Bun Penny Apartment, Herne Bay provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Parking available
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About this property
Bun Penny Apartment, Herne Bay
Bun Penny Apartment is a stunning, contemporary apartment on the seafront at Herne Bay. It boasts not one but two balconies, both with side sea views and both are fabulous spaces to socialise, sunbathe, read, relax and just enjoy looking out over the promenade and pier and the roof tops of Herne Bay. This stunning apartment is stylishly decorated, light and spacious, and has a lovely large open plan living space. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, so perfect for couples or small families. There is the added benefit of private gated parking for one car as well. You might wonder about the name of the apartment – the Bun Penny was the name of a former public house which was on the site of the apartment block. Whilst the pub was well known to locals, it became known nationwide after David Walliams and Matt Lucas of Little Britain fame filmed a number of ‘Edwardian Lady’ sketches in the pub. Herne Bay is a fantastic coastal town, originally built by the Victorians for the London day trippers, hence the gorgeous Victorian architecture of the Captain’s houses on the seafront. Today it still retains some of the old-fashioned seaside charm of amusement arcades, mini golf and the pier rides which are so popular with children, but it also has some lovely restaurants and cafes, boutique shops and the popular Kings Hall entertainment building featuring many great theatrical and musical acts. You won’t struggle to find things to do in Herne Bay. Should you want to travel further afield, there is a magical walk along the promenade to the iconic Reculver Towers, or in the other direction is the vibrant fishing town of Whitstable well know for its oysters and lovely arts and music vibe.
Property Description
Ground floor
From the gated parking space, the apartment block main door leads into a hallway with stairs and lift to the apartment on the second floor
Apartment on one level
Front door opens onto large hallway
Open plan living space
Sitting area with large sofas, Smart TV
Dining area with dining table and 4 chairs, bifold doors to small balcony with side sea views
Kitchen with range cooker with gas hob and electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, Opal coffee machine
Utility cupboard with tumble dryer
Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Double bed, bedside tables and lamps, wardrobe, chair, Smart TV, ensuite shower, wc and basin, sliding doors to large balcony with side sea views
Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Twin beds, bedside table and lamp, wardrobe
Bathroom – large bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, wc, basin
Outside space – two balconies, one accessed from the main living space and the larger one accessed from the principal bedroom, with sofa and chairs, dining table and 4 chairs and large parasol
Things You Need to Know
There is a construction site nearby the apartment block, which operates on weekdays and so there may be some intermittent noise which is unavoidable Pets are charged £25 per pet per stay Towels and linen are provided Parking - private gated parking for one car Wi-Fi access Cot & highchair on request Central heating throughout The apartment has two balconies so children must be supervised at all times when on the balconies
House Rules
We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit. Please note check out is 10am. Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests. Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time. Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house. For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property. Please be respectful to neighbours. Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am. Parties and loud music are not permitted.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the ocean
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Herne Bay, this apartment is near the beach. Canterbury Cathedral is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitstable Beach and Margate Beach. Hippodrome Childrens Indoor Playground and Cain's Amusements are also worth visiting. Visit our Herne Bay travel guide
How much is parking at Bun Penny Apartment, Herne Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bun Penny Apartment, Herne Bay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bun Penny Apartment, Herne Bay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bun Penny Apartment, Herne Bay located?
Situated by the ocean, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Herne Bay East Beach and Herne Bay Central Beach. The Kings Hall and Hippodrome Childrens Indoor Playground are also within 10 minutes. Herne Bay Station is 15 minutes by foot.
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Bun Penny Apartment, Herne Bay Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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Lovely apartment with safe reserved parking. Clean and stylish. We did have issues with the gas oven which were eventually rectified. Side sea view was great but front view not so.
Mike P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
4 Oct 2025
Lovely apartment but……
This is a lovely, well equipped spacious apartment. The location is very good but a little let down by the view of some of the surrounding buildings. Our stay was enjoyable apart from the incredibly uncomfortable sofas in the lounge area. This meant that we mainly sat at the dining table, which is not ideal for relaxing!
Suggest the owners invest in some new seat cushions as they are clearly beyond their best.
Would be happy to return if this was resolved.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
debgreen112
23 Sept 2025
Beautiful apartment in Herne Bay with side sea views.
Likes:
Bun Penny Apartment is on 2nd floor of a new block with lift. Gated access for one car. Gates are coded.
Beautifully furninshed, comfy bed and pillows, linen and towels etc very clean. The whole apartment is bright and sunny with everything you need - apart from a hair dryer! (I didn't pack one this time as most holiday homes have one or two).
Two side view balconies with seating, and you can see the sea.
Dislikes:
Building site to the side. On further investigation into the notes, this was mentioned but quite far down.
Indian restaurant also to the side. Warm evening = windows and doors open, but the smells drift in.
Both bathrooms have automatic sensors instead of switches so everytime you go in (even in the middle of the night) all the lights and the fan come on which run on for a while...
Herne Bay is mainly quite and clean, and there are some good places to eat. The Ship does good food, as does the little Italian a street or two away. We also had pancakes with lots of fruit for breakfast one day in the cafe on the corner. The are a couple of fab little micro pubs if you like them, particularly the Bouncing Barrel. Very friendly.
We got the bus into Whistable to meet friends for a lovely seafood meal at the Oyster House.
I would recommend but probably not go back ourselves.
NB: The Bun Penny was the pub that was originally on the site, named after Queen Victoria when she was young and had her hair in a bun. The money at the time all had this picture on the face i.e. the Bun Penny. We don't have a Bun Penny, but we do have a Bun Half Crown!