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The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach

Family-friendly cottage in Whitstable with a fitness centre

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
At The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this cottage. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

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)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

Property is also known as

Cooks Cottage old Rustic Fisherman's Cottage Minute Beach
Cooks old Rustic Fisherman's Minute Beach Whitstable
Cooks Cottage old Rustic Fisherman's Cottage Minute Beach
Cooks old Rustic Fisherman's Minute Beach Whitstable
Cooks old Rustic Fisherman's Minute Beach

About the area

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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

  • Whitstable Station - 11 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Garden Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sea Farmer's Dive Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Whitstable Oyster Company - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach located?

This family-friendly Whitstable cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Whitstable Harbour, Whitstable Beach and Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre. Whitstable Museum and Gallery and Tankerton Beach are also within 10 minutes. Whitstable Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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