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Cosy 3 Bedroom Cottage in Historic Seaside town of Whitstable

Kent, England, United Kingdom
Rates from GBP £1850 | Monthly

House | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From March 31, 2024 until July 5, 2024
Additional Dates:
From September 1, 2024 until July 7, 2025

Description

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.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
996 ft2

Suited For
5

Property Type
House

Availability

From March 31, 2024 until July 5, 2024

Additional Dates

From September 1, 2024 until July 7, 2025

Minimum Stay

1 Week | Dates are flexible for this listing

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

Location

House in Kent, England, United Kingdom

Closest University

University of Kent, Canterbury Campus

Nearby Universities
MidKent College Gillingham Campus | Medway Campus, University of Kent | University for the Creative Arts
Neighborhood

Whitstable, Kent,UK

Nearby Cities

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.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from GBP £1850 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

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.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

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.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Garden

Accessibility

Stairs

Appliances

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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