A family-friendly stay in Whitstable awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Playhouse Theatre Whitstable and Whitstable Museum and Gallery. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a dining area and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A living room, a TV and a hairdryer are also available. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Whitstable holiday home include University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral.
Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Whitstable Station - 8 min walk
London (SEN-Southend) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
The Twelve Taps - 2 min walk
Garage Coffee - 1 min walk
Old Neptune - 7 min walk
Seven Seas Fish Bar & Restaurant - 7 min walk
Grain & Hearth - 3 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable
Lilly Cottage is a 2 bed fisherman’s cottage that is bright and cheerful with a great garden and outdoor decking area. The house is full of artwork, vintage lamps and original vintage furniture pieces. It’s Located in the Conservation Area only 30 meters from the High Street and a 5 min walk to the beach. It’s also conveniently located 10 min walk from the train station with direct trains to London.
The ground floor with it original floorboards has a large living room with an original ornate fireplace and large bay windows. With 2 large sofas and an armchair you can relax in style while watching the Satellite TV or great selection of classic DVD’s at the house. In the colourful green dining room there’s a large dining table with 4 chairs and an extra chair in the large storage cupboard where you can stash all your belongings. There’s a well-equipped galley kitchen with a fridge, dishwasher, hob, washing machine and full size fridge so you can cook to your hearts content. Through the kitchen is a large wet room bathroom.
Head out to the garden and there’s a large decking area with 2 deckchairs, a dining table and coffee table. When it get’s dark the garden lights up with all the solar lighting to create a chill place to hang out. There are extra chairs for the garden in the storage cupboard if needed. There’s also a bike bar to lock up bikes in the garden for if you bring or hire bikes.
The upstairs consists of 2 bright large bedrooms each with a double bed. Both have a set of drawers and clothes rails, while ones have a desk for any work you may need to do if needed. The second very large bathroom is an ensuite bathroom and has an original roll top steel bath shower. The location of the cottage means everything is right on your doorstep so you can easily enjoy all the great stuff Whitstable has to offer.
Please note the staircase to upstairs is fairly steep if anyone has mobility issues or young children.
15% Discount for 7 day bookings.
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Property manager
Dale
Languages
English, Italian
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 732 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Children are welcome to stay
Important information
You need to know
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
Note from host: No Parties or large gatherings.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No Parties or large gatherings. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Are there any beaches close to Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable?
Yep, Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable is a short 6-minute walk from Whitstable Beach.
Fun beach activities include sailing. You can also find motor boats.
Does Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable?
No, Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at Lilly Cottage - Fisherman's Cottage Whitstable?
There isn't one on site, but Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club is a short 4-minute walk away.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Paula S.
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully quirky, very clean and very helpful advice and instructions.Glorious little garden.The whole property is obviously loved and well looked after
Paula S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey C.
14 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We very much enjoyed our stay in the lovely Lilly Cottage. It is within walking distance of all sorts of restaurants, the seaside and other local attractions. It is well-maintained, the beds are comfortable, and everything is nicely renovated and new. Dale and Nina are great hosts, and very responsive to little questions that came up over our stay.
Geoffrey C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janice H.
23 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short birthday break
Everything you could need for any length of stay. Especially happy with the hand wash - may seem a small thing but meant a lot.Garden is a lovely sun trap.
Janice H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shirley W.
5 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A friend and myself had a three night stay in Lily Cottage which was just enough to see the local area. The cottage is decorated to a high standard and all the fittings and kitchen equipment are also of a high standard. The lovely sunny secluded little garden is a real asset too. I would highly recommend staying here!
Shirley W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Al M.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
We had a wonderful stay. Great location and very cozy home. Everything was perfect
Al M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom J.
19 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place in a great location
We had an absolutely brilliant time, staying at Dale and Nina’s. Really liked the decor of the house and the location is perfect. Everything worked well and no issues with parking close to the property as we arrived later in the day. Our children are 3 & 5 and loved the place too. We’ll defo be back, thanks for having us.
Tom J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clare A.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fab cottage & location
Lovely contemporary and spotless cottage, well equipped and in a great location. Dale the host, was great with recommendations for places to visit and restaurants. Loved it!
Clare A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Florent W.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Nette woning met alle comfort, goed gelegen, uitstekend contact met de eigenaar
Florent W.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim B.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
Charming. Adorable. Every need anticipated. Delightful.
Kim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine A.
2 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleased with cottage and central location
We chose this because it was just off the main street and location was the main factor. Parking was OK (we were told there was no off street parking with the property). The house was attractive and beautifully curated - the photographs were accurate - with plenty of nice touches. The ground floor wet room was excellent and because of the steep stairs, the upstairs bathroom was handy for the bedroom, but we didn't shower there. With just the two of us we used the clothes storage in both rooms - if four people were staying, hanging and drawer space might be an issue - but we never travel light and had to pack for the changeable weather. The heating/hot water was good and plentiful. The kitchen was well equipped but a bright 'white' light for cooking during the evening when there is no natural light, would be helpful, but we only cooked dinner one evening. Due to the weather we had no opportunity to use the garden, but during the summer it would be good to have the use of the pleasant, private, open space. We ate at three of the local restraurants which were all excellent and in the centre of Whitstable, but I would recommend booking ahead which I did (we ate out Fri/Sat/Sun evenings). I have some mobility issues and the stairs were challenging for me but I am recovering from surgery and need to stretch myself. I am sure these would not be a problem for the more fit and able bodied. Would we return - yes. The host responded very promptly to queries beforehand, which was good
Christine A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alex B.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Lovely house in whitstable - good sized property with a garden. Plenty of space for 4 adults.
Design was great and modern - has a very well equipped kitchen too.
Only compliant for us was that the beds were a bit hard for our liking, but that could just be personal preference.
Would recommend staying here.
Alex B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Andrew N.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Whitstable Stayover Lilly Cottage
Excellent well cared for cottage in an amazing location. Only downside was the steep stairs. Ok if you don’t suffer from mobility issues but I am not as nimble as I once was so caution was required
Andrew N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kirsteen N.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Whitstable
Lovely property, exactly as pictures on app. Great location, just minutes from the town centre with a good choice of food, drink and shops.
Kirsteen N.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy v.
17 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Property perfect. Spotless, and decorated with enormous care, thought and creativeness. We will be staying again.
Nancy v.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frankie N.
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!!
The house is lovely - such a close walk to town and the station. Dale was the most exceptional host, so communicative and helpful. Really appreciated it! Definitely keen to come back. The house was so nice that we ended up spending a whole morning sitting in the sun in the garden. Couldnt recommend more! Thank you
Frankie N.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lucy G.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Loved the house. Great location. Lovely hosts and beautifully decorated.
Lucy G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maggie E.
24 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely catch up with my sister
Dale and Nina really deserve superhost status. All queries were answered very promptly, the cottage was spotless and all of the fixtures and fittings were in good order. A lot of thought has gone into decoration and the property is extremely well presented.
There are lots of interesting modern prints which have been thoughtfully placed to respect the period details of the cottage. It is in a great location and we enjoyed fantastic walks and lovely restaurants and bars. The little garden was an added bonus. I would book again without hesitation.
Maggie E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marion A.
21 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, great location
We had a fantastic stay in this lovely property which is in a great location in Whitstable.
It’s cosy with great decor, and the kitchen has a good range of cookware.
The garden was small but perfectly formed - great for the sunny days!
Marion A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue W.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had such a great little family break to Whitstable staying at Lily Cottage. It was such a great location, so close to shops, restaurants and the beach and very cosy. Our son really enjoyed the garden too. Communication with Dale was brilliant and gave us great tips and recommendations. Thanks Dale and Nina for a lovely stay!
Sue W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Philip B.
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Easter Break in Whitsable!
Lilly Cottage was fabulous- beautifully appointed as you can see in the photos, full of character, but also spotlessly clean!
We had everything we needed, comfy beds and lots of hot water for our stay in charming Whitstable.
The location is great, for a short walk to the harbour, through the village with restaurants, cafes, bars and shops.
Thoroughly enjoyed and would love to return!
Philip B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gaynor N.
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lilly Cottage Whitstable stay
Very comfortable cottage with everything we needed.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location to explore Whitstable and surrounding towns/countryside.
Gaynor N.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan L.
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
This is an exceptional property in a lovely location. The photos are exactly as the property appears. Great location, 30 seconds from the high street and five minutes from the beach. Owners were very responsive. We had a lovely time and would go again in a heartbeat.
Jonathan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joe B.
23 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay close to Whitstable centre and beach
Lilly Cottage is absolutely gorgeous. The decor of the whole place makes it feel homely and welcoming. The location is perfect too with the high street within 1 minute and the beach front about 5 mins away. Dale and Nina were great to deal with too and gave lots of local information prior to our arrival to make the whole experience seamless :)
Joe B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vivien L.
6 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cottage in good central town location
Traditional town terrace house with an excellent location for good restaurants and shops.
2 good sized bedrooms with one upstairs bathroom and a good walk in shower plus wc downstairs.
Well equipped with a small sunny yard equipped with deck chairs.
Steep narrow staircase as you would expect in a traditional home of this type.
On street parking is a bit of a challenge but there’s a council car park nearby if all else fails.
All in all we had an excellent stay in this lovely home
Vivien L.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey H.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage that felt like a home
Great location, lovely cottage that really did feel like a home.