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Quirky bungalow on coastal walk with distant sea views. Fully secure garden.

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Large open plan kitchen, lounge, dining.
open plan living
Living area
Private kitchen
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Herne Bay, England
  • Reculver Country Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Reculver Towers
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Herne Bay Central Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quirky bungalow on coastal walk with distant sea views. Fully secure garden.

Welcome to our quirky holiday home located in Bishopstone. We are a 6 minute stroll through the fairy woods to the beach, then a further 25 minute walk to Herne Bay Town. From the bungalow we are a 25 minute walk to Reculver Towers.
We just love the view of the fields from the front of our bungalow and the distant sea views from the back. We are just a six minute stroll through the fairy woods to the beach.
We welcome up to two well-behaved dogs and our bungalow sleeps up to 6 people (plus a baby in a cot).
In bedroom 1 we have a kingsize bed and TV with Netflix & Amazon prime
In bedroom 2 we have a double bed with the added benefit of an en-suite shower room & toilet.
In bedroom 3 we have a trundle and single bed which can be set up as a twin room or put together to create a kingsize bed.
There are two bathrooms, the main shared one and one in the en-suite bedroom (both of which have large shower enclosures).
We have a secure enclosed garden with table and chairs for al fresco dining and large garden games, including the giant chess set.
Bedding and towels are provided, including plenty of dog towels to wipe/wash down our furry friends (if you have one) :)
We have a type 2 EV charger for your convenience, please just ask us for the code (a cost charge via bank transfer after stay will be applied). Our home is ideally situated for people who love the outdoors, enjoy walks and being near the coast. We are close enough to Herne Bay Town and just a short drive away from Whitstable and Canterbury along with some of the other lovely Kent towns.

Property manager

Tina Collins
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If your dog is used to being on the sofa, please ensure they are on one of the throws provided
No dogs allowed on the beds
If your dog is wet or muddy, please enter via back garden and hose down in the garden or bring warm bowl from laundry room to clean them.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Herne Bay

Located in Herne Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Dreamland is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitstable Beach and Margate Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Waltrop Gardens, or check out an event or a game at St. Lawrence Ground. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Herne Bay, England

What's nearby

  • Reculver Country Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reculver Towers - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Herne Bay Central Beach - 12 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Whitstable Harbour - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Whitstable Beach - 25 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Sturry Station - 9 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sainsbury's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller & Carter Herne Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Parkerville - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A Casa Mia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HatHats Coffee Company Reculver - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quirky bungalow on coastal walk with distant sea views. Fully secure garden. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Quirky bungalow on coastal walk with distant sea views. Fully secure garden.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quirky bungalow on coastal walk with distant sea views. Fully secure garden.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Quirky bungalow on coastal walk with distant sea views. Fully secure garden. located?

This family-friendly Herne Bay holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Reculver Country Park and Herne Bay East Beach. Waltrop Gardens and Reculver Towers are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay with children.

The bungalow was bright and roomy. Lots of games for the children to play, and lots of things for the adults. Very well equipped. Good walks, and close to Herne Bay. Overall, a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 star property in every way.

Spotlessly clean and spacious. Good sized enclosed garden with so many extra touches to make a real home from home experience for us and the 2 pooches.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish property

Tina has been fantastic from start to finish, her home is very stylish and well thought out, including all the treats and suggestions on the nearby area.It's located in a lovely quiet area, very close to the beach which our labrador dogs enjoed.We absolutely loved the juke box and the games table, we felt we didnt need to go out.This property really is a perfect stay if you want to relax.Thank you again Tina we loved evey minute of our stay.Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent home away from home

We had a fabulous stay at here. Incredibly well stocked kitchen, lots of space for everyone! Would highly recommend anyone to stay here and will book again if we come back to this area. Thank you for the fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home

This is an amazing holiday home. It has everything you need for your stay from a fully stocked kitchen to lots of family games to play both inside and out. A very clean property who welcome dogs. Great hosts and personal touches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catrina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Wonderful property with a lot of thought for all ages staying from music facilities , to games Close to many areas to visit & beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well equipped bungalow

A cracking stay at ths bungalow. The large sized garden and plenty of room inside. The kitchen was the best ebest equopped in 5 years of dtaying 8n azVRBO
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Bungalow with lots of extra touches

Tina was a perfect host and dealt with any queries immediately. The bungalow is fantastic and we loved the decor. We really enjoyed the little extras such as the giant chess and retro games tablen and were grateful for the cupcakes and seed bombs on arrival. I highly recommended this property and would happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Stayed for a week and the property has everything you could think of and more! Communication with Tina before and during our stay was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bungalow

This quirky cottage is very well equipped and very close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas hols

Stayed for 4 days after xmas .had a great time bungalow had all you could need a real home from home .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely coastal property

Lovely property with 5 mins walk to beautiful coastal walks. Had a great time making family memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

This property is in a great location. It was spotlessly cleaned and had everything you could possibly need. The owner had liaised with me before arrival and had toddler proofed the property so we could relax and enjoy the space. So many quirky touches that enhanced the experience. This was a family break with a toddler, her mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and each generation was comfortable and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great weekend

We had a great time at this bungalow. On arrival the accommodation was very clean, everything we needed, lots of quirky things with lots of games for our granddaughters. The bungalow is in a good position for walking if you wish to, also in a beautiful location. We would definitely recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn't Have been better!

Tina has supplied all (and some nice extras) for a great Holiday rental. The location is great for pet owners with walks from the doorstep, and just a 6min walk to the beach. Everything and more made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, great location

Really good property that was exactly as described. Great communication with owner leading up to our visit to explain about check in and help with any questions. Plenty of equipment (cutlery, etc) and supplies of tea/coffee. Would definitely recommend properly and would stay again if in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Bungalow

A Lovely light spacious bungalow, with stylish and humorous touches throughout the space. A large well equipped kitchen with everything you could ever need. All comfort was considered and the creative fun element extended into the generous size garden. Set in a tranquil area with un-spoilt beautiful beaches within walking distance. We couldn't have asked for a nicer break. We'll definitely be visiting again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Doggy Holiday

Chose this property as it was dog friendly. Great position for the beach, just a few minute walk. The property was lovely. Furnished to a really high standard and had everything you needed for human and dogs. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic short break

We had a three night stay at this property. Great base to explore the local area. The house was clean and very well appointed, with lots of little extra touches. The owner was very good with communication ahead of our stay, giving us all the information we needed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C., Bromley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place

The bungalow is absolutely awesome, the deco amazing, game and equipment 2nd to none, great location, had a fantastic 40th Anniversary 4 day weekend, kids and family arriving on the Sunday great times had by all, plenty of room to run around eat, we just played all day, will be returning soon, Thank you we had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bungalow, great location

Tina was a brilliant host, from booking until after our stay. Great communication, lovely lady. Bungalow is really lovely, contains everything you need plus extras! Reculver Towers is a short walk away with stunning views! The beach was a lovely 5 minute walk away too, great location! Will definately try and return one day. Thanks again Tina 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent holiday home

The house is spacious and well fitted out. The quirky decor makes a refreshing change to the basic furniture and fittings found in most holiday homes. The whole house was very clean and comfortable and the kitchen is fully equipped. The welcome cupcakes were delicious. It’s an easy 10 minute walk through the woodland to the beach. I would highly recommend this property to families and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

23rd June 2023

Brilliant property with everything one would expect and more. Location was also perfect, very quiet but only a few minutes walk to the beach or out on to coastal path. We also enjoyed some great meals out in local pubs. Overall brilliant and relaxing 10 days.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We regularly stay in holiday homes throughout the UK. Approx 8-12 each year for the last 15 years. This property is one of the best we have ever stayed in. Well presented, very comfortable and it has absolutely everything you need. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Gorgeous

Firstly the hosts are excellent. So kind and generous and great communications. It was my mother’s 84th birthday and they left her a card, present, banner and cakes , just brilliant she was so delighted. Secondly the house is just fabulous. It’s so well equipped and the deco makes you feel like you are in a pent house suite. The location is so lovely, so close to the beach and great dog walks and so near so many shops and retail parks. I really can’t recommend it highly enough. It was our second time staying there and we will go back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tina Collins

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Why they chose this property

We bought the bungalow in 2021 as our holiday home and now we want to share this with others. We love the area, there is so much to do in and around Kent. What attracted us to the bungalow were the stunning views from the front and the back of the property.
We overlook fields to the front and distant sea views from the back, so it has a tranquil feel about it and yet we are still in a residential area, so not completely rural.

Within a few minutes' walk, you will find yourself on the coastal path to Reculver, which is ideal for us as dog owners. It takes just 25 minutes to walk to Reculver Towers, where you can stop for a cuppa, breakfast... (or an alcoholic beverage), before a plod back with your dog, children, friends, bikes, or whatever takes your fancy. From here you can choose to walk back along the cliff top or on the beach and we favour the beach so our dog can dip his paws in the sea.

The bungalow has a fun feel about it, as it is equipped with various quirky things for your enjoyment. These include:-
The electronic retro gaming table that has over 30 arcade games for you to play
Roulette & Card table
Juke Box style CD player
Outside are the giant-sized garden games including the chess set, jenga, snakes & ladders, and connect four.

What makes this property unique

25 minute walk to reculver towers
30 minute walk along coast to Herne Bay
10 minute drive to Whitstable
Nearest pub 25 minute walk
Nearest food store 3 minute drive
Beach 6 minute walk (through the Fairy Woods)

Languages:

English

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