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

Whitstable, England
$255 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

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Property Type

Sleep 4

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 boxcode. 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.

Parking: There is free street parking on and around the surrounding roads.

Shell Cottage is next door to The Roost and Pebble House which is convenient for twelve guests to stay in three properties.

Please note: As is typical of many old fisherman's houses in Whitstable, the stairs are steep, although a handrail is provided on one side.

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.

Dogs welcome, please refrain from letting them 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

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 55 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1076 Sq Ft (100 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Free Offsite Parking No Onsite Parking Available Street Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Matthew

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed May 27, 2026

    Great location for the town.

  • Marie M.

    Submitted May 4, 2026

    Stayed May 1, 2026

    Lovely stay, great location close to town. Space was super clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Thank you!!

  • Elaine T.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    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.

  • Laura K.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    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.

  • Janice W.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    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.

  • Leonie K.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    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.

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$255+
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