The Sandgate Hotel is an exercise in luxury that never strays into grandiose opulence but always welcomes you with its quiet sophistication. This seaside hotel is the perfect place to relax during a holiday or if you're en-route to France, and most of the comfortably furnished rooms look out over the brilliant expanse of water. Food is exceptional as the restaurant demonstrates a consistent level of expertise in producing delicious modern English dishes from locally sourced produce and fish.

The regularly changing menu could feature char grilled black pudding with honey and apple salad for starters followed by pan fried lambs liver, olive oil mash, pea and pancetta jus and ending with a golden syrup sponge with custard for dessert. Both bars are well stocked with wines, beers and spirits and are atmospheric, while entertainment options are plenty as live music, murder mystery and a comedy club vie for your attention.