Seaside stay .Your stay at this Whitstable vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Whitstable Beach and Whitstable Harbour. Playhouse Theatre Whitstable and Whitstable Leisure Centre are also within half a mile (1 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
Whitstable Oyster Company - 5 min walk
Harbour Garden Cafe - 5 min walk
The Sea Farmer's Dive Taproom - 5 min walk
Birdies - 3 min walk
West Whelks Shellfish - 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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 08251419
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town. to the airport?
This vacation home is 69.7 mi (93-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town. to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Whitstable Beach and 11-minute walk from Tankerton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town. offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town.?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town.?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home. Self parking is available for a fee.
Does Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town. have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town. have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town. to downtown Whitstable?
This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Whitstable.
Shell Cottage is a two-bedroom house featuring a delightful beach-themed garden, close to the town. Reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Elaine T.
Apr 6, 2025
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.
Elaine T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janice W.
Aug 23, 2024
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.
Janice W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leonie K.
Jul 30, 2024
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.
Leonie K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura K.
Oct 24, 2024
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.