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The Bell Hotel in Sandwich

After visiting the stonished gradens of Walmer Castel, direction The Bell Hotel in Sandwich. I was looking for my way, when an inhabitant answered me “Oh the the posh hotel…”. Three quarts later (joking), I discover my comfortable single room : sober and  relaxing with a good soundproofing. The small bathroom doesn’t have any bath, but the shower is impeccable. The hotel is made of different old houses, linked by a maze of scales and corridors leading to the guests rooms. So better not bringing heavy luggages! I suddenly woke up to  have dinner in The Bell Hotel’s restaurant : very good cooking (excellent fish). And last not least, the detail that makes the difference : the kindness of the staff.

www.bellhotelsandwich.co.uk

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For more informations about Sandwich & Kent @  Visit Kent / To go there: Ferry from/to Europe @ DFDS

 

The Bell Hotel à Sandwich

Après les superbes jardins de Walmer Castel, direction le Bell Hotel, le “posh hotel” (l’hôtel chic) de Sandwich. Je découvre ma chambre : une confortable single à la déco sobre, reposante et bonne insonorisation. Petite salle de bain sans baignoire, mais douche impeccable. L’hôtel est composé de plusieurs maisons anciennes, reliées par un dédale d’escaliers et couloirs menant aux chambres. Donc on oublie valises lourdes et sacs encombrants. Me suis réveillée en sursaut pour aller dîner au restaurant du Bell : très bonne cuisine (excellent poisson grillé). Dernier détail essentiel qui fait la différence : la gentillesse du personnel.

www.bellhotelsandwich.co.uk

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Informations pratiques sur Sandwich & la région du Kent @ Visit Kent / Y aller : Ferry from/to Europe @ DFDS

 

Kent, England: Walmer Castle

Walmer Castle, a castle by the sea.  Time for culture, after the nature break in St Margaret’s Bay. Don’t expect me to show you the whole castle! You’d better have a look at the great brochure edited by the English Heritage. Here some lifestyle details I’ve noticed or liked in this famous castle, built in 1539 as  an artillery fort. Since then many famous people lived in, including the Duke of Wellington, Sir Winston Churchill and the late Queen Mother. Pictures 2 & 3 : the superb perspective of the corridor crossing the castle. This corridor was created by William Pitt the Younger who lived many years in Walmer Castle. He was a Prime Minister in the 18th century. 

Picture 4 : in the room dedicated to William Pitt the Younger, this unusual leather-covered library chair seems so uncomfortable! Picture 5 : print of the Queen Victoria’s profil and that of the Prince Consort among flowers.

Picture 6 : this heavy metal door leads to the castle’s courtyard. But definitely I prefer the amazingly beautiful gardens and the incredible view to the sea! Follow me there in my next post…

Informations : English Heritage, www.english-heritage.org.uk & Visit Kent, www.visitkent.co.uk

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