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By The Bay

Margate, Kent
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
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

Westgate-on-Sea is a charming Victorian seaside town with quaint shops and two blue flag sandy beaches, Westgate and St Mildred's. The property is an easy 2 minute walk to St Mildred's beach and the public tennis courts, and it is only a 30 minute walk into the vibrant coastal town of Margate.  You can stroll into the centre of Westgate-on-Sea which has a good range of independent shops, restaurants, and a cinema. There are direct train routes from London into Westgate, so no need to bring the car!

Close to the beach, this well-positioned townhouse offers spacious and modern holiday home accommodation over three floors with 2 sitting rooms, 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  The ground floor is open plan and has a sitting room, a dining area and a well-equipped kitchen. Outside there is an enclosed garden, perfect for alfresco dining. On the first floor you will find another sitting room with 2 large comfy sofas, a double bedroom and the family bathroom.  On the second floor there are two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room. The property has been furnished and decorated throughout to a high standard, offering stylish and comfortable accommodation for all the family to enjoy with lots of space to spread out and relax.  The property is in an excellent position to enjoy walking to the beach or along the promenade to Margate in one direction or to Birchington in the other. Bring your bicycles and explore all the cycle trails or just bring your bucket and spade and enjoy a traditional seaside escape with all your family and friends. 

We love this property because it is a happy home base to enjoy a traditional seaside holiday with family or friends, keen on walking along the coastal paths or just playing in the sand

Entrance into the open plan sitting room, kitchen and dining area

GROUND FLOOR
Open plan living room with a large sofa, armchair, coffee table, Smart TV
Dining area with dining table and seating for six
Kitchen is fully fitted with an electric hob with extractor fan, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.  Door to garden 

All stairs have carpet and handrails.

FIRST FLOOR
Sitting Room is carpeted with 2 large sofas, side tables, chest, Smart TV
Bedroom 1 is carpeted with a king size bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, mirror, wardrobe hanging space, blackout blind
Bathroom has a bath with a shower over, heated towel rail, washbasin, shaving point, w.c.

SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 2 is carpeted with a king size bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, dressing table with a mirror, wardrobe hanging space, full length mirror, blackout blind
Bedroom 3 is carpeted with two single beds, bedside tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe hanging space, blackout blind. En-suite shower room with heated towel rail, washbasin, w.c.

Garden: Enclosed rear paved garden, table and chairs, charcoal BBQ and a secure rear gate
Heating: Central heating
Parking:  On-street parking outside the property (free and unrestricted)
Also Provided: WiFi. Bed linen and towels. Travel cot with sheets and a highchair are available. Please bring your own beach towels

Out and About:

Margate is within walking distance and offers boutique shopping, restaurants and cafes and the newly revamped Dreamland theme park. If you are looking for culture head to the Turner Contemporary Gallery to catch the latest art exhibition. You can play golf at the Westgate and Birchington Golf Club and miles of coastline can be explored on foot or by bicycle on the Viking Coastal Path which is highly recommended. There are several castles, stately homes’ and gardens, as well as Canterbury Cathedral to explore within a 30 miles radius.  Quex Park is a country estate with many family-centred attractions from a farm park to indoor activity centres and Reculver Country Park is also a recommendation for walking and enjoying nature. There are glorious views over Reculver Beach and the sea towards Herne Bay and the Reculver Towers.  Broadstairs (approx. 5 miles away) is another lovely seaside town on the Kent coast with a spectacular coastline offering seven sandy beaches. There is a surf school in Joss Bay and miles of cliff top walking. There is also a lovely mix of eateries and tea rooms and of course the famous Morelli's retro ice-cream parlour on the seafront. The small fishing town of Whitstable (approx. 17 miles) is full of traditional charm, maritime history and you will also find the freshest seafood here – the town is very famous for its oysters.

 

  • 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
  • Welcome pack
  • 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 21 guest ratings

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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

Reviewed by Graham 3rd June 2024

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Very well equipped and a great location comfortable beds have visited three times in last ten months

Reviewed by Sue 29th October 2023

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Reviewed by Graham 23rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 22nd August 2023

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The location of this property is its true selling point - such close proximity to the beach (with very good beach bars) and the town, which has a welcoming, community vibe, and station. An easy walk to some great eating places, and into Margate. The house is well-equipped and a good size, providing two sitting rooms and two bathrooms/shower rooms. Read moreA lovely modern kitchen, comfortable beds and sofas, and a good size dining area. Plenty to do and explore in this fantastic part of Kent. The Viking Coastal Trail enables safe and easy walking or cycling between bays and beaches. We highly recommend a visit to this beautiful area. Hide

Reviewed by Graham 13th August 2023

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Reviewed by Lars 9th August 2023

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Reviewed by Sally 19th July 2023

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By the Bay is modern large well equipped and well furnished house very close to the lovely sandy beach of St. Mildred's Bay. It is in an excellent location for exploring the beautiful Thanet coastline either by foot, bike or car.

Reviewed by Anonymous 19th June 2023

A nice house, well equipped, comfy beds. Location to beach was awesome, reason we chose this house. Lovely to walk to the sea in minutes, great beach bar/cafe, restaurant. Had a lovely meal at St Mildreds Bay restaurant. Lovely walks along the promenade. Nice day in Canterbury, everywhere also very accessible by train.

Reviewed by Christopher & Carol 3rd June 2023

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