A Seaside Stay At Rocksalt Folkestone

Bonjour lecteurs! How is 2025 going for you so far? I hope you had a great start to the new year and you are in a good place to meet whatever dreams of yours. Personnellement, I am all about adventures and fun days out with the boys. I am lucky enough to work for myself, so we can always shoot off somewhere if I fancy a day off. That’s exactly what we did to start the year. I am not a big fan of the Twixmas season and I am always eager to go out and explore rather than staying at home. Not easy in Winter when it’s cold and miserable. But we got lucky for our fabulous Seaside Stay At Rocksalt Folkestone.

Rocksalt Folkestone

Have you ever been to the Kentish coast? We love Folkestone, especially in the summer as it’s only 20 min drive from us.

Rocksalt Folkestone is fameux in town for its restaurant overlooking the harbour. We’ve been many times as we love its panoramic views and its delicious dishes.

En plus, the team sources its ingredients locally, so you can be sure to get the best that Kent has to offer. I always go for a bit of sparkling from Gusbourne with some fish.

The bar on the first floor is also a hit and proves to be très populaire in the festive season.

Winter Offer

But did you know that you can also stay in one of its 4 boutique bolt holes?

Even better, you can enjoy a gourmet escape to the seaside for only £250. This fab offer only available until March 2025, will include 1 night overstay, 1 glass of sparkling wine with 6 oysters at Rocksalt bar, £60 per person at the restaurant and a petit-déjeuner délicieux on the following morning.

We tested it and we LOVED it! It was such a relaxing mini break just before going back to school!

Our Family Room

Following a short drive, we checked in our family room. After a warm welcome, we got to discover a lovely space with some maritime vibes.

Stanley was well excited to have a room with a seaside view (he took his telescope for the occasion…), while I loved the subdued atmosphère of our room with the light lamps and le décor naturel.

You have it all for a comfortable stay: free WIFI, Nespresso machine as well as some bath robes in the modern wet-room.

The space was compact, but we had all we needed and it looks cosy and welcoming thanks to a mix of touches modernes and the more traditional bits.

L’Ambiance

While the room are comfy and warm, Rocksalt Folkestone has it all to please with a stylish décor and some colourful touches.

J’adore the floral arrangements and the bar certainly has some trendy vibes with its wines wall and its cocktails’ menu.

After a lovely walk on the seafront, we made it back there for a cheeky cocktail or two.

The whole place is très élégante and yet, family-friendly too. He played with some Lego and we chatted about 2025.

But if you are kids-free and fancy something a bit more grown-up, go for the oysters and a good bottle from a local vineyards, I dare you…

Rocksalt Restaurant

We carried on our seaside break with some fabulous food at Rocksalt Restaurant.

Come in an say hello to the chefs at work. Sit down and relax while you are taken care off. It might have been dark outside (Venus was ready to show its face…), but we savoured some really good food.

Au menu, I tried the one and only Folkestone brown crab paté while Grumpy enjoyed some scallops. Bien sûr, I had to test them too as I am une professionelle for the purpose of this review, right?😝 OMG! I will have this next time!

To make it even a better night, I went for un classique fish & chips. You can’t make more British than this and it certainly did not disappoint either!

With an excellent service, we had a lovely time. The cherry on top? His ‘build your own’ burger’. I mean, he has a hard life! And to think this is on the kids’ menu! Great portions too!

Le Petit-Déjeuner

We were truly full and happy. After a lovely late afternoon walk on the harbour and sea front, our tummy full, it was time to go to bed.

Now, I previously told you about the panoramic view of Rocksalt Folkestone. But first thing in the morning, it’s truly incredible!

We were back to the bar on the top floor and the light was simply marvellous.

All you need to do is sit down and enjoy your freshly made breakfast while overlooking at the harbour and the sea. There is nothing better than that, especially on a crispy cold winter day.

It’s just magique! Well, the pancakes were too actually 😉I don’t think I ever had such fluffy and light ones! He went for the savoury version with some extra bacon and it went down well too.

There is nothing better than a yummy petit-déjeuner in the sunshine. We stay indoors but if you visit on a hotter day, you got to do it on the terrace. I am definitely coming back with a friend to do it right!

Exploring Folkestone

Before checking out, we strolled along Sunny Sands for more vitamin C.

People were walking with their dogs, kids were playing in the water, building sandcastles despite the cold.

It was just beautiful to unwind and take it all in. J’adore this part of Folkestone.

While the boys stopped by a café, I walked up the High Street and went vintage shopping in the local boutiques.

Such a cute collection of shops. From art to unique clothes, it is truly so charmant.

Once we got reunited, we made it to the Leas as it’s another part of Folkestone that I always find so tranquille and so British! The colourful houses, the view from up the top…It’s beautiful!

Bien sûr, we stopped by the play area right by the sea before heading home. Et voilà! Just like that, our mini seaside break was over.

It was parfait to get ready to get back to routines.

Rocksalt Folkestone – Le Verdict

If you fancy escaping January blues or just want a bit of sunshine in the winter, I could not recommend more to check out Rocksalt Folkestone overnight experience.

We obviously know the restaurant, but I never imagined that you could also stay in rooms nearby. We had such a relaxing escape.

For £250, you get to stay in a unique room that is well decorated and pleasant, but you can also savour the best that Kent has to offer on the foodie scene. Enjoy some local produce in a beautiful setting right by la mer.

It’s really différent to anything else and you will come home relaxed and ready for whatever is next!

I can’t wait to come back to Rocksalt Folkestone with a girlfriend for some brunch at the bar. It’s a date! A sunny walk along Folkestone always makes me so happy!

Fancy a Seaside Stay At Rocksalt Folkestone? Check out their offre spéciale this winter with the Gourmet Escape for only £250 per couple. Offer available on Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday night stays, 5th January–30th March.

Disclosure – We received a free stay in exchange for an honest opinion.

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