KENTSTAYCATION
HOT TUB
Holidays
HARBOUR HEIGHTS
AS THE COOL EVENINGS , END-OF-YEAR DEADLINES AND WINTER HOLIDAYS DRAW CLOSER , THOSE OF US LOOKING TO ESCAPE ON HOLIDAY OFTEN FIND OURSELVES SEEKING HOMELY COMFORTS INSTEAD OF ADRENALINE-FILLED ADVENTURES . SO , WHAT BETTER WAY TO MELT AWAY THE STRESS OF OUR EVERYDAY LIVES AND BE TRANSPORTED BACK TO A TIME OF SIMPLICITY THAN TO ENJOY A QUICK DIP IN A BUBBLING HOT TUB ? WORDS BY DAISY ELEANOR
With therapeutic benefits encouraging muscle relaxation , pain relief and even improved sleep , hot tubs are one of those timeless amenities that exude luxury like no other . Luckily , hot tubs have a home in countless places to stay across the county , and here are some of insideKENT ’ s favourites .
FOR A WEEKEND GETAWAY …
Harbour Heights , Capel-le-Ferne bloomstays . com
Atop a glorious beachside cliff sits Harbour Heights , a spacious holiday home for guests to enjoy the very best of a weekend away on the Kentish coast . With three bedrooms and four bathrooms , Harbour Heights sleeps up to six guests inside its sunlit rooms .
Original features , a cosy fireplace and luxurious furnishings occupy every corner , offering at-home comforts even if you ’ re miles from your own . At an additional cost , guests can request use of the outdoor hot tub between April and October , enjoying the dramatic sea views from its soothing waters on the terrace .
Capel-le-Ferne is just a stone ’ s throw from Folkestone , one of Kent ’ s most iconic towns in the county ’ s arts and culture scene . Guests of Harbour Heights can take day trips to the Turner Contemporary , or visit Creative Folkestone where family-friendly events and the upcoming Folkestone Book Festival are held . Closer to the shoreline is the Harbour Arm , a restored promenade that boasts a variety of trendy eateries and bars . For nature lovers , Folkestone Warren
Local Nature Reserve embraces some of the most stunning views this side of The Garden of England .
FOR A FRIENDCATION …
Dodges Farm Cottages , Marden booking . com
Just 22 km from Leeds Castle , Dodges Farm Cottages is a charming holiday home set in the picturesque village of Marden . With five spacious bedrooms that sleep up to 10 guests , a large group of friends can enjoy this countryside getaway . With beamed ceilings and cosy furnishings , the cottage blends a familiar modern aesthetic with traditional decorations . Beyond the shared kitchen and sun terrace is an outdoor fireplace , picnic area and BBQ facilities for
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