Alba Cottage

50 Albert Street, Whitstable, CT5 1HS, United Kingdom – Show map – Railway access

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a living room with a green couch and an orange chair at Alba Cottage in Whitstable
a living room with a blue couch and a table at Alba Cottage in Whitstable
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a bedroom with a white bed and a chair at Alba Cottage in Whitstable
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Alba Cottage

Exceptional 10
Rated exceptional
4 external reviews
This score is based on guest reviews from several other travel websites
  • Entire home
  • 1176 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Alba Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Whitstable, 10 km from University of Kent, 11 km from Canterbury WestTrain Station, as well as 13 km from Canterbury East Train Station. The property is set 13 km from Canterbury Cathedral, 34 km from Granville Theatre and 36 km from Sandwich Railway Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Whitstable Beach is 400 metres away. The 2-bedroom holiday home features 2 living rooms with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Leeds Castle is 36 km from the holiday home, while Sandown Castle is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 92 km from Alba Cottage.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

External review score

This 10 score is from guests who booked this property on several other travel websites. It will be replaced by a Booking.com review score once this property receives its first review from guests on our site.

Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Whitstable Seaside Limited

Company review score: 9Based on 163 reviews from 26 properties
26 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

New house opened December 2023. Alba Cottage is conveniently situated just a 2 minute stroll to the town and beach. Decorated in neutral tones, you will feel instantly relaxed once you step through the door. The living room is a great space for watching a film or the snug in the next room has a comfortable sofa to read a book or enjoy a board game in front of a log burner. The kitchen with a dining space is fully equipped with everything you need to cook and a dishwasher to help ease the load! Upstairs you will find a double bedroom and a bunk bedroom. The family bathroom consists of a WC, basin, and a roll top bath, with a shower overhead, perfect for a relaxing soak after a day of exploring. There is plenty to see and do in this seaside town, from taking a boat trip from the Historic Harbour, strolling around the Castle grounds or visiting the local museum. You won't be short of places to eat either or enjoying an ice cream on a hot day.

Neighbourhood information

There is free street parking on the road and surrounding roads. The nearest paid parking is Victoria Street or 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 buses 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 Alba Cottage

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
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • 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
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • 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

    Alba 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

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Discover and American Express .

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

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

    FAQs about Alba Cottage

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

    • Alba Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

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

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

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

      • Alba Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

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

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

      • Alba Cottage is 250 yards from the centre of Whitstable. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.