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Located in the coastal town of Broadstairs, Ethelbert Cottage is a cosy holiday home tucked away behind Broadstairs high street. Sleeping two guests, you will be perfectly placed to explore the East Kent coastline. Whether you’re travelling for a couples escape or a solo adventure, Ethelbert Cottage has everything you could need for a self-catering stay on the coast.
The Space
Ethelbert Cottage is a lovingly decorated, home from home. With it's characterful interiors you can enjoy a romantic stay or solo trip in this quaint cottage.
Featuring a living room with log burning fire, a dining area for enjoying home cooked meals, one double bedroom and a private bathroom with bath, overhead shower, WC and basin, you have everything you need for a peaceful stay away from home.
In the warmer months, you can step outside and enjoy al-fresco dining in the private and peaceful patio area.
Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during guest bookings. For this reason, we require all our guests to transfer a Damage Deposit (refundable, subject to an administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.
Neighborhood
Broadstairs is a charming coastal town in Kent,known for its beautiful sandy beaches and Victorian architecture. From leisurely beach days to exploring cultural and historical landmarks, Broadstairs offers a diverse range of experiences for all to enjoy.
Broadstairs is widely known for its stunning beaches and boasts several sandy shores that are all individually wonderful.
Viking Bay is the main beach and the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking. It also gained the Seaside Award 2023 which celebrates the best beaches in England. Viking Bay was also the holiday destination of choice for Charles Dickens and he even wrote a piece on the town itself named ‘Our English Watering Place’.
There are other beaches such as Stone Bay and Joss Bay which are both as beautiful, yet offer a quieter atmosphere for a more relaxed seaside experience.
Broadstairs offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as coastal walks along the cliffs, water sports and golf. The town is also part of the Viking Coastal Trail, a 32-mile walking and cycling route that explores the area’s scenic coastline.
Getting Around
Broadstairs is a fantastic base for exploring the South East of England as you’ll find direct rail routes to Ramsgate, Margate, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Faversham, Sittingbourne, Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Gravesend, Ebbsfleet and London.
Various bus routes can be found in Broadstairs. The 8A travels to Canterbury, the 45 runs to Sandwich, and the 946 will take you to Margate.
All of London’s airports are easily accessible from Broadstairs via rail and road, making the town accessible to travellers from across the globe.
Guests have access to the full property. The keys are accessed via a key safe box, and full details will be provided prior to your stay.
Check-in: 15:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.32
(57 Reviews)
21/08/2024
Location was very central<br/><br/>There was a musty/damp smell. The bedroom duvet was too warm for summer and one of the bedside lights didn’t work.
16/08/2024
Dom ma swoj klimat i jest wygodny jedynie problematyczne sa schody ( zbyt strome , latwo tez rano sie potchnac idac z pokoju do lazienki). Obiekt dogodnie polozony blisko plazy oraz sklepu Tesco czy tez restauracji i pubow .<br/><br/>Strome schody przedzielajace na gorze lazienke z pokojem.
11/08/2024
This home was lovely and exactly as described. The location was unmatched, close to the beach, bars, restaurants etc. <br/>The little courtyard was lovely to sit in and enjoy the sun! The house also had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this place!
31/07/2024
A great location. Bed was comfortable. The steep stairs didn’t bother us and were not an issue for us. Nice to have a small outside space in the centre of town.
19/07/2024
The location is simply perfect. Super close to the beach and all the bars and restaurant but it is very quiet. <br/>The cottage is super cute and it has everything you need for a weekend stay or even longer. <br/>All very easy getting there as it is super close to the train station also and the keys are in a key box.<br/><br/>The stairs are super steep so, definitely not fit for someone with mobility issues. <br/>The bed is very small and the duvet was so heavy, I had to change it to a blanket. <br/>Apart from that we really liked it.
06/07/2024
Lovely cottage<br/><br/>Pity about the £250 deposit, where a £10 fee is charged. A lot of fuss about nothing.
01/07/2024
The location was perfect. Well equipped. Very nice, quaint little cottage.<br/><br/>The stairs were very difficult to negotiate, although got used to them after a couple of days. Rather a damp musty smell when we first arrived. May have been empty for a while.
23/06/2024
We had a great stay here, hosts were really friendly and helpful. House is on a quite road in center of town and only 5 mins to beach! Great stay for a little getaway. Small yard at the back was nice for morning coffee and breakfast too.
11/06/2024
A very comfortable and well appointed cottage that has been sensitively restored. <br/>A real home fro home.<br/><br/>Staircase didn't cause us a problem but it is very steep
01/06/2024
The location and cleanliness of the property.<br/><br/>The top step on the staircase needs to be bridged from the bedroom to the opposite floor to the bathroom. <br/>A banister rail needs to be installed on the right of the steep and narrow staircase replacing the length of themed rope.
08/10/2023
Absolutely everything !
29/09/2023
Convenience within the town.
12/09/2023
Fantastic location. Very clean<br/><br/>Slight smell of damp downstairs
31/08/2023
My new favourite seaside escape home! Absolutely wonderful cottage, spotlessly clean, about 1 minute walk to the seafront, situated near loads of great restaurants. The interior is very cosy and welcoming with a real seaside feel. Lots of plants and cool décor, felt right at home. I loved it so much I stayed an extra night. Needless to say I will be back very soon! Highly recommend ! - Netflix on the tv was a bonus too :)
19/08/2023
We loved staying here - great location and everything you need for two people. Even a little washing line out the back to hang your swimming gear after going in the sea :)
17/08/2023
We have stayed here twice now, just out of the way for the main road but still so close to everything. Cosy, clean and comfortable it's ideal for a staycation.<br/><br/>There were some issues with the website being used for the security deposit - it appeared to have taken the amount twice but with no progression to provide check in details, but we were contacted and provided everything we needed the day before. All was correct by the day we checked in.
29/07/2023
15/07/2023
Lock box problem and we are experienced with them. House was clean and well equipped. Issues (after agreeing stairs are steep) treads are very narrow - have to use side steps. Should have been pointed out access from bedroom to bathroom involved 4 steps to get to bathroom and 2 more steps to get into bathroom. This was not good - particularly during night. Bathroom itself is on different levels. <br/>Disappointed with lighting. One useless bulb on a cord is no good for reading/finding way around during the night!
11/07/2023
Everything was lovely. Clean and in a good location.<br/><br/>The stairs were so steep they were really dangerous and so easy for someone to fall down and hurt themselves
17/06/2023
location,cosy,courtyard<br/><br/>top of the stairs between bedroom & bathroom was dangerous especially at night due to uneven flooring
02/06/2023
The location was excellent, close to the beach and restaurants.<br/><br/>The fact that there isn’t any parking and the check out time of 10am. We were told we must be out at 10am as the cleaners would be arriving. My husband went to walk to the station to collect the car, I waited outside the property with our bags. At 10:40 when we left the cleaners had not arrived. Therefore, why the insistence of being out at 10am? Felt a bit rushed. Also the stairs in the cottage are extremely narrow and steep.
20/05/2023
location and quirkiness<br/><br/>very steep stairs. not good for elderly or disabled<br/>TV complicated
28/04/2023
The location is perfect. Tucked away just behind the High Street and close to the beach. Beautiful home with quiet surroundings.
19/03/2023
Perfect location a stones throw from the beach. The place is comfortable enough however the stairs are a bit of a death trap (I say that as a fit/young(ish) person). If you get up in the night it’s a real hazard as the top stair is cut out meaning you could easily fall down. You can guess from the fact there’s a rope rather than bannister that it’s a bit like abseiling upstairs. Sadly the log burner wasn’t available to use which was a shame. The hosts are a company so response was slow but otherwise was an easy experience.
23/02/2023
Close to beach, restaurants, pubs and shops. Yet quiet.<br/><br/>Very steep staircase but as expected as it's an old cottage.
09/11/2022
Property was perfect for my wife and myself, clean cozy well equipped. Location was perfect, restaurant's cafe's beach etc. very close. would we recommend it, yes definitely.<br/><br/>All good
30/10/2022
30/10/2022
15/10/2022
very nicely decorated, convenient and clean. Quirky as you would expect for a cottage. Wi-Fi was excellent and nice shower.<br/><br/>Not really a dislike, but as others have mentioned, you have to approach stairs with caution. Once you get used to them they are fine, but perhaps not suitable for restricted mobility.
27/09/2022
15/09/2022
Flott opphold i koselig hus. Nært tilstrand, butikker, restauranter og buss/tog.
06/09/2022
Great location.<br/><br/>Sadly the smell of damp and stale air hits you on entering and lingered throughout our stay even with windows and rear door open to get a change of air. Moreover the very very steep stairs (which are vaguely mentioned in the description) and the very precarious steps to the bathroom from the bedroom (especially at night) were very scary.
16/08/2022
Clean and cosy , excellent facilities.
14/08/2022
Excellent location. Near to centre of town and beach.<br/><br/>Not a great start as lock box code had been changed and we couldn’t open it. Agents were quick to get back to me though and supply the correct code. <br/>And the seagulls are better than any alarm clock but a little earlier than required!
01/08/2022
It was clean and very well equipped and mostly comfortable.<br/><br/>The stairs were very steep and very narrow no good for anyone with a mobility problem ie: bad knee, there were steep steps in the bathroom you had to step down into the bathroom and then step up to the toilet in a very confined space not ideal and very precarious at night. This wasn’t made clear in the description and did impact our stay. There was anti social behaviour outside and it was quite noisy at night as there is a large pub only 50m away.
23/07/2022
In the most perfect location for the beach and town (3 mins walk downhill at most!) the cottage was ideal for us. Perfectly equipped kitchen and very comfortable living room and bedroom, the bathroom also has a stunning shower and great sized bath. The cottage location also means it does not get sun in the windows so the ground floor stays lovely and cool in the day time. Can't wait to come back.<br/><br/>The stairs are a little steep and the top step took particular effort in the morning/before bed. But that is being nitpicky. As we stayed during the hottest days of the year we were glad we had travel fans as there was not one one in the cottage which would have been a godsend at night.
16/07/2022
I dont think you should have to provide Photo ID. Providing unnecessary personal details can facilitate identity theft
25/06/2022
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14/06/2022
The location is central; <br/>The decorations inside is nice and lovely; <br/>The facilities are considerable.
27/05/2022
19/05/2022
Good all round forshort restful break!
18/05/2022
09/05/2022
n/a
03/05/2022
Amazing location, 2 mins from everywhere.<br/><br/>Stairs are a big prob. V steep and awkward stepping from bedroom to bathroom.
23/04/2022
It was a lovely little cottage tucked away just behind the High Street. Considering it's central location it was very quiet and we had a very good night's sleep.<br/><br/>The stairs were very steep
10/04/2022
Location was great close to the beech and down a very quiet side street. <br/>Everything you need for a quiet cosy getaway.<br/><br/>Unfortunately the stairs were a little steep for us, other than that nothing. <br/>The booking site said there would be a coffee maker but there was not.
12/03/2022
Lovely little cottage and great hosts. Excellent communication and cleanliness. If you're visiting in the winter, our only tip would be to bring some slippers and plenty of layers - as it is a beautiful old building it can get chilly downstairs on very cold nights. Great value and would definitely recommend. Right in the centre of Broadstairs.
17/02/2022
The location was great, lots of nice quirky little shops in broadstairs and very close to many bars pubs cafes and restaurants<br/><br/>, The parking is a bit of a hassle but it wasn't too far away, also the stairs in the cottage were treacherous if anyone has mobility issues. We're only in our 50s but it was a very steep staircase even for us.
08/01/2022
Very comfy, warm, quiet, and clean. Very convenient location. Cosy living room with a fire and tv with Netflix, etc.<br/><br/>Some noisy pipes and boiler noises, but not a big problem.
04/01/2022
Exactly as described. A cosy cottage. Great location with everything you could need.<br/><br/>Nervous on stairs as very steep( especially at night and after a drink.) ? .Maybe brighter lighting in lower rooms as quite dark.Can feel a bit gloomy.
28/12/2021
A beautiful, cozy cottage situated close to beach and restaurants / shops. We had a lovely stay over Christmas and really enjoyed the woodburner! <br/>We parked at the station carpark and got a weekly ticket - the one at the front of the station, not at the back.
15/11/2021
Cosy cottage right in the heart of the characterful little town of Broadstairs. All amenities you could need are provided and in good working order; pubs, restaurants, beach within walking distance. Would highly recommend for a weekend away!
15/10/2021
Great location close to restaurants and just a few minutes to the beach, but quiet. Cosy little cottage, comfortable and clean.<br/><br/>Stairs rather steep so need to be careful!
10/10/2021
The cottage was clean, warm and comfortable. The location is excellent...close to the sea and town.<br/><br/>The steep stairs could be a problem for some people. This should be mentioned in the details.
01/10/2021
Cosy and quaint. Absolutely fantastic location and a brilliant part of the country to visit. Peaceful and picturesque with plenty to see and do.
09/09/2021
Lovely little cottage a stone throw away from the beach. The little outside area was an extra bonus. Would definitely stay there again.
09/07/2021
Cosy, clean little cottage perfectly located. Lovely comfortable bed! Would happily stay here again. Hosts very helpful. Thanks!<br/>Tip: We parked at the station a weekly ticket cost £16.40 (July 2021) saved having to worry about buying new ticket every day.
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