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Seabreeze Cottage, Walmer; forelandcottages. com
A fisherman’ s cottage that’ s been beautifully remastered to a modern coastal design, Seabreeze Cottage provides a perfect seaside staycation for those wanting to include a fourlegged friend in the excitement. Having won silver for Dog Friendly Business of the Year at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards 2025, Seabreeze Cottage is primely located for those beachside walks and naps in the afternoon sun that pups so dearly love. Boasting coastal inspired interiors with a spacious king-size bedroom and brightly lit twin bedroom, The Cottage also features a fully equipped kitchen with a Nespresso coffee machine and wine fridge. In the living room, guests can cosy up to the wood-fired stove, and outside there’ s a private courtyard bath to enjoy.
A great place to recharge, relax and rejuvenate, for visitors who can tear themselves away from the luxurious comforts of Seabreeze Cottage, plenty of outdoor exploration awaits. Accompanied by their four-legged friends, visitors can hire bikes by the hour from Hut 55 to venture through the Old Town’ s winding streets, or enjoy fish and chips by the sea from the locally loved Zetland Arms on the doorstep of Kingsdown’ s coastline.
Galatea, Deal; forelandcottages. com
A grand four-storey house perched on the edge of Deal promenade, Galatea is a family retreat designed for comfort and togetherness. Across four floors, guests can enjoy its spacious interiors and restful bedrooms, one of which boasts sweeping coastal views from a private terrace. Inviting guests to embrace the very best of coastal living, Galatea’ s cosy sitting room is the perfect setting for family gatherings, with the deck chairs and beach games included in the
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Just a short walk away, guests can visit Deal’ s charming seaside town centre to explore its vintage shops and artsy attractions such as Linden Hall Studio, a contemporary art gallery with a rolling programme of exhibitions and events. In honour of any celebration- from birthdays to graduations and anniversaries- visitors can also join the local bakery, Eat & Mess, for a fun, bespoke and informative baking class under the tutelage of their experienced bakers and decorators. After working up an appetite, 81 Beach Street offers weekday lunch with a daily set menu, or there’ s the opportunity to gather the family together for a delicious meal with the twinkling pier of Deal as the evening’ s backdrop.
Little Beach House, Tankerton; bloomstays. com
A stylish holiday home just a stone’ s throw from the charming town of Whitstable, Little Beach House provides a relaxing and getaway spot for couples or small families wanting to be charmed by Kent’ s coastal living. A location that instantly calms guests upon arrival, Little Beach House has a chic and stylish interior, seamlessly blending warm wood tones with handpicked local artwork. A single-storey space with three bedrooms that sleep up to eight guests in total, the living room’ s bi-fold doors can be opened up in warmer weather to create a seamless indoor / outdoor living space. Featuring both a Big Green Egg grill for outdoor cooking and a luxurious hot tub on the deck, the garden is an excellent place to unwind for an alfresco feast.
A five-minute walk away, guests can head down the shingle beach beside the Tankerton
slopes to their very own Tiny Beach House, a private beach hut to enjoy during their stay. Neighbouring the famous town of Whitstable, a wander along the promenade to its fisherman’ s huts and seafood restaurants is sure to be a day well spent.
Margate Beach House, Margate; bloomstays. com
A colourful and quirky space that embraces the youthful and artistic rhythm of the creative town, Margate Beach House is a magnificent seafront property for those wanting to stay in one of Kent’ s most aesthetic coastal hotspots. Featuring lofty bay windows, a luxurious outdoor hot tub and four spacious bedrooms, Margate Beach House is a design-conscious destination with 70’ s inspired furniture and upcycled pieces that are sure to turn guests heads. At nighttime, the outdoor lounge is lit by festoons and its own fireplace to make staying up late admiring the starry sky much more relaxing, and in the morning, each window of the house captures the light of the colourful coastal sunrise.
Only a short stroll away, the Turner Contemporary Gallery awaits, with its everchanging programme of free exhibitions that champion creativity, celebrate culture and inspire the local community. En route to Margate’ s iconic amusement park, Dreamland, you’ ll find ice cream kiosks lining the beach, bike hire companies and an array of seafood being served from fine-dining restaurants such as Buoy and Oyster. Known for its golden sands, independent shops, emporiums and arcades, Margate is an allaround nostalgic seaside town that makes for a classic staycation on the Kent coast this summer.