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Sleeps 6+infants in 1xdouble, 1xtwin&1xsingle with additional trundle bed |
 | Lots of children's toys ( wooden train/road set, Duplo, puzzles, games, books, DVD's, buckets, spades and balls), toddler table and 2 chairs, bath toys. |
 | Garden toys, sun tent & buckets + spades provided. |
 | The 'Pure by the Sea' salon offering both Clarins and Elemis treatments is within a short walk of Hoy Cottage. Prebook via: www.purebythesea.com |
 | Hoy Cottage is a 2 minute walk from Whitstable Beach and 5 minutes walk to the characterful boutique style shops and cafes. |
 | a comprehensive list of baby and toddler gear including a full size wooden cot, two Mamas and Papas travel cots ( with the extra mattresses), 3 highchairs, stairgates, safety catches and latches, 2 bed guards, children's plates, cutlery, cups and bowls, portable monitor, Bumbo seat, Baby Bjorn bouncy chair, trainer toilet seat, 2 potties, step, sterilizer, baby food blender, nappy changing bins and changing mats, 2 Quinny Zapp buggies, bath mat, baby bath, family First Aid kit. |
 | 3 cots and highchairs available on request |
Seasonal Discount:
GBP 100 discount for dates booked between 05 May 2012 and 30 Jun 2012 minimum of 3 nights
Discount Notes:
10% discount for low occupancy of 2 guests.
Low Occupancy Discount:
1-2 guests: 10%
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 14:30
Check-out time: 11:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 6 + Cot-Sleeping Infants
Set just one street back from the beach in a conservation area, Hoy Cottage is a truly exceptional architect-designed bolthole with a brilliant combination of high spec interiors and one of the most comprehensive lists of baby and toddler gear, we've seen; plus a fantastically convenient location just 80 minutes by train and 60miles by road from central London.
Inside, the open plan layout and neutral colour palette provides light, spacious and luxurious accommodation for up to six people, plus babies (two cots and lots of gear provided see below). Features such as the bathroom steam room, IPod Docks, flatscreen LCD TVs, full Sky+, Nespresso coffee machine (capsules provided), mood lighting and multi-zone digital music system, with digital music library, will ensure parents feel indulged. Whilst, mini guests will enjoy the freedom of being able to roam safely throughout the ground floor, since it is open-plan and on one level, with wide patio doors to the garden; along with the toys, games, books and DVDs provided for them. Parents can relax as their child can be in sight at all times, and gadget junkies will adore the state-of-the-art Phillips Pronto, which controls the lighting, blinds, sky light, home entertainment system and even the water feature! Interior design fans will admire the use of comfortable designer furniture and sophisticated fixtures and fittings including BB Italia beds, Corian bathroom fixtures and CP Hart taps and funky cubist garden with stylish outdoor furnishings. In fact, most guests would be happy to spend at least a weekend not venturing beyond the front door, but the many temptations of Whitstable, from its beaches and sunsets to its eclectic mix of cool art galleries, boutiques and bistros with traditional seaside shops and eateries are bound to draw them out eventually!
Accommodation Overview:
The cottage is approached via a short set of wide stone steps (the owners have twins and report its easily manageable even with a double buggy!) from where guests enter into the large, light open-plan space that it the ground level. Set all on one level, the area is stylishly furnished with all mod-cons split into a lounge zone, dining area and contemporary kitchen which is fully equipped including dishwasher, microwave and washer dryer etc. Wide French doors and a decked terrace means the outside/inside space flows into each other with a funky dining set and BBQ inviting eating al fresco. o
The first floor is home to a double bedroom and a single with pull-out trundle, along with the bathroom which boasts a luxurious steam room-style shower and separate large bath.
Bedroom 3 is a loft room on the second floor with two full sized single beds and air conditioning.
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Truly unique in the South East, Whitstable manages to deliver a “cool” and contemporary atmosphere within a characterful and eccentric coastal setting. Just 60 miles east of London (80mins by direct train from Victoria), and 6 miles north of the Cathedral city of Canterbury, Whitstable is most famous for it’s oysters but recent years has seen its contemporary arts scene and trendy restaurants / pubs gather just as much attention. Regardless of whether its a glorious sunny day or crispy, dry winter one, Whitstable's miles of beaches, pretty weatherboard cottages, fabulous sunsets and cosmopolitan atmosphere, make it hard to beat!
Particularly recommended for familes are the Hotel Continental, Zizzi, summer BBQs at the Duke of Cumberland, the Film Cafe with its kids play corner, and, last but by no means least, sunset fish and chips on beachside benches! If you've had the foresight to bring babysitters/grandparents with you, don't forget to pre-book a meal at the Sportsman, Michelin star winning gastro-pub in nearby Seasalter.
Past Guest Ratings: * (22 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hoy Cottage. Excellent location, just a couple...
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hoy Cottage. Excellent location, just a couple of minutes walk to either the beach or the town. It's super child friendly, with a few grown-up treats thrown in too (steam room!) We would definitely recommened both Hoy Cottage and Whitstable to anyone.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
Excellent location and very family/toddler friendly. ...
Excellent location and very family/toddler friendly.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
The ground floor is this property's redeeming feature. Our little boy could see ...
The ground floor is this property's redeeming feature. Our little boy could see us no matter where we were - lounge area, kitchen area, garden area - and as a result was a very happy chappy.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
Our first trip away with our 2 year old and wish i'd done it sooner! The cottage...
Our first trip away with our 2 year old and wish i'd done it sooner! The cottage was great with everything you could need for a toddler and the location perfect just a few minutes walk from the beach, shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
Excellent place for our family (three kids under four), lovely location and you ...
Excellent place for our family (three kids under four), lovely location and you don't need to take anything equipment wise for kids as it's all supplied which is fab.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hoy Cottage; the quality of the accommodation ...
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hoy Cottage; the quality of the accommodation was fantastic and we really enjoyed the interior design. Everything seems to have been thought about and there wasn't anything missing. Both parents and baby felt instantly at home and had a very relaxing break!
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
it was a lovely property and great location - the lighting/control panels were r...
it was a lovely property and great location - the lighting/control panels were rather complicated but overall a great place to bring children. The girls ( 1 and 2) loved the toys and access to the garden.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
This was a lovely holiday in a fantastic location. Whistable is beautiful. The...
This was a lovely holiday in a fantastic location. Whistable is beautiful. The house was great although parking was sometimes tricky (we did go in half term). Would definitely recommend.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
A fab short break away - it had everything we needed and everything was really g...
A fab short break away - it had everything we needed and everything was really good quality
Positives: Excellent location in the heart of Whitstable. Friendly and helpful o...
Positives: Excellent location in the heart of Whitstable. Friendly and helpful owner. Negatives: It is spread over 3 floors making it difficult to deal with 2 small toddlers, also front access to the property has very steep stairs so we had to carry the pram out and up the stairs fisrt and then the 2 babies one by one, not ideal in my view.
Fantastic property, like having a boutique hotel all to yourself. Very well stoc...
Fantastic property, like having a boutique hotel all to yourself. Very well stocked with children's equipment.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Fantastic location and smart accommodation. Nice playground 2 minutes walk behi...
Fantastic location and smart accommodation. Nice playground 2 minutes walk behind property and worth staying just to experience Windy Stores at the end of the street. The integrated IT may take a little getting used to.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
A fab short break away - it had everything we needed and everything was really g...
A fab short break away - it had everything we needed and everything was really good quality
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
A stylish modern home in an excellent location with a great open plan layout dow...
A stylish modern home in an excellent location with a great open plan layout downstairs. The array of gadgets are interesting but probably make some simple tasks (like operating the lights) unnecessarily complicated. We went in March and were mostly lucky with the weather. I imagine it would be lovely in the summer.
Overall Experience Rating: 60%
Overall Experience: Excellent!!...
Overall Experience: Excellent!!
Fantastic property, like having a boutique hotel all to yourself. Very well stoc...
Fantastic property, like having a boutique hotel all to yourself. Very well stocked with children's equipment. Overall experience: Outstanding
Fantastic property, like having a boutique hotel all to yourself. Very well stoc...
Fantastic property, like having a boutique hotel all to yourself. Very well stocked with children's equipment. Overall Rating: 5 Star -"Outstanding"
Fantastic location and smart accommodation. Nice playground 2 minutes walk behin...
Fantastic location and smart accommodation. Nice playground 2 minutes walk behind property and worth staying just to experience Windy Stores at the end of the street. The integrated IT may take a little getting used to.
A fab short break away - it had everything we needed and everything was really g...
A fab short break away - it had everything we needed and everything was really good quality. Overall Rating: 5 Stars - Outstanding.
We had the most fabulous weekend in this beautifully presented and immaculate co...
We had the most fabulous weekend in this beautifully presented and immaculate cottage. The equipment provided for young children is amazing - made it such an easy holiday. We will definitely go back.
The cottage was fabulous top to bottom and I defy anyone to come up with an even...
The cottage was fabulous top to bottom and I defy anyone to come up with an eventuality/scenario with respects children not contemplated. Half the stuff we brought from London was superfluous. The same is true with respects adults - the entertainment/media system is the stuff men's dreams are made of. Everyone's been catered to. Location is second to none.
Absolutely loved it! Fab location to get a fresh blast of air and enjoy the seas...
Absolutely loved it! Fab location to get a fresh blast of air and enjoy the seaside at its best. Truly a home from home experience with lots of mod cons to play with it..Dawn a true pleasure to deal with..Family Buckley will be back!
Hoy Cottage is absolutely stunning and we had a fantastic holiday. We have alrea...
Hoy Cottage is absolutely stunning and we had a fantastic holiday. We have already booked to return there again!
A fantastic 'bolthole', we actually went without our little one and it was brill...
A fantastic 'bolthole', we actually went without our little one and it was brilliant for just a couple, but we'll definitely be back...........this time with the small person in tow!
A fantastic 'bolthole', we actually went without our little one and it was brill...
A fantastic 'bolthole', we actually went without our little one and it was brilliant for just a couple, but we'll definitely be back...........this time with the small person in tow!
