Welcome to GuestHouse Hotels - an independent hospitality group created by three brothers, Tristan, James and Tom Guest, with a love of creating one-off, wonder-filled hotels.
This autumn, settle into restorative suites and bedrooms, indulgent spas, and dishes you won't find anywhere else - all shaped by the character of the city or coastline they call home. Whether you're after a crisp city break wrapped in golden-hour light, or a slow, soul-replenishing escape by a quieter sea, every GuestHouse is made for this season: breathe it in, let the pace drop.
You'll find Pearly Cow waiting in most of our hotels too - our sister restaurant, serving the freshest catch and indulgent cuts in beautiful surroundings. Think long, unhurried lunches, candlelit dinners as the evenings draw in, and every mood in between.
Whether you’re chasing the restorative salt air of Margate and Brighton or the storied, golden-hued charm of Bath and York, our houses are yours.
We don’t believe in "standard" stays, which is why you’ll find everything from tucked-away boltholes for the solo explorer to grand, characterful suites for the whole kindred crew.
Every space is a curated tangle of hand-picked antiques, sink-in textures, and those essential home comforts - with just enough quiet wonder to make you feel like you’ve discovered the hotspots' best-kept secret.
Our York charmer is located in the heart of the kingly-and-queenly city. Inside you’ll find lovable bedrooms, a locally-inspired restaurant, bar and lounge as well as a seriously soothing spa.
Tripadvisor 2025 Golden Badge Award
We're in the top 1% of all properties globally on TripAdvisor.
Where it all began, say hello to No. 15, our gorgeous Georgian townhouse located on one of Bath’s grandest streets in one of Britain’s greatest cities. Come in for The Bar at No. 15 and a spa that sings of the city.
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Our Victorian beauty of a beachfront building, perfectly placed at the heart of this art-filled, fun-filled town. You’ll find beach view bedrooms, a restaurant, rooftop bar and spa.
Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award
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Our beautiful Regency-style townhouse is as Brighton seafront as it gets. Expect a great restaurant and bar, seriously comfortable bedrooms, a cocooning spa and of course, genuinely welcoming, happy people.
The Times Best 250 Hotels in the UK 2026
Need we say more?
When it comes to booking your stay, there's no need to shop around - you'll always get the (Guest)Best rates as well as all the below extras, at no extra cost, when you book directly with us.
- Up to 10% off room rates when booking direct
- 20% off any spa treatments taken during your stay
- Noon checkout (because a little later is a lot lovelier)
All you need to do is sign up below (for free) to become a GuestBest member. All the extras, at no extra cost.
And that's just the start. The more you stay, the more your membership gives back as you continue to climb the GuestBest Tiers.
Stay Sunday – Thursday this Autumn, book your room at least three weeks ahead and we’ll reward the planning with our best rates.
Caring for your skin - and yourself - is the work of every season.
Step into our tranquil hotel hideaways to discover restorative therapies designed to bring you back to your best. It’s a place for slower mornings, unhurried afternoons, and that welcome feeling of having nowhere else to be.
Everything here settled you: soft light, natural textures, and a cocooning atmosphere. Our treatments focus on restoration - soothing massages and personalised rituals shaped around what you need - so you leave feeling lighter and truly looked after.
Make friends with the mellow light of autumn. Our hand-picked October Half Term guide takes you city by city - Bath, York, Brighton and Margate - for a week of crisp walks, cosy culture and delightfully spooky goings-on.
Spooky Spider Hunt at The Roman Baths - hunt for friendly spiders and discover the myth of Arachne and Minerva (running 1 October–2 November).
Bath Abbey and its Discovery Centre - stained glass, tower climbs, medieval crypt finds; open daily.
Bruce Munro light installation at Dorothy House - a breathtaking light trail by the internationally renowned artist, running from October through until December in the hospice grounds.
Wookey Hole, "the home of Halloween" - caves, a vampire trail and the legendary Wookey witch; a full family day out, just outside the city.
The Little York Ghost Hunt - free, atmospheric evening trail around York Minster hunting for hidden mini ghosts to keep (26-28 October, 6-8pm).
Ghosts in the Gardens - free ghostly sculpture trail across York Museum Gardens and green spaces (September–October).
Autumn walks around Castle Howard and the National Railway Museum (free entry) - ideal for couples or families with teens.
The Shambles - York's famously crooked medieval shopping street (also a Harry Potter filming inspiration); perfect for an aimless wander.
Brighton Palace Pier - classic seafront rides, arcades and fish and chips, perfect for a romantic autumnal day out or time with the family.
Royal Pavilion - one of Britain's most theatrical buildings, and it's every bit as fun for children as it is for grown-ups.
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery - free, indoor, and a good rainy-half-term option with hands-on exhibits.
Halloween club nights and comedy at Komedia and seafront venues like Concorde 2 - costume parties, cabaret and stand-up for a proper grown-up night out.
Dreamland Margate - free entry, with rides, roller disco, arcades and street food; the classic seaside family day out, half-price ride wristbands during October.
Viking Bay, Broadstairs - sandy, sheltered and dotted with beach huts, with children's rides and a harbour to explore; the classic seven-beach coastline (Botany Bay's chalk stacks are especially photogenic) is only a short hop away.
Shell Grotto, Margate - a subterranean maze of tunnels lined with over four million shells, its origins still a genuine mystery; an easy, atmospheric hour that captures younger imaginations completely.
East Kent Artists Open Houses (10-25 October) - a house-and-studio art trail spread across three October weekends through Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate; a more adult-leaning option for culture-vultures.
TEARS Final Show: The Trace Emin Artist Residency culminates at TKE Studios, showcasing diverse contemporary works from the current cohort of resident artists.
Racing in York (Aug 19–22): The Ebor Festival returns with sporting excellence, fashion, and York’s most famous races.
Live Music at Dreamland: Near No. 42, catch Nile Rodgers & Chic (Aug 21) and Bastille (Aug 22).
Present Laughter, Bath: Tracy-Ann Oberman stars in Noël Coward’s witty, hilarious play exploring theatrical fame and its pitfalls at the Theatre Royal.
Brighton Mod Weekender: The Bank Holiday brings sharp suits, music, and a classic scooter run celebrating 21 years.
Day Fever, Brighton (Aug 30): A daytime clubbing event playing iconic 20th-century hits, from Madonna to Prince.
Stay Sunday – Thursday this Autumn and get £25 credit per room per night – yours to spend however you like during your stay.
Sunday Roasts at Pearly Cow are our love letter to the weekend.
As the colder months roll in, we bring together the finest local produce - championing nearby farmers, growers, and coastal suppliers in every dish. Our chefs take the classics and give them a proper Pearly Cow twist: beautifully cooked meats, crisp roast potatoes, vibrant seasonal veg, silky gravy, and irresistible sides like cauliflower cheese and slow-braised red cabbage.
But a Pearly Cow Sunday isn't just about the plate; it's the long, unhurried afternoons with people you love, a glass of something good in hand, and every reason to stay just a little longer.
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Taking to the heart of the gothic city of York to say your vows? We’ve been lucky to be part of some wonderfully chic moments this year at No. 1. Think soft candlelight, a sweep of satin, and that first deep breath before you walk in.
From intimate “just-us” ceremonies to a room full of kindred spirits, we’ll host the day with calm hands and excellent taste. Slip away for portraits on cobbled streets, then come home to crisp sheets and a nightcap. If you can picture yourself here, let’s write your story together. Your guests will feel looked after.
At ours, Christmas is indulgent, familiar, and wrapped in all the cosy layers of tradition - with a few GuestHouse surprises tucked in along the way.
Choose from our two or three-night festive stays, designed to bring Christmas to life, the GuestHouse way. Expect canapés by the fire, a proper Christmas Day lunch with every trimming and plenty of little luxuries throughout your stay.
Or perhaps you're planning a party, festive away day or a just an annual catch up with friends...
Spend Christmas at No. 15 Bath - stay as you like in the lead-up or on our 2-night Christmas package for the big day. Bath's market is the UK's best-loved for good reason; come and see it twinkle for yourself.
Join the fun at No. 1 - children and four-legged friends always welcome. The city glows in winter: head to the markets, then enjoy fireside cocktails in our Rhubarb Bar and dinner at Pearly Cow.
Christmas at No. 124 Brighton is a feast for all the senses. We've created a number of packages for you to join us for Christmas at ours. If you're looking for a seaside Christmas getaway near London, this is for you!
Christmas at No. 42 Margate is a feast for all the senses. Margate is always special but the festive season is perfect for breezy dog walks along the beach, hot chocolates and cosy nights in Pearly Cow watching the waves.
Last of the summer escapes in Bath...
Ready to step into Autumn?
Deep sigh relaxation post summer madness
From releasing the tension in your back to getting your glow back on with a tailored facial, find what you`re looking for in The Spa at Bath, York, Margate and Brighton
Soaking up the last of the summer sun in Brighton ☀️🌊
What a summer we’ve had! Thank you to all who joined us
GUESTS WHO...
dine alfresco
host fabulous events
enjoy a quiet moment after exploring
say cheers to cocktails with a view
Which guest are you?
Every September Bath turns Regency for ten days of dances, talks and costumed promenades!
Jane Austen Festival 2026 - Friday 11th - Sunday 20th September
The world`s largest, longest-running Austen festival, don`t miss The Grand Regency Costumed Promenade. Setting off at 11am on 12th September from the Royal Crescent, via George Street, and finishing on Great Pulteney Street - home to our hotspot, No. 15, everyone is welcome
Read all about it in the Guest Insider on our website!
Promenade photos by @visitbathuk
National Dog Day! Celebrating some of our four legged friends and their visits
@beccapearsonstyle at York
@life_with_haz - at Brighton
@travisnuneshair - at Margate
@moosethecockapoo_ - at Bath
@m.mdogwalking74 - at York
@joy_hung_ - at Margate
Darla - at Brighton
@albert_thecavapoo - at Margate
Bring your team together your away days and corporate meeting
Enquire through our website about spaces at Bath, York, Margate and Brighton
Morning read, beach read or a before-bedtime read. You`ll find things to see and do, what`s new and some of our favourite moments in our very own GuestHouse newspaper 🗞️
Some lovely guest snaps by:
@natalyavukovic
@bethxlouisexx
@birdandbloomuk
Your own secret door into the main hotel, a separate lounge, private pantry and a copper hot tub
This is a stay in The Hideout Suite at No. 124 Brighton. Yours for the long weekend if you’re looking for a little luxury
Aperitivo launches tomorrow at @thebar_at_no15bath
You choose your cocktails and the kitchen will send out generous plates from the bar menu - nothing fixed, nothing fussy, just whatever`s looking its best that day. The more cocktails you order, the more plates you get, complimentary
6-9pm every Friday
Autumn: Two offers to make it yours 🍂
A weekend away that feels less like an overnight stop and more like a proper exhale 🧳
Scroll for details on The Autumn Treat and The `ber Month Break offers
Whether you`re the kind of person who books on a whim or plans ahead, autumn`s better at ours
Late Summer in Bath...
Summer Lates at @theromanbaths - until 31st Aug
- And on Fridays and Saturdays there`ll be vinyl DJs and on Sunday, live acoustic sessions showcasing a mix of established artists and emerging talent
@theatreroyalbath1805 - The Spy who came in from the Cold - until 22nd Aug
- The novel by John le Carré - the undisputed master of the modern spy genre - is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation
Beyond Impressionism: Printmaking from Manet to Picasso - until 13th Sep
- An exhibition celebrating the resurgence of printmaking from the mid-19th century onward, bringing together prints by key artists of the movement including Édouard Manet, Pierre Bonnard, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pablo Picasso
@Bathrugby Season Launch - 31st Aug
- They`re kicking off the new season on the Rec (right opposite No. 15) with a free-to-attend Fan Village celebration. Open to everyone!
An Audience with Lucy Worsley at The Forum - 1st September
- Beloved historian and bestselling author, who spent 20 years working as Chief Curator in some of Britain`s most marvellous palaces, Lucy will take you behind the scenes and into the history of the royal residences she came to know so well
Bath Foodies Festival - 4th - 6th September
- Royal Victoria Park will host a celebratory finale to Summer with chef demonstrations, street food, drinks and live music
The American Museum - all Summer
- Home to American stories, decorative arts, folk art and textiles, special exhibitions and acres of wildlife-friendly beautiful gardens. The museum is marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence
Enjoy afternoon tea in @thepumproomrestaurant - daily
- Take a seat under the chandelier and savour a delicious afternoon tea to the sounds of the Pump Room Trio and the resident pianist
What were once the library and the drawing room when these townhouse buildings were aristocratic homes, are now our Bootham Suites at No. 1 York
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Ruby and Chris brought their cool to No. 124 Brighton 💍
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No. 124 Brighton - Large Guest Room with Sea View and Lookout Suite
On the first floor you’ll find two Lookout Suites with floor-to-ceiling French windows, leading onto balconies and stretching out to sea. If you want to enjoy panoramic views but from the comfort of your bed, there’s our other very lovely sea view room category. Both have bespoke super-king beds so you can drift off to the sound of the waves in the comfiest of settings 🌊
There`s a lot happening at Margate, take your pick 🌊
🏆 Fancy a game of @spikeball on the beach? You`ll find a set in each Lookout Suite and we`ve got some in reception you`re welcome to borrow. May the best team win
🍨Insider scoop. There`s a 12 scoop ice cream flight by @morellisgelato at @pearlycowmargate. Now that`s summer by the sea
🍔 For team savoury, you`ll want to put Burger Night in your diary. £15 burger and fries every Wednesday. Or £20 for steak and fries every Thursday
🍽️ And it wouldn`t be summer without a barbecue! No need to book. @pearlycowmargate will be grilling all sorts of delicious eats on our @biggreenegg on Mondays and Tuesdays
Summer in the city of York is to see York at its most vibrant, historic and wonder-filled! Whilst you’re here, we`ve picked some things for you to get up 📝
Perfect for: History lovers
Until 10th August - York Georgian Festival brings 18th-century York to life with citywide talks, tours, performances and hands-on workshops.
Perfect for: Music lovers
13th and 20th August - York Minster Organ Recitals returns with six acclaimed musicians performing spectacular music beneath the cathedral’s soaring vaults
15th August - Candlelight: Vivaldi`s Four Seasons. An enchanting and essential experience for any fan of classical music, be it your first time or your fiftieth
Perfect for: Couples and groups
19th - 22nd August - Ebor festival - This four-day festival at York Race Course stages three Group 1 races as well as the prestigious Ebor Handicap on Saturday, 22nd August that lends its name to the meeting - sporting excellence, fashion, and York’s most famous races
Perfect for: Kenny Thomas fans
28th August - See Kenny Thomas at The Grand Opera House, one of the UK’s most successful singers of his generation, having had two Top 10 albums and eight Top 40 hit singles over his thirty-year-plus career
Perfect for: Families
The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
Full of character, humour, and mystery, discover 12 hand painted sculptures dotted across the city.
Perfect for: Seekers of grandeur
Visit Castle Howard
A 35 minute drive from No. 1, Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th-century stately home set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking parkland, lakes, and ornamental gardens
Perfect for: Active visitors
Walk the City Walls | daily from 8am
At 3.4 km long, the beautifully preserved walls are the longest medieval town walls in England
Perfect for: Thrill Seekers
Ghost Walk around York
Join an atmospheric evening of history, mystery and haunted corners, led by storytellers who bring York’s most chilling tales to life
About Saturday... Brighton Pride 🌈
A sold-out day of sun, sparkles, singing and sea views. @MichaelMarouli brought the house down and DJ @coops.png kept the vibes up, all with the parade passing right in front of us
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it so unforgettable 💛
Details in Brighton...
Life buoys, postcards from the past and an old fairground sign along the bedroom corridors
Disco ball and giant fan at reception
Spinning Helter Skelter and a boat in The Bar
Art, everywhere
