“We wanted to create a calm home away from home, and both love the sea. We have a soft spot for old properties and when we went to see this one it had been empty for half a year. The bathroom was under water and it looked all rather sad but we fell in love with the house and the location. I grew up by the water and have missed living by the sea.” Owner, Julia
She loves
Walking barefoot on the old wooden floors, with sunlight spilling in.
We love
The emerald-green bathroom shower tiles and baby-blue Smeg fridge.
You may not love
Just one sofa; additional seating via the hanging chair and window seat. Shared unrenovated hallway, as it is an upper maisonette in an old Georgian building, and neighbours downstairs. Steep stairs. No garden. No parking, but you can park for free a few streets away.
Sustainability.
Surrounds.
- Hometown of Tracey Emin, it’s no surprise Margate has a great reputation for modern art. Start at the iconic Turner Contemporary by the harbour, then seek out the smaller galleries and edgy studios, like the Carl Freedman.
- Walpole Tidal Pool tempts even the most reluctant of cold-water swimmers. Built in 1937, it’s a stunning piece of English bathing history and now the UK’s biggest tidal pool – swimming a width at its centre is roughly equivalent to 6 lengths of your standard 25m pool. Warm up afterwards at the Walpole Bay Hotel, which perfectly encapsulates that early 1900s bygone era (and does a delicious afternoon tea).
- The Old Town’s antique shops are a treasure trove for vintage hunters, whether you’re after jewellery, clothes or homewares.
- Pick up a pizza from Ralph’s and take it down to the main beach for the best sunsets this side of California – loved by Turner, Emin and many more Margate fans to come.
- Foodies will love Sargasso, Angela’s and the New Street Bistro. Bookend your meal with a drink at the Rose in June pub and a nightcap at Wildes.
- Dreamland is the UK’s oldest amusement park; bring your skates for the roller disco.
- Walk or cycle the Viking Coastal Trail to Broadstairs, past low chalk cliffs and golden sandy beaches, with sweeping views across the English Channel.
Details.
- Upper maisonette near Margate’s Old Town
- Spread over 2 floors
- 4 bedrooms: 2 kingsize, 1 double, 1 twin
- Baby cot and highchair to borrow
- Ensuite shower bathroom for the master bedroom; the others share a bathroom with separate shower and tub
- Open-plan living on the top floor
- Full kitchen with basic supplies (no microwave)
- Living room with sofas, kids books and Smart TV with Netflix
- Great WiFi; patchy phone reception depending on the provider
- Walk to shops, pubs and restaurants
- The owner is available by phone plus there’s a local caretaker
- Booking conditions: a 2-night min stay, 3-night min in the summer and during school holidays. All bookings are subject to a £65 cleaning fee, which will be charged by the owner separately after booking. You’ll also need to pay a £200 security deposit which is refundable after your stay assuming no damages have occured. £25 charge per extra guest per night if total is 5 or more.
- Remember to pack: beach towels, bucket and spade
30% deposit on booking, with the balance taken 12 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 12+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 12 weeks of stay.
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FAQs.
There is free parking 5 mins’ walk away on Dane Road. You can hover outside the house to unload your car.
No, it is an additional £65 per stay, payable directly to the owner before stay.
Yes, there’s a big Morrison’s a minute’s walk away.
No – there’s a hob and oven, pots, pans, baking dishes, kettle, toaster
Sargasso, Angela’s, Bottega Caruso and Dory’s.
No, sorry.
£200, payable to the owner before stay. This will be refunded within 7 days of your stay, providing there has been no damage.
Yes, it’s 10-15 mins on foot.
No. The loft is strictly non smoking throughout.
No, it’s an upper maisonette with a balcony.
There is dining space for 8, but relaxing wise there’s one sofa, one hanging chair and the window seat. not a sofa area for 8.
Check in from 4pm
Check out before 11am
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