10/10 Excellent
Ian F.
13 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Ian F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Whitstable, England
- Whitstable Harbour1 min walk
- Whitstable Beach1 min walk
- Whitstable Castle and Gardens10 min walk
- London (SEN-Southend)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach
About The Cottage:
A charming cottage with lots of character that sleeps 6 people comfortably
Pets are welcome
3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one of which is upstairs) set across 3 floors, a sunny, enclosed dog-proof garden, a covered outdoor kitchen w/BBQ, and a gorgeous summerhouse/den w/cinema projector
The cottage is conveniently located a short stroll away from the beach as well as all the independent shops, bars and restaurants, so once you've parked the car you'll never need to use it again
The interior of the cottage is filled with a quirky mix of vintage furniture, with wooden floorboards throughout and vintage old-school radiators that give the cottage a laid back French boho vibe
There is a lovely open fire for cosy winter nights
There is super WIFI is throughout the cottage, garden & summerhouse/den
What You'll Love About The Cottage:
Chilling in the scented walled garden in your own private oasis
Leisurely al fresco dining in the sunny garden (the French iron dining table seats 6 people and we also have an outside wood burner)
BBQing come rain or shine in the covered outdoor kitchen
Relaxing in the cosy summerhouse/den watching a film or binging a TV series on the cinema screen. (There's also a large DVD film collection that guests can use)
Snuggling up on one of the two large, comfy vintage sofas reading a book or watching something on the Smart TV (seats 6 people comfortably)
Waking up refreshed after a relaxing nights from sleeping on the memory foam sprung mattresses that are on all the vintage beds
Having a long relaxing soak in the original vintage cast iron roll top bath
Cooking in the bespoke, well - equipped kitchen (double range cooker, fridge freezer, Le Creuset pans, as well as herbs and other condiments are provided)
Listening to the eclectic selection of vinyl records on the vintage record player (there is a collection of c.500 vinyl records that guests can use)
Playing board games with your family & friends (a selection of games are provided)
Having a relaxing and rejuvenating facial in the cottage
What You'll Love About Whitstable
Relaxing walks on the beach (with your dog)
Swimming in the sea
The stunning sunsets
Windsurfing
Yoga
Saunas on the beach
Sampling Whitstable Oysters
Eating out at the many delicious restaurants
Exploring the quirky independent shops on Harbour Street
Things To Note
It's an old cottage with lots of beams, crooked doors and uneven walls
The stairs are steep (stair gates are provided)
You can only use the BIG Green Egg if agreed prior to check in (they can be dangerous if you haven't used one before)
A charming cottage with lots of character that sleeps 6 people comfortably
Pets are welcome
3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one of which is upstairs) set across 3 floors, a sunny, enclosed dog-proof garden, a covered outdoor kitchen w/BBQ, and a gorgeous summerhouse/den w/cinema projector
The cottage is conveniently located a short stroll away from the beach as well as all the independent shops, bars and restaurants, so once you've parked the car you'll never need to use it again
The interior of the cottage is filled with a quirky mix of vintage furniture, with wooden floorboards throughout and vintage old-school radiators that give the cottage a laid back French boho vibe
There is a lovely open fire for cosy winter nights
There is super WIFI is throughout the cottage, garden & summerhouse/den
What You'll Love About The Cottage:
Chilling in the scented walled garden in your own private oasis
Leisurely al fresco dining in the sunny garden (the French iron dining table seats 6 people and we also have an outside wood burner)
BBQing come rain or shine in the covered outdoor kitchen
Relaxing in the cosy summerhouse/den watching a film or binging a TV series on the cinema screen. (There's also a large DVD film collection that guests can use)
Snuggling up on one of the two large, comfy vintage sofas reading a book or watching something on the Smart TV (seats 6 people comfortably)
Waking up refreshed after a relaxing nights from sleeping on the memory foam sprung mattresses that are on all the vintage beds
Having a long relaxing soak in the original vintage cast iron roll top bath
Cooking in the bespoke, well - equipped kitchen (double range cooker, fridge freezer, Le Creuset pans, as well as herbs and other condiments are provided)
Listening to the eclectic selection of vinyl records on the vintage record player (there is a collection of c.500 vinyl records that guests can use)
Playing board games with your family & friends (a selection of games are provided)
Having a relaxing and rejuvenating facial in the cottage
What You'll Love About Whitstable
Relaxing walks on the beach (with your dog)
Swimming in the sea
The stunning sunsets
Windsurfing
Yoga
Saunas on the beach
Sampling Whitstable Oysters
Eating out at the many delicious restaurants
Exploring the quirky independent shops on Harbour Street
Things To Note
It's an old cottage with lots of beams, crooked doors and uneven walls
The stairs are steep (stair gates are provided)
You can only use the BIG Green Egg if agreed prior to check in (they can be dangerous if you haven't used one before)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Whitstable
Located in Whitstable, this cottage is near the beach. Whitstable Harbour and MFA Bowl Whitstable are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tankerton Slopes and West Blean & Thornden Woods. Travelling with kids? Consider Whitstable Museum and Gallery, 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.
Whitstable, England
What's nearby
- Whitstable Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Whitstable Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Tankerton Slopes - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Tankerton Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Sea Farmer's Dive Taproom - 4 min walk
- Harbour Garden Cafe - 4 min walk
- Birdies - 2 min walk
- West Whelks Shellfish - 3 min walk
- The Lobster Shack - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Margaret B.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Margaret B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
6 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky well located and resourced cottage
Sarah C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jo T.
1 November 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend
Jo T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tracy A.
26 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely & Quirky with a Hint of Chic
Tracy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kit S.
7 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Kit S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn W.
30 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to explore Whitstable
Carolyn W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
David B.
10 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming holiday home in the centre of Whitstable
David B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
2/10 Terrible
Colette B.
17 June 2021
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, disappointing property.
Colette B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nikki S.
3 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply perfect
Nikki S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter C.
25 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All Great
Peter C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
6/10 Okay
sue h.
9 September 2020
Liked: Communication, location
Cooks Cottage
sue h.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
David B.
3 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location in centre of town
David B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sabine B., UK
25 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time in Whitstable
Sabine B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Denise W.
18 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Denise W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
louise h.
24 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whitstable w/e
louise h.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Pippa R.
15 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property really well located for everythung!
Pippa R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie H.
5 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage
Stephanie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Maureen W.
30 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, very close to the harbour, restaurants and shops.
Maureen W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
P F.
13 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prima heerlijk huis en vlakbij het centrum en strand
P F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mary C., San Francisco, California
5 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for my family visit
Mary C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Gary N.
22 September 2018
Lovely place to stay
Gary N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Martin W.
27 August 2018
A wonderful cottage used as a base for exploring Kent.
Martin W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
22 April 2018
Sehr, sehr schön.
Robert B.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
About the host
Your host
Why they chose this property
A charming old, rustic fisherman's cottage, full of quirky touches and just 30 secs from the beach, restaurants, bars, and shops.
We provide practically everything for the beach from towels and mats to a picnic hamper and cooler and also have a lovely sunny private garden with BBQ & dining for up to 8 people.
From September our summerhouse will be ready with comfy seating and super wifi. Ideal to chill out in or an ideal secluded space for people who are WFH.
We provide practically everything for the beach from towels and mats to a picnic hamper and cooler and also have a lovely sunny private garden with BBQ & dining for up to 8 people.
From September our summerhouse will be ready with comfy seating and super wifi. Ideal to chill out in or an ideal secluded space for people who are WFH.
What makes this property unique
A charming old, rustic fisherman's cottage, full of quirky touches and just 30 secs from the beach, restaurants, bars, and shops.
Languages:
English
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