Browse our hand-picked city secrets and storied local highlights here within The Guest Insider blog. From the freshest find at the bar to the kindred spirits making waves in our neighbourhoods, we’re sharing the very best of GuestHouse and our home towns and cities.
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Check-in series #6
No. 42 Margate - Large Guest Room with Sea View and Balcony
If the beach right at your doorstep and opening the doors to a private balcony with front row sea views sounds like your beach dream come true, you’ll want to be making yourself comfortable in of these rooms. These rooms have a separate bath and shower and a super-king size bed. This is one for those who not only want a room with a view but want to be part of it.
And if you’re travelling from London, we’re less than 1.5hrs with @se_railway!
What`s your `that makes it a staycation` moment?
Making time for a proper breakfast
Zero plans
Going all out - pamper time!
An extra long lie in
A late-night tipple
Tell us in the comments...
We`re very much ready chilling up here at The Rooftop Bar of No. 42 Margate and we know you are too 🐚🌊
Re-introducing some of the things that just make sense at GuestHouse
Station Luggage Pick-up 🧳
You didn’t pack light and that’s okay. You decided you want to head straight into town, that’s no problem.
When you book a stay with us, we offer complimentary luggage pick-up. Step off, hand over and we’ll whisk your bags back to the hotel for you. Simply share your journey’s schedule, and allow us to handle the heavy lifting 🚆
Zowie and Jack put a ring on it by the sea 💍
Huge congratulations to the happy couple and our first official ceremony at No. 42 Margate!
📸 @tomcawdronphotography
💐 @thedarlingbudsofwade
Browse the room types at No. 124 Brighton to decide where you`ll be spending the night 🔑
The Terrace Bar by @pearlycowbrighton is back for its second summer... and it`s all about the bar
Coastal cocktails, long spritzes, cold rosé and proper sundowners. First come, first served
No. 1 York through the seasons 🍃☀️🍂🌧️
Spring, summer, autumn or winter. Plan ahead staycation or spontaneous getaway to York. Whatever traveller you might be, a trip to York is always a good idea. And less than 2 hours by train from London Kings Cross!
Re-introducing some of the things that just make sense at GuestHouse
If you`re new here, let us show you round...
Starting with our Record Players. If you`re a sing to country, dance to pop, chill with jazz or kick back with rock, we`ve got record players in every room and a library with even more records to take up to your room
P.s If silence is your thing, that`s okay too 😉
Spaces for events of any and every kind
Drop our teams a message if you’re looking for a place for your next conference, team meet-up or something a little more fun
Check-in series #5
No. 124 Brighton - Large Guest Room with Sea View
Drift away to the sound of the ocean and wake up to sunrise and the sea in your super-king sized bed. Some can twin and several can accommodate a child too, so if you’re coming with a little one in tow, think big!
Behind the art
Ever stopped to look at some of the artwork at No. 124? Meet some of the artists behind the pieces at our Brighton boutique hotel
GUESTS WHO...
bring their four legged friends
make it a birthday to remember
return time and time after again
discover somewhere new
Which guest are you?
We`re officially announcing Rooftop and Terrace season at our seaside properties! The Terrace Bar by @pearlycowbrighton and No. 42 Margate`s Rooftop Bar and The Terrace by @pearlycowmargate will re-open for the long Easter weekend*
Now the clocks have gone forward, we`re one step closer to summer
Plan your next pre-dinner drinks or evenings looking out to sea at Margate or Brighton
(*weather dependent)
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Opening hours:
Rooftop Bar
Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 4 - 10pm
Monday Bank Holiday - 12 - 8pm
The Terrace @pearlycowmargate
Open for drinks all day
The Terrace Bar @pearlycowbrighton
Open all day
A first look at one of our newly refurbished bedrooms at No. 15 Bath!
Dreamy furnishings and soft pops of colour, this might just become your home away from home this Easter
How your bespoke 90 minute Ultra Radiance Facial treatment could look like...
Or looking to plan a Spa day with a plus one? Book our Twos Company tomorrow or next weekend, 1pm-3pm for £160 for two
"To nobody`s surprise, I`m not ready to leave" - @robynjrothwell on a stay at No. 15 Bath
Planning a trip to Bath late spring/summer? Here`s what you need to know:
- Royal Crescent & The Circus - go early for quieter photos
- Royal Victoria Park, Alexandra Park viewpoint and Prior Park Landscape Garden are great for a stroll when the weather is lovely
- @theromanbaths - book a timed entry early; it gets busy in summer
- Bath on the Beach at Royal Victoria Park - throughout summer
- Party in the City (15th May), Bath Literature Festival (16-24th May) and Music Festival (30th May-7th June) - free live music
- Bath Fringe Festival - 22nd May-7th June - outdoor performances and pop-ups
- Festival of Nature - 7th-15th June - outdoor and family-friendly
- Bath Carnival - 11th July - street performances, music & costumes
👟Bath is very walkable but wear comfortable shoes for uneven streets and steeper climbs
⌚️Start early and explore late
🌳Mix indoor and outdoor plans in case of rain
🚍Parking is limited, make use of Park & Ride
📧Book your accommodation and attractions early
Check-in series #4
No. 1 York - Clifton Suite
Our very family-friendly suite is perfect for larger families, those coming with grandparents or if you’re bringing the dog and want more space. There’s a super-king-size bed, separate lounge with a sofa bed and the option to interconnect with a Guest Room.
Ideas for what to do when you’re in York:
@yorkchocstory
@yorkminsterofficial
@nationalrailwaymusuem
@jorvikviking
@yorkcastlemuseum
@yorkdungeon
@wizardwalkofyork
Places to walk or run around - York City Walls, Museum Gardens Rowntree Park
Boat trip on the River Ouse
The latest Instagram update and edits app means we can show you a lot about our hotels in one place! If you’re new, or trying to decide where your next visit should be, tap through and discover a stay with us in Bath, York, Margate and Brighton 💛🌊
You never have to go far from ours to be entertained. From Easter egg hunts to funfair fun, Roman and Viking programmes to toy and train museums, there`s plenty to entertain little guests with lots of energy in Bath, York, Margate and Brighton
And this Easter, kids under 12 stay free, 27th March - 17th April at No. 15 Bath. Call our central reservations team to book or give us a call to find out more about our interconnecting rooms!
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@kjsheppey
@franki.dammone
@georginacarolinecohen
@elena_impieri
@wearethelesueurs
@ellen_frg
