This characterful coastal retreat comes with lots of extras to make every stay special. There’s a pretty summerhouse in the enclosed garden, and the beach is only moments away. Step through the entrance porch into a comfortable sitting room where there’s seating and a fireplace Fido will love to stretch out in front of; the wood burner-style electric heater brings a glow to winter gatherings. There’s a contemporary feel and all the self-catering essentials in the kitchen, along with a dining table and glazed doors onto the garden so Fido can wander in and out at will. Completing the ground floor layout, patterned wall tiles give a gorgeous retro look to the bathroom. Back in the sitting room, cottage-style stairs lead to the first floor, where the double bedroom has its own en-suite WC, plus views over the rear garden and a second room has twin beds. Outside, the small front garden has a lawn and pretty cottage-style planting, while to the rear there’s a patio with outdoor dining furniture, a long lawn, shrubby borders and a summerhouse. Don’t forget a sausage for Fido when you fire up the BBQ – the sea air will whet all your appetites!
Surf boards, buckets and spades are all provided for guests to use, and when you want a break from self-catering the welcoming pub just a few paces along the seafront offers spectacular views alongside freshly-caught seafood and local ales. The village of Kingsdown is just 3 miles from Deal, where the North Sea and English Channel meet – enjoy a stroll on the pier or along the pebbly beach that’s dotted with boats and beach huts. Less than 7 miles in the opposite direction, Dover is famous for its white cliffs and castle – dogs on leads are welcome within the grounds.