The Abbot's Fireside Hotel is a 15th century hotel, situated in the historic village of Elham. It is the perfect place to stay when making a trip across the Channel: Eurotunnel (10 minutes), Port of Dover (20 minutes). When you enter The Abbot's Fireside you will encounter a warm and friendly atmosphere. You will be surrounded by antique furniture, open fireplaces, original leaded windows and heavy beams throughout the lounge, the restaurant and all the bedrooms. Our lounge and restaurant both feature huge medieval fireplaces, which are, like the hotel itself, listed by the English Heritage Society. Non-Smoking Hotel.