STAY : BEAUTIFUL BOUTIQUE
The Enchanted Faraway Tree , Blean Stay in a grown-up treehouse that has a glass roof for stargazing , a hot tub for relaxing and is surrounded by nature . www . coolstays . com / property / the-enchantedfaraway-tree / 19672
Alkham Court Farmhouse , Alkham Arrive at this award-winning B & B to a welcome drink and slice of homemade cake before settling into your wonderful room that includes fresh flowers , a Nespresso machine and plenty more besides . www . alkhamcourt . co . uk
The Lantern , Martin Apartment above an ancient inn combining stylish decor with creature comforts : excellent mattresses , a luxurious bathroom and fine linen sheets . In the pretty garden outside , find a luxury handcrafted Mongolian yurt . Carefully curated furniture , sumptuous bedding and a wood burner . www . lanterninn . 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 , Bear ’ s Well exudes quality and luxury from each of its spacious , light bedrooms . www . bearswell . co . uk
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
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
The Relish , Folkestone Perfectly positioned amongst great restaurants and a short stroll away from the beach , this hotel provides exquisitely crafted and contemporary guest accommodation ; never forgetting the small touches . Delight in the tranquil backdrop of the private parkland that The Relish overlooks and retreat to a room of complete comfort and elegance . www . hotelrelish . 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 personality . A restored 16thcentury 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
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 an Apple Beats sound system . The Albion Rooms also houses a restaurant , coffee shop , two bars and a state-of-the-art recording studio . www . thealbionrooms . live
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