Margate is the British seaside town that has held its own since it became the place to be in 1730. And we’re sitting on the front in the characterful Old Town, bathing in all the glory of the light dancing on the water.
The old seaside hotel we’ve made our own is one of those Victorian beauties that sits elegantly poised above the main swathe of golden sands, giving its guests dreamy views across the bay. Bedrooms are sometimes balconied and always rich with heritage detailing. There are three places devoted to food and drink - all with their own thing going on and one with bird's eye views, but all holding local ingredients and skills on high. The treatment rooms are there for you and your wellbeing. And, as ever, service is with a very big smile.
We're thrilled to be the proud owners of a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice awards, which recognises the businesses that rank in the top 10% on Tripadvisor.
Our gorgeous Rooftop Bar (the only one in Margate) is open Friday to Sunday (and bank holiday Mondays) until the end of May, before hours extend.
There are 21 Guest Rooms and Lookout Suites within the walls of our Victorian dream of a seaside hotel. Original features have been preserved and paired with all the modern stuff you need. Some have balconies for extra greatness. Some have showers for two and four-poster beds. They are all marvellous.
Open Thursday - Sunday and daily from July 6th. Come on in - we don't operate a booking diary for the roof, so it's first come, first served.
Classics, new mixes, a bit of both – we’re serious about cocktails up on the roof. We’re also serious about local beers, special wines, the art of the spritz and crafted low and no-alcohol refreshers. And we love the glow that hits us as the sun sets and it's reflection floods the sea.
Pearly Cow Margate is is our grill restaurant perched above Margate’s golden sands, devoted to sea-fresh seafood, flame-grilled meats, and just-picked garden greens. With wild local flavour, show-stopping fruits de mer and life-changing beef fat chips, it’s where dreamy sunsets, barefoot afternoons, and post-beach joy collide.
The Treatment Rooms are very-mellow spaces where highly skilled therapists target their expertise on making you feel brand new. Situated on the lower-ground floor of our seaside hotel, you'll find relaxation in abundance. Why not try our Copper Cove experience for the ultimate soothing experience.
Say I do, overlooking the big blue! Our regency townhouse has been lovingly transformed into a seriously chic destination on the Margate Riviera, ready to host up to 45 guests for a wonder-filled wedding day (or longer!).
We've all heard of blue-sky thinking, and sometimes getting the team out of the office into the fresh sea air is just the ticket. Take things up a notch with a meeting in Margate at No. 42.
As any parent knows, happy children are the not-so-secret secret to every great family trip. So, we have a few things up our sleeves to help keep them entertained while they stay with us - and what child doesn't love a seaside hotel!
Other than between 1st May and 30th September, when it's a big, fat no-no, dogs love being on Margate beach (understatement). If you bring yours, we have a few things to make them feel at home.
Every room has a Crosley record player and a few choice records. There's also access to a curated vinyl library so you can soundtrack your stay.
Rolls of Polaroid film are available to purchase when you arrive at Reception. Then, borrow one of our cameras and snap away. Keep those prints and document the memories of your stay.
The contents of our pantry in a handsome vintage ticket booth are all yours to enjoy any time of day or night, and it's all on us. It's stocked daily with sweet and savoury snacks, homemade baked goodies, soft drinks, and fresh fruit.
Margate is served by Southeastern and you can quickly book your ticket here. The station is only about a 10 minute sea front walk away, but that’s 10 mins you could be bag-free, so let us meet you off your train and take your bags back to the hotel.
We’ll swap your luggage for an umbrella (if it’s one of those days). Get in touch to request your luggage pick up, and we’ll see you at the station.
We have ten private parking spaces available on New Street, located opposite our entrance. Parking is £25 per car, per night and must be booked in advance, as availability is limited.
If our on-site parking is fully booked, Mill Lane Multi-storey Car Park is an excellent nearby alternative. It’s ideal for overnight and longer stays, allowing you to park for the duration of your visit without the need to move your car.
We've collected our most frequently asked questions from our wonderful guests, including questions about check-in times, bringing your pet or children, answered them for you and gathered them together on one page. If you can't find the answer you're looking for, please do give us a call or drop us an email, and our team will be delighted to help.
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! ☀️
Check-in series #7
No. 15 Bath - Coach House Large Guest Room
If you liked the sound of staying in The Coach House in one of our previous posts, you’ve got the option for a larger room too. These rooms are family-friendly, with space for a cot in all rooms, and room for our fun mini teepees. Keep them entertained with toys and Yoto Players with story-filled cards during your stay
We’ve got a few rooms left for the Bank Holiday and Half Term. Catch the summer feeling with a family getaway
📸 @wearethelesueurs @alldadstalk, @allmumstalk
No. 124 Brighton can make your seaside wedding dreams come true! 💍🌊
Take over @pearlycowbrighton or The Courtyard for the day, or go all-out with the whole house...
📸: @charlotterebeccaphoto
Things to do in Brighton - save for inspiration 🔖
@artistsopenhouses - 16-17th and 23rd-25th May - visit local artists’ homes and studios
@brightonfestival - until 25th May - celebrate the 60th Brighton Festival with theatre, music, dance, circus, art and family events
@brightonfringe - until 31st May - comedy, cabaret, theatre and pop-up shows
UB40 - 1st June - get your tickets for the big indoor concert
London to Brighton bike ride finish - 21st June - cheer at the finish line
@royalpaviliongardens - one of the city’s best-known landmarks, a great addition to your trip
The Lanes and North Laine - Explore indie shops, vintage stores and street art
Re-introducing some of the things that just make sense at GuestHouse
Our very own...
Signature scent with @oastandrye
Bespoke @ivyandduke dog beds
Curated newspaper
Our candles and reed diffusers in `Persia` create the memory of a stay through scent (available to purchase in our hotels!). We welcome our four-legged friends with their very own dog set-up for those all important naps 💤 And, if there`s one place to find out about all the happenings in the hotels and beyond, it`s by flicking through our seasonal newspaper
Bath summer stay incoming
Need a little help choosing the room for you? Scroll for interior design inspo and we`ll see you when you get here
Supawstars at GuestHouse 🐾
Gus - @katharinee.anne
Max - @sofiacolturanigrassi
Spoon - @spoon_iggy
Moose - @moosethecockapoo_
Darla
Bonnie - @sophie.m.robinson
Kobe - @kobeshowdog
Odie - @odies_adventuress
Louis - @npanagarry
GUESTS WHO...
can’t wait for summer
conquer goals
celebrate milestones
care about the little details
Which guest are you?
Re-introducing some of the things that just make sense at GuestHouse
Coffee and tea stations with a twist ☕️🫖
Open for a surprise! Some of our rooms at No. 1 York and No. 15 Bath have a whimsical doll`s house and some of our rooms at our beachside properties, No. 42 Margate and No. 124 Brighton, have beach huts. Inside you`ll find everything you need for a morning brew, afternoon cuppa or bedtime wind down!
Just making sure that your Bank Holiday weekend plans include some drinks at The Terrace Bar, @pearlycowbrighton. The vibe? Music by @coops.png tonight and then sea-views and sips until the sun goes down 🌊
