A seriously dreamy hideaway near hip restaurants, cool galleries and the beach (sleeps 8 + baby)
Space & setting.
This could easily be the hideaway that convinces you to move to Margate – as it did the owners, who came here seeking a seaside oasis of their own. What they’ve created is exactly that. The calming interiors combine raw plaster walls, old wooden floorboards and open-brick fireplaces, offset by beautiful reclaimed tiles and immaculate contemporary furnishings, such as the hanging reading chair you’ll all fight to sit in.
A 3/4-bedroomed maisonette spread across the top floors of a Georgian townhouse, you’re ideally located 5 minutes’ walk from Margate’s hipster Old Town and iconic beachfront. Start your day with a refreshing (icy) morning swim, grab coffee from the local roastery, Curve, and end with a nightcap at Bar Nothing, where everything fun happens around midnight. What you do between sunrise and sunset is up to you – relax into Margate’s magical ebb and flow, and see where it takes you.
Getting here: drive, or train to Margate then walk (13 mins)
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Sustainability.
The owners tried to source everything second hand (except for mattresses), and used sustainable renovation materials as much as possible.
Surrounds.
- Hometown of Tracey Emin, it’s no surprise Margate has a great reputation for modern art. Start at the iconic Turner Contemporary by the harbour, then seek out the smaller galleries and edgy studios, like the Carl Freedman.
- Walpole Tidal Pool tempts even the most reluctant of cold-water swimmers. Built in 1937, it’s a stunning piece of English bathing history and now the UK’s biggest tidal pool – swimming a width at its centre is roughly equivalent to 6 lengths of your standard 25m pool. Warm up afterwards at the Walpole Bay Hotel, which perfectly encapsulates that early 1900s bygone era (and does a delicious afternoon tea).
- The Old Town’s antique shops are a treasure trove for vintage hunters, whether you’re after jewellery, clothes or homewares.
- Pick up a pizza from Ralph’s and take it down to the main beach for the best sunsets this side of California – loved by Turner, Emin and many more Margate fans to come.
- Foodies will love Sargasso, Angela’s and the New Street Bistro. Bookend your meal with a drink at the Rose in June pub and a nightcap at Wildes.
- Dreamland is the UK’s oldest amusement park; bring your skates for the roller disco.
- Walk or cycle the Viking Coastal Trail to Broadstairs, past low chalk cliffs and golden sandy beaches, with sweeping views across the English Channel.
Specifics.
- Upper maisonette near Margate’s Old Town, spread over 2 floors
- 4 bedrooms: 2 kingsize, 1 double, 1 twin
- Baby cot and highchair to borrow
- Ensuite shower bathroom for the master bedroom; the others share a bathroom with separate shower and tub
- Open-plan living on the top floor
- Full kitchen with basic supplies (no microwave)
- Living room with sofas, kids books and Smart TV with Netflix
- Great WiFi; patchy phone reception depending on the provider
- Walk to shops, pubs and restaurants
- The owner is available by phone plus there’s a local caretaker
- Booking conditions: a 2-night min stay, 4-night min in the summer and during school holidays. All bookings are subject to a £65 cleaning fee, which will be charged by the owner separately after booking. You’ll also need to pay a £200 security deposit which is refundable after your stay assuming no damages have occured
- Remember to pack: beach towels, bucket and spade
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30% deposit on booking, with the balance taken 12 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 12+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 12 weeks of stay.
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FAQs.
There is free parking 5 mins’ walk away on Dane Road. You can hover outside the house to unload your car.
No, it is an additional £65 per stay, payable directly to the owner before stay.
Yes, there’s a big Morrison’s a minute’s walk away.
No – there’s a hob and oven, pots, pans, baking dishes, kettle, toaster
Sargasso, Angela’s, Bottega Caruso and Dory’s.
No, sorry.
£200, payable to the owner before stay. This will be refunded within 7 days of your stay, providing there has been no damage.
Yes, it’s 10-15 mins on foot.
No. The loft is strictly non smoking throughout.
No, it’s an upper maisonette with a balcony.
There is dining space for 8, but relaxing wise there’s one sofa, one hanging chair and the window seat. not a sofa area for 8.
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