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Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Whitstable
  • Place, Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitstable Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitstable Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Back Bedroom (1st Floor)

2 Single Beds

Front Bedroom (1st Floor)

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom (2nd Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Middle Bedroom (1st Floor)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Family Bathroom (1st Floor)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master En Suite (2nd Floor)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Understairs Loo (Ground Floor)

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea

Extensive renovations are now complete (July 2015) and this lovely period home by the sea, Heron House, is ready for holiday bookings. Our place offers guests a great central location in the heart of Whitstable's Conservation Area - just a hop and a skip to the beach and the high street. There's plenty of space (2 reception rooms, large kitchen/diner, 4 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), cosy corners, a small garden with patio and a garden room to enjoy.

Heron House is perfect for guests of all ages and we welcome pets. From couples to extended family groups, we offer a comfortable, classic period home-from-home with the benefits of WiFi, wood burner, extended kitchen/diner and private parking for one car.

The house itself is detached and offers a peaceful oasis between the bustling weekend crowds on the waterfront and high street. The interiors are full of Victorian character, all fully refreshed following recent full renovation, but with a modern twist. There is a newly extended kitchen/diner with breakfast bar and two sets of French doors leading out to the patio - a great space for entertaining with seating for up to 8 guests plus high chair. There are 2 double bedrooms and 2 with twin beds that can also be made up a double rooms, all with king sized beds. There are also 2 bathrooms, both with rolltop baths and shower facilities. In the evenings you can choose between two cosy lounges: the snug is open plan to the kitchen and offers seating for 4, an AGA woodburner and TV/DVD. Next door is the front lounge with seating for 5, a feature fireplace and larger TV/DVD.

Outside there is the all-important parking space for 1 car, a small secure garden with small lawn, patio dining area and access to the garden room. There is seating for 8 guests, tables and parasol, Weber BBQ and deckchair. The garden room offers further space to relax with a daybed and large beanbag.

We are just opening the doors to guests for the first time this summer (July 2015) and are offering fully inclusive rental rates that cover all the basics:

- Bed linen, towels and toileries
- Loo rolls, kitchen rolls, cleaning and laundry supplies/equipment, candles, napkins
- Kitchen supplies, including:tea/coffee/sugar, salt/pepper, jam/marmalade, oil, herbs, etc
- Travel cot with bedding, plus high chair and stair gate
- We accept up to 3 mature, well-behaved dogs (dog water bowls provided). Fees apply.
- BBQ, garden furniture and parasol
- WiFi
- Use of woodburner, including small supply of logs for fire (including kindling & matches)
- Welcome gift tray, including locally produced items

We look forward to welcoming you to Heron House Whitstable!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Two mature, well-behaved dogs welcome. No puppies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted in the garden only.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitstable

Located in Whitstable, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Canterbury Cathedral and Whitstable Castle and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club and Whitstable Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Whitstable Museum and Gallery, or check out an event or a game at BMX Track Herne Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Whitstable

What's nearby

  • Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whitstable Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playhouse Theatre Whitstable - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whitstable Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tankerton Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Whitstable Station - 11 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Junior’s Cafe and Deli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Peter Cushing (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Two Brewers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Neptune - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Royal Naval Reserve - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea on 21 May 2026 start from NZ$678, 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 Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea located?

This family-friendly Whitstable holiday home is located by the sea, just steps away from Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club and Whitstable Museum and Gallery. Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre and Whitstable Beach are also within 10 minutes. Whitstable Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Excellent stay

Wonderful house with every essential and loads of extras. The house was spotlessly clean and so welcoming. We had a great stay and our host Julie was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Amazing property. Loved the location and comfort the property offered. Beds were super comfortable.

We loved the house from the first moment. Very clean, spacious and lovely coastal property feel. Amazing open plan kitchen. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kenny R.

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

Wonderful property

A wonderful house with lots of high-end touches which made for a perfect stay. Communication with Julie was excellent, and she provided us with lots of helpful information. Overall we had a terrific weekend break. Highly recommended !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

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

Super accommodation in the heart of Whitstable

We have just returned from a long weekend at Heron House. The property is situated just off the High Street, close to all the wonderful independent shops and cafes/restaurants. My husband and I took our elderly mothers for a relaxing break and the accommodation was ideal with luxurious comfortable bedrooms, lovely bathrooms and a warm and welcoming bright kitchen which was well stocked for all our needs. A small but sunny garden with easy access to own car parking space making it easy to unload. The property was beautifully decorated and all communications with the owner were friendly, informative and welcoming. Can't recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Wonderful trip in a beautiful house

The property was lovely - great location, beautiful space that felt like a home from home, clean, and very well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE A.

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

Fantastic!

Great stay in beautiful house -strongly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

Heron House, Whitstable – a Kentish gem.

The house has been expertly restored and updated with high quality fittings throughout – everything works well. The plumbing and heating are excellent and the kitchen/diner has been superbly equipped. The back garden (with resident heron) has tables and seating and a garden room. There is a parking space outside the garden gate. The house is quiet; very little traffic at night. It is very useful to have a front room and a separate ‘snug’ both with TVs so that adults and kids can watch different programs. The guide to the house was admirably comprehensive – everything you could think of. The house is very well situated - a 2 minute walk to Oxford St connecting to the High St/Harbour St. Most of the shops and restaurants are to be found along this route – the traffic is heavy during the day. The walk down Nelson Rd to the beach is about 10 minutes, and passes the Windy Corner Café (excellent breakfasts, coffee and cakes). Whitstable is a very pleasant place to stay with a very impressive range of shops and many places of interest. We had good weather which was a marvellous bonus. We only stayed from Friday evening to Monday lunchtime, and we certainly plan to return. The whole town has an atmosphere and style of its own. All the eating places we tried were good.
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10/10 Excellent

lynda l.

what a gem

our overall impression was wow have we stepped into an ideal home mag! as we entered the house stylish and spotless lots of well placed arty pieces. Whistable was lovely enjoyed the harbor young grandson the boats .fish and chips outside the anchor pub facingthe sea and a good brouse at the variety of shops and then my birthday lunch at the Sportsman inn at tankerton highly recommended all worth a visit
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Wonderful luxury home in a great location!

Our last day of our amazing 7 week stay in Heron House. We are so sad to leave and can't begin to say how enjoyable our visit has been to Whitstable. Heron House itself has truly been a home from home with everything provided we could possibly need in a perfect location to sample everything that Whitstable has to offer. From the moment we booked, the lovely owner Julie was extremely friendly and bent over backwards to ensure we had everything we needed for our stay and provided a lovely tray full of delicious cheeses and biscuits on our arrival to welcome us. Having our two large dogs with us we fully expected to be severely limited with where we could visit but Whitstable is SO dog friendly! Our dogs went everywhere with us!! We will certainly miss our many walks along the beaches to Seasalter and Tankerton, always with lunch, a slice of cake or dinner at the end to reward us for our efforts in the huge selection of dog friendly restaurants and coffee shops. Our absolute favourites for coffee and light bites were Elliots and No.15 in Whitstable and Jo Jo's in Tankerton have the most AMAZING cakes!! Dinner choices were only slightly limited because of our two furry friends but I can definitely recommend The Marine Hotel in Tankerton, The Hotel Continental and The Pearsons Arms all of which welcomed dogs with open arms. I also can't not mention the fantastic Local pub the Coach and Horses which became our usual Friday night haunt. The barman and locals were brilliant and Flo our bulldog became a little bit of a celebrity pub dog, wandering around asking for a stroke from anybody who was willing. Our nights here normally ended with a stroll down to the local Chinese The Four Seasons, or Indian, The Star of Bengal for a takeaway both of which served delicious food. I can't say enough good things about both our wonderful accommodation and Whitstable as a town. Even in the depths of winter it didn't fail to enchant us. We loved it so much we are even considering a permanent move to the area...now if that isn't an endorsement nothing is!!
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Lovely 4 bedroom house near the seaside

From start to finish our stay at Heron House was lovely. The owner Julie was very friendly and helpful throughout the booking process and afterwards returning our deposit the same day. The house itself is absolutely perfect with 4 large double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open plan kitchen and breakfast bar with large dining table that easily seated 8 people. The recent refurbishment is excellent and everything is finished to a very high standard. There is nothing that Julie hasn't thought of in equipping the house and we enjoyed a lovely Christmas in our 4 day stay at Heron House with all mod cons. We would thoroughly recommend this property and have every intention of returning. Whitstable itself is well worth a visit and we were surprised by the varied activities that are available from the beach to shops and restaurants

About the host

Hosted by Julie FitzGerald Vitelli

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We are the owners of Heron House - Julie FitzGerald and Alessandro Vitelli. We are based in London for work reasons and have grown children and two dogs. When we're not renovating and maintaining property, we love to travel! This shot was taken in Prague a few years ago.

We love spending time by the sea and have another holiday home on this site that we have rented out since 2008 - reference number 97480. This is our place in Ireland, The Artists' Cottage & Studio. It's a real privilege to have holiday homes and we like to share these wonderful old houses and coastal locations with people from all over the world.

Why they chose this property

We were first drawn to the historic seaside town of Whitstable on a tour of Kent back in 2009. We visited many coastal locations but Whitstable cast its spell over us and we found ourselves spending a lot of time here, renting beach houses and enjoying the sea and the surrounding countryside.

What makes this property unique

We ended up buying in the town and this house had everything we could hope for. It's so close to the high street and beach yet is a quiet corner with a lovely little south-facing garden and parking (a rarity so close to the sea). The house is detached so it feels very private and also allows light in from all sides at different times of day. We realised it needed a lot of work as it was somewhat neglected but we were undeterred.

Two and a half years later... here we are, all done and looking lovely with original features retained and fully restored. It has the same feel we fell in love with but will extra space in the kitchen area and the added comforts of new sash windows, a wood burner, an extra bathroom and large loft conversion. We even gave the garage a makeover and it's now a light and bright chill out area.

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