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Mermaid's Cave

Whitstable, Kent
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Recently refurbished in January 2024, with the addition of 2 en-suite bathrooms
  • Private decked terrace with uninterrupted sea views
  • Just two miles to the harbour town of Whitstable
  • Six miles from historic Canterbury, with its cathedral and large range of shops
Property code: WCC09

Enjoying a delightful location on the coast, this pretty seafront cottage makes a wonderful holiday home for a family seeking a tranquil retreat in idyllic surroundings. The cottage has plenty of space for up to four guests and has been decorated in light and tasteful neutral tones. Set on the edge of the pretty east Kent village of Seasalter, this bright and attractive single-level accommodation offers far-reaching sea views and is just a couple of miles from the thriving seaside town of Whitstable.

 

 

Entering this fresh and attractive property you will find yourself in the spacious, light-filled open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner which offers fantastic panoramic sea views. The pretty lounge is a lovely space to unwind in at the end of a great day, and you can prepare a favourite meal in the sleek and elegant kitchen. The delightful dining area is perfect for sharing meals or for planning the day’s events. Exploring further there are two comfortable bedrooms - one double and one king size. Stepping outside you can unwind on the seafront terrace which features a choice of outdoor furniture so you can sit back and enjoy the views and the fresh sea air.

 

From Seasalter you can walk along the beach to the bustling town of Whitstable (3 miles) which offers a fabulous range of seafood restaurants, independent shops, pubs and art galleries. Famous for its oysters, the town holds an annual Oyster Festival. You can take part in water sports, walk along the beautiful shingle beach or watch the boats return to harbour with their catch. This is a great base for exploring eastern Kent, with Canterbury (7.5 miles), Herne Bay (8 miles), Margate (20 miles) and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (8 miles) all within easy reach.

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 standard size double, 1 king size 
  • 2 en-suite bathrooms- 1 with a bath (double bedroom) and 1 with a shower (king size)
  • TV/DVD
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and Tassimo coffee machine
  • Log burner (Multi fuel burner - fuel not provided)
  • High chair and travel cot available (bedding for cot not supplied)
  • Charcoal BBQ and Fire Pit (logs not supplied)
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop, pub, and beach within walking distance
  • Please note that dog towels or dog bedding are not provided
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Joice Wisdom

This property is personally managed by Joice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 40 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sue 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by Nicola 20th September 2024

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Wonderful location, with a perfect view. Nice living area with a good sofa and decent size to. Well proportioned kitchen. Bedrooms are petite but beds are very comfortable. Loved the decor throughout the accommodation very well put together. The decking was just perfect for watching the wildlife each night. Great place to relax and unwind.

Reviewed by David 13th September 2024

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Mermaid's Cave was the ideal place for a relaxing peaceful holiday. So many lovely walks from your own gate on to the beach. Our dogs (and us) loved it. The house was very comfortable and a great place to explore the surrounding area. We would highly recommend this to all our friends.

Reviewed by Angela 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Teresa 5th July 2024

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The cottage was clean, light and airy, and had everything we needed. The outside space is a wonderful place to sit and watch the tides, boats and birds. My only disappointment was that although the "beach" is pebbly at the top above the tide line as specified, it is a mud flat as soon as the tide goes out, so not suitable for walking on or paddlingRead more. However, there are thousands of seashells on the pebbly part, so that's a bonus! Hide

Reviewed by Susan 28th June 2024

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We had a lovely holiday at Mermaids Cave, the location is great, close to Whitstable and Faversham. It is the sea views, which make it special, and the many different birds that can be seen. The cottage is comfortable with everything you might need and sitting out on the deck in the evening sunshine is just perfect.

Reviewed by Jane 21st June 2024

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Really loved the new layout of the property, especially the en-suite bathrooms and the new cooker. The roomy bedrooms and storage in them were greatly improved too and much appreciated as was the hairdryer. We have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday here and have already booked for next year. X

Reviewed by Sheryl 31st May 2024

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Perfect seaside location with everything I wanted for celebrating my 60th birthday. I had a fantastic time with plenty of local walks into Whistable making the most of being by the coast. Thank you.

Reviewed by Sarah 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 27th April 2024

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Exactly as described. Plenty of room and more equipment than you could use. Beds comfortable and garden secure. Fantastic to walk straight onto beach

Reviewed by John Martyn 21st April 2024

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A beautiful property, right on the beach in a quaint location. well appointed and very comfortable. So good for just crashing out and relaxing, staring out to sea. Whitstable & Canterbury are great places to visit nearby.

Reviewed by Graham 17th April 2024

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Super beach fronted dog friendly holiday let, ideal for 1 or 2 couples. Shingle beach accessed directly from the dog secure garden . Steps up to both front or rear entrances but once inside, all flat and on one level. Very well equipped, parking space on front. Whitstable short drive or a good walk along beach. Pub within walking distance. Highly rRead moreecommend property, especially if looking for sea views! Hide

Reviewed by Vanessa 5th March 2024

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Lovely property which is well furnished and comfortable. It was lovely to have a large garden as well as direct access to the beach. Whitstable is a wonderful place with plenty of dog friendly shops and restaurants.

Reviewed by Caroline 23rd February 2024

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Beautiful very homely feel with absolutely everything you needed. The framed hand written letter from Reg in the unsuite was adorable. If youre into bird life this is the place to be. Many thanks

Reviewed by Paul 29th December 2023

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This is an idyllic wonderful property on the beach that ticks every box, a perfect location and warm welcoming property that has absolutely everything you could need. The property itself is very clean and for a beach house is quite spacious, warm and has wonderful views with a very well equipped garden for the summer months.

Reviewed by Geraldine 22nd December 2023

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Reviewed by David 3rd November 2023

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Reviewed by Rosie 13th October 2023

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I think guests with mobility problems would find it hard to get in and out of bed. Maybe a warning that there is very limited space around the beds?

Reviewed by Martyn 6th October 2023

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We enjoyed a very hot, sunny week at Mermaid's Cave in October. The location is beautiful, with plenty of birds to watch as the tides come and go. Mermaids Cave feels very much like a home, rather than holiday rent so it quickly worked its magic on the two of us and our beagle pottered very happily in the garden while we sat on the sun loungers andRead more read. A memorable break. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Rachel 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine 1st September 2023

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Amazing location with stunning views. The perfect place to relax.

Reviewed by Susan 30th June 2023

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We loved our stay in our cozy beach hut. Its great being right on the beach, really handy if you have a dog and when the sea comes in its really warm. The property has everything you could want for a lovely holiday and we are planning to come back for another stay.

Reviewed by Jane 16th June 2023

Gorgeous. Well equipped. Stunning views and extremely clean and tidy.

Reviewed by Sally 9th June 2023

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Beautiful property that has everything and more you would need for a relaxing holiday and you probably wont want to go home - we didnt!! Garden gate opening out onto a secluded shingle beach that has a wealth of shells on it so if you enjoy peace,quiet and beach combing you will love it!

Reviewed by Jennifer 5th June 2023

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Loved the location, we had such a lovely few days away.

Reviewed by Beth 5th May 2023

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Mermaids Cave is a slice of heaven! It is beautifully maintained & the decor & everything provided is just perfect! To be beachfront with such amazing views is fantastic. Couldnt recommend it more highly. We would LOVE to stay there again!

Reviewed by jayne 24th April 2023

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Reviewed by Mandy 21st April 2023

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Our stay at Mermaids Cave was perfect. The property was lovely, just the right size for us two and our two small doggies. Kitchen was well equipped and yes we did cook in it. The view from the property and garden are gorgeous, we were lucky enough to have good weather so could enjoy the views in the garden and walks along the beach. It was the perfRead moreect, relaxing weekend. We will be back. Hide

Reviewed by Sheila 24th March 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 21st March 2023

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Lovely accommodation great for bird watching.

Reviewed by Derek 27th February 2023

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Lovely place to stay.Be aware bedrooms have about 10 inches round bed ,so very limited storage ,as only 2 of us just left bag ,clothes on spare bed,be a tight squeeze if more people ,but it was well equipped and lovely and warm out of freezing winds.

Reviewed by Gemma 24th February 2023

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Absolutely beautiful place to stay, mermaids cave has everything you need and feels like home from him. Lovely and warm after a fresh walk on the beach especially with the log burner going. Whitstable is great with everything you need. We will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Amanda 21st February 2023

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Loved watching the birds and the tides - so many places to visit or just relax and taking it all in.

Reviewed by Amy 4th February 2023

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Everything was perfect beautiful location.

Reviewed by Shelley 6th January 2023

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Perfect location clean had everything you would need

Reviewed by Tracy 29th December 2022

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Lovely place to stay . Excellent location right on the beach. Lounge and dining area really nice. Only real criticism is the bedrooms are soo very small with little room to put anything away really needs an update .

Reviewed by Mike 21st November 2022

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Best view in the world. Log fire great in winter. Great kitchen and comfortable sofas. Will go again, off season.

Reviewed by Abbey 4th November 2022

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Lovely chalet, with direct access to the beach (via secure garden) extremely clean and well equipped. Check-in & out overseen by Ruth was great, thank you for a lovely weekend

Reviewed by Rowena 7th October 2022

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Great place to stay in. Very homely. Really enjoyed our stay.

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