Posted: 11.08.26
Who is Margo Mc Daid?
Margo Mc Daid, also popularly known as Margo in Margate, is an Irish artist who studied applied art at Camberwell College of Arts. She spent time in Manhattan exploring the NY pop art scene and then relocated to England, becoming a community artist and art teacher. Then in 2010, Margo chose to settle down in the art-filled town of Margate. And since February 2014, Margo has become a full-time artist, painting every day in her studio in Kent and producing pieces in her distinctly vibrant and colourful style. Her works span various mediums, including wood, ceramic, paper and canvas. This is a practice she has maintained until this day.
The colours and vintage charm, a key part of Margo's art identity, are inspired by Margate’s youth culture. She has built a devoted following and community who adore her creative style and female portraiture. Margo’s solo-exhibition at Brighton’s Helm Gallery in January 2024 truly highlighted her popularity with her all her pieces sold out within 24 hours.
Margo has been a good friend of ours since our opening on the Kent coast in the summer of 2023. Eagle-eyed guests may have noticed her beautiful works in Pearly Cow Margate or in the bedrooms. We love her unique style and are often asked about her plates adorned on the walls by the open kitchen and wine cabinet.
Margo's Summer Residency
When deciding on our latest art project, it only seemed fitting to reach out to local artist Margo to work together. Now, No. 42 Margate is currently home to 12 beautiful artworks produced by Margo and you’ll find them from the ground floor leading all the way up to The Rooftop Bar. Enjoy a pop of colour as you head up to the Rooftop!
Kiss Me in Margate
To celebrate Margo’s Summer Residency at No. 42 we’ve also created a special cocktail, as a nod to one of her pieces. A deliciously refreshing mix of Golden Tidal rum, dry curacao, cranberry and house-made raspberry shrub, it is perfect for enjoying up on The Rooftop Bar with sweeping views of Margate’s golden sands, sparkling blue and a touch of sea breeze! Sip a glass and enjoy 10% off all Margo's prints.
Whether you're local or staying with us at the hotel, come by these next few weeks if you’re an art-lover, cocktail-enjoyer or just keen to soak up the summer sun. We do have one of the best views in Margate up here and it is certainly the time to be making the most of it.
See a piece you particularly like from Margo’s Summer Residency collection? Turn left out of the hotel and you’ll find Margo’s gallery just a few doors down and can arrange bringing one home. If you can't quite make up your mind just yet, great news, you can enjoy your 10% off online too!
“I literally live to paint – every single day of my life starts the same way, as paintbrush in hand, I create work all day long. It is my joy and my passion, and every single inch of my studio is completely covered with works on paper and canvas.” - Margo Mc Daid
The Winter Warmer
Lazy mornings and curled up evenings for yourself, or someone who you think could do with some time away
Book or gift a stay by 23rd December to enjoy
It’s not every day you get to party, so make it unforgettable 🪩
Send us an email for all your parties and festive gatherings coming up!
Party by @xperiencelive__
You`ve found your next pet-friendly hotel 🐾
And for our furry friends who love to run around, dogs are now allowed on the beaches at Brighton and Margate too
Staying with us?
They`ll be spoilt with their very own @ivyandduke bed, welcome pack including a toy and plenty of attention 😉
📸: @atlas.thesammy, @livingwith.fi, @piggypuggypudding, @moosethecockapoo_
We’ve been feeling the change in seasons and so have you...
GUESTS WHO...
couldn’t wait for autumn
caught beautiful sunsets
escaped for a cosy break
noticed the little details
Which guest are you?
And just one month until Bath turns festive! ✨🎄
Autumn postcards in Bath - crisp air, honey-ed stones and a softer light 🍂💼
A mid-way stop if you`re travelling Edinburgh <-> London or a destination in its own right, a stay in York is perfect for the city-wanderer, history-lover, book-reader, solo-getaway-goer... 🚊🍂
Book 7 days ahead with our Ber Month Break offer to enjoy the best rates. 15% off one night, 20% off two nights and 35% off three nights 💤
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No. 42 Margate - Guest Room
Our smallest rooms in Margate have a certain warmth and cosiness to them. Sleep soundly in our double beds and re-energise or wind down with our coffee and tea. Spend your staycation enjoying your time at the hotel or have a wander around town!
Our sold-out first Seascape Sessions returns next month, 9th November
Capture one of Margate’s most iconic sea views in watercolour under the guidance of a trained artist
Your ticket includes all materials, a drink, and a slice of cake. No experience necessary!
Half-term escapes with all of the family!
There`s a record player and teas and coffees for the adults, tipis with toys, books and a @yotoplay player for the little ones and a very comfortable @ivyandduke bed and welcome pack for our four legged friends
A getaway is only fun when there`s something for everyone!
📸 - 1-4 @katie_sapegina, 5-7 @wearethelesueurs
In one month’s time York will look like this... ✨
Wake up to the tide. Unwind with the horizon 🌊
Just steps away from the beach…
Help yourself pantry…take your pick!
Slow sunset evenings
Golden hour magic in your room ✨
A cocktail at the bar. And another…
Views from your bed 🌊
A good seat, a perfectly shaken drink, and nowhere else you need to be.
Settle into the evening with us in Bath, York, Brighton, or Margate 🍸✨
If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll book a spa day ‘once things calm down’ — you’re the exact person The Spa at No. 1 York was designed for...
The Virginia Creeper has been signalling Autumn in York...🍁
If you want to make the most of your weekday getaway to this city there`s The `Ber month break offer
Stay 1 night = 15% off, 2 nights = 20% off, 3 nights = 35% off - book 3 weeks ahead
For stays Sunday-Thursday, room only until 11th November
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No. 124 Brighton - Guest Room
Looking over the spa and city, these rooms make for the perfect cosy getaway for two or a very lovely solo staycation. All the usual GuestHouse goodies, walk-in shower and king-size bed. Found on the first, second, third and fourth floors
The best beach getaways don’t follow a season 🌊
Every Lookout Suite comes with its own @spikeball set— because a little friendly competition is always in style
Autumn in Brighton looks like this...
What’s on in October?
The Story Trail - until 8th November. More than 30 beautiful hand-painted BookBench sculptures by a local artist are dotted across Brighton’s streets, parks and seafront inspired by the stories that shape our city
@brighton_dome Comedy Festival - 16th - 25th October. Stand-up, podcasts, family shows and more
Photoworks / Brighton Photo Biennial - 2nd October - 1st November. Photography exhibitions, installations and talks
Brighton Food Story - 2nd - 4th October. Explore how to build a food culture that is good for the city, for its people and the planet in a day of talks and a network of supper clubs over the weekend
Mutations Festival - multi-venue alternative music festival on 23 & 24 October
Concerts including Westlife and Soul II Soul at the Brighton Centre, plus shows at Brighton Dome, Concorde 2, CHALK and smaller venues.
Professor Brian Cox will also be performing his new tour Emergence at The Brighton Centre on 21 & 22 October, just five minutes from us
Photo credits - Emma Bailey and Brighton Dome
Charlotte and Matt turning heads at York 💍
📸 @ellieniamhphotos
