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Crabby Cottage

Whitstable, Kent
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Perfectly located for exploring the surrounding harbour towns and Kent’s delightful coastline
  • After days of adventure, return home for a cosy movie night in front of the Smart TV
  • On balmy evenings, enjoy al fresco food and drinks in the enclosed and furnished garden to the rear
Property code: OC-C29166

This mid-terrace cottage sleeping six in the quintessential coastal town of Whitstable is perfectly suited for families and friends. The local high street serves up an enticing selection of independent shops, eateries and pubs. The long, sheltered, shingle beach is perfect for paddling, with the adjacent coastal path inviting seaside walks. Whitstable is steeped in coastal heritage and still maintains a working harbour and Oyster beds blanketing the bay. Accordingly, Whitstable is celebrated for its annual Oyster Festival. Walk along the coastline, past the colourful beach huts at Tankerton to Herne Bay (5 miles) or along the beach in the opposite direction to Seasalter. Bring your bikes to cycle the Crab and Winkle Way, and to venture further afield, hop on the train (station within easy walking distance of the house) for a day trip to Canterbury and explore the beautiful medieval cathedral city.

Step inside this charming, three-story house with its contemporary and coastal aesthetic to enjoy the delightful, open-plan lounge/diner – the social heart of the home. The lounge hosts ample ambient seating with a Smart TV above the fireplace, perfect for a quiet movie night. The rear of this room features a dining table that sits in the light of the garden’s French doors. The kitchen is contemporary and fully equipped to a high standard for making family meals and has a small breakfast bar for chatting with the chef during meal prep. There is also a useful ground-floor shower room just away from the kitchen. After a tiring day out exploring and eating your way around Whitstable, retire upstairs to the first floor where you will find two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the second featuring a double bed. Alighting the attic stairs, the last bedroom awaits with two single beds and a dedicated work desk. The well-appointed family bathroom has a bath with a hand-held shower and a WC.

Outside, you will find an enclosed garden with a patio area with a garden sofa, two chairs and a coffee table. Here, enjoy quiet morning cuppas or al fresco evening meals as the sun sets. There are also two deck chairs stored in the shed for trips to the beach.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin room
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 with bath, hand-held shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in living room
  • Enclosed garden with patio area with furniture 
  • Private parking for 1 car and on-street parking available (subject to availability)
  • Beach, shop and pub all under 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Powell

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Joan 17th May 2026

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Lovely comfortable cottage

Reviewed by Toby 5th May 2026

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We had a great stay at Crabby cottage. It's in a fantastic location, close to both whistable and tankerton. The house itself is decorated beautifully and felt like absolutely everything we might need was there, especially grateful for the extra touches to accommodate my 6 month old baby. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed by Julie 28th April 2026

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We loved everything about the cottage.

Reviewed by Liz 8th December 2025

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This cottage is exceptional. Very close to the harbour and beach. The high street a short walk away with many interesting shops - an absolute dream for a group of old friends! We had a wonderful weekend

Reviewed by Jeremy 7th November 2025

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A delightful cottage with a great host where nothing was too much trouble. She arranged a cot and baby bouncer for our 9 week old grandson, before our arrival, and also provided extra towels as soon as we asked for them. The cottage was really well equipped and we were greeted with some lovely thoughtful items such as a welcoming bottle of wine, miRead morelk, biscuits and sweets on the beds. The location couldn't have been better with a five minute walk into the harbour and town with a great selection of bars and wonderful restaurants. The cottage is ideal for two adults, and children but the second bedroom is on the small side making it a little bit cramped for other adults in the party; this would be our only criticism but overall would highly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Doug 15th September 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 7th September 2025

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We all really loved the house. It was very warm and welcoming. It felt more like a home than a holiday let with comfortable beds and tasteful decoration. The garden had a nice sitting out area with comfortable garden chairs. We met the owner when the oven stopped working. She immediately sorted it out and offered us generous compensation. Read moreIf we were to visit Whitstable again, we would stay there again if it was available. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 5th August 2025

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Great location, comfy beds, nice personal touches. RESPONSE from Holiday Cottages - thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased you enjoyed the location and personal touches and all your points have been passed onto the owner.

Reviewed by Lorraine 19th July 2025

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A wonderful cottage in walking distance of the harbour. Well maintained and equipped. Beds were very comfortable. The bottle of wine and biscuits left for us by the owner, were much appreciated.

Reviewed by Debbie 17th April 2025

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Excellent location. Lots of lovely extra touches provided.

Reviewed by Nigel 10th April 2025

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Crabby Cottage was a good base for our holiday in Whitstable. The large cottage is close to the harbour and the town in a quiet residential area with very little traffic. Having a parking space was a definite plus. The location was ideal as a start and finish point for coastal walks along the promenade in both directions. The cottage is furnishedRead more to a high standard - our bed was comfortable (only one couple staying). The Smart TV offered plenty of options. We would happily recommend Crabby Cottage to friends who were planning a holiday in the area. Hide

Reviewed by Wanda 21st February 2025

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House was lovely with everything we needed. It was cozy and comfortable, which was lovely as the weather was so cold. We really enjoyed walking to the harbour and beach, which was only a few minutes away.

Reviewed by Peter 18th November 2024

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My family and I stayed at Crabby Cottage for a weekend to celebrate my wife's birthday. The cottage exceeded our expectations - good location, comfortable beds and well equipped. And close to the centre of town so no need to use the car in Whitstable. And responded quickly to any queries. We highly recommend the cottage!.

Reviewed by Daniela 20th October 2024

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We had a lovely time. The cottage is well equipped and the location is great. Close to the Main Street and the Harbour.

Reviewed by Ian 21st September 2024

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We chose this cottage in Whitstable because it is close to the harbour and idea for walks by the beach without taking the car. The cottage is very pleasant, is well equipted and has lots of nice personal touches by the owner. The weather was good for September so we enjoyed the garden furniture. We used the car park space at the rear at the weekeRead morend and managed to park on the road on the front all week. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 8th September 2024

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Fabulous location great to have shops and restaurants on the doorstep. Fantastic seafood. lovely seaside walks - easy to drive further afield if necessary. We had a fantastic week so lucky with the weather. The cottage was very comfortable especially the main bedroom so spacious and relaxing, The kids loved the big squashy sofa.

Reviewed by David 11th August 2024

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We had such a great holiday in Whitstable and Crabby Cottage was just gorgeous. It has been decorated and equipped to a high standard and clearly is loved by the owners. The cottage was a 5 min walk to the town and beach and was surprisingly quiet. The owner was very helpful and responsive to any questions. We would definitely recommend a stay hereRead more and will always have happy memories of our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 23rd July 2024

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Lovely cottage with lots of lovely touches. Good location - 10 min stroll from the station and similar to the harbour and the high street.

Reviewed by Sue 9th July 2024

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Overall a lovely terraced cottage perfect for a visit to Whitstable and the surrounding area. Just a five minute walk to the sea or the high street or the rail station. Great to have our own parking space at the rear of the property. Comfortable beds and lovely choice of furniture and art work throughout the cottage. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Heather 29th June 2024

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Original 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.