Guests say
Coast Guard House in Herne Bay offers a delightful stay with stunning views, spacious rooms, and direct beach access. Guests appreciate the property's suitability for large groups and families, the hot tub, and the proximity to local attractions. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many looking forward to returning.
The property generally maintains good cleanliness, though some guests have reported sticky marks, dirty marks, and dust in certain areas. The majority of reviews, however, do not highlight cleanliness as a major issue.
The location is consistently praised for its easy access to the beach, stunning views, and convenient distance from nearby towns. It is considered ideal for both relaxation and exploring the local area.
Guests find the beds extremely comfortable and the property spacious enough for large groups. However, some have mentioned that the sofas are worn and uncomfortable, slightly affecting the overall comfort.
Facilities like the hot tub and well-equipped kitchen are appreciated, but several reviews mention maintenance issues such as leaks, a broken blind, and the need for additional showers. These concerns suggest room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There is insufficient information regarding specific thoughtful gestures or gifts provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to accurately assess this category. As such, the score is set to null.
About this property
Nestled in Swalecliffe, Kent and close to amenities, Coast Guard House is an impressive, spacious property for a family holiday by the sea. The house boasts five bedrooms, one of which lies on the ground-floor near to a ground-floor bathroom, making Coast Guard House ideal for a multi-generational family. At the front of the house, you will find off-road parking and an enclosed lawn and patio, before entering the house and stepping into the bright and airy sitting/dining room with spectacular views of the coast; make yourself comfortable on the sofas, turn on the woodburning stove and treat yourself to a family film night. The kitchen is large and perfect for preparing your family's favourite meal, with plenty of room for cooking together. The first bedroom sits on the ground-floor and contains a double bed and has access to an enclosed, rear decking area. There is also a ground-floor bathroom with a roll top bath for a well-earned soak after a day by the sea. Heading upstairs to unpack and settle in, there are four more bedrooms; three double rooms, one of which is the master room with spectacular sea views, and one twin room. There is also a family shower room; pop your towel on the heated towel rail and let it get toasty whilst you enjoy the fabulous walk-in shower. Make use of the front patio on warm summer evenings by dining alfresco and taking in the sea views. Situated in Swalecliffe, you will be close by to plenty of amenities, such as shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés for dining out and wandering around a lovely little suburb. Whitstable is just a short drive west and another wonderful seaside suburb, where you can wander along Whistable harbour, try the fresh seafood and spend the day at the beach, or follow the Crab and Winkle Way for a long walk taking you all the way to Canterbury. For a bustling seaside town full of history and culture, head east to Margate for a family day out visiting sandy beaches, Dreamland, an iconic amusement park featuring the UK's oldest wooden rollercoaster, Margate Caves or the Turner Contemporary gallery. Of course, there are plenty of fish and chip shops and seafood stalls to try. Canterbury sits just south of Coast Guard House and is a quaint little city with a spectacular cathedral and cathedral gates; catch a performance at the Marlowe Theatre, explore Westgate Gardens or take an interactive tour of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. With beautiful coastlines and historical towns, Coast Guard House is a fantastic base to house the whole family for a memorable get together.
Between Whitstable and Herne Bay on the north coast of Kent sits Swalecliffe, a small suburb dating back to the Norman times with sketches of a local church, which no longer remains. Today, you will find great pubs, restaurants and bars, a beach, the Long Rock Nature Reserve, a local train station, post office and, of course, a fish and chip shop. With excellent facilities and amenities, Swalecliffe is a great base for catching the best of Kent's stunning coast.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x Super king, 1 x king size, 2 x double
1 x twin bunk bed.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Hot tub.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 5 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, hot tub and furniture.
Two well behaved pet welcome.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Hot tub will be available from 13th February 2021.
Please be advised: This property has a slipway available adjacent to the property, suitable for launching small vessels/jets skis/sailing boats and motor boats.
Please ask the owner for the key if required.
Off road parking for several small vessels.
Nearby points of interest
- University of Kent
- Canterbury Roman Museum
- Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre
- Minnis Bay
- Margate Beach
Reviews (15)
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Philip
Great location (although a little tricky to find first time, Google maps wants to take you to the cottages which is not the same place). All bedrooms good size and beds very comfortable. Well stocked kitchen. Maybe one more toilet would have been nice. Hot tub was a major success, used every day. Football field and beach nearby was excellent. Car parking great. Heating control was very challenging to work out and needs simplifying or much better instructions. Would definitely book again if we can get a similar value deal next time. Thank you very much for our wonderful family memories! :)
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Louise
A hose had been left running that flooded the garden and we didn't realise for a couple of days. There was a part of the upstairs tap missing but it still worked. Quite a lot of cobwebs on lights in dining area. One of the bifold doors wouldn't open - possibly broken. Lots of steps, one painted black by downstairs bathroom that we tripped over. But lovely location, comfortable beds, good parking spaces, hot tub was great.
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Helen
A lovely house, could have been a better with attention to some details as others have mentioned. There needs to be another shower for the number of people the house can accommodate. The downstairs bedroom with decking had an awful smell of drains which clearly needs some attention, not pleasant for sleeping on a hot night. Unfortunately we couldnât get the induction hob to work and the delivery of frying pans werenât suitable for the hob. No hot tub towels provided, which were promised but didnât arrive. Such a shame as the house and itâs location is really lovely