The Blue Pigeons
Worth, near Deal. A family-owned boutique hotel in a Grade II listed building with Royal St George's, Royal Cinque Ports and Prince's all within a 16-minute drive.
The Blue Pigeons is a family-owned boutique hotel and restaurant in the village of Worth, near Deal in Kent, in a Grade II listed building dating from the early 19th century. Restored by owners Tom and Jen Kenny, who took it over in 2024, it has eight individually styled bedrooms, including two garden cabins, set around flower-lined gardens.
For golfers the location is ideal. Royal St George’s is around 3 miles and 9 minutes away by car, Royal Cinque Ports about 5 miles and 14 minutes, and Prince’s just under 6 miles and 16 minutes, so the hotel sits within reach of all three Open Championship links. The hotel offers club storage and a kit drying room, which is a welcome touch after a wet day on the coast. Tee times at these private clubs need to be arranged in advance, and Golf Tours London can build them into a bespoke itinerary and organise transport between the hotel and the courses.
Dinner is served in a vaulted barn restaurant with exposed brick walls, oak floors and garden views, with seasonal menus built around local and regional produce. There is also a piano bar with a hand-picked selection of spirits and local wines, and a garden bar with a gazebo for summer evenings.
Because the hotel has eight bedrooms, it suits small groups and golf weekends for a few friends. Sandwich, Deal Castle and the White Cliffs of Dover are all within reach for a rest day.
