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

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 this property

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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 offers the perfect setting for a seaside getaway in Whitstable, with the beach just a pleasant few minutes' stroll past the town's delightful array of boutiques, delicious restaurants, inviting coffee shops, and charming art galleries. Upstairs, the cottage features a comfortable double bedroom and a twin bedroom. Downstairs, an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area leads to a convenient ground-floor bathroom with a shower over the bath.

You check in using a key box code. I am however local to the area, so if you need anything or have any questions, I am only a phone call away and a short drive!

Whitstable's charming town centre, offering local shops, the historic working harbour with its vibrant market, and the stony beach dotted with colourful beach huts along Tankerton Slopes are all within easy walking distance. The beach and sailing club are conveniently located a ten-minute walk past the harbour, where you can also find delicious fresh seafood. The seaside town boasts an abundance of unique boutiques, cafés, and restaurants, providing ample opportunities to enjoy an evening out sampling locally sourced cuisine.

You have access to all areas in the property.

Step through the front door into the living room and sink into an armchair by the cosy log burner, or enjoy a board game at the dining room table while dinner is prepared in the galley kitchen. The dining area seamlessly opens onto a delightful beach-themed garden complete with decking and an inviting outdoor eating area. Featuring wooden worktops and a classic butler sink, the well-equipped galley kitchen offers everything you need for preparing delicious meals, including an electric oven, gas hob, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, and a Nespresso coffee machine to gently wake up in the morning. The ground-floor bathroom features a toilet, wash basin, and a large, inviting bath with over head shower perfect for a relaxing soak after a day exploring Whitstable.
Ascending the stairs, you'll discover a double bedroom at the rear and a twin bedroom at the front, both thoughtfully furnished with a vintage chest of drawers and clothes hangers.

For families with children, the property is equipped with a travel cot, high chair, stair gate, and a selection of books, toys, and games to ensure a comfortable and entertaining stay.

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.
Whitstable Taxi services are available for short fares or airport runs.
The nearest airports are in London and the nearest Ferry port is in Dover.

Please refrain from letting pets upstairs and on the furniture.
No Smoking.
Limited but free on street parking
Please keep a noise to a minimum after 10pm to respect the neighbours
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Whitstable Beach. Features include laundry facilities and self parking (surcharge). Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Whitstable Harbour and 6 minutes by foot from Whitstable Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Rules

No Smoking
Please refrain from letting your pets on the furniture and going upstairs. Do not leave them unattended and please clear up after them
Please keep a noise to a minimum after 10pm to respect the neighbours Property Fees

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 08251419
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Cleanliness

Reviews

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