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Member Since 2015
Characterful Fishermans Cottage in Prime Location off Harbour Street, in the heart of Whitstable's historic conservation area, 5 miles from University of Canterbury Campus and half an hour by train or car from Chatham or Rochester, (Medway Campus sites). Station is ten minutes walk away. It's just over an hour by train to London. The house offers a secure bike shed, small garden and good wifi. The small single bedroom leads off of the main bedroom and can be used as an office or extra bedroom. There's also a Workers League Hub three minutes away, offering part time office space by the day, the month or the year - should all mod cons and a more sophisticated office set up be required. Whitstable is a historic fishing town, famous for its Oysters. Still boasts a working harbour and is seen as a 'hidden gem' of the Kent coast, (not so hidden now as it was!). It's characterful charm attracts weekenders and holiday makers from London and beyond, giving it a vibrant feel and lots of thriving shops and restaurants. It's also very popular with artists and musicians, so galleries and live music is ubiquitous too. Whitstable High Street is 3 minutes walk from the house, the Sea is 5 minutes away, offering Whitstable Sailing Club and fantastic coastal walks. Whitstable is known for its many independent shops, boutiques, delightful pubs, cafes and restaurants. Terrific seafood abounds! It's about 15 minutes journey by bus, train or car to Canterbury. The Gulbenkian Theatre, minutes away on campus offers cinema, comedy and occasional theatre events too. There's also the Turner Modern Art Gallery nearby at Margate and the wealth of London's offering of Theatre, Galleries, Shops and Museums in easy reach by train or by car.
From September 1, 2024 until July 7, 2025
1 Week | Dates are flexible for this listing
University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
Whitstable, Kent,UK
Canterbury
Comments: Charming seaside town in a friendly community, with a working harbour, great restaurants. Fifteen minutes from Canterbury and a half hour by train or car to Gillingham, Chatham or Rochester. Fishermans Cottage in 'Conservation Area', prime area.
Comments: Weekly rate is £600. A Winter Let can be cheaper. Also can give a price per night depending on the season. Free parking is available in surrounding streets.
Comments: Bus to Canterbury is end of the road and station ten minutes walk away. The stairs are slightly steep but not usually a problem. Kids and elderly folk have lived in the house and managed the stairs.
Furnished
Wi-Fi
TV
Garden
Stairs
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Comments: Very secure bike shed. Everyone comments on wonderful location of the house. So near to the charms of Whitstable High Street, to the sea and to the station. Whitstable is extremely near to Canterbury and nicer than Canterbury itself really.
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2015
Comments: Am quite flexible. Would be happy to let the house for a year or more. Or from now to Summer of 2024 when I could resume Holiday Lettings. Welcome Short Stays or Long Lets. Happy to let for academic years of 2023/2024 or2024/2025