Upper Flat

Upper Flat is an inviting first-floor apartment resting beside the beach in Herne Bay, Kent.

Where wonderful sea views, a furnished balcony and space for six guests make it a fitting seaside escape for families and friends, along with one four-legged companion.

Leave the car on the roadside close to the property and take in the seaside setting before making your way to the rear, where steps lead up to the apartment.

Step inside and into the hallway, where a handy utility cupboard housing a tumble dryer makes it easy to dry clothes after days spent beside the water.

From here, discover the first double bedroom, finished with nautical touches to reflect its coastal surroundings and served by a Jack-and-Jill shower room and WC, providing a refreshing place to prepare for the day ahead.

Continue into the kitchen and take your time preparing a family favourite, with an oven and hob ready for cooking and a dishwasher and washing machine taking care of the clearing up and holiday laundry.

Carry dinner through to the dining area and gather around the table, catching a glimpse of the sea through the window as you eat and plan where tomorrow might take you.

Follow the room around to the sitting area, where sofas invite you to put your feet up in front of the TV, although the large windows may soon draw your attention towards the sweeping sea views outside.

Open the doors and step onto the furnished balcony, settling down with a morning coffee or an evening drink while overlooking the beach and watching life along the shore.

When eyes begin to tire, retreat to the second double bedroom, where you can wake to a view of the sea, while younger guests can make the triple bedroom their own, with a bunk bed and single bed providing places to rest after a day of seaside adventures.

A family bathroom with a shower over the bath rounds off the interior, letting you choose between a soak at the end of the day or a quick shower before heading out.

Back outside, the balcony provides an enticing spot to linger over those beach views, while steps from the property lead down towards the seafront, putting the coast within easy reach.

Herne Bay itself provides a seaside base from which to explore this stretch of Kent, with Whitstable just a short journey along the coast, Canterbury a little further inland and Broadstairs within reach for another day beside the sea.

Venture to Whitstable and spend time taking in its coastal character, wandering beside the water, exploring the town and stopping for something to eat before returning along the Kent coast.

Head inland to Canterbury for a change of scenery, where a day can be spent discovering its historic streets, browsing the city centre and taking a break at one of its places to eat and drink.

For another seaside outing, make for Broadstairs, where you can stroll along the coast, spend time by the beach and explore the town before heading back to Herne Bay.

Return to Upper Flat with the sea waiting just beyond the windows, then round off another day in Herne Bay with a drink on the balcony overlooking the beach.