Stopped in for a bite after visiting Leeds Castle on a tour. We were greeted with smiles and…read morepromptly seated. The rich history of the establishment graced the walls and created a warm and cozy vibe. Loved the acceptance of our four legged friends!! We whole heartedly enjoyed our fish and chips within minutes of sitting and were back on the road quickly. Highly recommend you to stop in and visit for a comforting lunch.

Having watched the Great British Menu, we decided to try out the restaurant run by Charlie Lakin…read more It has a beautiful dining room, not too crowded but with a very good atmosphere. We had the rabbit (with douglas fir) and the pigs trotters to start. We loved the pigs trotters, they came with fried quails eggs and were delicious. The rabbit was very interesting and came both as a pate and smoked. We both had the beef, which was superb. It fell apart and was tasty and tender. The vegetables were cooked to perfection, with a gorgeous wild garlic mash and some of the best mushrooms I have ever tasted. The cheese board looked amazing, and they were kind enough to let us sample a piece of Lancashire Bomb cheddar, which was superb! It was a very busy (Thursday) night and the staff were obviously kept pretty occupied, but they still managed to be attentive (they noticed that our table wobbled and fixed it immediately) and very knowledgable. Would definitely go back!

I would dine here weekly if I lived anywhere near Alkham. The decor is comfortable and inviting…read more The moment you walk in you have the feeling that you will have a wonderful experience. The service was the perfect mix of semi-formal, friendly and attentive. The food was exactly what you want in fine dining. It was plated beautifully, had interesting flavor/texture combinations and tasted delicious. I recommend the lobster and crab salad, the rabbit and the lovely cheese cart. Attire: Business Casual to Dressy. I wore dress pants, a nice top and heels.

Fine place to stay but nothing amazing. I am assuming that the majority of people who stay here…read moreare being coming or going on a cruise, as I was. Check in can take forever and likely rooms will not be available early so don't plan on arriving early and having a room ready. Suitcases were basically taking up the entire small lobby. The elevator is tiny so be aware. If you want to eat at the restaurant make sure to make a reservation ahead of time because otherwise it will either be full OR they will tell you no that you can't eat here without one. The rooms are clean which is most important to me. Wonderful views of the beach and white cliffs from our room balcony. The cruise terminal is walk-able if you don't have mobility issues but it isn't super close so make sure to order a taxi well in advance.

Room was small as was the lift, but the hotel's location was very nice near the waterfront. We had…read moredrinks on the outside patio of the hotel bar and it was lovely. The bar fish n chips was better than I had in Scotland or in Northern England. I highly recommend. Don't get the burger it was meh. The buffet breakfast that came with our room was delicious. Classic English breakfast with scrambled eggs, thick pork sausage, ham, hash brown, beans, mushrooms and fried tomatoes. Good coffee and plenty of pastries. Everyone that worked in hotel, restaurant and bar treated us very well. Good customer service.

I fell in love with this brand new hotel in Margate (UK)!…read more What I loved about Crescent Victoria Hotel: - Charming and cozy hotel, "so British", - Clean and fresh bedroom and bathroom: luxurious & modern furniture and decoration, high-end equipment (TV, wifi, plug adapter, toiletries, coffee and tea,...),... - Ultra friendly staff at your service, books and leaflets with information about the hotel and the area/region at disposal in the room and at the reception (nice touch and attention)! - Great and ideal location: in front of the beach, the bay and the Margate Winter Gardens (Concert Hall), - Nice restaurant and service for dinner and breakfast (english & continental are both delicious)! Small (very small) disappointments about the hotel: - Really small room but adequate and acceptable for a weekend, - No parking (street parking) Conclusion : You have to go there! The region is great when the weather is nice! Perfect value/price ratio: +-90£/room/night breakfast incl. I will return for sure!

Great cozy place and great service! We got a little of the tourist path and found this place. Very…read morenice and accommodating place!

Came today for lunch and I got vegetable lasagne. It was pretty good and had butternut squash in…read moreit. I got a diet coke and they served it without ice, which seemed a bit odd for fountain soda. There was a nice outdoor seating area. I'm not in Hythe often but maybe I'll be back.

Delightfu Victorian fisherman's cottage, that sleeps 6 in the heart of Whitstable a three minutes…read morestroll from shops, restaurants, beach and harbour. Stylish decort featuring works of local artists. Cosy lounge with woodburner. Three good sized double beds (one en suite) with decent Egyptian Cotton bed linen. Modern kitchen is complete with mod cons inc Dualit toaster andKenwood coffee machin and utility room Pretty bedecked garden with large dining table. A great find

The quickest way across the Channel, but not as pleasurable as a break on the ferry (provided the…read moreseas are calm). You pay for the convenience, and although fares as low as £49 are advertised, I've never been able to get anything as low as this. At peak times you'll pay from £150 to £300 for a return with your car, and maybe £400 if you want flexi-times. These days, the ferry companies have upped their act and the RORO procedure has been cut to a matter of minutes, to compete with the 35-minute Tunnel crossing. If you get there early, there's no avoiding being shepherded into the Shopping Zone, where W.H.Smith, Burger King and all the usual suspects lay in wait for you. The Duty-Free on the UK side is that in name only, and you'd have to be slightly potty to buy here when La France is just minutes away. Nevertheless, the speed with which you get across to France is amazing, and the loading on and off is slick and efficient. The crossing is not for the claustrophobic, however. It was with Eurotunnel that I escorted Uncle Dick on his "Bucket List" trip to Paris: http://www.qype.co.uk/lists/317758-John-Richard-Hurst

I like the quick service to France. What I miss is the walking around a ferry eating/drinking plus…read morepeople watching. But what a gem! I've only used the tunnel while traveling with Eurolines coaches. It seems a simple system to get on board. Lots of people didn't realised the train was moving its such a smooth journey.

We sat downstairs in the bar which was a perfect atmosphere for the classic pub food we tried. I…read morehad the Steak and Ale pie and my wife had the Chicken and Mushroom pie. We both loved our food and would order it again next time we are in Dover. The bartender was very friendly and provided excellent service. Highly recommend this place!

We dined upstairs at this unassuming little place. I had the lemon sole, she had the steamed…read moresalmon, but substituted chips for the potatoes. The fish was fresh and tasty and the veg was some of the freshest I've had in a restaurant. My wife didn't care for the sauce on her salmon, but I thought it tasted fine. Service was good, though there was some confusion when an order for lemonade yielded a lemon-lime soda, a la 7up. The table next to us ordered beef stew, chicken hunter, and a cottage pie and said it was all delicious (we thought it looked pretty good too). Overall, a nice dinner out.