Title: The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach Family-friendly cottage in Whitstable with a fitness centre ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33648000/33647912/0400402f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33648000/33647912/4a054f8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33648000/33647912/780b792a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33648000/33647912/fe1c7fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33648000/33647912/493dc8df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this cottage. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Gym - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach About The Cottage: A charming cottage with lots of character that sleeps 6 people comfortably Pets are welcome 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one of which is upstairs) set across 3 floors, a sunny, enclosed dog-proof garden, a covered outdoor kitchen w/BBQ, and a gorgeous summerhouse/den w/cinema projector The cottage is conveniently located a short stroll away from the beach as well as all the independent shops, bars and restaurants, so once you've parked the car you'll never need to use it again The interior of the cottage is filled with a quirky mix of vintage furniture, with wooden floorboards throughout and vintage old-school radiators that give the cottage a laid back French boho vibe There is a lovely open fire for cosy winter nights There is super WIFI is throughout the cottage, garden & summerhouse/den What You'll Love About The Cottage: Chilling in the scented walled garden in your own private oasis Leisurely al fresco dining in the sunny garden (the French iron dining table seats 6 people and we also have an outside wood burner) BBQing come rain or shine in the covered outdoor kitchen Relaxing in the cosy summerhouse/den watching a film or binging a TV series on the cinema screen. (There's also a large DVD film collection that guests can use) Snuggling up on one of the two large, comfy vintage sofas reading a book or watching something on the Smart TV (seats 6 people comfortably) Waking up refreshed after a relaxing nights from sleeping on the memory foam sprung mattresses that are on all the vintage beds Having a long relaxing soak in the original vintage cast iron roll top bath Cooking in the bespoke, well - equipped kitchen (double range cooker, fridge freezer, Le Creuset pans, as well as herbs and other condiments are provided) Listening to the eclectic selection of vinyl records on the vintage record player (there is a collection of c.500 vinyl records that guests can use) Playing board games with your family & friends (a selection of games are provided) Having a relaxing and rejuvenating facial in the cottage What You'll Love About Whitstable Relaxing walks on the beach (with your dog) Swimming in the sea The stunning sunsets Windsurfing Yoga Saunas on the beach Sampling Whitstable Oysters Eating out at the many delicious restaurants Exploring the quirky independent shops on Harbour Street Things To Note It's an old cottage with lots of beams, crooked doors and uneven walls The stairs are steep (stair gates are provided) You can only use the BIG Green Egg if agreed prior to check in (they can be dangerous if you haven't used one before) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Egyptian cotton sheets ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78400000/78393700/78393674/d1175297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy Fisherman’s Cottage, minutes from High Street, Harbour & Beach Whitstable - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 101 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=78393674&PinnedHotelID=78393674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50600000/50591100/50591006/d25dbe3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming House near the Seafront in the Heart of Whitstable. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as Cooks Cottage old Rustic Fisherman's Cottage Minute Beach Cooks old Rustic Fisherman's Minute Beach Whitstable Cooks Cottage old Rustic Fisherman's Cottage Minute Beach Cooks old Rustic Fisherman's Minute Beach Whitstable Cooks old Rustic Fisherman's Minute Beach ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.36138%2C1.02559&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5FoVFce_gV4CI67q4_pQwKx5pCQ=) Whitstable, England #### What's nearby - Whitstable Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Whitstable Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Tankerton Slopes - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Tankerton Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Whitstable Station - 11 min walk - London (SEN-Southend) - 109 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Harbour Garden Cafe - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Sea Farmer's Dive Taproom - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬5 min walk - ‪West Whelks Shellfish - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Lobster Shack - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach? > Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Cook's Cottage: a coastal oasis w/outdoor kitchen, garden & cinema nr beach located? > This family-friendly Whitstable cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Whitstable Harbour, Whitstable Beach and Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre. Whitstable Museum and Gallery and Tankerton Beach are also within 10 minutes. Whitstable Station is 11 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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