Fika & Sauna

Fika & Sauna: Kent

It's not just the mid-century furniture and muted colour palette in this home that takes influence from the Scandinavians. Out in the garden, there's an electric-powered sauna, as well as a bathtub on the patio that you can fill with cold water for the full authentic experience. Once you've finished flitting between the two, you can rest up in the cosy summer house. The host has put together a list of local therapists and this private space is perfect for treatments. Back inside, there's plenty of equipment to keep those particular about their coffee happy, including an espresso machine, milk frother, percolator, grinder and fresh beans from a local roaster. When you're feeling suitably caffeinated, the charming seaside town of Margate is waiting to be explored. The main beach takes about a quarter of an hour to reach on foot, as does the Dreamland Amusement Park, which often hosts concerts, club nights and events.

Home truths:
*The property is not set up for toddlers, as there are no stair railings at their height and lots of breakable objects — there is not cot provided
*Well-behaved, hypoallergenic dogs are welcome, although the host requests that they do not go on the furniture or the beds
*There is free, non-allocated parking on the street outside, as well as an electric vehicle charging point
*No shoes are allowed to be worn inside the house
*Guests need to book treatments well in advance to secure a slot
*There's an honesty bar stocked with alcoholic drinks in the house