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The Reading Rooms

31 Hawley Square, Margate CT9 1PH, England
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The Reading Rooms
Ranked #1 of 15 Margate B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
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  • Top floor(5)
  • Indian Princess(4)
  • Georgian house(3)
  • Comfortable bed(3)
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We stayed at the Reading Rooms for one night last November, I honestly couln't fault it. The owners of the B&B we really helpful whilst still very laid back, we felt completly at ease coming and going as we pleased. The room was immaculate and the whole building has been beautifully renovated. The breakfast was incredible, everything is fresh and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Stayed in the top room last weekend. The room was huge, tastefully decorated and very clean (as was the bathroom). The room had a slight smell of paint on arrival but it disappeared very quickly, I only mention it as it shows the level of care put into sprucing up the room before we arrived. The owners were really friendly... More

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Essex
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I would like to recommend this B&B but booked on line night before only to receive a phone call on our way out of the door to say this had been booked by someone else. They offered nothing for our trouble and promised to send an e-mail which was never received!! Could you imagine how we felt when we were... More

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Louise Oldfield, Owner at The Reading Rooms, responded to this review
15 May 2012

We are sorry you were disappointed that we couldn't accept your reservation. Our online system is for reservation requests which we have to approve before confirming. Our system does not allow automatic bookings. Your reservation was made after office hours in the evening before. We contacted you in the morning to unfortunately let you that there had been a reservation... More

London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed in room 3. The room is beautiful, with lovely views over the treetops and out to sea. The furnishings are comfortable and thoughtfully chosen and everything feels high quality and well thought out. The bathroom is HUGE, and has an amazing bath, walk in shower and double sinks! The breakfast, which you choose from a list the night before,... More

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Louise Oldfield, Owner at The Reading Rooms, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us and that you enjoyed our bathroom! One of the things we love about the layout of the house is the chance to offer spacious bathrooms big enough for our lovely cast iron roll top baths and walk in showers. The view from the bath through the... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We stayed a night in the top room and absolutely loved it! Fantastic views, both into the tree tops of the square and out to sea. They also serve an excellent breakie!

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Louise Oldfield, Owner at The Reading Rooms, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thanks so much for taking the time to review your stay! We love the views from all of our rooms too. Glad you enjoyed breakfast. More

london
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We just got back from a fabulous trip to Margate, and stayed two nights in room 2 (middle floor). Everything Liam and Louise do is stylish, apparently effortless (although I'm sure not) and thoughtful. The rooms are designed to the highest standard, both in terms of sensitive restoration of the listed Georgian building, style, and guest comfort. The home-cooked breakfast... More

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Louise Oldfield, Owner at The Reading Rooms, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Aw, thanks! Really kind of you to write such a great review. One of the things our guests all seem to be surprised about is that not only do we offer room service breakfast as standard, but that you can have what you like at whatever time you like too! No time too early or too late. No rushing down... More

York
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed in room 3 for one night in early at end of March, excelent room with amazing bathroom. Breakfast in room, great selection an quanitiy. Convienient for Turner Contemporary Art Gallery. When booking we recieved email of useful information (in printed for in room). Travelling from london I would recommend the high speed train from St Pancras, We chose... More

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Louise Oldfield, Owner at The Reading Rooms, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you for writing such a lovely review of your stay. We encourage all our guests to explore the various towns on our bit of coast. Everything is so near and we have some great restaurants. Makes it ideal to go on a beach walk to Broadstairs and finish it off with a great lunch! More

Oxford, United Kingdom
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in Room 1 on the first floor. This is a fabulously comfortable b&b - our room was large and beautiful, the bathroom huge with a 'wet room' shower and free-standing roll top bath. Top quality Ren soaps and goodies. Breakfast served in the room was faultless. Liam and Louise are charming hosts and recommended 2 very good local... More

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London
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Reading Rooms. We stayed in room number 2 and everything about the room was perfect. The bed is so comfortable, with lovely bed linen. The bathroom is huge with a lovely roll top bath and great Ren products. And the best bit of all is the delicious breakfast complete with the morning papers... More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This B&B was the absolute highlight of our stay in Margate! Our room (no.1) was very elegantly decorated, with respect for the age of the building and all the comforts you could wish for. The bathroom was just fantastic, with a huge bath and the most beautiful cast iron radiators I have ever seen. It was great to be able... More

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