A grand 1850s merchant’s house on the posh side of town – lovely old bricks and mortar, softly contemporary interiors. Wind up the cast-iron staircase to find bedrooms that make you smile. You get Hypnos beds with padded headboards, crisp white linen and pretty throws. There’s a sense of space, a sofa if there’s room, big mirrors and lovely bathrooms.
Downstairs, candles flicker on the mantelpieces above an open fire, the high-ceilinged dining room comes with stripped floors and padded benches and in summer you can decamp onto the terrace for breakfast with the communal gardens stretching out beyond. Start the day with a hearty cooked breakfast (pre-ordered the night before) with good vegetarian options, or fresh breads, pastries and fruit.
Nip down to the seafront for stunning channel views, sea air and a pootle around the town, now known as an artist’s centre which attracts all sorts of creative people and small businesses.
No meal service other than Breakfast. Breakfast is on the ground floor in a large wooden floored, high ceilinged bright room overlooking Augusta Gardens. Individual tables are well spaced. There is an option to eat Breakfast on the terrace overlooking Augusta Gardens. They use locally sourced food as much as possible. A menu is placed in the bedroom for guests to pre-order the night before (but ordering on the day is also possible). Hot cooked breakfast including vegetarian is on offer as well as any combination. Breads, Pastries and preserves are available as well as Cereals and fresh fruit.