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The Rose , Deal www . therosedeal . com
Described by Marina O ' Loughlin of The Times , as ‘ just the perfect , slightly eccentric joint this slightly eccentric town needs ’, and ‘ one of the most romantic hotels in Britain ’ by Sheerluxe , The Rose in Deal has been a significant landmark on this quintessential seaside town ’ s highstreet for over 200 years . A handsome building with lots of character echoing its spirited past , today The Rose has undergone an extensive renovation , opening in May 2018 as a chic and gorgeously designed hotel and restaurant . The eight unique bedrooms combine bold colours , luxurious beds and a mix of vintage furnishings that encompass The Rose ’ s utterly en-vogue style , which photographs perfectly . All rooms have private bathrooms with walk-in showers , larger rooms have additional baths , a dressing table and seating areas ; ideal for lounging after a long walk along Deal ’ s seafront towards the famous White Cliffs of Dover or Royal St George ’ s Golf Course in the other direction .
Every stay includes breakfast and guests are able to help themselves to tea , coffee , biscuits and even a whisky nightcap from the quirky hallway bars . If guests didn ’ t fancy that long seaside walk , The Rose also has vintage bikes including a tandem available to rent - a great way to explore Deal and its independent shops and cafés . If it ’ s dinner you ’ re after , look no further than The Rose ’ s restaurant itself , which offers a menu including delicacies of all kinds from gooseberry margaritas and cured sea bass to blackthorn ice cream with fresh honeycomb and green almonds .
THE ROSE
The Pink House , Margate www . thepinkhousemargate . co . uk
With an enchanting vintage vibe that entangles itself beautifully with Margate ’ s thriving arts scene and iconic chintzy seasidetown history , The Pink House is a spectacularly renovated Grade II listed Georgian townhouse on the seafront , welcoming guests from far and wide through its appropriately coloured front door . A two-suite adult-only B & B that opened in June 2021 , The Pink House has already been heralded by The Times as ‘ a fusion of impeccable style and warm service .’
Although the original shelter in which T . S . Eliot worked on his famous poem , ‘ The Waste Land ’, unlike Eliot , today ’ s guests can now see the iconic Dreamland neon sign from their bedroom windows , but still enjoy breathtaking , far-reaching sea views of Margate Bay . The house itself is home to Mark and Lydia Wood- Power , who will be sure to provide that boutique service as expected alongside their two poodles , Olive and Rolo , and two cats , Buddy and Elvis . A very pet-friendly property , The Pink House welcomes well behaved dogs and even provides beach towels for after beach rub downs for sandy paws ! Margate is ready to explore the moment you step out of the front door , with the funky restaurants , wine bars and indie shops of Margate Old Town only a five-minute stroll away .
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River House , Rye www . instagram . com / riverhouserye
A boutique stay so wonderfully quirky and beautifully designed that despite being the other side of the county border in Sussex we just had to include it . With a funky 70s-inspired aesthetic fit to transport anyone back to a time of bold bright colours and geometric shapes , this space that sleeps six is one sure to stick in your mind forever . With a kitchen complete with today ’ s modern amenities ( we love the 70s , but we love our luxuries too !) and three gorgeous bedrooms which boast groovy interiors , hairdryers and smart TVs , River House Rye is ideal for a friends or family getaway . Historic Rye and its sloped picturesque streets sit right on the doorstep , as does the magnificent sweeping beach and stunning dunes of Camber Sands .
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