Woodman Manor

Walking in to Woodman Manor puts you straight into a generous open-plan living area with plenty of seating, a dining space and a kitchen equipped for proper cooking—hob, oven, dishwasher, microwave and air fryer all there if you want them. Bedrooms are spread across two floors: downstairs you have two doubles, upstairs two king-size beds. There are two bathrooms—one with a bath and shower, one with a shower cubicle. The essentials like heating, electricity, linen and Wi-Fi are included; one well-behaved pet can stay free.

The house stands within a short walk of Whitstable beach and the town's pubs, bars and cafés. You have a back garden with a barbecue and seating area, plus parking for four cars. Eight guests can stay here, making it suitable for two families or a larger group wanting their own space. No smoking is permitted inside. The Plough is nearby if you want a local reference point.