Walpole Bay - Thanet

Best cream tea ever on the terrace overlooking the sea. Proper old fashioned crockery, fantastic scones, oodles of jam, butter and clotted cream, proper teapot, oat milk available. Fascinating historic hotel with a collection of framed fabric napkins which have been painted/doodled/decorated by guests to a very high standard, including by some famous artists. Free parking on the road immediately outside the hotel. Highly recommended.

Cream tea and breakfast were delicious. So much choice for breakfast. Unfortunately the dining room doesn't offer evening meals but the hotel has a list of takeaways who deliver and they are happy for you to eat in the dining room or on the terrace.

You must make time to visit/stay at The Walpole. It is hard to capture the essence of the place in words, just visit. It is quirky, historic, vintage, arty, eclectic and warm, welcoming and friendly. We had afternoon tea on the stunning veranda in the sunshine. Perfect finger sandwiches, scones and jam, served on a vintage bone china tea set. Just beautiful. The staff are wonderful, Jane, the owner is rightfully proud and kindly spent time with us, sharing the history of the building and her stories of her time there. Have a go in the original 1927 lift, check out the 'museum ' exhibits and the best bit for me...go into the restaurant...look at the linen napkin artwork on the walls. You you never see the like again. It is far more rock and roll than you could ever imagine! Next time I visit Margate, I am staying here!

We met up with family for full afternoon tea, which consisted of a good selection of very fresh sandwiches, delicious scones with jam cream, lemon drizzle cake and chocolate brownies. There was an endless supply of fresh tea and a coffee option. Good value for money compared to what some places charge and you get the history of a quirky hotel and very friendly staff and free parking thrown in....what more could you want. Delicious, thank you.

Super tea, wonderful ambience, friendly and dedicated staff who seem to enjoy their work, pianist playing and warm. (howling gale outside) what more could one ask? Catered for the dairy free children too. Thank you. A gem !