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A Beautiful, Spacious Cottage, Only A Short Walk To The Beach (Child friendly)

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The dinning room
The beach is just a 5 min walk away - the very sandy and oddly named Stone Bay
front of the house
View from the main bedroom
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Broadstairs, ENG
  • Viking Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Joss Bay
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Kingsgate Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Garden Annex

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Toilet 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Beautiful, Spacious Cottage, Only A Short Walk To The Beach (Child friendly)

The house is a few minutes' walk from the sandy beach (The Sunday Times names "Stone Bay" as the best beach in Kent) to one side and a few minutes' walk from all the restaurants and bars to the other.

Broadstairs has a number of English Language Schools catering for individual and group learning.

The charming but spacious cottage has great character in the century-old design, wood-panelled dinning room and large secluded garden. There are 3 lovely double bedrooms, sleeping up to six, with the possibility of 2 additional cot beds. On the first floor you will find the two main bedrooms and the main bathroom (with bathtub and shower), and a separate toilet. The master bedroom to the front has wonderful sea views and the back bedroom looks over our lovely, secluded garden. Downstairs there is a dining room, a sitting room, a kitchen with an additional small dining area, a brand-new downstairs shower room and a second separate toilet. Bedroom number 3 can also be found on the ground floor, through our little 'sunroom' towards the back of the property. The sitting room has TV and DVD and there is free Wifi.

The house is situated in a lovely, tiered garden with mature shrubs and (fruit) trees, with swings, see-saw and lots of toys for children as well as books and DVDs for all ages. There is a lovely sun trap al-fresco dining area which completes the holiday feeling. We hope that you will appreciate the charm of our home as much as we do.

Please note the house has a number of steps and levels on the ground floor making it unsuitable for wheel chair users.

Property manager

Roger Thelwell-Pichler

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Broadstairs

Located in Broadstairs, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dickens House Museum and Crampton Tower Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dreamland and Broadstairs Leisure. Travelling with kids? Consider Lillyputt Minigolf, or check out an event or a game at BMX Track Herne Bay. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Broadstairs, ENG

What's nearby

  • Stone Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Viking Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Joss Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Botany Bay - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kingsgate Bay - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Broadstairs Station - 16 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lanthorne - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tartar Frigate - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Prince Albert - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Neptunes Hall - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fish Inn - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Beautiful, Spacious Cottage, Only A Short Walk To The Beach (Child friendly) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful, Spacious Cottage, Only A Short Walk To The Beach (Child friendly)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful, Spacious Cottage, Only A Short Walk To The Beach (Child friendly)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful, Spacious Cottage, Only A Short Walk To The Beach (Child friendly) located?

This family-friendly Broadstairs cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Stone Bay, Broadstairs Leisure and Lillyputt Minigolf. Viking Bay and Dickens House Museum are also within 15 minutes. Broadstairs Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

H Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Charming old house on excellent location.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday home for families by the sea with garden

As grandparents (from Germany), parents from London with their two-sear-old twins we enjoyed a perfect holiday week. We have never com across such a well equipped, clean and lovingly prepared holiday home before. The owner was extremely helpful when preparing our stay. There was an immediate answer to every question. Als Großeltern (aus Deutschland), Eltern aus London mit ihren zwei Jahre alten Zwillingen haben wir eine perfekte Urlaubswoche genossen. Wir haben noch nie ein so gut ausgestattetes, sauberes und liebevoll eingerichtetes Ferienhaus angetroffen. Die Eigentümer waren bei der Vorbereitung unseres Aufenthaltes äußerst hilfsbereit. Auf jede Frage gab es sofort eine Antwort. Es blieben keine Wünsche offen und wir würden jederzeit gerne wiederkommen. Broadstairs ist ein richtig schönes englisches Seebad!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Diana W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gut gelegenes geräumiges Haus in Strand- und Ortsnähe

Wir haben unseren Sommerurlaub in Broadstaires verbracht und waren von dem Ort und der Gegend mit den vielen hübschen Buchten sehr begeistert. Der Kontakt zum Vermieter war sehr nett, schon im Vorhinein wurden uns Tipps gegeben und Fragen beantwortet. Auch bei Problemen vor Ort wurde schnell reagiert und geholfen. Das Haus ist sehr geräumig und ein gepflegter Garten mit Terasse schließt sich direkt an. Wir hatten ein wenig Pech, dass die Vormieter die Küche nicht so verlassen haben, wie man sich das als nachfolgender Feriengast wünscht und die Reinigungsfirma hat dies leider nicht bemerkt, weswegen die Sauberkeit der Küche für uns nicht zufriedenstellend war.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Broadstairs never disappoints

Lovely location, walking distance to Viking Bay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliches, liebevoll dekoriertes Haus

Wir haben die Woche in dem maritim und mit viel Liebe zum Detail dekorierten Haus sehr genossen. Wir fühlten uns sofort wohl. Es gibt drei geräumige Schlafzimmer. Highlights sind der Garten, der stilvolle Dining Room sowie der Blick aufs Meer vom vorderen Schlafzimmer. We‘d love to come back. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliches Häuschen

Wir haben mit unserer Familie eine Woche in diesem Haus verbracht. Das Haus ist groß und gemütlich mit drei großen Schlafzimmern. Die Küche ist mit allem ausgestattet was man braucht, der Garten ist ebenfalls groß und nicht von außen einsehbar, sodass man wirklich ungestört ist. Die Straße ist ruhig. Bis zum Strand sind es nur ein paar Gehminuten. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt genossen und können die Unterkunft nur weiterempfehlen :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Holiday Home in a Great Location

Wow! We usually head for the West Country or Wales for holidays. We absolutely loved charming Broadstairs and the Kent coast. We were all delighted with our stay in this beautiful home. We loved the garden, the space in the house. It was so well appointed. We were all impressed and would love to stay again next time we are Broadstairs bound. So many happy memories from our weeks stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic time

Booking easy communication great, house fantastic , close to the sea , restaurants etc Will defiantly book again ideal as it has a down stairs bedroom and bathroom and toilet which fir me was great as 3 weeks post knee replacement on crutches
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay in Broadstairs

Fabulous house for a family holiday. Ideal location for walking to the beach or into town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway to Kent

This is a spacious house with excellent furnishing and well equipped kitchen, easy to use cooker. Ideally situated for walking into Broadstairs for an evening meal or lunch, and with a short walk from the house to Stone Bay but steps down to the beach. The only thing lacking were bath mats and hand towels in the toilets, otherwise superb. Many thanks for the use of, would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Hilary F.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Sandy Bay Cottage

The cottage was very nice and in a very good area of Broadstairs. There wasn’t a checkin-process, we picked up the key from a special place. We didn’t have any communication with the property manager. However we did feel overall it needed some TLC.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HOLIDAY HOME WITH EVERYTHING

Holiday stay had everything for an excellent stay including plenty of toys/games for the children, A well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Great house, peaceful location, relaxing environment, close to towns and beach

Large spacious light homely house with lovely gardens, very comfortable beds and sofas, good living space for our 6, much better than our previous caravan holidays where the family in crammed into small living space
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabine O.

Geräumiges Haus in ruhiger Umgebung

Wir fühlten uns sofort wohl. Das Haus ist wirklich sehr groß und mit zwei Familien kann man sich gut verteilen, da ein Schlafzimmer im hinteren Bereich liegt. Der Garten ist bei schönem Wetter super für die Kinder mit Schaukel und Wippe. In zehn Minuten ist man in Broadstairs zu Fuß und zum Bahnhof sind es 15 Minuten. Eine Bushaltestelle gibt es auch in der Nähe. Wir würden sehr gerne nochmal wiederkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

robert J.

Spacious and comfortable.

Near enough to the town yet far enough to be quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

marisa ray

A beautifully presented house, close to the beach and the shops.

We have had a lovely holiday in Broadstairs and Sandy Bay cottage is located brilliantly, close enough to walk to the beach but far enough away from the bustle of the town to be relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Great seaside house

Very relaxing holiday with fantastic sunny weather all week. House is excellent and very homely and comfortable, and well situated for the lovely sandy beach at Stone Bay and only 10 mins walk to Broadstairs town centre, with a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, so great for both families and seniors. There are plenty of other bays to explore and lots of seaside towns close by. We really liked Sandwich with all the old houses and visited Walmer Castle which has a lovely garden.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Virginie W.

Très agréable séjour dans cette confortable maison

La maison est très cosy, spacieuse et très calme. Les lits sont très confortables. Le jardin est très agréable et spacieux aussi ! La plage est proche à pieds et assez large. Le village, 10 Minutes à pieds comprend tout ce dont on a besoin.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Wunderschöne Weihnachtsferien in Broadstairs

Wir hatten eine wundervolle Zeit in Broadstairs und im Sandy Bay Cottage. Das Cottage liegt ca. 5 Gehminuten vom Strand entfernt und bietet aus dem Master Bedroom einen fantastischen Blick auf's Meer und die atemberaubenden Sonnenaufgänge. Das Haus ist sehr schön eingerichtet, sehr sauber, perfekt ausgestattet und bot in unserem Fall großzügigen Platz für 6 Erwachsene und ein Kleinkind. Der Stadtkern sowie Supermärkte und Pubs sind in 10 Gehminuten zu erreichen, größere Einkaufszentren und Superstores in 10 Autominuten. Der Kontakt zum Vermieter war sehr freundlich und es hat alles reibungslos funktioniert. Wir kommen gerne wieder! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Lovely Broadstairs, fab accommodation.

The photographs of Sandy Bay Cottage don't really do this beautiful spacious house justice. Well equipped full of character and lots of room for three generations of family, although not suitable for people with walking difficulties due to a couple of big steps leading into the downstairs bedroom and steps into the downstairs toilet. Lovely big bedrooms the front one overlooking the sea. 10 minute walk to Stoney Bay Beach down some steps, 15 -20 minutes walk to Broadstairs and Broadstairs beach very handy shop called Victory News on the way. Lovely seating area and Bbq in the garden. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christiane h., 8 rue corot ARRAS

we are french and sandy bay is the english cottage of our dreams...

a really nice house so smart cosy and calm we love it we like to read in the garden to walk near the sea the weather was fine hot all was perfect we want to stay again merci pour tout
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Delightful property in a great location

When we arrived we were impressed at the size of the property. It was more than adequately stocked.and was clean and well maintained. We had a great week in the area and if we return to Broadstairs will look to book the property again. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Family cottage

We had a lovely holiday in this well equipped house. It is central to the town and near sandy beaches. Our 19month old grandson enjoyed the toys provided.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cherry M.

A wonderful time

Hullo Roger: As I mentioned in a text to you before I left England, I would provide more feedback on your property, once I returned to the US, and here I am. Firstly we had a marvelous time. The property was larger and I expected, and secluded from the other homes. The street was quiet. Each of the three bedrooms were spacious and light. The large bathroom upstairs was wonderful. There was always plenty of hot water for the showers, the dishwasher, and the washing machine. I did have to ask my niece how to operate the dryer when that light kept going on. Once she explained that the dryer was not vented outside and the reservoir had to be emptied, it was smooth sailing. We all loved the amount of space, with a large lounge with loads of toys, and the lovely dining room. My grandchildren, and other children that visited us made great use of the toys, as well as the lovely sloping garden. The swings were put to good use. I did have family visiting and we sat outside – I was unable to find the seat cushions for the chairs, but we used the benches anyway. All appliances worked well. We followed your directions to the beach and into town, and each walk was pleasant. For our larger shopping we did go to Sainsbury, just an 8-minute drive. I always rent a vehicle when I go back to England each year, but this time it was a bigger one -a van – and my son really enjoyed driving around the streets. My girls found a friend in the downstairs toilet, behind the toilet itself. They named it Tom, I wanted to name it Ralph, but they won that toss. Each day the girls would look for Tom and let me know if it was in or out. The section joining the kitchen to the bedroom on the ground floor was perfect for drying clothes as the sun came through most of the day and in fact it got quite hot. Your neighbour came over to assist with getting the rubbish to the curb, so thank you for that. The only snag was the regular rubbish bin was almost full on our arrival, and that pick up did not occur during our stay. When we left we had several large plastic bags of regular rubbish which were put beside the bins. All in all we had a super time, and would definitely book again. Not next year but in a few years.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

spacious and convenient

The house was spacious and provided plenty of room for four adults. It is conveniently situated - not far from the town centre, but in a quiet area with very little traffic.Although there are a few steps to access some of the rooms, the downstairs bedroom is useful for anyone who is used to living in a bungalow. The owner was very accessible and provided quick answers to the two small queries that arose. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Broadstairs next year.

About the host

Hosted by Roger Thelwell-Pichler

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We are a family from London who loves coming to stay in Broadstairs whenever possible. Our twin-girls always squeal with delight when we tell them that they will be going to the beach, building sand castles, paddling in the sea and having an ice-cream on the promenade - no matter what time of year it is. We fell in love with Broadstairs many years ago (we actually got engaged here!) and then our dream came true when we stumbled across this idyllic cottage in 2009. We have since restored it lovingly and turned it into a really cosy holiday home. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

As soon as we open the front door we immediately feel relaxed and happy to be back in our lovely holiday home.

The quietness, the tranquillity and amazing fresh-air all contribute to that holiday-feeling which will help de-stress you.

What makes this property unique

Sea views from the Master bedroom, large secluded garden, BBQ, decked out-door eating area, beautiful dinning room, close to the beach and town, quiet. Child friendly with lots of toys, books and DVDs.

Languages:

English, German, Italian
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