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Smugglers Cottage By The Sea . Dog friendly!

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Beach nearby
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Smugglers Cottage By The Sea . Dog friendly!

Broadstairs has been voted "THE BEST SEASIDE TOWN" in the South East to come and stay!

This little gem has just been fully refurbished. Built in around the 1860's, Smuggler's Cottage is set in a quiet and quaint little little courtyard called Church Square. It is surrounded by other lovely old flint fisherman's cottages that share the courtyard.
There is free ample parking only 2 minutes walk away on the Eastern Esplanade.

A lovely atmosphere has been created in this cottage with added beams through out . A light and airy atmosphere has been created with a sea-side theme.

It has two bedrooms and can comfortably sleep four people.

The cottage is approached from the square and up 2 steps to the front door which is on the first floor. You walk straight in to the lounge where there is a comfortable 3 seater sofa, and an armchair, a TV with Free view and a electric log burner for instant warmth and free WIFI is also included.

Spiral stairs lead down to the well-lit basement kitchen which is fully equipped for all your culinary needs and has a dining table which comfortably seat four people for dinner. In addition, the kitchen also has a washing machine and beautiful new fridge.

On the second floor you will find the second bedroom with two single beds and a new separate bathroom with a power shower, toilet and basin.

The main bedroom is on the third floor and has a luxurious double bed.

Bed linen and towels are included in the price.

Please note that the stairs are spiral and very steep maybe be unsuitable for people with mobility problems or young children. For further information before booking please contact us.

The cottage is a fantastic base from which to explore everything the town and surrounding area has to offer and it is only a 100 meters from the beach and 1 minutes walk to the local shops, restaurants and wine bars. You could not ask for a better location set in a peaceful and quite surrounding.

You will be guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome whenever you come to Broadstairs. The town is steeped in history and charm and has been captivating visitors for generations.

There is free parking for your car on the Eastern Esplanade. This is only a couple of minutes' walk away from the cottage and close to the famous Bleak House where Charles Dickens wrote some of his novels.
If you prefer there is a car park again 1 minute from the cottage and a parking permit can be purchased for £40.00 for the week which allows you to park in other car parks around the Isle.

Just park your car and enjoy the history and beauty of this wonderful old town and its surrounding areas.

If you prefer to walk or cycle, there are some of the best cliff top walks you will see that should not be missed and is famous for its spectacular sunsets, 7 golden beaches and panoramic views you will find in Great Britain. These include Viking bay, Joss bay, Botany bay and there are smaller more secluded beaches if you prefer.

If you fancy a game of Golf on our famous golf courses, or a day out boat fishing, or even a trip to France for the day it is all here for you to discover.

Being right on the tip of the South East of England, we have our own little micro-climate here producing some of the best weather in the UK.

You will be guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome whenever you come to Broadstairs. With so much charm and history in this picturesque town, how could you resist?

The summer season offers great attractions, including the famous Folk week that have captivated generations of visitors, year after year, from all over the world.

Property manager

PHIL DENNIS

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Nickleby's Nook Sea. Book 3 Nights get 4th Free Feb March
Nickleby's Nook Sea. March Offer Book 3 Nights get 4th Free

About the neighborhood

Map
Broadstairs, England

What's nearby

  • Bleak House - 1 min walk
  • Viking Bay - 3 min walk
  • Joss Bay - 3 min drive
  • Kingsgate Bay - 8 min drive
  • Botany Bay - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Broadstairs Station - 12 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Bake House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jetty Broadstairs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tartar Frigate - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Prince Albert - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Posillipo - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Smugglers Cottage By The Sea . Dog friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smugglers Cottage By The Sea . Dog friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smugglers Cottage By The Sea . Dog friendly!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smugglers Cottage By The Sea . Dog friendly! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Isle of Thanet, Bleak House, and Broadstairs Leisure. Viking Bay and Dickens House Museum are also within 5 minutes. Broadstairs Station is 12 minutes by foot and Ramsgate Dumpton Park Station is 28 minutes.

Smugglers Cottage By The Sea . Dog friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Broadstairs
Lovely little cottage, extremely unique. Great location - central to everything. Easy walk to and from the beach and local restaurants. Phil and Beverley were great hosts. We all had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Strugglers cottage is a beautiful, clean little cottage in the middle of Broadstairs but in a quiet courtyard. It had everything you could wish for and more. There is 3 flights of steep stairs between rooms but that is it’s charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Atmospheric cottage
Atmospheric cottage near to the coast and centre of Broadstairs. Steps to each level .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

GLENN C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to explore the area
Wonderful property, decorated to a high standard and very well appointed. Literally seconds from the centre of town, but incredibly quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little property
Great property - very steep stairs. Some noise due to building work next door but other than that a fantastic little property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Alicia C.

Great location.
Great location and cute cottage. Sadly the kitchen had a bad smell of sewage so was unable to use it, advised owner so hopefully be fixed for the next person.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neville M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Fisherman's cottage
So much fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smugglers cottage
If you’re looking for a quaint place to stay set in a Dickensian courtyard, you will not be disappointed. The property is well equipped and close to amenities and good walks. I recommend the cottage and advise you take notice of the advice about the steep stairs, not suitable for everyone but it definitely adds to the character. Thanks for the stay 🤣
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny G., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute cottage in a great location. Highly recommended
Very smooth and efficient booking and checking in progress.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smuggler's cottage
Great property & hosts. Steep stairs may not be to everyone's liking but overall an excellent stay !
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoë P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Beverley and Phil are the most helpful host ever. Superb location and great stay. Though it was made clear about the winding staircase, it was still quite a surprise. Maybe a hand grip at top? Other than that, its a fab! Thanks Beverley and Phil :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

jackie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Lovely little cottage, very well equipped and we had a really enjoyable stay. We had a little drama but Phil the host dealt with it straight away, we would definitely like to go back and stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Feedback
The cottage was in an excellent location and very clean. That being said we felt the ropes substituting handrails on the stairs were very unhygienic particularly during Covid times. Unfortunately we arrived late and there was no key in the lockbox and it took me a little while to get through to the owner for her to send the cleaner with a key. I would recommend putting a fan in the top bedroom as it gets very hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Short Break in Broadstairs
We found the newly restored smugglers cottage really delightful, and very tastefully furnished. The property was challenging for the three of us aged between 75 and 82 with three sets of narrow stairs to negotiate!! A couple of grab rails in addition to the rope might have been helpful. However we managed it without mishap . The cottage was well appointed, catering for all our needs...except for a milk jug!! The weather was glorious and with seating outside we had a very enjoyable few days...not far from where we live in East Sussex.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and centrally located
Nicely presented cottage, close to beach and restaurants. Comfortable beds and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
Lovely property - super clean and cute touches with high quality fittings. Make sure you read the listing thoroughly - re stairs! Amazing location with stunning beaches. Macie the Jack Russell loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Marci F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this little cottage. My 82 year old mother even managed the interesting stairs! Would recommend the property to able bodied friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage in the perfect location
A stones throw from Viking Bay, Stone Bay and the lovely shops, bars and eateries of Broadstairs. The beautifully refurbished cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We had a fabulous holiday

10/10 Excellent

Hayley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy little cottage
The property was cute, cosy and clean. We spent two nights here and had a lovely stay. The property description is very accurate and the owners were in touch to check all was well after we had settled in. Very clear and simple check in process. I would recommend the cottage to others..... (but not anyone elderly as they would struggle with the stairs, as stated in the listing!) Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely weekend
This is a clean and tidy little cottage, and in the middle of everything we would definitely book again

8/10 Good

Mandy R., Hertfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location!
Lovely little cottage. Had everything we needed for a much needed break. Even the weather was lovely! Will look forwards to returning again in the future! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

dave q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Break
Perfect location for a short stay in Broadstairs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Roland R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Everything was just fine. Except..... I do wish that I could have seen or been told about the stairs, not conducive to the health and well being of two 77 year old people.

10/10 Excellent

alexander m.

Liked: Cleanliness
holiday in broadstairs
very cosy little cottage with all we needed for our 2 week stay, everything was as stated in description and phil was a great host many thanks will stay again. in an ideal area for the town and beach
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019