CONSCIOUSLY CURATED DESIGN

Welcome to The Tides, a boutique residence located on the seafront in Cliftonville in Margate, next door to The Albion Rooms, the alternative hotel/bar owned by The Libertines.

Each of our rooms has been designed around a different country, offering consciously curated and immersive spaces that are inspired by our travels.

Our suites have been handcrafted with as many vintage & reworked items as possible, to create a signature aesthetic that hasn’t cost the Earth.

EACH PIECE OF FABRIC, FURNITURE & DECORATION HAS A STORY TO TELL.

Every inch of these rooms has been lovingly imagined and styled by the owners, using predominantly secondhand and recycled materials. Each piece of fabric, furniture and decoration has a story to tell, or has been carefully designed to fit the space.

You won’t find any high street decor here - just one of a kind trinkets and treasures that have been collected and given a new lease of life, together forming a unique aesthetic that aims to provide a space in which you can truly immerse yourself and escape for the duration of your stay.

LOW FOOTPRINT DESIGN.

From creating original artworks with left over paint, to recycling old coffee grounds to add texture to the walls; this project is a “love letter to the repurposed, second-hand and vintage”. We have upholstered our own furniture, reworked damaged splashbacks and handmade every cushion using leftover fabric offcuts. We have also sourced everything from furniture and curtains, to plants and cocktail sets as preloved items; allowing the locally available pieces to steer the evolution of the design process and ensuring we avoid buying new products wherever possible.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "The most wonderful stay and hospitality ever. The room is exquisite, perfection in design and comfort, and the the best sea view from both windows is a sight to behold."

    JAPAN

    Annie, June 2022

  • "Simply stunning room with a marvellous view of the sea. The bed is insanely comfortable, so if you’re after a good nights sleep then you will absolutely get that here. The hosts have done such an amazing job with the theme, showing a wonderful eye for detail in every corner of the room."

    MOROCCO

    Simon, April 2022

  • "This is hands down the best place I can imagine staying in all of Margate. The hosts are absolutely lovely, make you feel immediately at home, constantly available, warm and with awesome inside tips to make the most of your travels. My little girl and I stayed in the Mexican room and it was like a fairytale. It was cinematic throughout the house with such a detail of beauty in every corner which echoes the hosts!"

    MEXICO

    Lizza, August 2022

  • "Absolutely LOVED staying in the Bali room, it’s so gorgeous we actually felt like we were abroad! Really comfy bed! The whole house is stunning, the living room space and kitchen/garden are gorgeous and have everything you need."

    BALI

    Sarah, July 2022

  • "A beautiful Moroccan style suite consisting of a spacious main bedroom, dressing room and luxury bathroom. Thoughtfully created and curated to provide a relaxing and indulgent stay. Highlights include: sitting in bed and watching the sea tides; soaking in the most comfortable bathtub ever; feeling like a Maharaja in the draped four-poster raised bed."

    MOROCCO

    Jayne, April 2022

  • "We had an amazing stay at The Tides! The bedding was so soft and luxurious and we had such a good night's sleep. Hosts were absolutely lovely, really helpful and friendly - they totally went the extra mile. The decor was so relaxing and the house is in a perfect location, a really short walk from the centre of Margate. We also really loved how eco-friendly and environmentally conscious our stay was."

    BALI

    Zoe, May 2022

  • "Beautiful room - we felt like we were in Morocco! The attention to detail, care and thought behind the design that has been put into the room was amazing. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming, quick with communication and recommendations on where to eat/go out in the area. We will hopefully be back to try the other rooms on offer."

    MOROCCO

    Najmin, May 2022

  • "The Tides is a gem of a location if you want to visit Margate but not be in the centre of town. We stayed in the Balinese room which was beautifully designed and decorated, with an incredibly comfortable four poster bed. The little touches - the divine bathroom toiletries and soft fluffy towels - were lovely. I can thoroughly recommend The Tides as a wonderful getaway."

    BALI

    Beverley, August 2022

  • "Amazing room in an amazing location! It was refreshing to stay somewhere fun and interesting. Everything about The Tides was perfect for our trip. Would definitely book again."

    MEXICO

    Olie, July 2022