The property
This is a marvellous cottage resting just a stone's throw away from the bustling town centre of Broadstairs and Viking Bay beyond.
A delightful property to behold during your holiday break with the family, exuding a homely feel with neutrally designed rooms, dressed in a nautical theme of coastal blue and white.
Up on the first floor are two lovely bedrooms; one twin overlooking the charming garden below, one front-facing double and a gleaming family bathroom benefiting from modern fixtures.
Relax in the sitting room which is comfortably furnished with a cosy arrangement of seating around a warming electric stove delightfully placed within an inglenook fireplace.
Eat your family meal in the well-presented dining room or in warmer months move the socialising out onto the decking and soak up the evening sun with a few glasses of wine.
Enjoy the refreshing peacefulness surrounding this lovely area or head into the vibrant town and browse the shops, indulge in cake at the local tea rooms and even try some crazy golf.
This area of Kent offers an abundance of attractions including the Turner Contemporary gallery, Dreamland Pleasure Park and the spectacular white cliffs of Dover.
For those looking to enjoy the tranquil countryside, why not walk or cycle the Viking Coastal Trail?
This pathway leads from Broadstairs to beautiful neighbouring coastal towns.
With easy access to the Channel Tunnel and ferries from Dover you could even head over to France for a spot of first-rate lunch.
Harbourlights cottage is a fabulous opportunity not to be missed.
Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
BROADSTAIRS
Ramsgate 2 miles; Margate 3 miles; Sandwich 10 miles; Canterbury 19 miles; Dover 20 miles; Whitstable 22 miles.
The town of Broadstairs, known as The Jewel in Thanet's Crown, has been a popular place with visitors for centuries. The town offers Blue Flag sandy beaches, fishermen's cottages, Victorian architecture, hidden cobbled streets, clifftop walks, and Bleak House, which was once the Summer home of Charles Dickens. There are also many independent shops, butchers, bakers, tea rooms, gift and antique shops, a quaint old independent cinema, crazy golf and even a teddy bear hospital! This area of Kent offers a plethora of excursions and activities, including the Turner Contemporary gallery, Dreamland Pleasure Park or fascinating Shell Grotto in Margate, Dover with its famous white cliffs and castle, Dickens World in Chatham, the cathedral city of Canterbury, wildlife parks, gardens ...and all of London's attractions are only an hour and a quarter away by train! In addition, the area boasts arguably the most spectacular stretch of golf courses in the south of England including Open Championship venue Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports at Deal - host to the 2013 Amateur Championship. The local town of Whitstable is lovely to explore with fantastic eating options and a chance to try the famous Whitstable native oysters. For those looking for peace and relaxation, why not walk or cycle the Viking Coastal Trail? This pathway leads from Broadstairs to neighbouring coastal towns, including Ramsgate. Or for longer walks access the North DOwns way which winds through the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. And with the Channel Tunnel just 40 minutes' away, or ferries available from Dover, you could enjoy lunch in France. Historic and quaint this town may be, but if live music is your interest, then you are truly spoilt for choice! Most of the bars and pubs hold music nights throughout the year, where you can listen to everything from blues to folk, with the Blues Bash held every February and Folk Week every August, each attracting visitors from all over the world. Or, visit Dickens Week, every June, the annual Broadstairs water gala at the end of August or the outstanding Food Festival held every October.
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