Guests say
Beach 221 in Whitstable is a highly praised cottage, celebrated for its stunning sea views, cleanliness, and comfortable amenities. Guests are enamoured by the veranda overlooking the beach, perfect for watching sunsets and sunrises. The property's location offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to local attractions. The colourful and quirky decor, well-equipped kitchen, and thoughtful touches contribute to a restful and relaxing stay. The proximity to the beach and local eateries like the Oyster Pearl adds to the charm of this unique getaway.
Guests consistently note the property's spotless condition, indicating meticulous upkeep and attention to cleanliness.
The location is outstanding, offering direct beach access, tranquillity, and proximity to Whitstable and Canterbury, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and exploration.
Reviewers find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of a cosy bed and a well-equipped kitchen, ensuring a pleasant stay.
The property is praised for its well-maintained facilities and the provision of necessary accessories, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
While guests appreciate the overall experience, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
This property is found in a wonderful seafront location, directly on the beach in the village of Seasalter in East Kent. At high tide, the waves lap gently just a few metres from the property’s spacious decked seating area, and there are miles of beach walks to be enjoyed from the property’s front door, including the 35-minute walk to the popular, fashionable town of Whitstable, just 2 miles away. The village itself is home to one of the area’s most highly-regarded gastropubs, as well as a handy village shop. For a wider range of shops, as well as the historic cathedral, large theatre, and cinema, why not spend the day in Canterbury, which is just 6 miles from the property.
Guests will instantly fall in love with this stunning loft-style beach house, which has been finished to an exceptional standard throughout. The first thing that guests will notice is the sense of space and light which has been carefully created here, thanks to the open-plan arrangement, double-height ceiling, skylights, and glass wall which opens onto the spacious seafront veranda. The owners have paid careful attention to detail to create a stylish space, with comfortable furnishings and on-trend decoration. There is a large corner sofa for guests to relax on and enjoy the view to the beach, or instead perhaps fire up the wood burner and curl up in front of a film on the Smart TV. The dining area occupies one corner of the open-plan space, from where a door leads through to the conservatory kitchen which offers a Range-style oven, hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine, and dishwasher. The double bed is located in the opposite corner of the room to the dining area, whilst a sofa bed can be found upstairs on the loft-style mezzanine floor. This is a click-clack double sofa bed that will be made up as a bed if booked for 3 people, or for 2 people who prefer separate beds (bedding available). The bathroom has a fashionable, sleek feel to it and offers a bath, separate shower, and WC.
The spacious decked terrace to the front of the property is situated right on the beach, and is a spectacular place from which to enjoy the fresh air and the relaxing sound of waves from the table and chairs provided. There is also a pretty marine-style garden to the side of the property, and off-road driveway parking for two cars.
Please note that there is over a meter drop at the end of the decking area overlooking the beach. This may make this property unsuitable for children.
Nearby points of interest
- University of Kent
- Canterbury Roman Museum
- Minnis Bay
Reviews (13)
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Mrs Hardern
What a peaceful retreat. Clean, warm with everything you could want. Love the fact dogs were so welcome and we all loved our walks along the sea front. Thank you
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Ms Evans
Had a wonderful week at Beach 221. The beach house was very comfortable and had everything you needed for a week away. The beach was quiet and made a great place to relax just listening or watching the ever changing tides. Some lovely seaside towns to visit like Whitstable or Herne Bay. Canterbury also makes a lovely day out. A great beach house experience.
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Ms Kielthy
Beach 221 is a beautiful place to stay. It is well maintained and comfortable, the hosts have provided everything to make a stay relaxing and restful. The location is fabulous, we enjoyed the walks up the beach to visit Whitstable. The local pub The Oyster Pearl is only a stone’s throw away and serves delicious food. 10/10, We would return.