THE READING ROOMS
PLUM PUDDING COTTAGE
The Reading Rooms , Margate www . thereadingroomsmargate . co . uk
A Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse , The Reading Rooms is another Margate seaside treasure . Built in the 1770s , the house has two spacious guest rooms , each covering an entire floor , with windows overlooking the tree-lined Hawley Square and less than five-minutes walk to the beach , the historic Old Town and its vintage shops , plus the Turner Contemporary art gallery .
An ode to Margate ’ s history , the inspiration for The Reading Rooms ' name comes from Margate ' s 18th-century heyday when visitors to the town were entertained in the variety of spas and reading rooms Margate was home to . This is paid in homage beautifully throughout the venue . Winner of Dorset Cereals best overall bed and breakfast in 2016 , The Reading Rooms boasts original floor-to-ceiling windows that let the light flood into the light , bright white and airy spaces that are the bedrooms . The Attic Room is situated at the top of the house on the third floor complete with a vaulted ceiling , exposed lime-washed wooden beams , views stretching out over the square and the rooftops to the sea , antique chandelier , solid oak parquet floor , large antique wall mirror , decorative period cast iron radiators and a super-king , hand-carved bed alongside modern amenities . The second room , The Salon Room , is on the first floor in what would have been the grand reception room of the house , boasting a similarly opulent interior which includes en-suite bathroom with decadent chocolate-brown mosaic tiles , a double-ended cast-iron roll-top bath , double basins , a walk-in shower , complimentary toiletries from Ren Skincare and decorative cast iron radiator .
Plum Pudding Cottage , Dargate near Canterbury www . bloomstays . com / property / plum-pudding-cottage
Escape to the country at this delightful period holiday cottage retreat near Whitstable and Canterbury . An idyllic romantic retreat for a couple , perfectly formed to sleep two , yet offering the most surprising amount of space for guests to really relax and enjoy peaceful countryside tranquility . With quirky low doorways , a heavy beamed sitting room and a huge inglenook fireplace which adds to the charm of this listed building , guests at Plum Pudding are sure to savour the cottage ’ s comforting and homely character . In summer , the wraparound gardens are salvation at the end of a busy day exploring the nearby beaches of Whitstable and Tankerton , and sampling the famous Whitstable oysters . In winter , the fireside is perfect for huddling up next to after a pub lunch at the acclaimed Dove at Dargate ( www . dovedargate . co . uk ), which is less than a two-minute walk away .
Noggin , Deal www . keeperscottages . co . uk / properties / noggin-holiday-cottage-to-rent-deal
Lovingly redecorated and brand new to Keepers Cottages ’ portfolio just last month , Noggin is a delightful , characterful holiday home located in the charming conservation area of Deal . The elegant Georgian three-storey building ’ s interiors have been lovingly designed by the owners with some fabulous finishing touches including extra thought and care to ensure guests have everything they need for the perfect stay . Situated in a quiet side street just off the main promenade and beach , Noggin is also just a few yards from lively Deal High Street with its delis , boutique shops , traditional pubs , cafes and restaurants . The house has a cosy sitting room with wood-burning stove , a lower-ground-floor kitchen and dining room , plus a delightful sunny courtyard simply perfect for wiling away summer mornings with a book and coffee in hand . Upstairs boasts three beautifully decorated bedrooms , including one with an en-suite shower room .
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