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
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
Whisky & Vinyl Nights at Margate 🥃 🎶
Each month, we will explore one bourbon, one Scotch and one world whisky, all while spinning a mix of new and classic vinyl
13th October | 7 - 9pm
17th November | 7 - 9pm
15th December | 7 - 9pm
Tickets are £20 per person, secure your place now at @pearlycowmargate
10 days, 3 drinks, 1 bar not to be missed
@brightoncocktailfestival is back with ten days of the city’s best bars shaking, stirring and showing off their skills, 18th-27th September
Tickets are £20 which gives you access to £6 cocktails and £4 mocktails at No. 124 and over 50 other bars across the city.
Find us at the bar for a sip of Don’t Beet Around The Bush, Notorious F.I.G and Citrus Got Real (non-alc)🍸🍹 🥃
Get your ticket
The longer you stay, the more you save
With the `Ber month break, save 15% on one night stays, 20% on 2 night stays and 35% on 3 night stays.
Book at least three weeks ahead and stay Sunday-Thursday from 27th September to enjoy our happiest rates
Last of the summer escapes in Bath...
Ready to step into Autumn?
Deep sigh relaxation post summer madness
From releasing the tension in your back to getting your glow back on with a tailored facial, find what you`re looking for in The Spa at Bath, York, Margate and Brighton
Soaking up the last of the summer sun in Brighton ☀️🌊
