This was my first time to Broadstairs and having visited quite a few different seaside locations in England previously, I was pleasantly surprised by the natural beauty of Broadstairs and it's surrounding bays.
To my delight there were no garish waterfront arcades to be seen, just a quaint little village/town with plenty of friendly locals.
Cloonlara Bed and Breakfast is not even 5 minutes walk to the waterfront and the great choice of restaurants and pubs of the village. Only 10 minutes walk from the train station, it is easily accessible from London and well worth the 1hr 20min journey from St Pancras.
It is a beautiful home with only 3 guest rooms, so you must book early if there are more than two of you in your party. The rooms are spacious and cleaned to a high standard, with lovely smelling fresh linen on the beds and in the bathroom.
Breakfast on the terrace at Cloonlara is a delight on a sunny day and always served with a smile by Bernadette with Brian poking his head around to offer his brilliant knowledge of the area every now and then. The terrace is also accessible to guests to use in the late afternoon/early evening. This is a perfect way to rest after a long days walk around the bays and for pre-dinner drinks.
Cloonlara beats any other B & B I have stayed at, hands down for value for money. We definitely want to stay here when we visit Broadstairs again. read more