Luxury self-catering accommodation in Whitstable

Weekenders have always come to this seaside town for well-earned self-catering breaks, increasingly so as the old fishing village has become upscale in gourmet delights. A trip to the town will often include a meal at popular oyster bar Wheelers, the 'oldest restaurant in town', or to the Michelin-starred Sportsman just a short drive up the coast. Visitors love the shingle beach, with its long line of photogenic huts. Whitstable is always bustling with people exploring the old weatherboard homes and shops.

The main street has art galleries and vintage outfitters, perfect for an afternoon mosey. See if you can locate the brilliantly named Squeeze Gut Alley, so-called because of its tight fit. The local stretch of the Saxon Shore Way walking route, winding in a scenic arc around the north, east and south of the county, gives views across to the Isle of Sheppey on a clear day, and makes a nice stroll to Herne Bay for more beach hut snaps. Pick up an ice cream along the way, or perfect salty fish and chips.