Your Kent Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 88)

CRESCENT TURNER HOTEL 01227 263 506 crescentturner.co.uk BEST WESTERN PLUS DOVER MARINA HOTEL & SPA 01304 203 633 dovermarinahotel.co.uk From the moment you step into the Crescent Turner’s inviting lounge, you’ll appreciate the hotel’s restful and elegant feel. Every bedroom offers luxurious soft furnishings, ornate mirrors and eclectic furniture, with many boasting stunning views across the coast and countryside. A renovated 200-year-old building, the Crescent Turner is a super-stylish boutique hotel, set high upon Wraik Hill with views over Whitstable’s famed oyster beds and out to sea. It’s beautifully situated just a five-minute drive from the heart of Whitstable with it’s own charms, culture and rich maritime history. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The gazebo is a beautiful spot for your outdoor ceremony. A red carpet, red ropes and organza panels are all offered at no additional cost (80 ceremony guests). ❤ The function room is available for indoor vows and features two large patio doors, which open out onto the grounds with spectacular views. Decorated in a neutral palette it’s a simple space to mould to your own theme and taste (70 ceremony, 50 dining guests). We love… the spectacular views surrounding the hotel, which is located on the same spot that J. M. W. Turner painted his famous Sea Salter Flats, depicting the oyster dredgers plying their trade. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Winston Suite (120 ceremony and dining guests) ❤ The Chartwell Suite (90 ceremony and dining guests) ❤ The Blenheim Suite (34 ceremony and dining guests) This hotel is a Grade II-listed building, which retains the delightful original features of its Victorian heritage, while catering for the 21 st -century guest. The first and ground floor balconies give the façade a charm all of it’s own, and the ground floor alcoves in Mr. White’s English Chophouse Restaurant and bar have a beautiful outlook across the sea. Located on Dover’s seafront, its terrace garden with outdoor seating is wonderfully appointed facing the sea. For weddings the front façade of the hotel with Dover Castle in the background makes for some fabulous photo opportunities. Dover Marina Hotel has a large spa and health club, which includes seven spa treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi relaxation area and gym – ideal for some pre- or post-wedding R and R. We love… the hotel’s two gorgeous honeymoon suites, with balconies overlooking the English Channel. 30