Lilly Cottage offers a haven of tranquility in the heart of Whitstable's Conservation Area, just 30 meters from the High Street and a short stroll to the beach. This charming fisherman’s cottage is filled with artwork, vintage lamps, and original furniture pieces that add to its unique character. You can unwind in style by watching Satellite TV or classic DVDs on one of two large sofas or an armchair by the ornate fireplace.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 468 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable
Lilly Cottage is a 2 bed fisherman’s cottage that is bright and cheerful with a great garden and outdoor decking area. The house is full of artwork, vintage lamps and original vintage furniture pieces. It’s Located in the Conservation Area only 30 meters from the High Street and a 5 min walk to the beach. It’s also conveniently located 10 min walk from the train station with direct trains to London.
The ground floor with it original floorboards has a large living room with an original ornate fireplace and large bay windows. With 2 large sofas and an armchair you can relax in style while watching the Satellite TV or great selection of classic DVD’s at the house. In the colourful green dining room there’s a large dining table with 4 chairs and an extra chair in the large storage cupboard where you can stash all your belongings. There’s a well-equipped galley kitchen with a fridge, dishwasher, hob, washing machine and full size fridge so you can cook to your hearts content. Through the kitchen is a large wet room bathroom.
Head out to the garden and there’s a large decking area with 2 deckchairs, a dining table and coffee table. When it get’s dark the garden lights up with all the solar lighting to create a chill place to hang out. There are extra chairs for the garden in the storage cupboard if needed. There’s also a bike bar to lock up bikes in the garden for if you bring or hire bikes.
The upstairs consists of 2 bright large bedrooms each with a double bed. Both have a set of drawers and clothes rails, while ones have a desk for any work you may need to do if needed. The second very large bathroom is an ensuite bathroom and has an original roll top steel bath shower. The location of the cottage means everything is right on your doorstep so you can easily enjoy all the great stuff Whitstable has to offer.
Please note the staircase to upstairs is fairly steep if anyone has mobility issues or young children.
15% Discount for 7 day bookings.
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking allowed in the garden
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please lock the doors and put the key back in the key box. Thanks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Please be respectful of the neighbours
No loud music or noise after 10pm
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome to stay
Events
No events allowed
No Parties or large gatherings.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed in the garden
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
Note from host: No Parties or large gatherings.
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
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
About the area
Located in Whitstable, this holiday home is near the beach. Playhouse Theatre Whitstable and Whitstable Museum and Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre and Whitstable Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Herne Bay Memorial Park, or check out an event or a game at BMX Track Herne Bay. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Whitstable travel guide
Is Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable located?
This family-friendly Whitstable holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Playhouse Theatre Whitstable and Whitstable Beach. Whitstable Museum and Gallery and Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club are also within 5 minutes. Whitstable Station is 8 minutes by foot.
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We very much enjoyed our stay in the lovely Lilly Cottage. It is within walking distance of all sorts of restaurants, the seaside and other local attractions. It is well-maintained, the beds are comfortable, and everything is nicely renovated and new. Dale and Nina are great hosts, and very responsive to little questions that came up over our stay.
Beautifully quirky, very clean and very helpful advice and instructions.Glorious little garden.The whole property is obviously loved and well looked after
Very comfortable cottage with everything we needed.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location to explore Whitstable and surrounding towns/countryside.
Lovely contemporary and spotless cottage, well equipped and in a great location. Dale the host, was great with recommendations for places to visit and restaurants. Loved it!
Everything you could need for any length of stay. Especially happy with the hand wash - may seem a small thing but meant a lot.Garden is a lovely sun trap.
We had an absolutely brilliant time, staying at Dale and Nina’s. Really liked the decor of the house and the location is perfect. Everything worked well and no issues with parking close to the property as we arrived later in the day. Our children are 3 & 5 and loved the place too. We’ll defo be back, thanks for having us.
We had a fantastic stay in this lovely property which is in a great location in Whitstable.
It’s cosy with great decor, and the kitchen has a good range of cookware.
The garden was small but perfectly formed - great for the sunny days!
Lovely house in whitstable - good sized property with a garden. Plenty of space for 4 adults.
Design was great and modern - has a very well equipped kitchen too.
Only compliant for us was that the beds were a bit hard for our liking, but that could just be personal preference.
Would recommend staying here.
Lilly Cottage was fabulous- beautifully appointed as you can see in the photos, full of character, but also spotlessly clean!
We had everything we needed, comfy beds and lots of hot water for our stay in charming Whitstable.
The location is great, for a short walk to the harbour, through the village with restaurants, cafes, bars and shops.
Thoroughly enjoyed and would love to return!
We had such a great little family break to Whitstable staying at Lily Cottage. It was such a great location, so close to shops, restaurants and the beach and very cosy. Our son really enjoyed the garden too. Communication with Dale was brilliant and gave us great tips and recommendations. Thanks Dale and Nina for a lovely stay!
This is an exceptional property in a lovely location. The photos are exactly as the property appears. Great location, 30 seconds from the high street and five minutes from the beach. Owners were very responsive. We had a lovely time and would go again in a heartbeat.
The house is lovely - such a close walk to town and the station. Dale was the most exceptional host, so communicative and helpful. Really appreciated it! Definitely keen to come back. The house was so nice that we ended up spending a whole morning sitting in the sun in the garden. Couldnt recommend more! Thank you
Dale and Nina really deserve superhost status. All queries were answered very promptly, the cottage was spotless and all of the fixtures and fittings were in good order. A lot of thought has gone into decoration and the property is extremely well presented.
There are lots of interesting modern prints which have been thoughtfully placed to respect the period details of the cottage. It is in a great location and we enjoyed fantastic walks and lovely restaurants and bars. The little garden was an added bonus. I would book again without hesitation.
We chose this because it was just off the main street and location was the main factor. Parking was OK (we were told there was no off street parking with the property). The house was attractive and beautifully curated - the photographs were accurate - with plenty of nice touches. The ground floor wet room was excellent and because of the steep stairs, the upstairs bathroom was handy for the bedroom, but we didn't shower there. With just the two of us we used the clothes storage in both rooms - if four people were staying, hanging and drawer space might be an issue - but we never travel light and had to pack for the changeable weather. The heating/hot water was good and plentiful. The kitchen was well equipped but a bright 'white' light for cooking during the evening when there is no natural light, would be helpful, but we only cooked dinner one evening. Due to the weather we had no opportunity to use the garden, but during the summer it would be good to have the use of the pleasant, private, open space. We ate at three of the local restraurants which were all excellent and in the centre of Whitstable, but I would recommend booking ahead which I did (we ate out Fri/Sat/Sun evenings). I have some mobility issues and the stairs were challenging for me but I am recovering from surgery and need to stretch myself. I am sure these would not be a problem for the more fit and able bodied. Would we return - yes. The host responded very promptly to queries beforehand, which was good
Lovely cottage, even nicer than photos on website.Very conveient for high street,shops and restarants.Best self catering place that we have visited.Would love to stay again,but as an older couple with mobility problems,will no longer manage the stairs.
A friend and myself had a three night stay in Lily Cottage which was just enough to see the local area. The cottage is decorated to a high standard and all the fittings and kitchen equipment are also of a high standard. The lovely sunny secluded little garden is a real asset too. I would highly recommend staying here!