Sunny Lodge

The crunch of shingle underfoot and the cry of gulls overhead — you're minutes from the cliffs and the Channel here, in a part of Folkestone that still feels quietly residential rather than seafront busy.

Sunny Lodge runs camping pods alongside guest house rooms, so it suits anyone after a bit more shelter than canvas — couples escaping for a coast weekend, solo walkers tackling the Saxon Shore Way, or families who want a roof and a door that locks but still love sleeping somewhere that isn't home. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking when you book if you've got a four-legged friend in tow. Folkestone's having a bit of a moment — the Creative Quarter's full of independent cafés and galleries, and the coastal park walks are genuinely lovely.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so best to check directly what's included with your pod or room. Campfires depend on the pitch and the season, so ask on arrival. It's open all year, which makes it a solid winter boltholeif you fancy bracing walks and a warm place to retreat to.