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Penthouse balcony apartment with panoramic sea views across the English Channel

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Beach nearby
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Sea view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Penthouse balcony apartment with panoramic sea views across the English Channel

Fantastic apartment with dramatic sea views across to France. Relax out on the recently updated balcony and enjoy the beautiful setting, or get out and about and explore this underrated and special location.

Clifton Crescent is a Grade II classic Victorian stucco terrace that fronts on to The Leas, a magnificent promenade lining the edge of the cliff with multiple paths down to the beach, promenade and lower Leas coastal park, with children's playground almost directly below.

Accommodation is split over two floors with the master bedroom, lounge, kitchen/diner and bathrooms on one floor and two further bedrooms upstairs. Two of the three bedrooms have sea views. Two of the bedrooms have double beds and the third has two singles - that can be made into a double on special request. There is also a full size cot and a travel cot available for children.

The kitchen has loads of workspace, a gas fired oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and dining table that seats 6. Also included are a high chair and a booster seat for babies, in fact the flat has many extras for children. There is also a utility room with washing machine.

The property is within easy reach of the Leas Cliff Hall for shows, concerts, pantomimes etc. The immediate area is often used for activities such as mini marathons, Triennial art installations, bandstand performances, occasional classic car rallies and air shows (for which this has the perfect viewpoint!).

The town centre is only a short walk away for everyday shopping. Head down to the old High Street / Creative Quarter with it's bars, cafes and art galleries to the harbour, harbour arm and the Stade. Then on to Sunny sands beach, and if you enjoy a good walk you can continue beyond the east cliffs to explore the wild area known as The Warren.

Further afield you could visit Dover for its impressive castle, and there are ferrys for a day trip to France (if you have a car you can embark the channel tunnel train in Folkestone itself). Round the coast visits to the pretty seaside towns of Deal and Sandwich are worthwhile. On the western side perhaps travel around the bay through Sandgate and Hythe and out to historic Rye, or take a ride with the Dymchurch & Hythe railway through the marshes.

Inland there is the beautiful Kent countryside to explore, and a visit to bustling Canterbury with it's major cathedral, ancient buildings and excellent shopping facilities is essential.

The location is well connected to visit London with the High Speed (HS1) train service. Kings Cross St Pancras taking less than one hour!

Please also note that stays of a week (7 nights) or over also have a 15-25% discount depending on dates.

Please note that the property is situated on the 3rd and 4th floors, the stairs are wide and shallow stepped with several landings, but there is no lift available, so those with disabilities or difficulties climbing stairs should take this into account before booking.

Property manager

Mr Christopher Bagust

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only acceptable outside on the balcony.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets leave hairs and other guests may be allergic

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must never be on the balcony on their own

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: The apartment is purely residential.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Penthouse balcony apartment with panoramic sea views.
Penthouse Balcony Apartment With Panoramic sea Views Apartment
Penthouse Balcony Apartment With Panoramic sea Views Folkestone

About the area

Map
Folkestone

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sandgate Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 12 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Fish & Chips - Sandgate Road - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Butty's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Keppels Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Penthouse balcony apartment with panoramic sea views across the English Channel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Penthouse balcony apartment with panoramic sea views across the English Channel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penthouse balcony apartment with panoramic sea views across the English Channel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penthouse balcony apartment with panoramic sea views across the English Channel located?

This family-friendly Folkestone apartment building is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Lower Leas Coastal Park and Leas Promenade. Sandgate Beach and Leas Cliff Hall are also within 10 minutes. Folkestone Central Station is 16 minutes by foot and Folkestone West Station is 20 minutes.

Penthouse balcony apartment with panoramic sea views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antony R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & sea views…
A comfy home, lots of space and everything we needed for a great stay. The balcony came into its own on a beautiful sunny weekend and the walk into the harbour along the Marine or the beach via Zig-Zag path was lovely. We would definitely stay here again if we came back to Folkestone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and great views
We spent a long weekend here and it has all you need to have a comfortable stay. The balcony is lovely and great for morning coffee. Location is great for the beach and town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, well equipped spacious apartment, excellent location with beautiful sea views
Excellent communication with host prior to visit, the apartment is in a great location to explore Folkestone which we loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonita P.

Wonderful stay
Perfect location. Within walking distance to all amenities beach, bars, restaurants, town. Spacious and equipped with everything we needed. Very good communication with the owner who responded quickly if I had any queries. No problem parking outside the property. Will definately be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Escape to the Seaside
Such a beautiful setting. Our owner was delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and views
Great communication from booking Great location with great views over the sea
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Nice flat, centrally located. Plenty of room for all the family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Sweet Home
We stayed for 6 nights and were so very comfortable and relaxed. It felt like we lived there and got to see the comings and goings of the neighbours. The stairs.. yes there is a good amount of them but still worth it. Dont let that distract you from booking here. We would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M., Upminster

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location.
A fantastic appartment with an amazing panoramic view across the channel to France. We were in the area for a wedding and this was the perfect place to stay. The owner couldn't have been more helpful when we regrettably had to amend our dates. Hoping to come back to visit the area again. Claire
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, comfortable stay
Impeccable place. Beautiful view, great communication, and very well supplied. This was our second time and we loved it once again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Owais Zaheer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyable vacation
We stayed for 3 nights and I must say that it was a splendid experience. The property location was wonderful, with ease of access to all amenities. At the end we really didn’t want to leave. The property was beautiful, the view was gorgeous - we are very pleased with our experience. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Wonderful flat, very well equipped. Great views over the sea. Very kind host.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C., South Burlington Vermont

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great town, GREAT view, great owner!
Highly recommend! The location on the water right in front of the 'Zig Zag' path and super cool park with pebble beach is GREAT for families with kids 2 to 15. And Folkestone is just the nicest seaside village. The owner was extremely responsive, informative and friendly. Great get away in an English cultural seaside town with an amazing safe location with incredible place amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rupanjali B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely view
Pleasant stay. Beatiful view from the Balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A., Chessington, England. UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us!
We spent a very happy long weekend here. It was plenty spacious enough for the whole family, the kitchen very well equipped, beds comfy and as for the view from the balcony, that was breathtaking! It was also so tranquil, no traffic noise at all. You can walk to the beaches and the pier. There are many lovely vistas along the way. All-in-all, this place was perfect for our family weekend away. We all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful apartment
We stayed for two nights, and found the apartment comfortable, well equipped, and in a lovely location by the sea. The view made the stairs worth the climb. Close to many interesting historical sites, beautiful areas for hiking, and several lovely restaurants. Communication with the property manager was great- quick and informative responses. Overall, highly recommend as a place to stay when exploring the Dover region.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views of the Channel
We enjoyed staying in Christopher’s Folkstone flat. Great location for day trips to Dover, Canterbury and Deal. Coffee on the deck each morning was so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay at your property
Great property and location, everything we needed, thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with lots of space for family dinners and entertaining.
Fantastic place with an old worldly feel, nice and cozy. Location is ideal close to town centre and on the cost with great views over the Chanel from the balcony, smashing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spacious flat!
It was a lovely spacious flat, a bit old fashioned but we loved that. The steps up to the last floor you get used to and is good exercise :-) Lovley sea views from the balcony. It ticks all the boxes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M., Duisburg, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful holiday
Folkestone is a lovely town for a holiday. We spent a week in autumn there and stood in that beautiful and cosy apartment. Our whole family felt relaxed afterwards. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and view
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
calm and peaceful
It were two wonderful weeks in the flat that was very well equipped. We found everything we needed for our stay. Fantastic view over the sea. The balcony is wonderful and there is a spacious bathroom. We enjoyed it so much that we booked immediately for the next year. The stairs gave us a good fitness. It disturbed us not at all. The host is very friendly, obliging and uncomplicated. We are looking forward a lot to next year. Thanks for all.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pia S., Ohkola, Mantsala, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome viws from the balcony
The property was in good condition and everythind we needed was there. We had an enjoyable holiday with the family. :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022