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By The Bay

Westgate-on-Sea, near Margate, Kent
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A spacious townhouse in a Victorian seaside town with two sandy beaches on the doorstep
  • Stylish accommodation close to the Viking Coastal Path, ideal for a walking holiday
  • Open-plan living with ample space for gathering, and an enclosed garden
  • Walking distance to the station and only one stop to Margate
Property code: OC-TH020

Ideally situated in the cheerful Victorian coastal town of Westgate-on-Sea, and with the popular resort of Margate immediately to the east, this spacious, bright and friendly property makes a fantastic getaway for families and friends. With ample space for up to six guests, the cottage also has room for a four-legged pal to come along and help you explore the beautiful Thanet coastline. Within easy reach of sandy beaches and the Viking Coastal Trail, this delightful holiday home has been stylishly updated, with crisp decor and comfortable furnishings, ideal for relaxing in after a fabulous day discovering a gorgeous part of the Kent coast.

Entering this bright, inviting property, you will immediately find yourself in the spacious, light-filled open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The relaxing lounge has a Smart TV and plenty of seating, and leads across to the sociable central dining table, ideal for sharing your favourite dishes which you can prepare in the stylishly arranged and fully equipped kitchen. Heading upstairs, the first floor features a lovely family bathroom, a delightful king-size bedroom and a cosy and relaxing second lounge with a Smart TV. Finally, the second floor offers two further bedrooms: a generous king-size room and a charming twin with an en-suite shower room. From the kitchen, you can step out into the large courtyard-style garden, with its welcoming patio and plenty of outdoor furniture, providing an ideal spot for you and your pet to enjoy a BBQ on a sunny summer’s day.

Westgate-on-Sea and Margate have a number of wonderful beaches, many of them pet-friendly including Westbrook Bay, Epple Bay and Fulsam Rock, all within 1.5 miles. Smaller dogs are welcome at the Tudor House and Margate Museum, with other pet-friendly attractions nearby including the Crab Museum, Westgate-on-Sea Heritage Centre and Pegwell Bay Country Park, all within 6 miles.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • 2 Smart TVs
  • Paved patio garden with garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ
  • On-street parking (free and unrestricted)
  • Pub and beach 200 metres
  • Shop 500 metres
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Powell

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by James 31st March 2026

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Had a lovely time. Really enjoyed the area. The accommodation was great . Thank you so much. Would highly recommend and would come back in the future. Thanks again

Reviewed by Anna 5th January 2026

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We had a lovely stay. The house was spacious, warm, comfortable, and very well equipped. Great location very close to the beach.

Reviewed by Kevin 29th December 2025

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Very good property. It had everything that was needed. Great location and very comfortable.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Dennis 21st September 2025

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A great place for exploring the Isle of Thanet. The accommodation was comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed by Sheila 31st August 2025

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Great location, perfect family holiday house

Reviewed by Theresa 2nd August 2025

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The house is very well equipped , beds were very comfortable, and bathrooms excellent. The close proximity to the beach was great for us. There are some local shops and a train station. Plenty to do in the area, walking distance to Margate if wanting arcades and bigger shops etc. We would love to return ! Its worth remembering that dogs are banneRead mored from most beaches in the area between 10:00am and 6:00pm from 1st May -30th Sept. RESPONSE from Holiday Cottages - thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased you enjoyed this house and the location. The information about beaches with restrictions is really useful for other guests. There are all year round dog friendly beaches too, one of which is a 34 minute walk from the property at Birchington - or a 4 minute drive Hide

Reviewed by Theresa 6th July 2025

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The property was perfect for our family.

Reviewed by Anne 11th April 2025

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Our family had a super holiday in Westgate on Sea. 'By the Bay' is extremely well equipped and very comfortable. The beach is very close, and we found the buses very handy for trips to Margate, and the train for a visit to Broadstairs. This is a brilliant holiday house.

Reviewed by Diane 30th March 2025

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Location couldnt be better , such a friendly place and so dog friendly .

Reviewed by Lynne 1st January 2025

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Great location, great holiday home with everything you need for a self catering holiday. But also lots of places to eat a short walk away. Very near train station and close to bus stops. Had a lovely Christmas break.

Reviewed by Ann 14th November 2024

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Ideal place to stay, 5 minutes walk to lovely beach, great if you have beach/sea loving dog. Both beach cafes dog friendly and people friendly. We only stayed for 2 nights as we travelled down for an event but would happily return for longer.

Reviewed by Diane 20th October 2024

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Perfect holiday home , everything catered for us and our dogs

Reviewed by Diane 6th October 2024

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We had the best 2 weeks in this very modern, spotless , comfortable holiday home . Every we needed to hand , beach , shops and cinema. Looking forward to returning in March & October

Reviewed by Victoria 14th September 2024

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Absolutely beautiful property in a great location, literally a stones throw away from the beach. Property has everything you could need to make your stay comfortable and was very clean and tidy on arrival. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back

Reviewed by Sheila 25th August 2024

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Reviewed by Bernie 18th August 2024

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Good house to stay in, all facilities available. It was clean and tidy, as well as being well-equipped.

Reviewed by Lionel 23rd July 2024

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Beautiful house, Amazing location. Very well equipped. Loved it. We used 4 towels and put the in the basket for washing, We stripped the beds we used and left them to be counted for laundering. All the pillows and towels we did not use we put them in the wardrobes or on shelves. Bins were put out and returned to the drive prior to leaving. Oven wasRead more washed out, all left clean and tidy. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Shelley 30th June 2024

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Very comfortable property & in a great location. 2 min walk from the beach & two great cafes. 5 min walk to local high street which has everything you may need. Definitely recommend but if you plan to take your dog, please note that your dog is only allowed downstairs, which is in fact just one room (kitchen/diner/lounge). Your dog isnt allowed iRead moren the main lounge, which is upstairs & which you may plan to use in the evenings. This does restricts the use of the property quite significantly. Hide

Reviewed by Celia 24th June 2024

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This is lovely holiday accommodation being very well presented with clean, well furnished and fitted out faculties and the benefit of some outdoor space. The location is ideal being 5 minutes walk from St Mildred's Bay beach which has two cafe/restaurants, both worth using. The local train station is 10/15 minutes walk away giving easy and budget fRead moreriendly access to more of the south coast either going East or West. Ideal for out family of 5, would thoroughly recommend. Hide

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Canine Cottages 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.