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A Happy House in Margate

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Margate, ENG
  • Popular LocationMargate Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationDreamland6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBotany Bay8 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)101 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Happy House in Margate

The Anchorage is a newly refurbished 3 storey 1930s house, located right in the heart of Margate's Old Town and a 2 minute walk to Margate Sands and Marine Drive. The house is able to accommodate 6 people comfortably and there is also a double sofa bed in the lounge. Families, couples and friends are all welcome. Well behaved doggies are also welcome to savour the delights of the doggie treats on offer. The accommodation is modern & contemporary, furnished with items from the local area.

The downstairs of the property is open plan leading from the lounge to the dining room and utility room then through to the fully equipped kitchen diner with bifold doors opening onto the backyard complete with seating area and BBQ for sunny days. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, one with a kingsize bed, one with a double bed and one with two single beds. There is a double sofa bed in the lounge (sorry no bedding provided for sofa bed).
There is one large bathroom with separate bath and walk in shower.

Well behaved dogs are welcome in the downstairs area of the property. We have one large plastic dog bed, please bring your pups own blankets.

Guest Access

Full Access to the house and backyard is provided.

Interaction with Guests

We will be available on mobiles and can provide a local contact in the event of emergency.

The Neighbourhood

The original seaside town offers easy access to beautiful sandy beaches, coastal walks, cycling, water sports, beautiful parks and gardens, museums, theatres, art galleries, first class restaurants and exciting night-life.

The Anchorage is located in Margate's historic Old Town, home to galleries, retro furniture and gift shops, restaurants and cafes. The Turner Contemporary is located within a 10 minute stroll, as is the newly re-opened Dreamland theme park.

Getting Around

By Bus:
We are fortunate enough to have an excellent bus system in Thanet. Our comprehensive routes enable you to make the most of your visit by reducing journey times between each town and village.
‘The Thanet Loop’ is one of the most frequent services in the UK, running on average every 7 minutes and operates 7 days a week, from early morning until late evening. This service provides excellent connections between Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, and also to Westwood Cross shopping and leisure complex.

The Bus stop for The Loop Bus is located outside the Thanet District Council on Cecil Street, just a few minutes walk from the Anchorage. The bus can be caught in both directions. Ask the driver which side of the road most suits your journey.

Other bus services offered by Stagecoach will enable easy access to the villages. The number 8 bus provides excellent links from Thanet to the nearby city of Canterbury.
A ‘Dayrider' ticket is ideal for exploring the area, allowing you to hop-on or hop-off at any point, without limits and on any Stagecoach bus in Thanet.
Please contact Stagecoach for more (website hidden)
Tel: (phone number hidden)

By Train:
All stations in Thanet are served by the same line, making train travel between each point simple and quick. Stations are found in the main towns- Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate as well as Minster, Birchington, Westgate and Dumpton.

By Foot/Bicycle
We have an excellent coastal route which connects each part of Thanet. The Viking Coastal Trail is a 32 mile route, but you can pick and choose which parts to follow. Two thirds of the route is off-road so ideal for family walks or rides and the route is also signed throughout for convenience. Maps are available from the Thanet Visitor Information Centre in Margate without charge.

Cycle Hire
Ken’s Bikes: 26 Eaton Road, Margate. CT9 1XA. (phone number hidden).

Other Things to Note

Key access is gained through booking confirmation.

This is a non-smoking property.

Dogs welcome to stay but are not permitted upstairs.

Property manager

Kish & Fiona

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved dogs are allowed. (Downstairs only).

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Happy House Margate
A Happy House in Margate Margate
A Happy House in Margate Private vacation home
A Happy House in Margate Private vacation home Margate

About the area

Margate

This holiday home is located in Margate Old Town, a neighbourhood in Margate, and is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Margate Tudor House and Shell Grotto are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Margate Beach and Pegwell Bay Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Dreamland, or check out an event or a game at BMX Track Herne Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

What's nearby

  • Margate Beach - 3 min walk
  • Dreamland - 6 min walk
  • Joss Bay - 7 min drive
  • Botany Bay - 8 min drive
  • Viking Bay - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Margate Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
  • The Old Post Office - 3 min walk
  • Sundowners - 2 min walk
  • Xylo Brewing - 3 min walk
  • Peter's Fish Factory - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Happy House in Margate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Happy House in Margate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Happy House in Margate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Happy House in Margate located?

This family-friendly Margate holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Isle of Thanet and Margate Beach. The Droit House and Margate Museum are also within 5 minutes. Margate Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the happy house in margate!
This was our 2nd stay and we lived the house and location! We will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Great property, well equipped and very clean. Finding the key in dark was tricky and would have liked a few more clues as to where to find it. However once inside everything was lovely Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
V friendly hosts, responded quickly, beautiful house with everything you might need, location was superb, a real gem we had a fabulous stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house
The house is even better than the pics. The downstairs area is really spacious with great thought given to the different areas. Worked really well for us, a group of 6 with a crawling baby. Lovely touches everywhere, interesting books and simple contemporary decor. A really comfortable space. Two really big bedrooms & a twin & lovely bathroom. Right in the buzziest area of town & minutes from the beach. So much for everyone on the doorstep!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We can't wait to book again. 😍 it was perfect for out needs and location to sands for wedding. Loved all of the hpuse
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location
Great location, easy for Margate centre. Shame about no parking but otherwise perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place for 6
Amazing property and brilliant hosts. The place was spotless and had everything that we needed for our trip. It’s in a great central location. The Thai restaurant 10 yards up the road is great.

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunny Margate
First time we've used Homeaway and a good experience. Easy to book and lots of good information. Our stay in this lovely town house in Old Margate was very enjoyable. Thanks Fiona & Kish.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise S., Aldrshot, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
This is the fourth time staying here. Great location, clean and comfortable as always. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very nice property! Great location if you will visit Margate for the beach. Fully equipped kitchen if you plan to cook. We were 5ppl and had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020