Goldfinch Cottage is a stunning and very spacious Victorian house, modernly decorated to a high standard. It offers the perfect setting for a relaxing seaside break in Whitstable with friends, family, and even your dog.
After a day of exploring Whitstable, step through the front door and sink into the large, comfortable sofa in front of the crackling fireplace, perhaps with a glass of wine or a good book in hand. The stylish and fully equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing a hearty meal using fresh local fish from Whitstable’s working harbour and also features a dishwasher for added convenience. The dining table and chairs offer views through the bi-fold doors to the delightful decked wild flower garden, complete with comfortable seating and the lovely scent of honeysuckle. The convenient utility room is equipped with a sink, washing machine, fridge, and freezer.
Ascending the stairs, you’ll find three bedrooms: a large king-size, a double, and a twin, all furnished in keeping with the Victorian style of the house. The relaxing bathroom features a toilet, basin, shower over the bath..
For families with young children, a travel cot (guests are asked to bring their own bedding) and a high chair are provided, along with some suitable kitchenware.
Please put the garden seating cushions away in the shed once you have finished using them.
The town, beach, Harbour and Whitstable Castle are all only a couple of minutes walk which makes it easy to pop to the shops and eat out at the many restaurants. You can enjoy a boat trip , hire bikes and learn to paddle board if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous!
Visits to the surrounding towns of Herne Bay with it’s historic Pier and Canterbury with it’s breathtaking Cathedral are only a short bus ride away with busses running every 15 minutes.
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 find more parking on the ‘Just Park’ website. 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 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
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
Cancellation is free 30 days before your arrival date.
| Guests |  6 Guests |
|---|---|
| Pets |  Pets allowed |
| Bathrooms |  Bathtub  Towels  Hand Soap  Body Wash  Shampoo  Conditioner |
| Bedrooms |  Bed Linen  Clothes Storage  Drawers  Clothes Hangers  Wardrobe  Dressing Table  Hair Dryer  Iron/Ironing board  Portable Fans |
| Entertainment |  Log burner/wood burner/fireplace  Central heating  Board Games  Books  WiFi  Smart TV  Radio  Desk  Dining table & chairs |
| Family |  Children books & toys  Children Dinnerware  Baby High Chair  Travel Cot |
| Kitchen |  Gas hob  Cafetiere  Coffee Machine  Dishwasher Drying rack for clothes  Freezer  Fridge  Kettle  Microwave  Mini Fridge  Oven  Toaster  Washing Machine |
| Outside |  Deck / Patio  Fenced yard  Free parking (off Premises)  Outdoor Seating |
| No. Bathrooms |  1 Bathroom |
| No. of Bedrooms |  3 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.
