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Unbeatable Location! Riverside Gem | Parking
🥇 AWARDED TOP 1% OF HOMES 🥇 💫 Welcome to your ideal Canterbury retreat - a true home away from home! 🎯 Perfect for weekend escapes, long stays, contractors and also guests attending graduations. 🏆 Highly rated 🅿️ Free parking space 🚇 5 minute walk to west station 🚶♂️ Very short walk to city centre ✨ Luxurious riverside apartment 📍 Located on the best side of town 2️⃣ Suitable for up to 2 guests + baby 🥐 Complimentary breakfast included 🌺 Beside the iconic Westgate Gardens

2 Bedroom Minnis Bay beach apartment
Our beach apartment is in a beautiful converted Victorian period house, with it's own private balcony, less than 5 mins walk from Minnis Bay Beach. Birchington Station (10 mins walk) provides good links to London and nearby coastal retreats. There is a parade of shops with a convenience store, fish and chips, cafe and micro pub 2 mins away. The Minnis Bay Brasserie is a 5 min walk away along the promenade. There are great routes for walking/running/cycling in all directions.

The Midnight Express; Magical Bus, Hot Tub+ Views!
Probably the most magical bus stay in the UK, inspired by the romance of the Orient Express & Harry Potter ✨ Set in peaceful countryside near Canterbury, with epic views, the Midnight Express is a one-of-a-kind converted double-decker bus for couples, families, and small groups seeking a cosy, playful stay. With a hot tub, gaming area in the driver’s seat, cinema snug, log burner, private garden, and separate First Class Waiting Room, it feels like a magical little world of its own.

SeaSeat, amazing sea view flat
SeaSeat is a gorgeous flat in a beautiful old building, overlooking the sea. We call it SeaSeat because it’s hard to drag yourself away from watching the sea in the daytime or marvelling at the sunsets at dusk. This special place is close to everything that Margate has to offer, it’s right in the old town where all the funky shops, bars and restaurants are and a couple of minutes from the Turner Gallery. Stylish and comfortable, light and airy ..a little seaside gem!

Ramsgate | Seaview Apt | Free Parking | Sleeps 4
Relax with the whole family in this peaceful, stylish apartment by the sea. Enjoy coffee or wine on the sea-facing balcony, listening to the waves. This apartment offers two bedrooms (Bedroom 2 can be set as singles or a super king on request), an open lounge, two bathrooms, and a balcony—your perfect base to explore Ramsgate's nearby restaurants and bars. With free secure parking and a prime beachfront location, your stay promises relaxation and comfort. 😊

Cliff Top Glamping pod with outstanding sea views
Glamping pod in cliff top location overlooking the secluded bay of Epple Bay with stunning sea views. Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate are all within easy reach. The pod is walking distance from Birchington village with a large range of shops, resturants and pubs. Getting to the pod is easy with good local road network, walking distance to local train station in Birchington with regular and high speed trains to London and close access to local bus routes.
The Seafront Turret | Panoramic Views & Tidal Pool
Experience Margate from a unique perspective. Perched on the second floor, this apartment features a stunning architectural turret with panoramic sea views. Wake up to the sunrise over the North Sea and end your day watching Margate’s world-famous golden sunsets—all without leaving the apartment. Whether you’re a wild swimmer, a creative looking for inspiration, or a family seeking a coastal escape, this is your front-row seat to the best of Cliftonville.

Luxurious copper bath, hot tub & spectacular views
Tucked away on the edge of a peaceful wildlife reserve, The Lookout is the epitome of modern living offering the perfect blend of style, comfort, and nature. With two luxurious en-suite bedrooms and plenty of space for four guests, it’s an ideal retreat for couples, families, or friends looking to unwind and explore. Book your stay today and experience the beauty of the Kent countryside where you can relax and unwind in your own private peace haven.

Stunning beach front 1bed apartment with sea views
Royal Sands Apartment Take the time to breathe in the sea air, relax & kick back in this stunning brand new apartment. It’s a stone throw away from the beach, enjoy idyllic beach walks along the Thanet coastline & historic Royal Harbour. There is lots to do in Ramsgate & the neighbouring towns which can be accessed by bus, train or via foot. The Apartment has a spacious kitchen lounge/diner with stunning sea views, access to balcony.

One Bed in the Old Town Margate
Welcome to our charming one-bedroom apartment nestled in the heart of Margate's Old Town! This newly renovated apartment has a stylish open-plan kitchen and living room, flooded with natural light - perfect for relaxing and unwinding after a day of exploring. The bedroom features a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a walk in rain shower, while the lovely burgundy-coloured walls and small walk-in closet add a touch of elegance.

Sea-view Walpole Bay Writer’s Retreat
Loft overlooking Walpole Bay. On the 3rd floor, no lift! NO TV!!! This is a tranquil place with quirks - it's a boho hangout rather than five-star hotel. Please don't book if you like a TV as you'll be disappointed. It’s around 15-20 minutes walk to the Turner or Botany Bay. Light-filled, quiet, big views. A hanging chair so you can literally hang out. Ercol chairs, House of Hackney fabric.

Ziggys- Seafront Old Town Margate
Ziggys is a beautiful flat in the Old Town of Margate on Marine Drive overlooking the sea and harbour. The flat has lovely high ceilings and is light and bright and will be presented immaculately clean. The sunsets which flood orange/pink light into the flat are amazing. All the attractions of Margate are a short walk, for example the Turner gallery is two minutes away.
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The Arcadian, Seaside Opposite the Turner

Beautiful Turret Flat Overlooking The Beach

Beach front Garden Apartment in Broadstairs

Beachfront apartment with stunning sea views

Rhoda Houses beachfront apartment with sea views

2 Bedroom panoramic seaview apartment with balcony

The Clay House Seafront Apartment - 3 Bedrooms

Beach Lookout - Direct Beach Access - NO Guest Fee
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Stunning Beach front house with parking & garden

Eldama | A Coaste Home - Cliffside Sea Views

City escape central Canterbury pet friendly

Mediterranean inspired home/garden opposite beach

Victorian Splendour with Sea Views

Restored Pub with Home Cinema on the Seafront

Georgian home just steps from the beach

Winterstoke View-Family&Dog Friendly Beach Retreat
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The Coastal Soul by the Sea

Stunning Sea Views * Beachfront Luxury 2 bed

Beachfront apartment in Deal: Seaview Haven

Quarterdeck Apartment. Beach Street by Deal Pier

Stylish apartment with stunning sea views

Shoreline Margate

A seafront apartment in the heart of Margate

Estuary Views Penthouse with Private Parking
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200 of Thanet holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.9 Average rating
Thanet stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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Thanet’s top spots include Botany Bay, Margate Beach and North Foreland Golf Club
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- Malo-les-Bains Beach
- Dreamland Margate
- Nausicaá National Sea Center
- Leeds Castle
- Plage de Calais
- Colchester Zoo
- Wissant L'opale
- Romney Marsh
- Adventure Island
- Rochester Cathedral
- Dover Castle
- University of Kent
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