Posted: 16.05.26
Name of Maker: Katie Charleson
Name of pieces: Blush Checks, Dashes & Sail on Silver Girl ii
Where to find: Field Trip Spa
Katies has created three wall quilts for Field Trip Spa, employing a variety of quilting techniques, printed patterns and grounding colours. These contrasting elements are unified by her interest in creating satisfying compositions and rhythmic, shifting textures that draw the viewer in close. She usse the blocky, repetitive nature of screen printing idiosyncratically to create depth and fluidity, exploring materiality and surface.
Katie used synthetic cold-water dyes as well as inks and dyes brewed from food waste and locally foraged plant matter. She hand painted the resulting inks directly onto screen, the base fabric and on top of the printed pigments, to add a depth of colour and fluidity to the structures and shapes present in the work. Physically breaking down and combining materials to create colour feels alchemical, and adds a layer of uncertainty and uniqueness every time the process is approached.
Name of Maker: Richard Rawlins
Name of piece: Jab Jumbie Recoil
Where to find: The staircase leading to Pearly Cow
Richard drew on his Caribbean heritage (he is Trinidadian) and research to make totemic drawings of a Trinidad carnival character called the Moko Jumbie, which he then merged with other carnival characters, (in this piece, the Jab) that are rooted in the Caribbean experience of enslavement, indentureship, and migration.
“Moko” means healer in Central Africa and “jumbie” is a colloquial Caribbean term for a ghost or spirit. In Carnival lore the jumbies are ‘spirits’ that followed the enslaved Africans across the Atlantic to their destinations in the Caribbean, walking on stilts – and his imaginings – to the Antilles and wherever else they eventually resided, creating an African diaspora. There they watched over us, watched us birthed, watched us toil, watched us play, watched our pain, sorrow, and our joy, and helped with the process of healing. Today they are still watching. Today we are still healing.
Name of Maker: Jack Brindley
Name of piece: Circular Grid Study (Amethyst)
Where to find: The Bar in Pearly Cow
The work is made up of 5 glass panels, back lit from behind and will sit as a central feature to The Bar. It features a grid-like exploration of segments of a circle. The idea behind using a repeated pattern is to encourage the eye to skate over the surface of the window, constantly moving from one zone to the next, never to rest on a singular motif.
This results in a fluid and dynamic contribution to the surrounding architecture. Different types of glass with a variation of surface textures have been used, each reflects and refracts the light in its own unique way, bringing a sense of depth and movement to The Bar.
These windows bring together historic processes and materials such as Silver-Stain, which has been used in stained glass since 1300, and contemporary techniques such as glass bonding, and toughening. There are 455 pieces of individually hand cut glass, (some of them no bigger than 20mm) with roughly a quarter of the glass hand painted with enamels and stains before being fired in a kiln. .
Name of Maker: Corinna Wilson
Name of piece: Abstract Oasis
Where to find: The Vinyl Library
Working her Brighton studio, Corinna creates one off pieces of art in wool using a combination of hand tufted and machine based techniques. She grew up in a traditional household surrounded by tapestries, cross stitch and patchwork quilts which instilled in her a love of creating, crafting and textiles. Corinna aims to tread a line between form and abstraction to allow the viewer some room for their own interpretations. I love the textures and 3D form that the works take on in wool and the nostalgic nod to traditional tapestries.
This piece was inspired by a recent visit to Morocco where I visited several botanical gardens and was inspired by not only the beautiful array of flowers and plants but also the juxtaposition of the tiles and patterns found there which I have reflected both in the earthy tones and ornamental accents.
Name of Maker: Marcelina Amelia
Name of piece: You are a Harvest Moon
Where to find: The Bar
Marcelina works with a mixed media approach to print, painting and drawing. She often draws inspirations from her Polish heritage, looking to religious iconography and folk tales, as well as childhood memories, the power of dreams, spirituality, sexuality, and the human condition.
Marcelina says, ‘I like to play at the tense borders between lust and innocence; joy and sadness; fun and pain. My interest in juxtaposition comes from my origins and fascination with East European culture which was eloquently described by Grayson Perry as ‘nowhere else could such horrific grief be met with such fairly-tale romanticism’. I tend to utilise nature as a metaphor for everyday feelings and headaches. My recent work also dwells into themes of self acceptance, body positivity, representations of the female sexuality, gender, migration, and society. Although some of the subjects I take on are often quite dark I like to think that there is some humour and light in my finished artwork.’
Check-in series #9
No. 15 Bath - Pulteney Suite with @ettinger.london
The jewels of our townhouses. Most boast super-high ceilings and grand sash windows framed by shutters and drapes. Dog friendly and family friendly too. Plus, if you’re looking for somewhere to escape the heat, these rooms have air-con to keep you cool.
And if you stay before the 28th August, Sunday-Thursday, there’s £150 spa credit, per room, per night for you to spend as you wish
Meet @tessa__layzelle, the creative behind the hand-sewn tapestries in some of our newly refurbished Guest and Bigger Guest Rooms at No. 15 Bath.
Tessa is a designer/maker specialising in ‘practical paintings’ and her quilts sit in the crossover between artwork and homeware. For our in-room pieces, she nods to mysticism found throughout the city and the sense of the ethereal is further expressed through handmade celestial-themed bedside lampshades and delicate glass-domed pendants
Stay with us in Bath to see the beautiful pieces in person
If you’re booked in to stay in our Large Guest Rooms with Sea View or a Lookout Suite at No. 124 Brighton this weekend, here’s what your sunny stay might look like...
Put your bags aside, unpack and cool down ☀️
A peek of our Lookout Suite!
Your own balcony to soak up the rays and feel the sea breeze 🌊
The beach is right at our doorstep! Just cross the road for a refreshing dip 🐚⛱️
Return to your room to escape the heat. Put on the records, watch tv or read a book 📕 🎶
And then it’s back out for a drink or two at The Terrace Bar! P.s if you’re staying with us now until Thursday, enjoy 50% off cocktails 4-5pm and 9-10pm with our Two Tides offer 🍹
And on Fridays we have our DJ evenings. Borrow one of our hats to keep cool 👒
And maybe one nightcap up in your bedroom? 🍸
Lights out, tucked in 💤
Go coastal 🌊
Pack your bags and make the most of the heatwave with a beach getaway to Brighton or Margate
Check-in to sea-air and check out a couple more reasons to book...
Stay & Spa - a stay with breakfast the morning after and £150 spa credit per room, per night
Two Tides - 50% off cocktails Monday - Thursday 4 – 5pm & 9 – 10pm
Don`t forget your sunnies 😎
Happily ever after in York 💍
📸 1-2 Jess and Luke @meghantaylor_photography
📸 3 Kate and Liam @meghantaylor_photography
📸 4 Sophie and Mark @iam.ivanaking
📸 5 Ben and Gabi @sophiemortphotography
📸 6 Katy and Piaras @mariawphoto
📸 7 Eleanor and Alex @ellieniamhphotos
Spa credit, topped up for Summer
£150 spa credit per room, per night on stays before the 28th August
Our best-value break: a beautiful boutique room, breakfast, and spa credit to spend exactly as you please - plus, as always, the right to raid our pantry
Long golden evenings exploring the streets balanced with long, unhurried hours in the spa. Scroll for all the details and get ready to grab that glow
Book via the link in our bio
A bar that moves with the tides ☀️🌊🥂
And we`ve matched the summer energy out on The Terrace now with 50% off cocktails Monday - Thursday, 4-5pm and 9-10pm
If you`re still searching for something to celebrate the father figure in your lives, a stay away, a dinner at Pearly Cow or cocktails in The Bar at No. 15 may be a good idea...
Weekend plans when the sun`s out, the GuestHouse way ☀️
Head up to The Rooftop Bar at Margate. Or The Terrace Bar if you`re in Brighton!
GUESTS WHO...
chase sunsets
mark a special occasion
make the most of the sun
stay in and self-care
Which guest are you?
We host the kind of birthdays that your guests will be asking you for details about 🥂
Celebrated the night away with a very special bespoke birthday bash with @indiaamoon. Sparkles, sips and some everlasting memories ✨
If you`ve got a special occasion coming up, drop us a message and we`d love to plan with you
Check-in series #8
No. 124 Brighton - The Hideout Suite with @charlotteemilyprice
The most private of rooms in our beachfront beauty. You`ll have your own private entrance, private pantry and private hot tub. There`s a separate lounge with space for two children and a super-king bed. Check-in and enjoy your home away from home
Re-introducing some of the things that just make sense at GuestHouse
Help-yourself-pantry 🍬🍿
Well wouldn`t it be fun to go on a stay and pick out your own snacks to enjoy whilst reading a book, watching a movie or to satisfy the late night munchies 👀 So that`s what we`ve decided to bring to our hotels. Available to all of our guests, wherever you stay!
The Bar at No. 15 is back - shaken, stirred, and transformed
Behind the doors of one of Bath’s most elegant addresses, we’re blending together exceptional cocktails and charming interiors
Step off the street and come inside for a crisp pre-dinner aperitif or an indulgent nightcap before the walk home
Come and see what’s new...
Incredibly proud to share that No. 124 Brighton has been included in The @telegraph’s ‘250 Best Hotels in the UK’ guide, an expert curation of the finest accommodation in the country.
We’re in company amongst incredible hotels so we are delighted to have our coastal townhouse recognised. We hope to welcome more of you in the future, new and returning!
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Checking-in to Room 12 today at No. 1 York? Here`s a peek of your room ☀️ 🍃
[Bootham Suite, first floor]
Our Gift Voucher sale is here - but not for long! 🧖🏻♀️🧖🏻
We`ve hand-picked a collection of GuestHouse gifts and, for the long weekend, enjoy 25% off 🤍
From restorative spa rituals and deep-soak afternoons to a rather sparkling tea at No. 1 York, they`re perfect for someone else, or yourself
Some favourites are in limited numbers, so when they`re gone, they`re gone! Save til Monday and head to our bio to browse and gift
Summer’s calling ☀️, pick up the cocktail🍹
We kept our fingers crossed last Friday that summer would be underway and it looks like it worked 😉
Escape the scorching heat this Bank Holiday weekend and join us up on The Rooftop Bar at No. 42 Margate, Friday through til Monday, for sea breeze, ice cold summer cocktails and sunsets
Moments snapped from the summer party at The Terrace Bar @pearlycowbrighton
Get yourself down there, lots of sun and spritzes ahead for the heatwave! ☀️
