insideKENT Magazine Issue 154 - February 2025 | Page 55

GUIDE
HYTHE IMPERIAL HOTEL & SPA THE WHITE HART
MIT MILCH COFFEE
SUMPTUOUS STAYS
HYTHE IMPERIAL HOTEL & SPA A stylish seafront hotel promising a stay of luxury and comfort . Perfectly positioned for exploring the town ’ s most-loved spots , Hythe Imperial offers guests a host of elevated facilities including an award-winning on-site restaurant , a spa and an 18-hole golf course .
PROSPECT COTTAGE VIA AIRBNB Attractively located close to the town centre and main attractions , this dog-friendly holiday home makes for the perfect cosy seaside escape , sleeping up to six guests with two bedrooms and ample living space .
THE LODGES AT PORT LYMPNE HOTEL & RESERVE Spend the night in luxury with company from some of the park ’ s famous inhabitants from bears and tigers to lions and rhinos . With the use of a private golf buggy and exclusive access to explore the surrounding park , a stay here promises to be unforgettable .
TOP PUBS IN TOWN
THE WHITE HART Passionate about great food and drink and bringing people together , the team behind this welcoming pub and restaurant have created the ultimate family-friendly menus featuring tasty wood-fired pizzas , mouthwatering burgers and fan-favourite Sunday roasts .
UNIT 1 Nestled alongside the canal in West Hythe , this unique microbar is fully stocked with a wide range of locally produced cider , craft beer and ale with light bites on offer daily , too .
KINGS HEAD Steeped in over 400 years of history and recognised as the oldest pub in Hythe , the Kings Head offers locals the perfect spot to delight in a superb Kentish cask ale . With a varied wine list and a popular menu of traditional foodie favourites .
COFFEE BREAK
MIT MILCH COFFEE Deeply passionate about their craft , community and ethical sourcing , the team behind speciality coffee house Mit Milch is devoted to providing Hythe with great tasting , considered cups and delicious local snacks .
CAFE ON THE BEACH For post-stroll pick-me-ups , this quirky seafront café has got you covered . Savour warming cups of speciality tea and coffee , delight in freshly baked sweet treats or start your day with a hearty breakfast bite .
FLORENCE ’ S ARTISAN BAKERY Glorious bakery and coffee spot beloved for its fresh sourdough , focaccia sandwiches and irresistible treats . Situated on the high street , Florence ’ s invites the community to indulge in the very finest fresh homemade goods and brews .
WHERE TO BUY IN ... HYTHE
Minstead , Sandling Road , Saltwood , Hythe , CT21 Guide Price : £ 2,500,000
Dating back to the 1930s , Minstead - a former insideKENT cover star no less ( check out the January and May 2023 issues !) - is a unique detached house of immense charm and character nestled amidst just over three acres of mature grounds . With the current owners having conducted a detailed programme of repair , refurbishment and extension , the property has been transformed into an excellent family home tailored to complement a modern lifestyle with contemporary detailing enhancing the striking original features throughout .
Offering versatility , comfort and luxury , the accommodation comprises a beautiful reception hall leading to an award-nominated open-plan kitchen / dining / living space with a walk-in pantry and bespoke cabinetry from renowned kitchen designer , Collins Bespoke .
There is then an adjoining utility room , a warm sitting room with a gas fire , family room and study .
There are five double bedrooms within the main house , the principal room having an exceptional vaulted en-suite bathroom and dressing room , as well as two further en-suites and a family bathroom . A significant addition to Minstead is the indoor swimming pool and gym .
The secluded grounds boast scenic wide expanses of lawn , mature trees and shrubs , a sweeping gravelled driveway providing ample parking and leading to a four-berth garage which has the potential and full planning permission to create ancillary accommodation above .
Lawrence & Co of Hythe 01303 266022 www . lawrenceandco . co . uk www . insidekent . co . uk • 55