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Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea

Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea

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Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Living area

Overview of Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Whitstable
  • Popular LocationWhitstable Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhitstable Harbour11 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhitstable Castle and Gardens20 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Back Bedroom (1st Floor)

2 Single Beds

Front Bedroom (1st Floor)

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom (2nd Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Middle Bedroom (1st Floor)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Family Bathroom (1st Floor)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master En Suite (2nd Floor)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Understairs Loo (Ground Floor)

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea

Extensive renovations are now complete (July 2015) and this lovely period home by the sea, Heron House, is ready for holiday bookings. Our place offers guests a great central location in the heart of Whitstable's Conservation Area - just a hop and a skip to the beach and the high street. There's plenty of space (2 reception rooms, large kitchen/diner, 4 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), cosy corners, a small garden with patio and a garden room to enjoy.

Heron House is perfect for guests of all ages and we welcome pets. From couples to extended family groups, we offer a comfortable, classic period home-from-home with the benefits of WiFi, wood burner, extended kitchen/diner and private parking for one car.

The house itself is detached and offers a peaceful oasis between the bustling weekend crowds on the waterfront and high street. The interiors are full of Victorian character, all fully refreshed following recent full renovation, but with a modern twist. There is a newly extended kitchen/diner with breakfast bar and two sets of French doors leading out to the patio - a great space for entertaining with seating for up to 8 guests plus high chair. There are 2 double bedrooms and 2 with twin beds that can also be made up a double rooms, all with king sized beds. There are also 2 bathrooms, both with rolltop baths and shower facilities. In the evenings you can choose between two cosy lounges: the snug is open plan to the kitchen and offers seating for 4, an AGA woodburner and TV/DVD. Next door is the front lounge with seating for 5, a feature fireplace and larger TV/DVD.

Outside there is the all-important parking space for 1 car, a small secure garden with small lawn, patio dining area and access to the garden room. There is seating for 8 guests, tables and parasol, Weber BBQ and deckchair. The garden room offers further space to relax with a daybed and large beanbag.

We are just opening the doors to guests for the first time this summer (July 2015) and are offering fully inclusive rental rates that cover all the basics:

- Bed linen, towels and toileries
- Loo rolls, kitchen rolls, cleaning and laundry supplies/equipment, candles, napkins
- Kitchen supplies, including:tea/coffee/sugar, salt/pepper, jam/marmalade, oil, herbs, etc
- Travel cot with bedding, plus high chair and stair gate
- Free stay for up to 2 mature, well-behaved dogs (dog water bowls provided)
- BBQ, garden furniture and parasol
- WiFi
- Use of woodburner, including small supply of logs for fire (including kindling & matches)
- Welcome gift tray, including locally produced items

We look forward to welcoming you to Heron House Whitstable!

Property manager

Julie FitzGerald Vitelli
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Two mature, well-behaved dogs welcome. No puppies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted in the garden only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitstable

Located in Whitstable, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Canterbury Cathedral and The Kings Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club and Whitstable Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Whitstable Museum and Gallery, or check out an event or a game at BMX Track Herne Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Whitstable Beach - 5 min walk
  • Whitstable Harbour - 11 min walk
  • Tankerton Slopes - 17 min walk
  • Tankerton Beach - 19 min walk
  • Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Whitstable Station - 11 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Two Brewers - 7 min walk
  • Old Neptune - 5 min walk
  • Amedea - 3 min walk
  • The Sea Farmer’s Dive Taproom - 8 min walk
  • Seven Seas Fish Bar & Restaurant - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated Period Home in Conservation Area, Just a Short Walk to the Sea located?

This family-friendly Whitstable holiday home is located by the sea, just steps away from Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club and Whitstable Museum and Gallery. Whitstable Beach and Playhouse Theatre Whitstable are also within 10 minutes. Whitstable Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Wonderful house with every essential and loads of extras. The house was spotlessly clean and so welcoming. We had a great stay and our host Julie was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. Loved the location and comfort the property offered. Beds were super comfortable.
We loved the house from the first moment. Very clean, spacious and lovely coastal property feel. Amazing open plan kitchen. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super accommodation in the heart of Whitstable
We have just returned from a long weekend at Heron House. The property is situated just off the High Street, close to all the wonderful independent shops and cafes/restaurants. My husband and I took our elderly mothers for a relaxing break and the accommodation was ideal with luxurious comfortable bedrooms, lovely bathrooms and a warm and welcoming bright kitchen which was well stocked for all our needs. A small but sunny garden with easy access to own car parking space making it easy to unload. The property was beautifully decorated and all communications with the owner were friendly, informative and welcoming. Can't recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip in a beautiful house
The property was lovely - great location, beautiful space that felt like a home from home, clean, and very well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Great stay in beautiful house -strongly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Julie FitzGerald Vitelli

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We are the owners of Heron House - Julie FitzGerald and Alessandro Vitelli. We are based in London for work reasons and have grown children and two dogs. When we're not renovating and maintaining property, we love to travel! This shot was taken in Prague a few years ago.

We love spending time by the sea and have another holiday home on this site that we have rented out since 2008 - reference number 97480. This is our place in Ireland, The Artists' Cottage & Studio. It's a real privilege to have holiday homes and we like to share these wonderful old houses and coastal locations with people from all over the world.

Why they chose this property

We were first drawn to the historic seaside town of Whitstable on a tour of Kent back in 2009. We visited many coastal locations but Whitstable cast its spell over us and we found ourselves spending a lot of time here, renting beach houses and enjoying the sea and the surrounding countryside.

What makes this property unique

We ended up buying in the town and this house had everything we could hope for. It's so close to the high street and beach yet is a quiet corner with a lovely little south-facing garden and parking (a rarity so close to the sea). The house is detached so it feels very private and also allows light in from all sides at different times of day. We realised it needed a lot of work as it was somewhat neglected but we were undeterred.

Two and a half years later... here we are, all done and looking lovely with original features retained and fully restored. It has the same feel we fell in love with but will extra space in the kitchen area and the added comforts of new sash windows, a wood burner, an extra bathroom and large loft conversion. We even gave the garage a makeover and it's now a light and bright chill out area.
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