Step straight out to stroll across the beach from this colourful cottage right on the coast in Kent. Sleeping four guests, the two-bedroom, largely single-storey retreat at Seasalter, 3 miles from Whitstable, has been creatively designed to offer year-round comfort. Bring your four-legged friend and watch him bound in and out of the waves without restriction.
Make your way inside to find the accommodation centres on a welcoming, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Slide the glass doors back to bring in the salty sea air and maximise the vistas. Light the central wood burner on chilly days. Choose a book from the shelf, settle in front of the Smart TV or simply lose yourselves in the views. Take a shallow step up into the kitchen/diner when mealtimes beckon. The contemporary kitchen ensures you can easily prepare delicious meals with the freshly landed seafood this area is so famous for, and there is ample space to gather round the table. Climb the ladder from the hall up to the snug on the mezzanine level to steal a few quiet moments to yourself. At the end of each exciting day, rest your head in either the double or the twin bedroom, both of which have something of a cosy cabin feel. The double bedroom boasts an en-suite shower room and there is also a family bathroom. Spill out into your garden, which leads down to the beach, at every opportunity. Dine on the deck, sip a cold drink in the hammock and bask beside the firepit. There is private parking for two cars.
Venture into Whitstable to shop, dine in a friendly pub and wander the castle gardens. Follow a section of the Saxon Shore Way, which runs through Kent and East Sussex. Plan a trip to Canterbury, 8 miles away, to visit the cathedral.