About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Fig Tree Cottage in Whitstable offers a two-bedroom holiday home with a living room. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and private entrance. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the patio. The outdoor dining area provides a pleasant setting for alfresco meals. Modern Amenities: The cottage features free WiFi, bathrobes, streaming services, and a spa bath. Additional amenities include a fireplace, TV, and parquet floors. Convenient Location: Located 92 km from London City Airport, the property is a 6-minute walk from Whitstable Beach. Nearby attractions include the University of Kent (10 km) and Canterbury Cathedral (13 km). Activities: Guests can enjoy water sports in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is in a great location, close to all amenities while being at the same time in a quiet street. We initially had a problem with the shower, but one of the Whitstable Seaside team came out promptly after we phoned and resolved the issue...
  • Karolina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location. Everything you need is right there also plus for being dog friendly
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious, clean and very comfortable. Very well equipped and organised. Lovely garden and the residential area very quiet overnight. Good base to explore the area.
  • Glenn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely garden for sitting/eating(could do with a bit of cutting back ) House was clean , well furnished and comfortable.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely home and garden. Short walk to the harbour.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and nicely presented with all you need for a short stay. All the basics provided in the kitchen - we only used it for breakfast and drinks but you would have everything you need if you wanted to make a meal It was a nice touch to...
  • Sonja
    Germany Germany
    Das Haus ist modern und behaglich eingerichtet. Am besten hat mir der Garten gefallen. Hier habe ich jeden morgen und Abend lange gesessen, bzw im Liegestuhl gelegen. Das Haus ist sehr zentral. 5 Minuten zum Hafen, 5 Minuten zum Supermarkt und...
  • Daisy
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De tuin van Fig Tree Cottage was prachtig. De ligging van het huis dicht bij het centrum en toch lekker rustig. Het huis heeft alles wat je nodig hebt. We konden gratis voor de deur parkeren wat heel fijn was. In minder dan tien minuten loop je...

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: 8.9Based on 281 reviews from 28 properties
28 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

Downstairs in the cottage living/dining room you will find a wood burner for snuggly nights by the fire whilst enjoying a film or having a dance with the BOSE speaker playing your favourite song! The galley style kitchen has everything you need to cook a hearty meal in the evening and a coffee machine to enjoy a frothy coffee in the morning whilst sitting under the fig trees. There is WiFi throughout the house and smart TV and DVD player in the living room. Upstairs there is a modern bathroom comprising of a bath (with overhead shower), WC & basin, a spacious double bedroom and a further bedroom with bunk beds; making it ideal for a family or a couple. Families can pack light as there is a high chair, travel cot, a stair gate and a bed guard for young children. The large mature cottage garden is perfect for an evening wind down and backs on to the famous Crab and Winkle way. You have everything you need for a memorable seaside getaway.

Neighbourhood information

Fig Tree Cottage is a stylish two bedroom house, located in the vibrant town of Whitstable. Just a 3 minute adventure away from the quirky shops, tempting cafes, restaurants and seafront pubs and a 7 minute stroll from Whitstable train station. There is free street parking on the road and surrounding roads. The nearest paid parking is Victoria Street or Gorrell Tank car park. Whitstable Train Station, on Railway Avenue, is the cheapest car park if you don’t mind a 10 minute walk. 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.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fig Tree Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi

Parking
No parking available.

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Spa bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Outdoors

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

Fig Tree 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
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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.

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