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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

 

Dover, UK: The White Cliffs and St Margaret’s Bay

After arriving by Ferry in Dover,  I shortly drive to St Margaret’s Bay, a peaceful small bay nestled in the White Cliffs, only accessible by car. Menacing skies  like in a painting. Few people have a picnic on the rocks, others go for a walk near the cliffs. A deep feeling of calm, time seems to be stopped.

Photo above : At the left end of the bay, four houses are built on the rocks beach. One of them belonged to Ian Fleming (yes James Bond’s daddy!).

Photos above and below : late lunch @ Coastguard. Great bay view on the deck and good food. By the way, don’t forget to bring your sunblock! T: 01304 851019, www.thecoastguard.co.uk

After this relaxing break, I jump in the car to the Walmer Castle, where the Duke of Wellington (yes the famous Wellington boots!) lived. I look foward to discovering its amazing  gardens. See you there in my coming-up post… 

Informations : Visit Kent, www.visitkent.co.uk 

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