This striking beachfront home was designed by its artist-owner. It boasts expansive views of the North Sea – it’s just 300 metres from a stretch of coastline popular with walkers, cyclists, and swimmers, after all. There’s plenty of outside space where you can breathe in the sea air, with gardens at the front and back of the house and a balcony. Underfloor heating and a wood-burning stove keep things cosy in winter, and there’s a delightful hidden bathtub if you fancy a soak in warmer waters than the North Sea. This charming home is close to the Victorian seaside town of Herne Bay, a splendid spot for fish and chips on the beach.

Home truths:
*One well-behaved dog is welcome to join you during your stay. Dogs must be kept off the furniture at all times.
*There’s free roadside parking for two cars here.
*At full occupancy, one guest will sleep on a sofa bed in the snug.
*Shoes are not permitted inside this home.
*There’s no TV at this home.
*The garden is now enclosed and private – the photos were taken before this change.
*This home may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.