2 mins down the road great service, great food and nice people

This hotel was an ideal location for celebrating my husbands 50th birthday as both sets of family and friends are spread between Canterbury, Herne Bay, Sittngbourne and Maidstone! I had previously arranged for balloons to be delivered Sunday morning and personally dropped the cake off on Friday night so managed to get a sneak peek at the hotel and restaurant before the party, as none of the 35 guests nor us had visited before!I am so pleased that I took the chance on going somewhere different. Jason and his staff could not have been more welcoming and helpful. They were very accommodating from when I first enquired right through to us walking out the of the door after the party. We arrived and were able to get drinks at the bar before being shown to our tables which were in an area of their own surrounded by windows, so nice and light and thankfully it wasn't raining so we could keep an eye on all the children, aged 2-12, running around in the lovely grounds.Most of us had the 2 course carvery lunch with a choice of starter or dessert, 3 courses is available and a go-large option on the roast dinner! The food was delicious with all the trimmings and the service faultless throughout. The cake was a masterpiece and was brought in with the candles unlit so was an ideal photo opportunity. We felt in no way rushed or that anything was too much trouble even though we were the last to leave. There was no need for any of us to stay in the actual hotel but I would not hesitate to book a room, just to experience it. I would recommend this hotel highly for any occasion.

My team has come here for the last 2 years for our Christmas do. Overall it's a lovely restaurant, staff are friendly, festive atmosphere, delicious food and free wifi! They cater very well for large groups, not too much waiting between courses, turkey was a little dry and could do with more cranberry sauce on the table, but that's just nit picking. Thank you for a merry Christmas meal.

We turned up early for our overnight stay at Judd's Folly for a ruby wedding celebration where we knew the buffet would be later in the evening so had a 'proper' lunch (to tide us over). What a treat! My pork was consistent & tender throughout, and my wife's salmon and mother-in-law's chicken were equally excellent. The accompanying vegetables were hot but still had life in them, and the service and willingness of the staff comparable to a restaurant charging double Judd's Folly prices.Not what one expects for an unbooked Saturday lunch which unexpectedly started off our stay leaving us contented and relaxed in unfamiliar surroundings.Why can't everywhere serving food regardless of standard add their menu what Judd's Folly does? The message at the end along with usual nut warnings ran like this..."If there is anything you want but it's not on the menu, please ask and if we have it in stock we will do our best to serve it" So simple, but exemplifies the level of service at this place; there were more than half a dozen choices for both starters and main courses, so it was difficult even for those of us on special diets to make up our minds.

Saw sign at side of road advertising Sunday carvery from (I think) £6.95. Sorry, but at 2.15pm on a Sunday if you have to check your watch to see if you're still serving Sunday lunch, theres something not quite right! And it wasn't a carvery (that's were you queue up and the chef slices meat off and puts it on your plate, BTW), it was just a basic Sunday roast. It was OK if you think Yorkshire pudding goes with gammon and a miserable couple of over roasted potatoes count as a choice of potatoes.Veg only middlin too. Insipid starters too, sorry a prawn cocktail should come with wholemeal bread, not white, and frankly I'm still capable of buttering my own. Didn't bother with sweets, bought an ice cream down the road! Very slow to manage to pay, only one at a time seems capable of adding up a bill.

Rump Steak was cooked perfectly, Thai fishcakes were excellent & the sponge pudding was fantastic! - all in all a great meal and at a reasonable price.

The food was tasty and well cooked home cooking. We had a lovely juicy lamb steak with new potatoes and vegetables. It was not anything out of the ordinary but simple food done well.

the steaks were fantastic and breakfast was plentyful