Guests say
Coast Guard House in Herne Bay offers stunning sunsets and local interest, with spacious bedrooms and a hot tub adding to the charm. Direct beach access and proximity to towns enhance the experience. While some maintenance issues are noted, the property's location and views are consistently praised.
Reviews indicate some concerns with cleanliness, including sticky marks and a smell of damp in the kitchen, as well as dust and dirt in living areas. However, the property is also described as 'very clean' by some guests.
The property's location is highly praised for its easy access to the beach, stunning views, and convenient distance from local towns, making it an ideal setting for guests.
Guests find the beds extremely comfy and the house spacious, though some mention that the sofas are worn and uncomfortable. The presence of a hot tub is a highlight for comfort.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable rooms. However, maintenance issues like leaks, a broken blind, and insufficient showers for the number of guests are noted.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners, aside from a quick response to queries. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Nestled in Swalecliffe, Kent and close to amenities, Coast Guard House is an impressive, spacious property for a family holiday by the sea. The house boasts five bedrooms, one of which lies on the ground-floor near to a ground-floor bathroom, making Coast Guard House ideal for a multi-generational family. At the front of the house, you will find off-road parking and an enclosed lawn and patio, before entering the house and stepping into the bright and airy sitting/dining room with spectacular views of the coast; make yourself comfortable on the sofas, turn on the woodburning stove and treat yourself to a family film night. The kitchen is large and perfect for preparing your family's favourite meal, with plenty of room for cooking together. The first bedroom sits on the ground-floor and contains a double bed and has access to an enclosed, rear decking area. There is also a ground-floor bathroom with a roll top bath for a well-earned soak after a day by the sea. Heading upstairs to unpack and settle in, there are four more bedrooms; three double rooms, one of which is the master room with spectacular sea views, and one twin room. There is also a family shower room; pop your towel on the heated towel rail and let it get toasty whilst you enjoy the fabulous walk-in shower. Make use of the front patio on warm summer evenings by dining alfresco and taking in the sea views. Situated in Swalecliffe, you will be close by to plenty of amenities, such as shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés for dining out and wandering around a lovely little suburb. Whitstable is just a short drive west and another wonderful seaside suburb, where you can wander along Whistable harbour, try the fresh seafood and spend the day at the beach, or follow the Crab and Winkle Way for a long walk taking you all the way to Canterbury. For a bustling seaside town full of history and culture, head east to Margate for a family day out visiting sandy beaches, Dreamland, an iconic amusement park featuring the UK's oldest wooden rollercoaster, Margate Caves or the Turner Contemporary gallery. Of course, there are plenty of fish and chip shops and seafood stalls to try. Canterbury sits just south of Coast Guard House and is a quaint little city with a spectacular cathedral and cathedral gates; catch a performance at the Marlowe Theatre, explore Westgate Gardens or take an interactive tour of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. With beautiful coastlines and historical towns, Coast Guard House is a fantastic base to house the whole family for a memorable get together.
Between Whitstable and Herne Bay on the north coast of Kent sits Swalecliffe, a small suburb dating back to the Norman times with sketches of a local church, which no longer remains. Today, you will find great pubs, restaurants and bars, a beach, the Long Rock Nature Reserve, a local train station, post office and, of course, a fish and chip shop. With excellent facilities and amenities, Swalecliffe is a great base for catching the best of Kent's stunning coast.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x Super king, 1 x king size, 2 x double
1 x twin bunk bed.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Hot tub.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 5 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, hot tub and furniture.
Two well behaved pet welcome.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Hot tub will be available from 13th February 2021.
Please be advised: This property has a slipway available adjacent to the property, suitable for launching small vessels/jets skis/sailing boats and motor boats.
Please ask the owner for the key if required.
Off road parking for several small vessels.
Nearby points of interest
- Minnis Bay
- Margate Beach
Reviews (14)
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Louise
A hose had been left running that flooded the garden and we didn't realise for a couple of days. There was a part of the upstairs tap missing but it still worked. Quite a lot of cobwebs on lights in dining area. One of the bifold doors wouldn't open - possibly broken. Lots of steps, one painted black by downstairs bathroom that we tripped over. But lovely location, comfortable beds, good parking spaces, hot tub was great.
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Helen
A lovely house, could have been a better with attention to some details as others have mentioned. There needs to be another shower for the number of people the house can accommodate. The downstairs bedroom with decking had an awful smell of drains which clearly needs some attention, not pleasant for sleeping on a hot night. Unfortunately we couldnât get the induction hob to work and the delivery of frying pans werenât suitable for the hob. No hot tub towels provided, which were promised but didnât arrive. Such a shame as the house and itâs location is really lovely
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Jan
There was no salt or rinse aid in the dishwasher so I texted the owner, Wendy, to ask for some and also towels were not available for the hot tub, even though in the folder left for us by the owner, told us to only use these in the hot tub. The cleaner came the next day with these items. There was only one small frying pan, which also had seen better days. Otherwise the kitchen was large and ok. Living Room This room was very dusty and had cobwebs. There was dust and dirt around edges of wooden floor and foot marks on it too. The settees were very old and worn out and very uncomfortable and need replacing. The patio door windows were extremely dirty. The patio doors also were hard to lock at times. Bedrooms Downstairs bedroom was spacious and light and airy but there was dust and hairs in the drawers and very dirty patio doors again. The upstairs bedrooms were also light and airy and spacious. There is ample hanging and drawer space. Lovely views. Upstairs shower room Needs renovating. Paint peeling off walls. Shower had black mould on it and shower glass doors were marked with water. Toilet had dark brown stains in it. Downstairs bathroom was spacious with large bath and other than toilet not being cleaned properly, was great. No toilet brush available for cleaning. Walls up the stairs are marked and could do with repainting. Carpet had large mark on it under radiator upstairs what looked like water had leaked on it. The garden could do with some general tidying up with weeds growing through the stones. I think attention needs to be made to the general cleaning of the house but also some maintenance to the areas I have mentioned.