The Old Sweet Shop

Located in a side street off the delightful Harbour Street, this quirky cottage which was formerly the town’s sweet shop is in the perfect position to enjoy all that Whitstable has to offer. It is just yards from the independent boutique shops, the pubs, cafes and restaurants, and also yards from the beach and harbour. The decor is an eclectic mix of nautical, film and music and offers a cosy sitting room with log burner, an open plan dining room and kitchen, with door to the enclosed patio garden, and downstairs bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. Upstairs are two double bedrooms with a third twin bedroom being on the second floor. So, whether you want to be out and about on the water or on the beach, listening to live music, exploring the local arts and crafts or simply chilling at the cottage, this property is the ideal base.
Shop: 200 yards  Pub: 200 yards Coast: 200 yards

Step through the front door into:

Sitting room with 3 sofas, Smart TV, Sky TV, DVD player wood burner and wooden floors

Dining room with dining table, 6 chairs, wooden floors with doors leading to the garden

Kitchen with a gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, and tiled floors. (A further fridge and freezer are in the under stairs cupboard)

Bathroom with bath and handheld shower, separate walk-in shower, w.c. and hand basin

A door leads to the garden

Upstairs – first floor:

Bedroom 1 has a Kingsize bed with bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers, built in wardrobe, desk and chair

Bedroom 2 has a Kingsize bed with bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers and a hanging rail

Upstairs – second floor – accessed via very steep and narrow stairs:

Bedroom 3 has two Single beds with bedside table and lamps, chest of drawers and hanging rail

Outside:

Garden: There is an enclosed paved garden to the rear of the cottage with a garden table, 6 chairs and parasol, and a charcoal BBQ

Heating: Gas central heating

Parking: Free on-street parking is outside the cottage and in nearby streets

Pets: Two dogs welcome

Notes:  A travel cot and highchair are available on request. The second-floor twin room is not suitable for toddlers or people with mobility issues due to the steep stairs

Out and About: Whitstable has a myriad of things to entertain visitors. The working harbour has a fish market and takeaway fish stalls, boat trips are available to the iconic sea forts and wind farms. Water sports are also available in peak summer months. The town is a web of old alleyways to explore and the vibrant music and arts scene mean that there is always something happening year-round. Further afield is the historical City of Canterbury with the medieval cathedral, and Faversham with the romantic creek and bustling markets.