Welcome to Winter at GuestHouse – a season of quiet beauty, crisp days, and restorative escapes. Winter in our towns and cities has a slower, more soulful rhythm, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you.
Whether you’re drawn to Winter-in-the-city or Winter-by-the-sea, we’ve curated thoughtful itineraries, local favourites, and comforting experiences to help you make the most of the season. From bracing coastal walks to cosy corners and candlelit evenings, winter is full of moments that feel grounding and quietly magical.
Our seasonal offers are designed to help you embrace the best of winter. From exclusive savings on stylish stays to indulgent packages that pair supper, spa, and scenery, our limited-time winter offers make it easy to plan a getaway that feels nourishing, unhurried, and special from the very beginning.
Take a flick through Issue No. 6 of the GuestHouse newspaper - your inside look at the stories, people, and places that make our hotels so special. From Winter escapes and spa days to local art, events, and inspiring partnerships, this issue is packed with reasons to explore, relax, and reconnect with the towns and cities. Whether you're a returning guest or discovering us for the first time, we hope you find a little joy in every page.
Everyone’s welcome. Everyone’s happier here.
– The GuestHouse Team
AUTUMN WARMER
Serves two
A cosy, gently spiced chai latte with a little indulgent swirl of sweetness - the kind of drink that invites you to slow right down.
1. Brew 3 bags of Masala chai in 600ml hot water with 1 tbsp sugar, steeping for 5 minutes.
2. Spoon 2 tbsp condensed milk into the bottom of each heatproof glass.
3. Heat 200ml brewed chai with 100ml milk, steaming or warming in a pan while whisking to create a light foam.
4. Gently pour the warm milk mixture over the back of a spoon so it settles on top of the condensed milk.
5. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
CINNAMON SILK
Serves two
A silky, chai-infused gin sour with a soft citrus lift and a ribbon of warming spice. A perfect companion for winter evenings.
1. Add to a shaker: 100ml gin (Dockyard Gin is our favourite, 80ml cooled chai mixture (from the Autumn Warmer, 50ml lemon juice, 35ml sugar syrup, 2 egg whites.
2. Shake vigorously with ice.
3. Strain out the ice, then shake again until smooth and silky.
4. Double strain into chilled glasses.
5. Garnish with orange peel, stem ginger or a cinnamon sprinkle.
Set at the front of our Georgian townhouse, the Clifton Suite is a calm, characterful retreat where Bootham meets the charming streets of Clifton. Perfect for exploring York year-round, it’s an inviting home-from-home after days spent discovering the city’s history and hidden corners.
Spacious and family-friendly, the suite features a super-king bed, a sofa bed for little explorers, and plenty of room to relax - including for four-legged guests. A separate lounge offers space to dine, unwind, and play, with vintage touches, soft natural light, and the option of one of our magical children’s teepees, thoughtfully set up for arrival.
The generous bathroom includes a walk-in shower and deep soaking tub and signature GuestHouse details - from cosy furnishings to the charming doll’s house tea and coffee station - are there as always for your stay.
@tomcawdronphotography
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 🌊
Top to toe glow in 90 or 120 minutes ✨
We start with the back scrub to awaken the skin before moving onto a tension-releasing back, neck and shoulder massage. Then it’s down to a rejuvenating foot scrub before finishing with a radiating organic facial and scalp massage. Scroll for a virtual experience of the treatment
Walk out with your new glow and use the code TOP2TOE10 for 10% off, only in May at @fieldtripspa
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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
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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
