Guests say
Shingle Cottage in Whitstable is praised for its excellent location, being within easy walking distance of the high street, harbour, and train station. Guests appreciate the cosy, well-equipped, and dog-friendly environment, with a secure garden and all essentials provided. The cottage is generally clean and comfortable, though some mention dated kitchen appliances, mattresses, and occasional dust. Parking can be challenging, and the garden is now shingle rather than grass. Overall, guests enjoy a relaxing and convenient stay, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with several specifically mentioning its cleanliness. However, a few noted areas needing attention, such as dust on lamp shades and extractor hoods, and an overgrown garden.
The location is highly praised, with guests highlighting its proximity to the high street, harbour, seafront, and train station. The convenience of local shops and amenities is a recurring positive.
Guests generally found the cottage cosy and comfortable, but several mentioned issues with old or uncomfortable mattresses and creaky floorboards. The cottage is warm and well-suited for a relaxing stay.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen utensils and essentials, but some appliances are described as dated. The secure garden is appreciated, though the change from grass to shingle disappointed some, especially dog owners. Parking is often mentioned as difficult.
Some guests found welcome items such as milk and wine, but presentation was inconsistent and not all guests received these. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed. The host and cleaner are described as helpful and responsive.
About this property
Come and enjoy the Oyster Festival in July or cycle along the Crab and Winkle Way with local bike hire available..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Gas Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available at request. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with terrace, garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. This terraced holiday cottage is a short walk from the beach and town centre, with its bohemian charm, independent gift shops, art galleries and delicatessens. Stroll along to the harbour where you can observe as the daily catch is landed. Whitstable is famous for its oysters which are celebrated in the Oyster Festival every July. Cycle the Crab and Winkle Way, local bike hire available, and explore the coast to Herne Bay and the sandy beaches beyond including Minnis Bay. Canterbury, with its cathedral, can be explored by boat along the River Stour, 8 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants 200 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Minnis Bay
Reviews (17)
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Confirmed Guest
Location is great for station, harbour and high street shops. Disappointing to find on arrival there is no grass in the garden - despite the photos showing this. This meant we barely used the garden as our dog was reluctant to walk on the shingle straight from the back door with no alternative to walk on and I wouldn’t have booked had I known this. No tea towels left out to use (had to rummage in the upstairs cupboards) and had to purchase our own washing up liquid and dish cloths/sponges as only a stick brush was provided. In need of some cleaning as kitchen extractor hood and lamp shades were very dusty. Otherwise was comfy and we enjoyed our week exploring the local area.
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Confirmed Guest
a rgreat week with walks on the beach with the dog, this was our third visit and we will be back again
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Confirmed Guest
Me and my girlfriend loved our stay here. The place was very clean and spacious for what we wanted to do. Everything you could want was there and was easy to access the high street nearby. However the front door could be a bit difficult to lock with the key but the owner said they will be replacing the door sometime in the future so that problem will be taken care of. Other than that I cannot fault anything else. It was a beautiful place to stay and would recommend anyone to stay here if they want a lovely relaxing holiday in Whitstable!