Kent
This former Napoleonic-era fortress overlooking the beach was converted into an opulent Victorian residence just in time for one Charles Dickens to rent…
Must-see hotels in Southeast England
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Brighton & Hove
All of the 19 generous rooms here wow guests with their bold-patterned fabrics, supersized leather sofas, in-room free-standing baths and vegan, veggie or…
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Brighton & Hove
Eclectic doesn’t quite describe the rooms at this wonderful 23-room town-house hotel, set amid the splendour of Regency Sq. As befits the name, every…
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Kent
Occupying an unmarked 18th-century Georgian town house on a tranquil square just five minutes’ walk from the sea, this luxury boutique B&B is as stylish…
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Brighton & Hove
Brighton’s top B&B has five sumptuous rooms, perfectly done out with antique flourish. All the fabrics, furniture and decoration have been painstakingly…
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Canterbury
The 72 rooms at this super-central hotel, the only boutique hotel in town, are graded from ‘comfortable’ to ‘fabulous’ (via 'enviable'), and for the most…
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Rye
Situated on Mermaid St, this 17th-century town house once belonged to US poet Conrad Aitken. The 11 rooms are named after writers who stayed here. The…
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Kent
Today the haunt of celebrity golfers, the Bell Hotel has been sitting on the town’s quay since Tudor times, though much of the remaining building is from…
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Brighton & Hove
One of Brighton’s sexiest and nuttiest places to stay, the Pelirocco has become the ultimate venue for a flirty rock-and-roll weekend. Flamboyant rooms,…
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Rye
This old coaching inn has managed to reinvent itself as a contemporary boutique hotel while staying true to its roots. Downstairs, an old-fashioned wood…
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Dover
Just a few steps from Dover’s beach, this seafront hotel crams 81 rooms of varying dimensions into a gently curving 1870s edifice. The undulating…
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Canterbury
This rather wonky 13th-century beamed inn, mentioned in Dickens’ David Copperfield, has eight themed rooms bearing names such as ‘Marrakesh’ (Moorish), …
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Brighton & Hove
This stylishly minimalist boutique hotel oozes understated class. So understated is the entrance, in fact, you could easily miss it. All rooms have…
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Rye
Few inns can claim to be as atmospheric as this ancient hostelry, dating from 1420. Each of the 31 rooms is different, but all are thick with dark beams…
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Brighton & Hove
For views of waterfront landmarks, opt for a seafront room in this luxurious beachside hotel. The corner suites are pure indulgence, with freestanding…
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Southeast England
The contemporary chambers at this lovely ‘restaurant with rooms’ may be slightly low-ceilinged, but they’re clean-cut and very comfortable, with showers…
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Southeast England
Big flashes of colour dominate the period rooms at this Georgian hotel. It’s the most enticing option in town and it also boasts a stylish restaurant…
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Kent
Occupying two regency town houses on a glorious seafront crescent, this boutique hotel feels enveloped in warmth and quirkiness – an eclectic collection…
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Canterbury
A night at Canterbury’s most laid-back digs, housed in a 19th-century fire station, is a bit like sleeping over at a really cool art student’s pad. The…
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Brighton & Hove
Around a kilometre east of Brighton Pier along the seafront, this environmentally friendly B&B is spread between two elegant town houses. Paskins prides…
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Kent
Run by energetic and knowledgeable hosts, this comfy guesthouse takes the whole ecofriendly thing seriously, with guest recycling facilities, eco-showers…
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Brighton & Hove
The retro styling at this eccentric Kemptown pad features everything from vintage posters and bright ’60s and ’70s wallpaper to Bollywood film ads, floral…
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Brighton & Hove
If you can overlook the petite rooms and minuscule bathrooms, this 11-room B&B in a Regency town house, a short stroll from virtually anywhere, is a sound…
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Kent
This beautifully styled boutique hotel sits right on the Margate seafront. It features an understated sand-hued theme throughout, the southeast’s best…
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Rye
This white windmill, sails still intact, houses perhaps Rye’s oddest digs. The shape of the building means room sizes vary, as do standards. The two…
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Brighton & Hove
Themed rooms are the name of the game at this boutique hotel, but there’s nothing tacky about them – swish art deco styling rules in the Legacia Room,…
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Brighton & Hove
With North Laine on one side and Brighton Dome on the other, this hotel is perfectly placed for Brighton's cultural hotspots and shopping. Standard rooms…
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Canterbury
Predating the spectacular cathedral gate it adjoins, this quaint 15th-century hotel is a medieval warren of steep staircases and narrow passageways…
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Brighton & Hove
The owners of Canterbury’s award-winning hostel have created equally commendable budget digs here in Brighton. There’s a real cafe vibe around reception,…
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Dover
Spacious eight-room guesthouse in a quiet residential location but within walking distance of all the sights. Some of the light-filled rooms have original…
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Brighton & Hove
With a warm, familial atmosphere, worn-in charm, attentive service and clean, snug dorms, this long-established hostel is a Brighton institution.There’s a…
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Southeast England
For the classic British B&B experience, head to this seven-room guesthouse just over the river from the historical centre. Rooms are kept fresh and tick…
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Dover
Huddled below the white cliffs and castle, and very near the ferry port, this cosy little backstreet hostel has metal bunks, friendly staff and a well…
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Canterbury
Occupying a century-old red-brick town house in a quietish residential area less than a mile from the city centre, these superb backpacker digs enjoy a…
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Southeast England
Farnham’s swankiest address is this finely appointed 17th-century inn right in the heart of the action. Rolling renovations keep things fresh, and there’s…
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Kent
This much-lauded B&B is located just a short stroll southwest of High St and offers three very well-appointed and stylishly decorated doubles in a quiet…
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Southeast England
One of very few places to hit the sack in the thick of the city centre action, the five snazzy rooms above this trendy bar-restaurant are understandably…
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Kent
The bright and breezy quarters at this elegant seaside art deco building sport light-painted wood cladding, brilliant white beds and sparkling bathrooms…
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Kent
This vegetarian B&B offers three homely rooms in an Edwardian house and a warm welcome from the owners. It also caters for vegans, and all products in the…
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Canterbury
This historic guesthouse sits opposite the ruins of Canterbury’s Norman castle, and incorporates part of the old city walls. The spacious, tasteful, high…
