This thoughtfully refurbished former fisherman’s cottage offers an ideal setting for a memorable family holiday by the Whitstable seaside. Eden Cottage accommodates six guests, over 2 bedrooms and is decorated with a calming seaside ambience, perfectly situated just a short stroll from Whitstable’s charming town and beautiful beach.
The front door of this delightful cottage welcomes you into a spacious and comfortably furnished lounge, boasting two three-seater sofas and an armchair thoughtfully arranged around an original decorative fireplace. The lounge also features a Smart TV, a charming window seat, and the added comfort of underfloor heating.
From the lounge, step through to the light and airy kitchen/diner, where the underfloor heating continues, and you’ll find a welcoming dining table with ample seating. The well-equipped kitchen provides everything you need to prepare delicious meals, including an electric oven and gas hob, a fridge-freezer, a washing machine, a dishwasher, and a microwave with grill function. A convenient cloakroom is also located on the ground floor.
Ascending to the first floor, you’ll find the family bathroom, complete with a walk in rain shower, a separate bath, toilet and basin. Upstairs, you’ll also discover two generously sized bedrooms: a master bedroom featuring a luxurious king-size bed, and ample wardrobe space, and a spacious family room offering a comfortable double bed and separate bunk beds.
Outside, you’ll discover a pretty garden offering comfortable seating areas perfect for enjoying the sun throughout the day. If you bring your bikes with you to explore the Crab & Winkle Way or Saxon Shore Line, you can store them in the shed.
Perfectly situated, the property is just a short stroll from Whitstable’s quaint town centre, offering a variety of shops and eateries. The beach is also an easy five-minute walk away, as is the historic harbour, where you can observe the daily catch or embark on a boat trip. Nearby towns are all within a twenty-minute drive, and London is just over an hour away by train.
There is free street parking on the road and surrounding roads. The nearest paid parking is Victoria Street or Gladstone Road car park. Whitstable Train Station, on Railway Avenue, is the cheapest car park if you don’t mind a 10 minute walk. 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.
No Smoking.
No Pets.
Please keep a noise to a minimum after 10pm to respect the neighbours.
Cancellation is free 30 days before your arrival date.
| Guests |  6 Guests |
|---|---|
| Pets |  No Pets |
| Bathrooms |  Bathtub  Rain Shower  Towels  Hand Soap  Body Wash  Shampoo  Conditioner |
| Bedrooms |  Bed Linen  Clothes Storage  Drawers  Clothes Hangers  Wardrobe  Hair Dryer  Iron/Ironing board  Portable Fans |
| Entertainment | Underfloor Heating  Central heating  Board Games  Books  WiFi  Cable TV  Smart TV  Desk  Dining table & chairs |
| Family |  Children books & toys  Children Dinnerware  Baby High Chair  Travel Cot |
| Kitchen |  Gas hob  Cafetiere  Dishwasher Drying rack for clothes  Fridge  Fridge freezer  Kettle  Microwave  Oven  Toaster  Washing Machine |
| Outside |  Beach essentials  Deck / Patio  Fenced yard  Free parking (off Premises)  Outdoor Seating |
| No. Bathrooms |  1.5 Bathrooms |
| No. of Bedrooms |  2 Bedrooms |
You may arrive at your property anytime after 3pm. When you book you will be told how to acquire the keys and the address of the property. If you arrive early and would like to leave your bags somewhere this may be possible, please speak to us about this when booking. Please vacate the property by 10am on the day of departure.
Please respect the property and local area you are staying in, do not litter, waste energy or water, and take every effort to guard against fire and damage. Please also be conscientious to the neighbours and local people, especially in regards to noise.
Unless stated in the individual property details, cleaning will be at no extra charge, unless deep cleaning is required after your stay. Please leave the property as you found it.
Property descriptions give the ideal number of guests, it may also advise a plus or extras- this indicates that extra guests could be accommodated through arrangement- e.g. on a sofa bed. Under no circumstances must the maximum number of guests be exceeded, you must specify how many guests there will be when booking, and if you wish to change this after booking please speak to us before you arrive.
These will be provided at no extra charge and information will be provided at each property regarding this, for example the availability of hot water. Please do not change the settings on any of the services. If you are experiencing difficulties please contact us.
Please see individual property details for facilities provided, and see inventory for a list of what is generally provided.
If you have any special requirements, such as disabled or elderly guests or children please advise us when booking and we will advise you accordingly as to which properties would be suitable and if there is anything we can do to make their stay easier.
Smoking is not allowed at any of the properties.
There is an information pack at most of the properties which provides local information and instructions for equipment in the house, emergency telephone numbers and contact numbers, waste collection details, information on local attractions and transport.
Some houses have private parking, or free road parking, some will require you to find parking nearby, please check the specific house details. We will be able to advise you as to where it is best to park. However parking cannot be guaranteed and we accept no responsibility for vehicles left.
Please separate landfill and recycling into the bins and r bags provided. These will be collected weekly, see information pack for details.
Bed linen and bath towels are included free of charge. Beach towels are not provided.
A deposit of 30% of the total charge is required upon booking to reserve the property. There will be no deposit taken on arrival at the property however you pay a Damage Waiver when booking.
Some properties accommodate pets and this will be made clear under the individual property details. You cannot leave your dog unattended in the property. Do not let your dog upstairs or on the furniture and make sure you clear up any mess from the garden.
Upon your arrival please familiarise yourself with the exits and location and operating procedures of any fire extinguishers or blankets. Keep pets and children away from balconies, stairs, water features and open fires make sure they are supervised at all times, make sure fires are fully extinguished before leaving the property or going to sleep. Instruction manuals are provided at each property for appliances, please read before use and advise us immediately if anything is broken or you are experiencing difficulty. Please tell us about all breakages.
All gas appliances must be installed and maintained by a CORGI registered engineer and certificates are available to view on request. If something appears broken please notify us immediately. Please ensure all gas cookers and fires are switched off after use and when you go to sleep.
