While exotic holidays abroad may be enticing, some of the best beaches are right here in the UK. British seaside towns have been a favourite holiday destination for centuries and are currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Margate, the quintessential beach town in Kent, is now a trendy hotspot.
We took a trip to Margate, along with two other seaside locations this summer, to discover the top places to stay, eat, and explore. Ballarat House is an impressive townhouse that can accommodate up to 10 people, making it ideal for a weekend getaway with friends. Alternatively, you could rent the two-bedroom apartment on the lower ground floor for a family vacation, reports OK! .
The house is boldly decorated and ultra-luxurious, and it's just a stone's throw away from the beach. Everything you need is within a short walking distance including excellent coffee shops (try Forts Cafe), brunch spots (Daisy for feta and avocado waffles or huevos rancheros), and bars (Margate Off Licence a trendy cocktail bar, not an actual off-licence). For adults, Margate is primarily about art, being the hometown of Tracey Emin (who we actually saw) and the Turner Contemporary gallery keep an eye out for the Antony Gormley sculpture of a man gazing out to sea.
There are plenty of galleries to explore, including the Carl Freedman Gallery and the new Margo In Margate opening this month (currently she is Margo in Ramsgate). Art lovers can take a dip in the UK's largest tidal pool, then warm up i.