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Coastguard St Margarets Bay – Motorhome Stopover Information
🍺 About the Pub
The Coastguard is Britain’s nearest pub to France, with a maritime heritage reflected in its lighthouse-style fascia and nautical decor. This historic seaside pub has stood for over 300 years, offering a warm welcome and scenic views over the White Cliffs and the Channel. It is popular for Motorhome Pub Stopover with designated campervan spaces available by booking in advance, making it a perfect Motorhome Stopover destination for travellers seeking a pub stopover with great atmosphere and views.
🕰️ Opening Times
- Monday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
- Tuesday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
- Thursday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
- Friday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
- Saturday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
- Sunday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
🍽️ Food
The Coastguard serves local, seasonal British food with an emphasis on fresh seafood from local suppliers. The menu offers lunch, dinner, brunch and late-night options with vegetarian and gluten-free choices available. Guest reviews note good quality food with popular dishes including fish and chips and seafood, served in a cosy and nautically themed setting.
🛠️ Facilities
- 🅿️ Motorhome Parking: Campervan spaces available by advance booking for Motorhome Parking
- 📶 Wi-Fi: Yes, free Wi-Fi available
- ♿ Accessibility: Awaiting Info
- 🚻 Toilets: Yes
- 🐾 Dog Friendly: Yes
- 🌿 Beer Garden: Yes, outdoor seating and beer garden available
⭐ Reviews
Overall customer rating: 4.1/5
★★★★☆
Reviews highlight a fantastic setting and friendly staff, with many recommending it as a great Motorhome Pub Stopover due to the campervan facilities. While most food reviews are positive, some note inconsistent quality. The pub’s atmosphere and stunning views are widely praised.
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🗺️ Interesting Things To Do Nearby (Within 5 Miles)
1. White Cliffs of Dover
Just under 3 miles from The Coastguard, the White Cliffs of Dover offer iconic chalk cliffs with stunning views over the English Channel and France. Visitors can walk along cliff-top trails, visit the visitor centre, and learn about the area’s history and wildlife. This is a perfect natural attraction close to the Motorhome Stopover.
2. Dover Castle
Approximately 4 miles away, Dover Castle is a medieval fortress known as the ‘Key to England’ with extensive grounds, tunnels, and exhibitions. A visit here offers historical insights and panoramic views over Kent and the sea. The castle is a major attraction near the Motorhome Pub Stopover site.
3. St Margaret’s Bay Beach
Less than 1 mile from the pub, this shingle beach is ideal for a peaceful walk, rock pooling or enjoying seaside views. The bay is sheltered, perfect for a relaxing stop during a Motorhome Parking stay.
4. Samphire Hoe Country Park
About 3.5 miles away, this nature reserve was created from the material dug out during the Channel Tunnel construction. It offers walking trails, wildlife spotting, and sea views, suitable for active visitors stopping over in their motorhomes.
5. Dover Marina
Located roughly 4 miles from The Coastguard, Dover Marina provides a pleasant area for leisure boating, dining, and coastal walking. It complements a Motorhome Stopover stay with opportunities for outdoor activities near the coast.
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-Coastguard St Margarets Bay Bay Hill is a picturesque location situated in the charming village of St Margarets Bay, Dover. The area is known for its stunning views of the English Channel and the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. The Coastguard station is perched on top of a hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the cliff-top path, breathe in the fresh sea air and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Tourists can also visit the nearby Pines Garden, a beautiful botanical garden with a wide variety of plants and flowers. The Dover Transport Museum is another popular attraction, showcasing the history of transport in the area. For those interested in history, the Dover Castle is a must-visit, with its impressive medieval architecture and fascinating exhibitions. The area is also home to several quaint cafes and restaurants, serving delicious local cuisine. Overall, Coastguard St Margarets Bay Bay Hill is a perfect destination for nature lovers, history buffs and anyone looking for a peaceful retreat by the sea.
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1 Review on “Coastguard St Margarets Bay”
This is not a ‘free’ stop over, but it is an absolute gem of one, on the coast near Deal in Kent.
The positives; The coastguard has it’s own gated car park right on the sea front. Literally you park right on the front looking out to sea. Its a lovely little bay. There is also a public carpark next door (no camping signs) with public toilets open 7am-7pm and a little cafe/snack place. (does good bacon baps etc)
Please note: The Coastguard only allow 5 motorhomes/campervans at a time to stop over, so you need to book.
They ask you to book a meal and it’s not cheap but the quality of food and service is worth it. I believe you can pay just to stopover but we’ve never done that. (we’ve stayed twice)
It is situated in a little bay at the bottom of a cliff after following a little twisting road down from the top of the cliff to the bottom, an exciting little journey. No problem for our 6m motorhome and i’ve seen bigger down there as well.
The cliffs block of UK cell net signal so you connect to France – make sure you have roaming on your phone. We also visit the bay for motorhome day trips in summer, parking in the public car park.
Well worth a visit as the lovely location is the great attraction. Plenty of nice walks around. At night there is just the sound of the waves crashing on the beach.