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Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town.

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whitstable, England
  • Place, Whitstable Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitstable Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Tankerton Beach
    ‪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, within a 10-minute walk of Whitstable Beach and Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Whitstable Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Whitstable Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitstable Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tankerton Slopes - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tankerton Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitstable Station - 8 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West Whelks Shellfish - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Garden Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Samphire - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Royal Naval Reserve - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whitstable Oyster Company - ‬5 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.

Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town.

Shell Cottage is perfect for a seaside getaway with the beach just a gentle few minutes stroll past the town with an array of boutiques, delicious restaurants, coffee shops and art galleries. You can even take a boat trip to see the Seals, WWII Forts or simply around the bay. Whitstable has everything just a stones throw and the Train Station is conveniently only just 5 minutes walk away.
Walk through the front door and sink into an armchair in front of a cosy log burner or enjoy a board game on the dining room table whilst the dinner is cooking in the galley kitchen to dine alfresco in the pebbled garden. The kitchen has all you need to cook with an electric oven, gas hob, kettle, toaster, dishwasher and even a Nespresso coffee machine to make mornings that little bit better! The downstairs bathroom has a wash basin, WC and a large bath to really sink into.
Upstairs you will find a double bedroom to the rear and twin bedroom to the front, both with a vintage chest of drawers and clothes hangers.
For the children there is a travel cot, high chair, stair gates, books, toys & games.

Shell Cottage is next door to The Roost which is convenient for 8 guests to stay in two properties.

There is free street parking on the road and surrounding roads. The nearest paid parking is Victoria Street 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 busses running from Whitstable to Herne Bay and Canterbury. You will find bus stops along Harbour Street, 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.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed
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 keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

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
  • Unit size: 1,076 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

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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Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, great location close to town. Space was super clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Elaine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good stay.

Excellent cottage. Not as easy parking as I was expecting. Although easier as I have a disabled badge. But the road where the cottage was situated was very restricted to parking as was the near by streets. This was quite an issue as I have walking problems. The property was excellent. No issues there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Whitstable

We had a lovely 6 days, shell cottage has every-thing you will need and spotless. The cottage is close to town, harbour, and sea, perfect for us oldies. The only things that were missing we thought was a nonslip mat for inside the bath and a grab rail by the bath, I had trouble getting out, made worse by husband laughing. We all recommend the cottage. Thank-you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

We had a wonderful time in this lovely cottage. It is even nicer in real life! The location is superb and the garden is perfect for breakfast outside. We can only recommend the place and our host. Communication was excellent and we felt very welcome. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect Family Get Away

We travelled with 3 adults, one baby and a dog. The house is super well equipped and has everything you would need. It is in a prime location. Just a short walk to the beaches, harbour and restaurants. The communication with the owners has been really good as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024