Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Whitstable vacation home, you'll find Whitstable Beach and Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club. Whitstable Museum and Gallery and Playhouse Theatre Whitstable are also within half a mile (1 km).
Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Whitstable Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Tankerton Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Whitstable Station - 14 min walk
London (SEN-Southend) - 105 min drive
Restaurants
The Peter Cushing (Wetherspoon) - 5 min walk
Whitstable Oyster Company - 6 min walk
Grain & Hearth - 5 min walk
The Sea Farmer's Dive Taproom - 6 min walk
Birdies - 6 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.
Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.
Boatswains Cottage is a beautiful 19th Century weatherboard fisherman’s cottage, just yards from the beach and situated on Whitstable’s sought after Island Wall.
Once used by the coastguard, this wood-framed cottage provides accommodation for 4 people over 3 floors and still retains its original features. Spread over three floors, the style of the house is beautifully simple. There are fantastic views of the sunny garden from the balcony and a wood burning stove provides cosy evenings during the colder months. Featuring all the mod cons you would expect and with the beach and tennis courts just yards away, this is a stylish getaway by the sea.
Beautiful well-equipped cottage with open-plan sitting/dining area, family bathroom with WC, wash basin, bath and handheld shower. First floor balcony and sunny courtyard garden with decked seating area.
Open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove, flat-screen TV and DVD player, leading to kitchen/dining area equipped with microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher and gas hob with electric oven. Doors leading to a well established sunny courtyard garden with decked seating area.
Twin bedroom and spacious Kingsize bedroom, and a beautiful family bathroom with roll top bath and handheld shower head, leading to balcony area. PLEASE NOTE: the cottage may be unsuitable for younger children in respect to the stairs and the balcony area and children must be supervised at all times.
NOTE: The stairs in the cottage are quite steep
SORRY NO PETS
There is free street parking on Nelson Road just off Island Wall but directly outside the property there are double yellow lines. There are free 1 hour parking spaces on Island Wall which is ideal for unloading the car. The nearest paid parking is Keams Yard 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 buses running from Whitstable to Herne Bay and Canterbury. You will find bus stops along 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.
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
Recycling
Unit size: 1,012 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
No Pets
Please keep a noise to a minimum after 10pm to respect the neighbours
Pets
No pets allowed
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 Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. to the airport?
This vacation home is 71.4 mi (105-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Whitstable Beach and 0.9 mi (6-min drive) from Tankerton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. to downtown Whitstable?
This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Whitstable.
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10/10 Excellent
Helen M.
May 26, 2025
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It was soooooooooooooooooooo fun thank you for letting us stay! Love Emma, age 10.