On a seaside holiday with your pooch, having direct beach access is always the dream – no car journeys or long walks on leads through busy streets to negotiate. This three-bed Victorian villa in a quiet part of Herne Bay offers just that, overlooking the shingle beach with just a path in front, making things easy. A bright and airy house offering comfortable living spaces, you’ll have all you need for a self-catering break with family or friends. And with a garden, veranda and two patios, it’s the perfect location for watching glorious sunsets with your canine chum snoozing by your feet.
This charming house retains characterful features such as interior wood panelling in most rooms, an ornamental fireplace and a wooden lounge floor for hot hounds to find a cool spot. The large lounge/diner is a lovely space with light streaming in through the big bay window where the dining table takes advantage of the ever-changing sea views. There’s another table in the well-equipped kitchen with French doors out to a suntrap patio. The double bedroom is down here too, with light wood furniture and unfussy decor. Upstairs, two twin bedrooms (one en-suite) follow the sloping lines of the eaves. Two furnished patios are found front and rear, along with an outdoor shower, useful for sandy paws or feet. The enclosed sloping garden has a bench for grabbing the last rays of the day.
This brilliantly located house is in a peaceful spot but with amenities nearby when you want them, the beach is opposite, and Hampton Beach is just 0.5 miles – but do check for seasonal dog restrictions. The train station is within 1 mile on foot and shops and pubs are within 0.5 miles. Walkies pose no problem along the seafront path. The historic city of Canterbury is 8.5 miles.