No 42 By Guesthouse, Margate in Margate, England

The Pearly Cow restaurant serves a Full English/Irish breakfast and British cuisine with dishes like cod tacos and steak on Thursday nights. The rooftop bar offers sunset views with cocktails such as the Tidal Temptation mocktail, and blankets are provided on cooler evenings. A 24-hour pantry on the second floor stocks complimentary cakes, sweets, ice cream, fruit, and soft drinks for all guests.

Each room features individual decor with local artwork, a record player with a selection of LPs, and a balcony or terrace with sea views in many rooms. The bathroom includes a freestanding bath, heated towel rail, and bath salts infused with essential oils, while the bedroom has a comfortable king-size bed and soundproofing. Family rooms, interconnected rooms, and dog-friendly options are available, with a Yoto player in family suites and pet bowls provided.

The on-site spa offers a Copper Cove couples experience with a copper bath, massages, and facials, plus a spa lounge and relaxation area. Treatments include back, neck, foot, and full body massages, as well as spa/wellness packages and a dedicated treatment room. The spa is accessed directly from the guest rooms in bathrobes, with therapists like Nadia, Harriet, and Elle providing services.

No 42 sits directly on Margate beachfront, a two-minute walk from The Bay Beach and 400 metres from Turner Contemporary. The hotel provides luggage collection from Margate train station for guests arriving by rail, and private parking is available at an extra charge of £25 per night. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage, with staff assisting with restaurant recommendations and booking sunset drinks on the rooftop.

Dog-friendly rooms include pet bowls and baskets, and the hotel's beachfront location allows easy walks along the sand. Family rooms come with cribs, interconnected suites, and a Yoto player for children, while the pantry provides kid-friendly snacks. The hotel also accommodates families with pushchair access to the main building, and a dedicated children's menu is available at the Pearly Cow restaurant.

Location: Beachfront, 2-minute walk from The Bay Beach

Rooms: Record players, local artwork, sea-view balconies

Dining: Rooftop bar, Pearly Cow restaurant, 24-hour pantry

Wellness: Copper Cove spa, full body massages, spa packages

Services: Luggage collection from train station, private parking

Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly rooms with pet bowls and baskets