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THE SERGEANT MAJOR’ S HOUSE THE COASTGUARD
THE ART CLUB
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SUMPTUOUS STAYS
THE SERGEANT MAJOR’ S HOUSE AT DOVER CASTLE Built for the regimental Sergeant Major of the Garrison of Dover Castle, this elegantly refurbished Georgian house with spacious rooms and modern interiors sleeps up to six guests and is fully-equipped for four-legged friends, too.
DOVER MARINA HOTEL & SPA Housed in a splendid 19th-century seafront building, this luxurious hotel and spa’ s exceptional facilities and well-appointed rooms make for an unforgettable coastal retreat of both comfort and style. Complete with spectacular on-site dining options, refreshing treatments and dazzling views across the English Channel.
REACH COURT FARM COTTAGES Set in peaceful St Margaret’ s Bay, Reach Court fam Cottages offers a tranquil retreat just minutes from the dramatic White Cliffs. Beautifully converted farm buildings blending rustic charm with modern comfort, the cottages provide a welcoming base for all kinds of coastal adventures.
TOP PUBS IN TOWN
THE WHITE HORSE As Dover’ s oldest pub, complete with carefully selected tipples, home-cooked dishes and a welcoming atmosphere that is sure to charm both locals and visitors alike, The White Horse is beloved for its rich history and familyfriendly offerings.
THE COASTGUARD Noted as Britain’ s closest pub to France, The Coastguard has sat proudly upon the clifftops of St Margaret’ s Bay for over 300 years. Sip fine Kentish gins and real ales, and sample great seasonal dishes brimming with local land and sea produce.
BREAKWATER BREWERY & TAPROOM Modern microbrewery and taproom passionate about great real ales, craft beer and ciders. Alongside other handpicked refreshments such as gins and wines, the friendly Breakwater team also serve up delicious stone-baked pizzas from their on-site pizzeria.
COFFEE BREAK
THE ART CLUB Buzzing bar and coffee shop that has firmly staked its place within Dover’ s growing arts and culture scene. Expect top-notch speciality coffee and delicious bakes courtesy of Folkestone’ s Docker Bakery alongside a vibey nighttime setting complemented by trendy cocktails and music events.
REBELS COFFEE On the Marine Parade, coastal ramblers will stumble upon the Dover gem that is Rebels, a welcoming hub passionate about community connection. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee and tasty sweet treats, a session in the outdoor sauna or join one of the pop-up events.
THE MARKET SQUARE KITCHEN Overlooking the bustling town square, this wonderful café, patisserie and bakery specialises in a host of scrumptious eats for all tastes. Open daily for fresh pastries, warming breakfasts and light lunches with various local goods on display for purchase.
WHERE TO BUY IN... DOVER
The Street, East Langdon, Dover, CT15 Guide Price: £ 1,150,000
Believed to date to the early 18th century, but with later enhancements added, this stunning Georgian Grade II listed former rectory offers an elegant living environment with charming period features.
Nestled amongst enchanting grounds with an annexe, double garage and stables, and only a short distance from both St Margaret’ s Beach and Martin Mill station, the ground floor comprises of a relaxed drawing room with an open fireplace, an adjacent sitting room with a wood-burning stove and a study with a stairway leading down to a fascinating cellar that’ s home to an original baking oven of the former parish bakery.
A charming dining room with a wood-burner adjoins the kitchen and a traditional shelved pantry and utility room, while completing the
ground floor is a bright conservatory with double doors and a useful shower room.
On the first floor, the calming principal bedroom features a decorative fireplace and adjoining dressing room. There are then four further bedrooms, two featuring ornate fireplaces, along with two family bathrooms. Supplemental accommodation is available in the studio above the double garage and the adjoining annexe space.
The garden offers an idyllic outdoor sanctuary with the backdrop of picturesque farmland, featuring paved walkways between geometric planted beds, mature and specimen trees, and an arbour with pretty climbing roses.
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