No 42 Margate

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Deluxe double
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Pearly Cow Restaurant
Deluxe double
“This beachfront Victorian property has been restored far beyond its former glory, and now features a rooftop cocktail bar, a bijou spa and a seafood-focused restaurant – perfect for weekending couples and families alike.”

Hotel review

Opened in July 2023, this is the third outpost of the GuestHouse group – known for its heritage buildings, super-stylish interiors and friendly staff. No.42 ticks all these boxes and is a fitting addition to uber-cool Margate’s hospitality scene. Appealing details abound – arrivals by train are welcomed with a carbon-neutral luggage transfer by bike, while peckish guests can help themselves to home-made brownies at an open-access pantry. Leave room for dinner, though – from Whitstable oysters to salt-aged steaks, food at in-house restaurant The Pearly Cow is delightful. Bedrooms decorated with freehand murals and works by local artists are infused with coastal atmosphere – the tea-making station hides inside a miniature beach hut, and towels and a Thermos flask are provided for impromptu dips from Margate Beach, opposite. Bathrooms are small but sanctuary-like, with Bramley toiletries and vases of dried flowers. After a soak in the roll-top bath, head to the roof for a cocktail.

Orla Thomas
Orla Thomas Review published: 03/17/2023

Recommended for

  • Close to nightlife

    • - Don’t miss Fez, right next-door. One of Margate’s coolest bars, it’s furnished with fairground memorabilia

  • Beach nearby

    • - Margate Beach is great for a paddle – or swimmers will love the Walpole Bay Tidal Pool

  • Other Activities

    • - Margate’s underground shell grotto, rediscovered in 1835, is a ten-minute stroll away

  • Sights nearby

    • - Historic amusement park Dreamland is a seven-minute walk along the seafront

  • Museums

    • - Art gallery Turner Contemporary is a stone’s throw down the seafront

  • Pet friendly

    • Need to book Large Guest room

  • Child friendly

    • Including kids library

  • Roof terrace

    • And bar

  • Short break

  • Full of character

  • Beach Life

  • Romantic Break

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Contemporary

  • Boutique

Facilities

  • Rooms

    21 rooms in this hotel

  • Safe

    With pure, vegan, organic, and sustainably-and-ethically-sourced products

  • Pet friendly

    Need to book Large Guest room

  • Child friendly

    Including kids library

  • Roof terrace

    And bar

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Car not required

  • Bar

  • Spa

  • Wifi

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Close to nightlife

    • - Don’t miss Fez, right next-door. One of Margate’s coolest bars, it’s furnished with fairground memorabilia

  • Other Activities

    • - Margate’s underground shell grotto, rediscovered in 1835, is a ten-minute stroll away

  • Sights nearby

    • - Historic amusement park Dreamland is a seven-minute walk along the seafront

  • Museums

    • - Art gallery Turner Contemporary is a stone’s throw down the seafront

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