Beautifully refurbed seaside cottage, near foodie restaurants, great shops and the beach (sleeps 4)
Space & setting.
It was love at first sight for the owners of this light-filled cottage; the first and only property they saw on their search. They spent almost a year meticulously crafting it into the stylish escape it is today, and with a plum location in the heart of Whitstable, it’s absolutely ideal for burnt-out city-dwellers who seek sea air and super-fresh shellfish. Beds are cloud-soft, the Shaker-style kitchen makes self-catering a breeze, and there’s even an outdoor bar washed in oyster shell blue, bringing beach shack vibes to your back garden. Speaking of the beach, you’re just a hop and a skip from the pretty pebble shore with its bright beach huts; morning swims couldn’t be easier.
If you’re coming from London, you can swap smog for sea air in under 2 hours, and sink right into the quirky independent scene here. Eat your way around town, from friendly delis and artisan bakeries to foodie pubs and cool cocktail bars. And if the beachfront gets too crowded at sunset, soak up ‘Golden Hour’ from the sofas at the back of the garden instead, dinner sizzling on the grill.
Getting here: drive, or train to Whitstable and walk.
“Having planned a move out of London during lockdown, I convinced my boyfriend to look at Whitstable. The cottage was literally the only property we saw. We put an offer in on the spot and spent our first summer here raising a litter of 5 Labrador puppies! After that madness came to an end we started on the refurb project. We really wanted to pay homage to the history of the cottage, whilst also giving it a Soho house-style feel.” Owner, Charley
She loves
“Curling up on the sofa with a fire going to watch a movie in winter.”
We love
The gorgeous handmade headboards and vintage finds from local shops.
You may not love
Min 2 nights. Parking is on-street. Kids must be 12+.
Surrounds.
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Whitstable Bay -
Fresh oysters at Whitstable -
Whitstable Beach
- Start the morning with a walk along the beach, before heading to RuLu’s Deli for coffee and a wholesome breakfast (come back later that evening for wine, cocktails and charcuterie).
- Grain & Hearth Bakery make amazing sourdough bread and cinnamon buns, worth queuing for.
- Browse the local antique shops and art galleries – Valentine’s Vintage & Chappell Contemporary are the best.
- Go kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding in Whitstable Bay, followed by an ice cream from Whitstable Oyster Company’s gelateria.
- Watch the sun set over the bay from The Neptune — there’s live music on the weekends, too.
Specifics.
- Terraced cottage in the heart of Whitstable
- 2 kingsize bedrooms (beds cannot be twinned)
- Shared bathroom (rainfall shower over tub) with Bramley toiletries
- Fully-equipped kitchen; basic cooking supplies and cookbooks
- Open plan diner/lounge with Netflix and Prime TV; good WiFi
- Outdoor kitchen/bar with wine fridge, cool box and foldable camping chairs for the beach
- Private garden with seating area and BBQ
- The owner is available by phone if you need her
- Walk to food shops, butchers, and loads of great pubs (5 mins)
- Up to 2 dogs welcome
- Children over 10 only due to steep stairs
- On-street parking
- Booking conditions: 2-night minimum stay, 3 nights on Bank Holidays. An additional cleaning fee and security deposit applies; see FAQs for details.
- Remember to pack: beach towels
Book your stay.
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Payment
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations
8+ weeks prior to stay: deposit refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
6-8 weeks prior to stay: deposit retained, 70% balance refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
4-6 weeks prior to stay: 50% of the total booking fee retained, 50% refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 4 weeks of stay.
See our full booking Ts & Cs
FAQs.
An additional £95, payable directly to the hideaway after booking.
Yes – they can accept up to 2 dogs per booking.
It’s great for families with older kids – as the stairs are quite steep and they don’t any baby/ child facilities, they only accept children over 10.
Sorry, no. There are some items to borrow for beach days – foldable chairs, cool box, cushions – but you need to bring your own beach towels.
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