This listed farmhouse has had more than a fresh lick of paint. Inside there's a bright tangerine living room, as well as one in moody blue. There's are four elegant bedrooms in the main house, as well as a guesthouse with bunks for families. Most people are here for the vine-clad glasshouse restaurant at the bottom of the garden. There's a mediterranean spin on plates coming straight off the wood-fired grill, and in the morning a perfectly relaxed breakfast of creamy yoghurt, house-baked sourdough and homemade jams and compotes. Plus, it's all 10-minutes from Deal seafront for those who want to mix things up with fish and chips for lunch. 

This iconic oyster spot is a must visit. Not only is the outside the cutest thing we have ever seen but we love their fresh seafood. Taste the ocean!

Housed in a former fisherman’s cottage, this long-standing high street stalwart celebrates contemporary craft with a sustainable bent, from practical household brushes and bamboo baskets to jewellery and wool socks. Artwork – abstract Japanese woodblock prints by Fi Brown, floral silhouette etchings by Janie George – is another central theme. Each shelf of ceramics has a card that tells you a little about the makers who include, for instance, Pottery West, Pip Hartle and Gillian Highland. 

The Whitstable Harbour is an absolute must-see: from its bustling market days, great eateries, to its beautiful setting. If you get the chance, pay a visit during the Oyster festival for some of the best (and freshest) oysters you can imagine, slurped down with a drink to the soundtrack of live music. Idyllic!