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The picturesque town of Deal is a match for Margate thanks to its independent shops, sophisticated seafood and historic Walmer CastleIt is an atmospheric town in which fishermen’s cottages rub shoulders with Georgian townhouses and life is split between the handsome, bustling High Street and the wide seafront, with aIn summer, the focus is inevitably on the sea, but in cooler months there are plenty of cosy pubs, cafés and restaurants to warm up in after a windswept beach walk.
There are lots of lovely little streets to wander along, with cafés and shops to discover on the way. To explore further afield, hire a bike from Hut 55 on the beach front – rates start from £18 for a half-day. Bus no 12 runs to Walmer and onwards to Canterbury, no 43 to Sandwich and 80/81 to Sandwich and Dover,has cosy rooms in a former pub, with a stylish bar and restaurant serving local dishes and a hearty breakfast. Rooms, splashed with bright colour and bold patterns, start at £115.is, as its name suggests, on the seafront. The clean and simple rooms have wonderful views of the sea and pier and start at £70.is a restaurant with rooms in a leafy setting.
Treats include The Duke of Wellington’s Bedroom, which looks exactly as it did when he was alive, and eight acres of gardens. Peckish? There’s The Glasshouse Café in the gardens and the Warden’s Tea Room in the castle., a busy bistro on the High Street, is a perfect place to begin an evening and soak up the atmosphere. There are local beers on tap and an extensive range of wines available by the glass and carafe along with tasty bar snacks.
The original Wellington boots that belonged to the Duke of Wellington are on display at Walmer Castle – and the camp bed he slept in while on campaign.I was in love with an alcoholic when he died at 52 - this is what I wish I’d known earlier
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