Historic cottage near Viking Bay Beach

Historic Setting: Smuggler's Cottage in Broadstairs is housed in a historic building, offering a spacious holiday home experience. The property features two bedrooms and a bathroom, ensuring comfort for all guests. Beachfront Amenities: Guests enjoy direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a tennis court. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, enhancing the stay with connectivity. Leisure Activities: The cottage provides opportunities for fishing, bike tours, windsurfing, and cycling. Viking Bay Beach is a 2-minute walk away, offering easy beach access. Local Attractions: Located 123 km from London City Airport, the property is near attractions such as Granville Theatre (3.4 km) and White Cliffs of Dover (37 km). Highly rated for its convenient location and beach access.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing location, very quaint and quirky property with lots of character, great facilities, beds very comfortable and the cottage itself was very homey and comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Lloyd
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This quaint little cottage is perfectly located in walking distance of all the exceptional restaurants that Broadstairs has to offer. The beach is very close. Paid parking is very close, but we managed to find a spot on an adjacent road, which was...
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location in a charming little courtyard close to beach, shops, and car park. Beautifully decorated with quirky touches and spotlessly clean. Lovely big, well equipped kitchen with everything you could need. My son, granddaughter, and I...
Cathy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was perfect. Lots of forewarning about the steep stairs - quickly get used to them. Very clean and comfy and quirky property.
Kw
New Zealand New Zealand
Absolutely amazing, best location. A real cottage feel. Had an amazing time there.
Georgina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely gorgeous cottage, beautifully decorated and very clean and tidy. The location is perfect.
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location is good. Not far from restaurants or beach. The cottage is very pretty and well decorated, in keeping with it's style.
Marian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely cottage in perfect location. It had everything we needed, even a dog bowl!
Glenis
New Zealand New Zealand
Excellent location, free parking nearby and close to waterfront. A cute, somewhat quirky residence with steep stairs not suitable for everyone but we found them fun.
Frances
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastically well located. Very well thought out. Slight issue with the property dealt with very promptly. Couldn't have asked for a better stay!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Phil

Company review score: 9.3Based on 366 reviews from 10 properties
10 managed properties

Company information

My name is Phil, and I manage self catering cottages in Broadstairs. I have been in the hospitality trade for over 35 years now, so I have lots of experience of what people need for their well earned holiday. I have lived in Broadstairs for most of my life, so I know both the area and all it has to offer very well. I try to be the very best host and personally ensure that every guest is happy with their cottage and have an enjoyable holiday in Broadstairs, I am always here to answer any questions that guests may have. I really enjoy making sure that all guests have a great stay, with 5 star customer care! If you want to know the best restaurants, pubs or beaches to visit then just let me know and I'll be happy to assist. I'm always here to help! I have understood what everyone is looking for and number one is cleanliness which is at the top of my list. I will work hard to ensure that your stay here in Broadstairs is both comfortable and enjoyable so hopefully you'll want to return again!

Property information

SMUGGLERS COTTAGE This little gem built in around the 1860's has been completely refurbished, in a lovely quiet area inside a courtyard called Church Square. It has two bedrooms and can comfortably sleep four people inside. A lovely atmosphere has been created in this cottage with added beams through out and has been newly refurbished to a light and airy sea side theme. All bed linen, bath and hand towels are provided. Freeview and WI-FI included. I would like to point out to all future guests that the cottage is set on four floors connected via a steep spiral staircase, so this property may not be suitable for people with any mobility issues or small children. I am also are very happy to accept dogs who I'm sure will enjoy the many lovely beach walks on your doorstep. (Additional Charge)

Neighbourhood information

There are seven golden sandy beaches to visit, these include Viking bay, Joss bay, Botany bay and there are smaller more secluded beaches if you prefer. If you fancy a game of Golf on our famous golf courses, or a day out boat fishing, or even a trip to France for the day it is all here for you to sample. Broadstairs has an excellent selection of pubs, restaurants, bistros and takeaways - Italian, Mexican, Indian, Thai, Chinese, or traditional English food are all within easy walking distance. We are fortunate enough to have an excellent bus system on the Isle. The Thanet Loop’ is one of the most frequent services in the UK, running on average every 10 minutes and operates 7 days a week, from early morning until late evening. This service provides excellent connections between Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Other bus services offered by Stagecoach will enable easy access to the villages. The number 8 bus provides excellent links from Thanet to the nearby city of Canterbury. A ‘Day rider' ticket is ideal for exploring the area, allowing you to hop-on or hop-off at any point, without limits.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We would like to inform all guests that this cottage is on 4 floors connected by a steep spiral staircase. Therefore the cottage may not be suitable for young children or anybody with mobility issues.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.