Lifeboat Cottage is a charming former fisherman's cottage located in Walmer, Kent, in the South of England. It sleeps 3 people in 2 bedrooms and features amenities such as pets allowed, being nearby the coast, and an open fire. The cottage has been tastefully renovated to blend contemporary style with traditional seaside charm, dating back to the 1800s.
Situated in Walmer's conservation area, Lifeboat Cottage is a short walk from the beach and Deal's town centre, offering quirky shops, markets, and cafes. The nearby Strand boasts a green area, traditional bakery, pubs, convenience stores, and a cafe with views all the way to France. Deal itself is an unspoilt Georgian seaside town with two Tudor castles, museums, and a modernist pier, while Canterbury, Dover Castle, and Ashford's shopping outlet are within a 30-minute drive.
The Kentish coast offers attractions such as the Turner Contemporary, Dreamland, Margate's shell grotto, Dickensian Broadstairs, Ramsgate's Royal Harbour, Whitstable, and the Medieval streets of Sandwich. Golfers have access to three British Open courses nearby. Lifeboat Cottage provides a cozy retreat with a lounge, kitchen diner, bathroom, two double bedrooms, and a courtyard garden. Sky TV and Wi-fi are included, and there is side access for bikes and pushchairs.
For leisure activities, there are plenty of country and coastal paths to explore on foot or by bike. The location is ideal for day trips to France, just 20 miles away by sea. The cottage is non-smoking to ensure the comfort of guests. Nearby attractions include Capel le Ferne Farmers Market, Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, Kent Downs, Pegwell Bay Country Park, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust, and The Pines Garden, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing seaside getaway.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!