The Crescent Turner Hotel  

Perched on Wraik Hill on the edge of Whitstable, this boutique hotel looks out over the Kent coast with panoramic sea views. It's about 8 km from Canterbury city centre and under two hours from London; Whitstable's beach huts, quirky harbour, Oyster Festival and Whitstable Castle are all nearby.

A stylish, newly remodelled 18-bedroom boutique property with individually designed rooms and a warm, simple aesthetic. Rooms include a TV, private shower, hairdryer and free toiletries, while terraces, gardens and a shared lounge showcase the estuary views — popular for family breaks or romantic getaways.

Enjoy sea-breeze mornings on the terrace, drinks in the bar and meals in the on-site restaurant. Free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk keep things easy, plus garden seating and luggage storage for relaxed arrivals and departures.

Conference hall and meeting facilities are available on site, with elevator access and secure safe-deposit boxes. Free Wi-Fi and luggage storage make short business stays straightforward.

On-site restaurant and bar serve meals and cocktails on the terrace with estuary views. The hotel is a great base for sampling Whitstable's seafood scene and the town's famous Oyster Festival.