Love Folkestone’s creative buzz but want more room to breathe? Hawkinge offers the best of all worlds.
Set in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this thriving village is just an 11-minute drive (3.6 miles) from Folkestone’s Harbour Arm — the region’s year-round cultural and culinary hub. Here you’ll find live music, open-air cinema, pop-up art galleries, an on-site brewery, artisan bakeries, and street food from fresh local seafood to gourmet burgers and Dutch pancakes. For fine dining, Rocksalt offers seasonal menus and panoramic harbour views.
Hawkinge itself has everything for day-to-day living, including supermarkets, a doctor’s surgery, primary school, cafés, and The White Horse Inn, a traditional pub with award-winning hospitality. For wine lovers, Terlingham Vineyard is just 6 minutes away, offering tours and tastings amid sweeping countryside views.
For commuters, Folkestone West station is only 9 minutes (3 miles), with high-speed trains reaching London St Pancras in just 53 minutes. Ashford International, 25 minutes by car, provides further fast connections across the UK and Europe. The M20, Channel Tunnel, and Dover Port are all within easy reach, making weekend escapes to France or beyond refreshingly simple.
Recreational opportunities abound — from sailing at Hythe and golf at Littlestone, to exploring the White Cliffs of Dover, Canterbury’s historic streets, or the designer shopping outlet at Ashford. And with walking trails, cycle routes, and sandy beaches minutes away, Hawkinge truly delivers coastal culture, country calm, and city connectivity in one compelling package.
When I first came across this home, a friend showed me the advert and I was instantly drawn in by the bougie style and high specification — it felt ahead of anything I’d seen. Built by the reputable Pentland Homes and styled by the owners of the luxury Cave Hotel with their signature Dakota style, this apartment combines high-end design with everyday comfort. Hawkinge has been a great base for us, giving the best of both worlds: close to the sea yet peaceful, with green spaces, a nearby park and woodlands for dog walks, convenience stores like Lidl and the post office just a short walk away, and easy access to Canterbury, motorway links, and the train station just 8 minutes away for the high-speed line to London, making my commute straightforward.
Living here with my partner and our dog has been such a joy. The apartment feels light, warm, and spacious, with touches we’ve loved every day — the kitchen island has been the social hub of the apartment, the office space has been ideal for working from home, and the floor-to-ceiling windows flood the rooms with natural light. The main bedroom with its walk-in wardrobe and en-suite has been a real highlight, while the guest room having its own Jack & Jill bathroom has been perfect for visitors. This home has been the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and practicality — we’ll be very sad to leave it behind.