insideKENT Magazine Issue 169 - May 2026 | Page 59

GUIDE
THE BLUE PIGEONS THE ZETLAND ARMS
HOPE & LANE
SUMPTUOUS STAYS
THE BLUE PIGEONS Beautifully restored, family-owned boutique hotel nestled in the village of Worth. Complete with stunning bedrooms filled with soft linens and gentle tones, pretty gardens and spectacular on-site dining.
THE ROYAL HOTEL Boasting a prime position for a seaside escape, this early 18th-century Georgian hotel promises heaps of both charming period features and contemporary comforts alongside great views and delicious food and drink.
THE ROSE An ultra-stylish coastal destination comprising eight unique bedrooms with luxurious beds and vintage furnishings, a refined bar and restaurant helmed by executive chef Nuno Mendes, and a wellness sanctuary offering yoga and sublime treatments.
TOP PUBS IN TOWN
THE ZETLAND ARMS Beloved beachfront pub located on the coast of Kingsdown with fantastic locally inspired menus. Soak up the fresh sea air in the sun-drenched garden, outside on the beach, or cosy up inside the dining room.
THE PORT ARMS Home to local favourite Soul Chef Kitchen, who cook up flavour-packed authentic Jamaican dishes, The Port Arms is a buzzing seaside pub with rooms offering a range of drinks, live music and outside seating.
THE COACH HACKLINGE Passionate about celebrating superb Kentish produce throughout its seasonal menus, The Coach offers a spacious garden, children’ s play area and plenty of cosy nooks to enjoy great food and drink amongst rolling countryside.
COFFEE BREAK
MIDDLE STREET COFFEE Sweet speciality coffee shop with a laid-back vibe and delightful brews. Welcoming to four-legged friends too, Middle Street Coffee is perfect for both quick coffee pitstops and leisurely catch-ups.
HUT 55 Enjoy delicious homemade food such as doorstop sandwiches, delectable bakes and cakes alongside the freshest coffee, all served out of a picturesque wooden hut perched amongst the pebbles of Deal beach.
HOPE & LANE Expect the warmest of welcomes from this high street coffee shop known for its sweet and savoury snacks, and organic coffee grown sustainably on an owner-run plantation in Papua New Guinea.
WHERE TO BUY IN... DEAL
Glenhill Cottage, Liverpool Road, Walmer, Deal, CT14 Guide Price: £ 1,000,000
Originally built in 1850, this wonderfully characterful and extended cottage backs onto the grounds of Walmer Castle and is located on a semi-private road that leads to the beautiful Glen nature walk.
Entering the property, there is a porch leading to the hall with a stained glass door to the semi-basement, two useful coat cupboards and access to the splendid drawing room. This is complete with a marble fireplace and log burner as well as two sets of French doors to the covered veranda. An adjacent sitting room features a fascinating bay window that includes two sets of French doors to the garden and leads directly to the formal dining room.
The country style kitchen / breakfast room is particularly striking with its feature brick walls, two-oven Aga and Shaker-style units. It also has a door and stairs to bedroom
three, access to a cloakroom and utility room, as well as an external door leading to a pedestrian entrance from the road.
Stairs lead up to a landing from the hall that has French doors to the rear garden which features a large lawn and charming gazebo. There is a cloakroom and stairs to the dual aspect principal bedroom with an original fireplace, double doors to a large dressing room / bedroom four and steps to an ensuite bathroom. You will also find a large airing cupboard, family shower room and a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and eaves storage.
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