Margate House
Art-forward, eclectic boutique B&B. Colourful and maximalist with mid-century-style furniture, statement lighting, and rotating exhibitions from local artists. Romantic and laidback, with a strong community feel.
Ask for a Deluxe room for sea views and a lounge area — worth the step up.
Why It Matters
Listed in both Tablet Hotels and the Michelin Guide. One of Margate's standout lodging options — rated #1 small hotel in Margate on TripAdvisor. Doubles as a living gallery with artworks from emerging local artists, all available to buy. Bathrooms stocked with Haeckels toiletries, hand-produced in Margate using locally foraged seaweed.
A four-storey Victorian townhouse on Cliftonville's Dalby Square, turned into a nine-room boutique B&B by owner Will Jenkins. The interiors are loaded with locally sourced art — everything on the walls is for sale — and the colour palette runs from dusty pink and terracotta to deep burgundy velvet, exposed brick, and sisal floors. Think grit-meets-glamour rather than pastels-and-seashells. There's a bar, a proper restaurant (Willy's) downstairs, and the sea is a few steps away.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Deluxe Room
The top tier. Super king-size bed, a proper lounge area, and — the main draw — sea views over Margate's coastline. Has a residential feel rather than a hotel-room feel. Rainfall shower, bespoke furniture, art on the walls. The rattan easy chairs and bay windows make these worth it for a weekend stay.
Super King · 18 sqm
Medium Room
A step up in layout and finish. The space has been carefully configured for comfort and convenience, with handpicked art and bespoke furniture. King-size bed, soft linen, and a rainfall shower. Ideal for a weekend escape when you want things to feel a little more considered.
King · 18 sqm
Standard Room
Compact but well-thought-out rooms sleeping two. King-size bed, soft linen, rainfall shower, and air conditioning. Each has bespoke furniture and individually selected artwork, plus Haeckels toiletries in the bathroom. A good base for anyone who plans to spend most of their time exploring Margate.
King · 18 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Margate House hosts regular events — check the Events page on the official website for the current schedule.
The Drawing Room hosts an ever-changing preview of emerging local artists. All works are for sale. Previous shows have featured artists like Jemima Rowe, with paintings and prints from local gallery L'Absurd.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
An open-plan living and drawing room with a residential feel. Cosy seating, honesty bar, rotating art exhibitions from local emerging artists — all for sale.
Continental breakfast available for £10 per person (yoghurt, fruit, granola, pastries, juices, tea and coffee). Can also be delivered to your room in a hamper. A bespoke menu with options like Challah French toast is available via the hotel's partnership with The Good Egg.
The seafront is steps from the hotel. Margate Main Sands is approximately 1km away.
Bathrooms are stocked with products from Haeckels, an award-winning local skincare brand that uses seaweed foraged in Margate.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning.
Staff can assist with ironing, restaurant reservations, local recommendations, taxis, and newspapers on request.
Breakfast can be delivered to your room in a hamper. Also available via request on request.
Gift vouchers available: £200 for a night's stay, or £250 for a night's stay plus dinner at Willy's restaurant.
Free on-street parking is available on Dalby Square and surrounding streets. No on-site parking.
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