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.
Bask in the warm glow of the festive season at No. 42 Margate.
Find out all about Christmas at ours.
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.
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.
Wedding Showcase
Saturday 31st January | 12 - 4 pm
Join us for our next wedding showcase at No. 42. See the house beautifully styled, meet the team, and begin imagining your wedding by the sea.
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 like pots of locally supplied ice cream, 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.
For every kind of love - self, friends, partners or whoever comes to mind 💌
🌙 Late nights and lie-ins
🫧 Copper Cove treatment for two* at @fieldtripspa
♟️ Games night
🍴 Dinner at @pearlycowbrighton, @pearlycowyork and @pearlycowmargate
🍷 A nightcap
*£206.50 Monday-Friday in February, usually £295
Where will this half-term take you?
From exploring the Railway Museum to York’s Chocolate history, there’s plenty in York to entertain young visitors. Mini historians will be busy at the @JorvikViking Centre and @YorkCastleMuseum and there’s fun for the whole family with @wizardwalkofyork tours, particularly for Harry Potter fans! 🪄
And when all that running around has caught up with the little ones, return to ours for a quiet night in. Parents, we’ll have @yotoplay players on hand for bedtime story duty 😉
Lean a little extra into self-care to keep the blues at bay
Transform that "blue" feeling into a serene, spa-inspired state of mind
Practise mindfulness
Take a walk
Connect with loved ones
Find small joys
And for those in Bath, we have two exclusive offers if you`re looking for a moment of stillness or to glow through winter
25% off a weekday treatment - 11am - 2.45pm, Tuesday - Thursday. Add 25OFFTREATMENTS when booking online. Available until February 28th
£120 (usually £!55) 90 minute bespoke facial with added Dermalux LED light therapy, known for boosting collagen production, reducing inflammation and re-energising tired skin - Sunday and Monday during January and February
Update your itinerary of things to see and do in York in the next couple of weeks. And if you`re looking for a laugh, or to learn, there are tickets for all sorts of shows too! Bookmark for if you`re coming to stay with us
We understand when no or low is more than just a month 🍹
Here`s just some of the sips you can find around our hotels and a few recipes too to recreate at home
A morning, an afternoon and a night to remember 💍🍾
Emily and Hayden’s special day captured spectacularly by @rachaelfriendphotography
Dog-parents, steak enthusiasts and cultural curators, you`re in the right place 🐾📸
- Brisk beach walks with your pup on the golden sands - dogs stay free with us in Margate (and Brighton) until 30th Jan
- Steak night is back at @pearlycowmargate, every Thursday you can tuck into steak and fries for £18. And we`re taking part in @margaterestaurantweek! Feb 2nd-Feb 8th head to Pearly Cow for a menu of steak and fries for £20.26 and 50% off selected cocktails
- Save on one night, two night and three night stays until Feb 12th. Curate your own mini getaway or stay and see more
One more weekend before the back-to-work and back-to-school routines pick up again
But if your mind is still on holiday mode, our Winter Breaks offer might get that next staycation booked
20% off 1 night, 25% off 2 nights, or 35% off 3 night stays - we`ll leave you to decide between a quick getaway, or a slow escape 🧳
GuestHouse 2025 WRAPPED 🎇
A 2025 filled with memories at Bath, York, Margate and Brighton, created and shared by our teams and our guests. 2026 - we hope to welcome more of you - returning guests and new! 💛
1-2 No. 124 celebrated its 1st birthday and won ‘Best New Tourism Business’ in The Beautiful South awards too 🎂
3 Our beautiful @fieldtripspa opened its doors to serenity and heavenly treatments 🫧
4 We welcomed our wonderful new General Manager at No. 1, Cara and were awarded a Best of the Best Hotel accolade by the @tripadvisor 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, which celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel and is only awarded to the top 1% of hotels worldwide 🥇
5 Launched our partnership with wealth expert, facialist and health coach @donna.bartoli 🧖🏻♀️
6 Hosted some very cool events, held many weddings and celebrated @indiaamoon’s 30th birthday 🎈
7 Turned The Coach House at No. 15 Bath even cosier 💤
8 Relaunched The Rooftop at No. 42 for summer and enjoyed plenty of cocktails up here. Brought polaroids to all of our hotels to capture more of the good times 🍹
9 Just some shots we love from some of our exciting photoshoots captured by @lateef.photography 📸
Festive edition! GUESTS WHO...
bring the dogs
enjoy a nightcap
raid the pantry
tie the knot
Which guest are you?
Save on stays - two ways! 😴
One night - 20% off
Two nights - 25% off
Three nights - 35% off
Hibernate & Hideaway for the perfect room-only winter escape or unwind with our Seasonal Sanctuary for a stay with breakfast plus £200 credit to indulge in treatments at The Spa
Book a stay by 12th February
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a holiday with unforgettable moments ✨🎄
Santa stop here 🎅🏻
Merry Christmas Eve! We`re all set for the festivities. And, we`ll also be here for post-shopping, pre-going out tipples and games for a quiet (or not!) twixmas too 🪩
Well-fed and glasses topped up for the festive period at @pearlycowbrighton @pearlycowyork or @pearlycowmargate!
For any last minute tables, head to the website to check our availability
A touch of sparkle by the sea at No. 42 Margate 🎄✨
A very merry coastal Christmas at No. 124 🪩🥃♠️
Just a handful of Guest Rooms and two Bigger Guest Rooms if you fancy a Christmas like this.
GUESTS WHO...
host parties
get together for one-off events
help make the magical days happen
come together for a Sunday roast
Which guest are you?
A very festive album of York ✨🎀
Christmas makeover at our hotel by @wildbeeflowerfarm
Images 1, 3 & 10 by @belle_redgate
From ancient Roman baths to Georgian architecture, experience the enchanting magic of Bath as it twinkles for the festive season. And if you haven`t quite completed your shopping Bath is a treasure trove of independent shops, boutiques and cafes where you`ll be able to pick up individual and thoughtful gifts✨
Some moments from my stay at No. 42 Margate - @moosethecockapoo_🐕 🌊
I checked out the room
Listened to some music from the in-room record player
Watched the waves roll in from my bedroom window
Spent a LOT of time on the beach
Well deserved naps in my @ivyandduke bed
Book that getaway because dogs stay free in Brighton and Margate until 30th Jan 2026! 🐾💛
