Located in Whitstable in the Kent region, Goldfinch Cottage has a terrace. Providing a garden, the property is located within 10 km of University of Kent. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Whitstable Beach is 400 metres away. The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Canterbury WestTrain Station is 11 km from the holiday home, while Canterbury East Train Station is 13 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 92 km from Goldfinch Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
High score for Whitstable
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  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, comfy beds, great kitchen, just a lovely house to stay in for a holiday
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the property was good, near the main high street and easy walk to the beach. It was suitably large so there was a lot of room to group or find space to sit alone. The garden was lovely but we didn't find cushions for the single...
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cottage with large living space. Location was good, only a few minutes walk to shops, beach and cafes.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Whitstable Seaside Limited

Company review score: 9Based on 152 reviews from 27 properties
27 managed properties

Company information

Whitstable Seaside Ltd has over 17 years of experience letting out holiday homes on the Kent Coast. We enjoy making your holiday enjoyable and memorable and as we all live in the area, we have an extensive knowledge about the best places to eat, what to see and do in the area, even the tide times!

Property information

Goldfinch Cottage is a stunning Victorian house, modernly decorated to a high standard. As you walk through the front door after a long day exploring Whitstable, sink into the large comfortable sofa in front of a crackling fire with a glass of wine or a good book. The stylish kitchen is fully equipped to cook a hearty meal using the local fish caught in the working harbour. It comes with an extra fridge and a dishwasher, to save the washing up! The dining table & chairs look out through the bi-fold doors to the decked garden with comfortable seating, and scented with honeysuckle. The utility room is convenient with a sink, washing machine, fridge & freezer. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms; 1 Kingsize, 1 Double & 1 Twin, all with Victorian furnishings. The relaxing bathroom has a shower over the bath, WC and basin.

Neighbourhood information

The town, beach, Harbour and Whitstable Castle are all only a couple of minutes walk which makes it easy to pop to the shops and eat out at the many restaurants. You can enjoy a boat trip , hire bikes and learn to paddle board if you're feeling a bit more adventurous! Visits to the surrounding towns of Herne Bay with it's historic Pier and Canterbury with it's breathtaking Cathedral are only a short bus ride away with busses running every 15 minutes. There is free street parking on the road and surrounding roads. The nearest paid parking is Gorrell Tank car park. You can view the charges on the Canterbury City Council website. Parking can be limited in the high season but once you have parked up, you are close enough to walk into town, beach, shops etc. You can also visit the 'Just Park' website to find out where to park in Whitstable. There are frequent busses running from Whitstable to Herne Bay and Canterbury. You will find bus stops along Harbour Street, High Street, Oxford Street etc. The trains from Whitstable station will take you to Ramsgate or further afield to London. Whitstable Train Station is about a 10 minute walk to the town centre. There are also Taxi services available for short fares or airport runs. The nearest airport is in London and the Ferry port is in Dover.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Goldfinch Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken

    House rules

    Goldfinch Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    3 cots available upon request.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Goldfinch Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Goldfinch Cottage

    • Check-in at Goldfinch Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Goldfinch Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Goldfinch Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Goldfinch Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Goldfinch Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Yes, Goldfinch Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Goldfinch Cottage is 400 yards from the centre of Whitstable. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Goldfinch Cottage on this page.