I had big plans for a beach weekend getaway, but sometimes plans turn into something else entirely and you are very glad they did. There is lots of talk about Sokcho being the beach city of choice for Seoul-ites and so off I went on my searches for a good weekend getaway spot. Knowing we wanted to bring our dog, I came across the Kensington Resort Seorak Valley. Just outside of Sokcho, the aparthotel property sits in the quiet foothills of the Seoraksan Mountains, also known as the Seorak Valley.
About 2-3 hours east of Seoul, off we went to have a relaxing weekend outside of the city. A winding drive through the beautiful lush mountains (with lots of tunnels), a quick stop at a Korean Rest Stop, which is an experience of its own, and we pulled up to the nature filled dog friendly resort property.
The resort offers pet-friendly apartment style accommodations, compete with bedrooms, kitchen/dining/ living rooms, patios and easy parking. All the beauty of the surrounding area is on display everywhere you turn. Meandering walking paths give way to beautiful farmscapes with deer, sheep, goats and ducks that you can interact with and feed. If you are into hiking, there are many trails to explore as well.
To be outside the City and enjoy the mountains was a real treat for us, especially getting to bring Remi along for the fun. A lot of Seoul is dog friendly, but this was a special adventure for our city pup with lots of time sniffing her way through the grounds. We don’t often make it out of the city and into the quiet of nature, so this felt like a peaceful escape.
I’m not always a stay on the property kind of vacationer, but this place had all the charm and activities to keep everyone happy for the entire weekend. With a full restaurant available and a convenient CU store on property as well, all our needs were met and there was no need to get in the car and drive to the next destination. All in all, it was just what our family needed for an easy weekend getaway.
While this wasn’t quite qualify as a day trip, if you are looking for easy getaways from Seoul, check out our adventure on Nami Island.
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