STAY : BEAUTIFUL BOUTIQUE
Alkham Court Farmhouse , Alkham Arrive at this award-winning B & B to a welcome drink and slice of homemade cake , and then settle into your wonderful room that includes fresh flowers , a Nespresso machine and plenty more besides .
www . alkhamcourt . co . uk
Chilham Castle , Chilham If you can ’ t choose between staying in a castle or a tent , why not combine the two ideas with glamping at Chilham Castle ?
www . chilham-castle . co . uk
West House , Biddenden Art-deco style restaurant with rooms in a 16th-century weaver ’ s cottage on Biddenden High Street . A lovely and characterful place to relax and enjoy the food in the beautiful High Weald .
www . thewesthouserestaurant . co . uk
Tonge Barn , Nr Sittingbourne Grade II listed 17th-century barn with beautifully landscaped gardens , recently converted into en-suite accommodation in a picturesque setting . www . tongebarn . co . uk
Bear ’ s Well , Deal Located in the heart of Deal but tucked away in a secluded spot , the Bear ’ s Well exudes quality and luxury from each of its spacious , light bedrooms .
www . bearswell . co . uk
Artfuls , Broadstairs Unique and quirky B & B by the sea with individually themed rooms renowned for its coffee and cake by day and artisan cocktails by night .
www . artfuls . co . uk
The Reading Rooms , Margate What was once a Georgian townhouse is now a stunning boutique hotel . Each room covers one floor of the property in vibrant Margate .
www . thereadingroomsmargate . co . uk
Who ’ d A Thought It , Lenham Full of surprises and tucked away in the sleepy Kent countryside , this boutique hotel is a hive of character , quirkiness and outrageous unconventionality , with each suite boasting its own singular personality . A restored 16th-century pub , no doubt the site of countless parties and celebrations over the centuries , it ’ s now a luxurious Champagne bar , restaurant and hotel . www . whodathoughtit . com
The Pink House , Margate Expect an enchanting vintage vibe that entangles itself beautifully with Margate ’ s thriving arts scene and iconic chintzy seaside-town history . Pets are also welcome at this spectacularly renovated Grade II listed Georgian townhouse on the seafront .
www . dogfriendlycottages . co . uk
Twentieth Century B & B , Birchington-on-Sea Restored art-deco house dating back to 1935 , painstakingly renovated to offer rooms just minutes from Minnis Bay .
www . twentiethcenturybandb . com
The Dog House , Margate Owned by Fe and Mel Duhaney-Keown who left London to live by the sea , guests and their dogs can feel a sense of family warmth from the moment they arrive at this trendy yet sympathetically restored seaside townhouse .
www . doghousemargate . com
Fort Road Hotel , Margate A boarding house from 1820 , Margate ’ s newest hotel was sensitively refurbished in 2022 . Combining the ease of home with contemporary luxury , the 14 guest rooms are individually designed and feature carefully selected artworks , vintage and bespoke furniture and beautifully tiled ensuite walk-in showers or baths . www . fortroadhotel . com
The Albion Rooms , Margate Owned by band The Libertines , this Margate gem has been designed by Rhiannon Sussex , who specialises in rich colour palettes and took inspiration for The Albion Rooms from the red , black and gold of the famous Libertines ’ jacket . All rooms include upgraded bathroom facilities with luxury Haeckels products , sumptuous soft furnishings , robes and slippers , GHD hairdryers , and are kitted out with Apple Beats sound system . The Albion Rooms also comprises a restaurant , coffee shop , two bars and a state-of-the-art recording studio .
www . thealbionrooms . live
Cliftonville Townhouse , Margate Full of character and charm yet completely modern and stylish , the little touches like flowers in your room are just one of the reasons this is a stunning place to stay . www . cliftonvilletownhouse . com
10 to12 , Folkestone Just 100 metres from the famous Folkestone Leas , this bed and breakfast offers a real home from home , and includes a pub in the basement !
www . 10to12folkestone . co . uk
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