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Bay Cottage in Whitstable's Conservation Area - 5 mins walk from shops & beach

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Outdoor Space
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  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Washer
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Whitstable, England
  • Popular LocationWhitstable Harbour4 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhitstable Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhitstable Castle and Gardens11 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)82 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bay Cottage in Whitstable's Conservation Area - 5 mins walk from shops & beach

Bay Cottage is a spacious 3 bedroom fisherman’s cottage in the heart of Whitstable’s picturesque conservation area. The property has been renovated to a high standard, comfortably sleeps up to 5 people, and is on the doorstep to Harbour Street with it’s boutique shops, restaurants, and the seafront.

The cottage has a large & spacious living area with an open fire place. There is a separate kitchen/dining area with access to the garden & shed for bike storage. Upstairs there are three good sized bedrooms & a bathroom: all bed linen & towels supplied. There are some beach towels in the wardrobe in the front bedroom with the king size bed.

There should be already supplied in the cottage the following items: cooking oil, salt & pepper, tea, coffee & sugar, milk, tin foil, cling film, kitchen towel, dish washer tablets, washing powder, washing up liquid, liquid hand soap, & some toilet paper.

As well as the other facilities, you can play music in the cottage via the Sonos speaker in the living room. You just need to download the Sonos app which is available for Apple or Android phones/tablets. Then you will be able to play music from your phone, radio stations or music streaming services such as Spotify.

The open fireplace in the living room is available (October - March) for use. There should be a supply of newspaper, kindling & a few logs to get you started. Please make sure that the fire guard is always placed in front of the fire when in use.

Property manager

Susan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bay Cottage Whitstables Conservation Area House
Bay Cottage Conservation Area House
Bay Cottage Whitstables Conservation Area
Bay Cottage Conservation Area
Bay Cottage in Whitstables Conservation Area Whitstable
Bay Cottage in Whitstables Conservation Area Whitstable
Bay Conservation Area House

About the neighborhood

Whitstable

Located in Whitstable, this vacation home is near the beach. Playhouse Theatre Whitstable and Whitstable Museum and Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Canterbury Cathedral and The Kings Hall. Traveling with kids? Consider MFA Bowl Whitstable and Herne Bay Memorial Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Whitstable Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Whitstable Beach - 5 min walk
  • Tankerton Slopes - 9 min walk
  • Tankerton Beach - 10 min walk
  • Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Whitstable Station - 8 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Forge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quayside - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Royal Naval Reserve - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪West Whelks Shellfish - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Cottage in Whitstable's Conservation Area - 5 mins walk from shops & beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Cottage in Whitstable's Conservation Area - 5 mins walk from shops & beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Cottage in Whitstable's Conservation Area - 5 mins walk from shops & beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Cottage in Whitstable's Conservation Area - 5 mins walk from shops & beach located?

This family-friendly Whitstable vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Whitstable Harbour and Whitstable Beach. MFA Bowl Whitstable and Whitstable Museum and Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Whitstable Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Bay Cottage in Whitstable's Conservation Area - 5 mins walk from shops & beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue A., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation in the centre of Whitstable
Very central cottage, perfect for our long weekend in Whitstable. The accommodation was very comfortable, and we enjoyed the sunny garden for breakfast. Great accommogatuon in Whitstable and lovely to be able to walk everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We enjoyed our stay in this extremely clean 3 bedroom property. The seaside was a few minutes away and the town was lovely. The people there are welcoming andbit was exactly what we expected it to be: a home away from home. The owner was extremely helpful. We travelled to other beaches nearby- Broadstairs being our favourite. Good times!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Spent 3 days visiting family. House was in great location within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants. Parking wasn't the easiest and don't bring a big car as street very narrow. Loved our first time in Whitstable, will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
We stayed here as a base for visiting elderly parent. I grew up in Whitstable yet is was such a treat to stay in this quaint part of town. The house is beautiful, exactly as pictured and very comfortable. The location is perfect and easy walking distance to all the best parts of town. Will definitely stay here again next time we visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short break in Whistable
Great place for a family with two young children. Everything you could need in the house and walking distance to harbour, beach, shops and train station.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, well-equipped cottage, we loved it.
This is a charming, well, equipped, modernly furnished cottage, in a very convenient location for exploring Whitstable. We found the owner to be very easy to work with and accommodating. We will book here again on future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's a great place to stay
The house is located in the very convenient location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked large downstair area and well equipped kitchen Only thing missing in this extreme heat was some fans Very hot at night making it difficult to sleep Fans would have helped
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S., London

Liked: Cleanliness
A classy cosy Gem
Very impressed as my wife and I walked through the door. Well designed and laid out with everything you want or need. Superb quit location in this conservation area. A very hard act to follow without a doubt. John & patricia London
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property very clean and bright
Great location close to beach and town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend break
Exactly as advertised and very convenient for central Whitstable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jackie j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfect house for a family of 4 with 2 teenagers. Bedroom sizes were perfect. Lounge and kitchen area great sizes, lovely and clean. Perfect location. Parking in the road a bit tight but we found a space around the corner so no problem. Whitstable is a lovely seaside town, if you’re coming to stay would recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Les K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage. Perfect location
Cottage was lovely, spacious and clean. Our party was 5 adults who were celebrating our mother/mother-in-law's 80th birthday. The beds were comfortable, plenty of seating in the living room and the kitchen. Will definitely try to book here again if we are planning another break in Whitstable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a great location
The cottage is in a great location for exploring Whitstable, the coast and surrounding countryside. It is very well equipped with everything we needed; kitchen utensils, crockery, baking and cooking equipment, tea, coffee etc, a good quantity of tea towels, a dish washer with tablets and even a fire set up in the hearth! It is also beautifully decorated, clean, the beds are comfortable and the towels are soft. We were very lucky with the weather over the October half term and the parking near the house was good. On top for all this, we were able to charge our car not far from the house in Cromwell Road. We were very happy with our choice of holiday cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, lovely location
The process of booking the house was very straightforward. We had to cancel our first booking at very short notice because of self isolating and were delighted to be allowed to move it to another date. We really appreciated that. The house is lovely and has everything you need. We appreciated the milk, flowers and prosecco and all the other things in the cupboards. It's in a lovely location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the heart of Whitstable
A lovely house, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whitstable
We had a wonderful stay here. The house was beautiful and within easy access of Whitstable town centre and the sea front. Great communication from the owners, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise 40th birthday
It was home from home everything you needed. and more beds realy comfortable beautiful little garden gorgeous kitchen diner very well equipped we will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old girls long weekend.
This is a lovely cottage in the heart of Whitstable. Spacious, clean, comfortable and surprisingly quiet given that it’s just a few minutes walk from the harbour and high street. On street parking is an issue as the road is narrow and there were no spaces anywhere when we arrived on a Saturday afternoon. It is however just a short walk from the large Gorrell Tank public car park. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house, very spacious, well equipped, clean and great location!
Easy process, great communication, excellent stay!

10/10 Excellent

CAPUCINE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend the cottage
Very well located in whistable, few minutes from the sea. Very nice cottage, clean and nicely serviced Excellent communication with the owner, very reactive and helpfull I highly recommend the place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anja W., Twickenham, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and centrally located
The cottage is very centrally located, just a short walk from the high street and the seafront. The house is well equipped and the rooms are comfortable and quiet. Lots of free parking around the house though streets are narrow and parking a large car is a little challenging. The contactless check in was super easy and Susan the owner has been very prompt and helpful with any enquiries. For us this was a great escape filled with lots of walks and great local food. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Dartford, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property
Spotlessly clean. Well equipped. Spacious. A real home from home. Ideally located in the heart of Whitstable. Would highly recommend.

8/10 Good

louise h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Close to the centre and sea. Clean and comfy! Will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage great location
We have been holidaying in Whitstable for many years and this house ranks as one of the highest in terms of cleanliness and homeliness, it’s location is great too, just minutes from the sea and the shops. Would thoroughly recommend and I am sure we will return as well!