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Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.

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Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 494 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Whitstable, England
  • Place, Whitstable Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitstable Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the area

Whitstable

When you stay at this vacation home in Whitstable, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Whitstable Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club. .This vacation home is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Whitstable Museum and Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Whitstable Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitstable Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tankerton Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Whitstable Station - 14 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peter Cushing (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whitstable Oyster Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Hearth - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sea Farmer's Dive Taproom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Birdies - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.

Boatswains Cottage is a beautiful 19th Century weatherboard fisherman’s cottage, just yards from the beach and situated on Whitstable’s sought after Island Wall.

Once used by the coastguard, this wood-framed cottage provides accommodation for 4 people over 3 floors and still retains its original features. Spread over three floors, the style of the house is beautifully simple. There are fantastic views of the sunny garden from the balcony and a wood burning stove provides cosy evenings during the colder months. Featuring all the mod cons you would expect and with the beach and tennis courts just yards away, this is a stylish getaway by the sea.

Beautiful well-equipped cottage with open-plan sitting/dining area, family bathroom with WC, wash basin, bath and handheld shower. First floor balcony and sunny courtyard garden with decked seating area.

Open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove, flat-screen TV and DVD player, leading to kitchen/dining area equipped with microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher and gas hob with electric oven. Doors leading to a well established sunny courtyard garden with decked seating area.

Twin bedroom and spacious Kingsize bedroom, and a beautiful family bathroom with roll top bath and handheld shower head, leading to balcony area.
PLEASE NOTE: the cottage may be unsuitable for younger children in respect to the stairs and the balcony area and children must be supervised at all times.

NOTE: The stairs in the cottage are quite steep

SORRY NO PETS

There is free street parking on Nelson Road just off Island Wall but directly outside the property there are double yellow lines. There are free 1 hour parking spaces on Island Wall which is ideal for unloading the car. The nearest paid parking is Keams Yard car park. You can view the charges on the Canterbury City Council website. Parking can be limited in the high season but once you have parked up, you are close enough to walk into town, beach, shops etc.
You can also visit the 'Just Park' website to find out where to park in Whitstable.

There are frequent buses running from Whitstable to Herne Bay and Canterbury. You will find bus stops along High Street, Oxford Street etc.
The trains from Whitstable station will take you to Ramsgate or further afield to London. Whitstable Train Station is about a 10 minute walk to the town centre.
There are also Taxi services available for short fares or airport runs. The nearest airport is in London and the Ferry port is in Dover.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,012 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 08251419

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Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

It was soooooooooooooooooooo fun thank you for letting us stay! Love Emma, age 10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025