Deal, Kent

Kent is known as "Margate's younger sister" and is a cozier, rural variation of its arty neighbor. Its attractiveness lies precisely in that Deal is less boisterous than Margate, but there are still a lot of intriguing new stores, cafés, and galleries that have sprung up recently. Although the Saturday Market stalls are interesting to browse, people return there on the weekends for the cuisine. For a more leisurely lunch, they choose Frog and Scot, where the chef, formerly of The Sportsman in Seasalter, creates a daily-changing meal using only regional ingredients. The band Cocos Lovers, who have backed Mumford & Sons on tour, were founded by Will Greenham, who is also the founder of Smugglers Records. Linden Hall Studio is a modern art gallery housed in a former chapel that wouldn't look out of place in Mayfair.

If you choose to stay the night, The Rose has eight adorable bedrooms with bright accents and vintage furnishings after undergoing a 2018 renovation. Rachel O'Sullivan, formerly of East London's Towpath Café, manages the establishment. She serves breakfast dishes with Scandinavian influences, like smoked salmon, avocado, soft-boiled eggs, dill, and whipped cream cheese.

• Ticket price: £15.80
• Tripadvisor Rating: 4/5
• Review: Just fantastic
  
• Phone: 01304 361999
  
• Official site: deal.gov.uk