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  • 8 guests

  • 4 bedrooms

  • 3 bathrooms

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Steps away from the sandy banks of St Mildred's Bay, this modern cottage is the ideal family getaway. The seaside theme naturally sweeps through the home with cobalt blue furniture and natural woods, leading to the star of the show, the mural. The kids (and the grown-ups!) will love the colourful mural for its lovely detail and the whimsical feel that it adds to the home. Breakfasts eaten around the dining table surrounded by painted sea creatures will certainly motivate you to get out there and explore, so it's lucky you don't have to go far. The charming seaside town of Westgate-on-Sea is just a thirteen-minute walk away where you'll find quaint cafes, an old-fashioned cinema, and a lovely sandy beach. Or, you can take the thirty-minute coastal walk to Margate. There, you'll find an even bigger beach, with even more independent shops and cafes to explore. However you spend the day, you'll love getting home to your cottage. Enjoy the last of the afternoon sun in the courtyard, listening to the sounds of the seagulls nearby with a nice drink in hand. Let the barbecue take care of dinner for a relaxing evening in, playing games and enjoying drinks...


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What to expect


Highlights

Spend the day in beautiful Westgate-on-Sea, you're just a thirteen-minute walk away

Spend the day in beautiful Westgate-on-Sea, you're just a thirteen-minute walk away

Gather round the bench picnic-like dining table for a relaxed dinner

Gather round the bench picnic-like dining table for a relaxed dinner

Play a few games of table football before dinner

Play a few games of table football before dinner

Relax with a glass of wine on the plush sofas after a long day of exploring, watching the sun go down through the floor-to-ceiling window

Relax with a glass of wine on the plush sofas after a long day of exploring, watching the sun go down through the floor-to-ceiling window

Enjoy breakfasts alfresco in the garden while feeling the morning sun on your face

Enjoy breakfasts alfresco in the garden while feeling the morning sun on your face

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Home truths

    Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay

    The King size bed in the third bedroom can be made into two single beds upon request

    At full occupancy, one guest will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the fourth bedroom

    Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request

    This home is spread over two floors, with no internal lift

    For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom here

    There are about seven steps leading up to the front door here

    You'll have your own private entrance here

    Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace

About this stay


Amenities

Wi-fi

Pets allowed

Parking available

Washing machine

Dryer

Garden

Bedrooms & bathrooms

4 bedrooms, 5 beds

3 bathrooms

Extras


VIP services

Daily cleaning

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Margate

One of the earliest Victorian seaside resorts, Margate was one of the top spots for a summer holiday in the country for a long time. Until, that is, the rise of the cheap package holiday in the seventies. Now, after a few years in the wilderness, this little town is back with a bang. Packed with culture vultures, great food and drinks businesses, and a thriving arts scene, if you’re...

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Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Explore Dreamland Margate

Explore Dreamland Margate

Step into the vintage-style arcade of Dreamland Margate, filled with old pinball machines, fairground artefacts, and a bijou cinema. Enjoy a day of amusement park fun, great music concerts, and a wide range of eateries.

8 min
Explore the Natural Beauty of Botany Bay Beach

Explore the Natural Beauty of Botany Bay Beach

Discover the stunning beauty of Botany Bay Beach in Broadstairs, Kent. With its crystal clear waters, rock formations, and white chalk cliffs, this picturesque beach is perfect for nature lovers and beachgoers alike. Swim, sunbathe, and explore the rock pools for a memorable outdoor experience.

18 min

Get around

Airport

Manston International

10 min

Lydd - London Ashford

1 hr 18 min

London Southend

1 hr 49 min

Train station

Westgate-on-Sea

8 min

Bus stop

Carlton Cinema

9 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

7 min

Cafe

7 min

Pharmacy

8 min

Points of interest

Beach

Tidal pool Margate

5 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Pets welcome

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 10:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    30

    days

    Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Up until

    7

    days

    Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Phoebe

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. When it comes to finding out anything you need to know about the local area, Phoebe and her team are the local experts. They're available twenty-four hours a day, whether you have questions about the home, what restaurant serves the best fresh crab or where to go rock pooling.

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