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Shanty

Whitstable, Kent
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • 120-foot long garden with sunny decked terrace
  • Located within a conservation area in the seaside town of Whitstable, short walking distance to the town’s harbour, beach, shops, and restaurants
  • Kerbside parking
Overview
Property code: OC-WCC17

Whitstable is a world away from what we have come to expect from a British seaside town. There are no amusement arcades here, and no donkeys on the beach, but instead a fantastic range of independent boutiques, highly-regarded restaurants, oyster bars, quiet pubs, and quirky galleries. The shingle beach is a pleasant space to relax and play, whilst the town is also a favourite choice for water sports enthusiasts where visitors can take tuition in stand-up paddleboarding, kite surfing, or sailing. This is a truly special place to stay, and it is no wonder that visitors choose to come back year-after-year.

The front door of this beautiful property opens onto the hallway and a smart little snug that can be configured to accommodate a 7th guest. Beyond this, the main comfortably furnished living room features a warming wood burner, a smart TV with Netflix, blu-ray DVD, CD player and Sonos system for guests to enjoy, along with a selection of books and DVDs. The dining room is an equally handsome room and offers a large dining table, beyond which doors lead out onto a decked terrace and garden, allowing guests to open up this space in the warmer months. One step from the dining room leads up to the well-fitted galley-style kitchen, where guests will find an oven, hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A washer/dryer is located in a separate utility cupboard under the stairs. Two of the property’s bedrooms are located on the first floor: a super-king-size room, which can be set up as a twin room thanks to the zip-and-link beds; and a pleasant double room. There is also a shower room with WC on this floor. Stairs lead to the second floor where there is a pretty twin room which has built-in single beds, next to which there is a bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC. Please note that there are sloping ceilings on the second floor, and therefore some reduced head-height.

Doors from the dining room lead out to the sunny decked terrace where guests will find garden furniture and a BBQ. This area leads on to a long narrow garden with mature planting which includes a wild flower meadow (at its best in May-June) and a second terrace area which is a lovely place to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. Roadside parking is available outside on the street together with local public car parks.

  • 3 bedrooms: 1 king-size (can be made up as a twin), 1 double and 1 twin, plus additional single day bed on the ground floor
  • 2 Bathrooms - 1 with bath, separate shower and WC and 1 with shower and WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Nespresso Original coffee machine, dishwasher, and washer/dryer
  • High chair and travel cot available
  • Wood burner in the main lounge
  • Smart TV with Netflix, DVD player, CD player and Sonos system
  • Enclosed garden with table, chairs, bench and charcoal BBQ
  • Public car parks and roadside parking available locally
  • Shops, pubs and beach within walking distance
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Joice Wisdom

This property is personally managed by Joice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Judy 12th May 2026

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Reviewed by Nicola 1st May 2026

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Beautiful accommodation, really well-designed. Lovely garden with seating areas and plenty of space for 7 adults. Kitchen small, but manageable and well equipped. Excellent location.

Reviewed by Helen 6th March 2026

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Malcolm was really responsive to a couple of minor issues we had and these were quickly rectified. The cottage was immaculate and welcoming!

Reviewed by David 20th December 2025

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The house is just fabulous. It is just a few minutes walk from town and the beach. The house is beautifully decorated with lovely artwork and very well stocked in the kitchen. The bedrooms are spacious with comfy beds. The bathrooms are clean and feel brand new with great showers in both. Perfect after a winter swim. Everything was just perfect. ThRead moreere are some great independent shops in town and lots of cosy pubs. We loved having a sauna and dip by the beach. A great Christmas week. Hide

Reviewed by Jill 14th December 2025

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Very well equipped. Beds comfy. Warm cottage. Lovely garden. Really liked all the art work on the walls.

Reviewed by Laura 17th October 2025

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Location Location location! So close to the beach, shops and amenities. Very happy with location. Snug room is beautiful. Lounge, the armchairs are showing a bit of wear, need a clean especially the arms. Woodburner was a lovely. Kitchen diner is perfect. Lots of pots and pans. The shower room on 1st floor smaller than i had expected. Bit of a smelRead morel came from shower drain when we arrived. Beds super comfy. Few maintenance touch ups needed. Few issues all sorted and good communication. Hide

Reviewed by Keith 1st September 2025

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Reviewed by Aliya 15th August 2025

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response from the owner !SELECTED! !ENDOFSELECTED!I am really sorry that the standards of housekeeping were not up to scratch for your stay. The 4 & 5-star reviews generally received reflect the high standards that we aim to maintain, so when standards slip, we strive Read moreto do our best to address the issues raised, in this case appointing a new highly-rated housekeeping company in an effort to ensure that standards of cleaning and presentation are more consistently maintained in the future Hide

Reviewed by Katrin 23rd May 2025

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The house is much larger than it looks and can fit 4 adults and a dog comfortably. The location is very good as you are at the shops and the beach in 2 minutes. Parking is a bit of a hazzle but we always found one (even for our big car). The garden is beautiful. The most dissappointing was the overall poor cleanliness and especially the non-existanRead moret cleanliness in the kitchen. Defintately a No-Go for that much money. We were very dissappointed and won't book again as standards aren't consistent.

response from the owner !SELECTED! !ENDOFSELECTED!I am really sorry that the standards of housekeeping were not up to scratch for your stay. The 4 & 5-star reviews generally received reflect the high standards that we aim to maintain, so when standards slip, we strive to do our best to address the issues raised, in this case appointing a new highly-rated housekeeping company in an effort to ensure that standards of cleaning and presentation are more consistently maintained in the future Hide

Reviewed by Helen 2nd May 2025

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Reviewed by Katharine 18th April 2025

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Reviewed by Rosalyn 4th April 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 17th January 2025

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The cottage was everything we hoped for and more

Reviewed by Edward 20th December 2024

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We had a wonderful Christmas week at Shanty. Plenty of room for 4 adults, 2 kids and a large dog. Very close to beach and shops. Nicely furnished without feeling like you might break something. Lovely artwork and books throughout. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Sandra 22nd September 2024

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We very much enjoyed our stay at the Shanty. The period house and garden was lovely and only a few minutes walk to the main shopping area. A good selection of restaurants or takeaways to choose from.

Reviewed by Jennifer 20th September 2024

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Fantastic house, we all had a great time. Everything you could need and very close to shops restaurants cafes and seafront. Parking has been mentioned in other reviews but just what you expect in Whitstable, we managed to park one car up the and the other one round the corner, so no hassle at all. A downstairs toilet would be the only thing that woRead moreuld improve things. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 13th September 2024

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The cottage is like the tardis! seems bigger on the inside than it appears on the outside! Everything is beautifully appointed and so spacious and comfortable! The garden too has great interest, we loved the way it winds down to the end. Location wise, it couldn't be better, 5 minutes walk to the main high street. We were lucky to find a parking spRead moreace just outside the cottage, A lot of thought has gone into the decor and the prosecco in the fridge was a nice surprise! Hide

Reviewed by Teresa 23rd August 2024

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Cottage in an ideal location, although parking v difficult (as all over Whitstable). Garden dog secure and spacious. Jenna Judd v helpful

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The Whitstable Cottage Company is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.