Some holiday homes give you somewhere beautiful to stay. Martello 25 gives you a story to become part of.
Standing beside the golden sands of Dymchurch since 1806, this extraordinary Napoleonic tower was built as part of Britain's coastal defences against the threat of invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte. Tower 25 and neighbouring Tower 24 were positioned to protect the Marshland Sluice, an essential part of Romney Marsh's historic drainage system.
After later serving as a café and then standing empty for many years, the tower has undergone a lengthy restoration. Today, its immense curved walls and original brickwork enclose a spectacular four-storey holiday home, where more than 200 years of history meet contemporary coastal luxury.
At the heart of the property, a breathtaking spiral staircase with a sweeping glass balustrade rises through the centre of the tower. As you climb, each level reveals another chapter: a cinema lounge, four luxurious bedroom suites and at the very top, a panoramic living space overlooking Dymchurch's vast sandy beach.
Sleeping up to ten guests, Martello 25 offers four king bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room, plus a double sofa bed in the ground-floor snug. A fifth shower room is perfectly positioned for rinsing off sandy feet after a day beside the sea.
The top floor is the showpiece. Wrapped in windows, its bespoke curved kitchen, dining area and generous lounge allow the coastline to remain part of every moment. Step onto the private balcony, light the built-in Michelin recommended barbecue and enjoy dinner or drinks against an ever-changing backdrop of sea and sky.
Historic openings have become atmospheric window seats, original brickwork curves around beautifully styled rooms and an original staircase built within the thickness of the tower wall remains accessible for more adventurous guests to explore.
Pet friendly and moments from the beach, Martello 25 is far more than a coastal escape. It is the rare opportunity to live inside a remarkable piece of British history.