The Roost is a cosy, two-bedroom cottage set over two floors. It features two bathrooms, one en-suite and the other a downstairs shower room, a living room with a smart TV and DVD player, a dining room, a new refurbished fully equipped kitchen and an enclosed garden.
The Roost provides comfortable accommodation and is furnished to a high standard. The property provides a welcoming home-from-home atmosphere.
The living room, featuring a smart TV and comfortable sofas, leads into a dining room seating four, with a step down into the newly refurbished kitchen. The kitchen, while retaining its quirky charm, is fully equipped with all the essentials for cooking, including an oven, hob, and a dishwasher for added convenience! At the left end of the kitchen, you’ll find a utility cupboard housing a washer/dryer, and through the door directly ahead is a convenient downstairs bathroom with a toilet, basin, and a large walk-in shower – perfect for washing off the sand after a day at Whitstable’s beach. The patio garden is furnished with a table and chairs for al-fresco dining and additional sofas for relaxing in the evening with a glass of wine from the wine fridge!
Upstairs, the two spacious double bedrooms both feature built-in wardrobes and decorative fireplaces, maintaining the character of an old fisherman’s cottage typical of Whitstable. The rear double bedroom boasts a large, newly refurbished en-suite bathroom with a bath, toilet, and basin. An additional single mattress and spare bedding are also provided for an extra child.
The Roost is next door to Shell Cottage which is convenient for eight guests to stay in two 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.
Nestled on a quiet residential street, the house is conveniently located just a five-minute walk from the town centre, offering local shops, a working historic harbour with its market, and the stony beach, where colourful beach huts line Tankerton Slopes – all easily accessible on foot.
A ten-minute walk past the harbour, where you can find delicious fresh seafood, will take you to the beach and sailing club.
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 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
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 |  4 Guests |
|---|---|
| Pets |  No Pets |
| Bedrooms |  Bed Linen  Clothes Storage  Drawers  Clothes Hangers  Wardrobe  Dressing Table  Hair Dryer  Iron/Ironing board  Portable Fans |
| Bathrooms |  Bathtub  Rain Shower  Towels  Hand Soap  Body Wash  Shampoo  Conditioner |
| Entertainment |  Central heating  Board Games  Books  WiFi  Smart TV  CD / DVD Player  Dining table & chairs |
| Family |  Travel Cot |
| Kitchen |  Cafetiere  Dishwasher Drying rack for clothes  Freezer  Fridge  Induction Hob  Kettle  Microwave  Mini Fridge  Oven  Toaster  Washer / Dryer |
| Outside |  Deck / Patio  Fenced yard  Free parking (off Premises)  Outdoor Seating |
| No. Bathrooms |  2 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.
