The turquoise lake less than an hour from London – with its own beach and Maldives-style overwater bungalows

When thinking of overwater bungalows and lodges, tropical destinations like the Maldives spring to mind. But one such place is right here in the UK, less than an hour from London.

The lodges at St Andrews Lakes in Rochester, Kent, look incredibly inviting. They stand next to the bright blue stretch of water that's perfect for family activities.

Some of the lodges on the water have their own wood-fired hot tub. A seven-night stay can be booked from £549 for two - under £40 per night per person.

The lake is home to Kent's largest aqua park with a floating obstacle course for visitors to climb or jump over under the watchful eye of lifeguards.

There's plenty of water-based activities for everyone to get involved in, with kayaks, paddleboards and pedalos available for hire and swimming and dinghy sailing among other options.

Meanwhile, on land, there's a range of other activities to enjoy, including archery and climbing.

For those looking to relax, beaches promise 'soft sand for you to wiggle your toes in' while you 'sit back, relax and watch lake life go by'.