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Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.

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Open plan living room, dining room and kitchen with log burner.
Log burner
Boatswains Cottage Front entrance
Open plan living room, dining room and kitchen with log burner.
1st floor Kingsize Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 494 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Whitstable, England
  • Place, Whitstable Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitstable Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.

Boatswains Cottage is a beautiful 19th Century weatherboard fisherman’s cottage, just yards from the beach and situated on Whitstable’s sought after Island Wall.

Once used by the coastguard, this wood-framed cottage provides accommodation for 4 people over 3 floors and still retains its original features. Spread over three floors, the style of the house is beautifully simple. There are fantastic views of the sunny garden from the balcony and a wood burning stove provides cosy evenings during the colder months. Featuring all the mod cons you would expect and with the beach and tennis courts just yards away, this is a stylish getaway by the sea.

Beautiful well-equipped cottage with open-plan sitting/dining area, family bathroom with WC, wash basin, bath and handheld shower. First floor balcony and sunny courtyard garden with decked seating area.

Open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove, flat-screen TV and DVD player, leading to kitchen/dining area equipped with microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher and gas hob with electric oven. Doors leading to a well established sunny courtyard garden with decked seating area.

Twin bedroom and spacious Kingsize bedroom, and a beautiful family bathroom with roll top bath and handheld shower head, leading to balcony area.
PLEASE NOTE: the cottage may be unsuitable for younger children in respect to the stairs and the balcony area and children must be supervised at all times.

NOTE: The stairs in the cottage are quite steep

SORRY NO PETS

There is free street parking on Nelson Road just off Island Wall but directly outside the property there are double yellow lines. There are free 1 hour parking spaces on Island Wall which is ideal for unloading the car. The nearest paid parking is Keams Yard 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 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.
There are also Taxi services available for short fares or airport runs. The nearest airport is in London and the Ferry port is in Dover.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
No Smoking
No Pets
Please keep a noise to a minimum after 10pm to respect the neighbours

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 08251419

About the area

Whitstable

Located in Whitstable, this holiday home is near the beach. Whitstable Museum and Gallery and Playhouse Theatre Whitstable are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club and Whitstable Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at BMX Track Herne Bay or St. Lawrence Ground.
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Whitstable, England

What's nearby

  • Whitstable Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitstable Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tankerton Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Whitstable Station - 14 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peter Cushing (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whitstable Oyster Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Hearth - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sea Farmer's Dive Taproom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Birdies - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.?

As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$402, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boatswains Cottage is a charming two-bedroom cottage, close enough to the sea to hear the gulls. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Whitstable Beach, Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club and Whitstable Museum and Gallery. Playhouse Theatre Whitstable and Whitstable Harbour are also within 10 minutes. Whitstable Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

Great

It was soooooooooooooooooooo fun thank you for letting us stay! Love Emma, age 10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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