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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

You will fall hook, line and sinker for this gorgeous nautical-styled fisherman cottage, situated in the seaside town of Whitstable, Kent. Sleeping seven across three light, comfortable bedrooms and an easily adapted snug; there is plenty of room for friends or family, along with your four-legged pal to enjoy. Those of a taller disposition may need to watch their head, with slanted ceilings on the second floor. Explore the picturesque pastel-painted independent shops, quirky galleries and sample delicious shellfish in the restaurants, only half a mile away. Tails will wag as you roll up your trousers and make your way over the pebble beach to the breakers beyond.

 

Packed with period features, you will be eager to cosy up in front of the warming wood burner in the evening, chill with a film or crank up the sound system and party away. When the sun is out, noses will be sniffing the sausages sizzling in the BBQ patio area, leading out from the dining room. A long narrow garden is also home to a wildflower meadow so there is plenty of safe room to run or just smell the flowers from the second terrace area. Hearty appetites will be satisfied in the galley kitchen, just a step down from the dining room and salty paws can be washed off in the separate utility room.

 

Roadside parking is available so there is no need to venture far, Whitstable beach, 1 mile away, welcomes four-legged friends all year round so your pup will have a ball racing over the shingle. Get snap-happy in the working fishing harbour, half a mile away, as you soak up the sights and smells. There’s no need to leave your furry-friend tethered to a post with plenty of dog-friendly cafes and restaurants, you will be spoilt for choice.

 

  • 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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Overall comfort
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Overall location
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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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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.