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SHORELINE FOLKESTONE: KENT’ S HOTTEST STAYCATION
Perched on the seafront of Folkestone, Shoreline offers a staycation that feels both restorative and quietly indulgent. Just under an hour from London via highspeed rail, these contemporary two- and four-bedroom beach houses sit moments from the sea, combining architectural elegance with the easy rhythm of coastal living. Designed to make the most of their waterside setting, the homes are arranged in terraces facing The Channel, where wide glazing, generous balconies and private gardens frame uninterrupted sea views and ever-changing coastal light.
Inside, the properties balance style with practical comfort. Spacious open-plan kitchens and living areas create natural gathering spaces for sociable evenings or relaxed family meals, while floor-toceiling windows draw the horizon indoors.
Each house also includes thoughtful, coastal-ready details including utility-style basements designed for sandy towels, wetsuits or walking boots after a day outdoors – ensuring the homes work just as well for active weekends as they do for slower, restorative escapes. With private parking and plenty of space to spread out, Shoreline suits everything from multigenerational family holidays to relaxed group getaways by the sea.
What sets a stay here apart is its location at the heart of Folkestone’ s revitalised waterfront. The development forms part of the wider regeneration of the harbour area led by local philanthropist Roger De Haan, which has transformed the once-industrial harbour into one of Kent’ s most vibrant coastal destinations. From Shoreline, guests can stroll along the boardwalk to Folkestone Harbour Arm in just a few minutes, where shipping containers and restored harbour buildings now house an ever-changing mix of street-food kitchens, craft drinks, pop-up events and seasonal entertainment. Outdoor cinema screenings, live music and open-air dining lend the area a lively yet relaxed atmosphere, particularly on long summer evenings.
Wellness seekers will find a highlight just steps away. The Harbour Arm is also home to Sea Scrub Sauna, widely regarded as the UK’ s largest beach sauna complex. Here, wood-fired sauna sessions are paired with icy plunge pools and bracing dips in the English Channel; the kind of invigorating hotand-cold ritual that leaves you glowing long after you return to your beach house. Back at Shoreline, evenings might mean green tea on the terrace, sea air drifting through open doors and the gentle soundtrack of waves rolling onto the shingle below.
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