Bleak House was originally named Fort House and was the residence of the captain of one of two coastal forts guarding Broadstairs.

It is a Grade-II listed mansion house and is better known as one of Charles Dickens’ favourite lodging houses during the summer months and where he wrote his novel David Copperfield.

Bleak House is now a seven bedroom, five-star guest house with a restaurant and tea room.

Bleak House is available for exclusive hire. As a function venue the property can accommodate up to 65 seated guests and up to 200 guests in a marquee in the hotel’s landscaped gardens.

Details: http://www.bleakhousebroadstairs.co.uk/