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A Happy House in Margate

A Happy House in Margate

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Private kitchen
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Balcony

Overview of A Happy House in Margate

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Margate, ENG
  • Popular LocationMargate Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationDreamland6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBotany Bay8 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)101 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Happy House in Margate

The Anchorage is a newly refurbished 3 storey 1930s house, located right in the heart of Margate's Old Town and a 2 minute walk to Margate Sands and Marine Drive. The house is able to accommodate 6 people comfortably and there is also a double sofa bed in the lounge. Families, couples and friends are all welcome. Well behaved doggies are also welcome to savour the delights of the doggie treats on offer. The accommodation is modern & contemporary, furnished with items from the local area.

The downstairs of the property is open plan leading from the lounge to the dining room and utility room then through to the fully equipped kitchen diner with bifold doors opening onto the backyard complete with seating area and BBQ for sunny days. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, one with a kingsize bed, one with a double bed and one with two single beds. There is a double sofa bed in the lounge (sorry no bedding provided for sofa bed).
There is one large bathroom with separate bath and walk in shower.

Well behaved dogs are welcome in the downstairs area of the property. We have one large plastic dog bed, please bring your pups own blankets.

Guest Access

Full Access to the house and backyard is provided.

Interaction with Guests

We will be available on mobiles and can provide a local contact in the event of emergency.

The Neighbourhood

The original seaside town offers easy access to beautiful sandy beaches, coastal walks, cycling, water sports, beautiful parks and gardens, museums, theatres, art galleries, first class restaurants and exciting night-life.

The Anchorage is located in Margate's historic Old Town, home to galleries, retro furniture and gift shops, restaurants and cafes. The Turner Contemporary is located within a 10 minute stroll, as is the newly re-opened Dreamland theme park.

Getting Around

By Bus:
We are fortunate enough to have an excellent bus system in Thanet. Our comprehensive routes enable you to make the most of your visit by reducing journey times between each town and village.
‘The Thanet Loop’ is one of the most frequent services in the UK, running on average every 7 minutes and operates 7 days a week, from early morning until late evening. This service provides excellent connections between Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, and also to Westwood Cross shopping and leisure complex.

The Bus stop for The Loop Bus is located outside the Thanet District Council on Cecil Street, just a few minutes walk from the Anchorage. The bus can be caught in both directions. Ask the driver which side of the road most suits your journey.

Other bus services offered by Stagecoach will enable easy access to the villages. The number 8 bus provides excellent links from Thanet to the nearby city of Canterbury.
A ‘Dayrider' ticket is ideal for exploring the area, allowing you to hop-on or hop-off at any point, without limits and on any Stagecoach bus in Thanet.
Please contact Stagecoach for more (website hidden)
Tel: (phone number hidden)

By Train:
All stations in Thanet are served by the same line, making train travel between each point simple and quick. Stations are found in the main towns- Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate as well as Minster, Birchington, Westgate and Dumpton.

By Foot/Bicycle
We have an excellent coastal route which connects each part of Thanet. The Viking Coastal Trail is a 32 mile route, but you can pick and choose which parts to follow. Two thirds of the route is off-road so ideal for family walks or rides and the route is also signed throughout for convenience. Maps are available from the Thanet Visitor Information Centre in Margate without charge.

Cycle Hire
Ken’s Bikes: 26 Eaton Road, Margate. CT9 1XA. (phone number hidden).

Other Things to Note

Key access is gained through booking confirmation.

This is a non-smoking property.

Dogs welcome to stay but are not permitted upstairs.

Property manager

Kish & Fiona

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved dogs are allowed. (Downstairs only).

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Margate

This vacation home is located in Margate Old Town, a neighborhood in Margate, and is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Margate Tudor House and Shell Grotto are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Margate Beach and Pegwell Bay Country Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Dreamland, or check out an event or a game at BMX Track Herne Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, sailing, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Margate, ENG

What's nearby

  • Margate Beach - 3 min walk
  • Dreamland - 6 min walk
  • Joss Bay - 7 min drive
  • Botany Bay - 8 min drive
  • Viking Bay - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Margate Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
  • The Old Post Office - 3 min walk
  • Sundowners - 2 min walk
  • Xylo Brewing - 3 min walk
  • Peter's Fish Factory - 3 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the happy house in margate!
This was our 2nd stay and we lived the house and location! We will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Great property, well equipped and very clean. Finding the key in dark was tricky and would have liked a few more clues as to where to find it. However once inside everything was lovely Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property
V friendly hosts, responded quickly, beautiful house with everything you might need, location was superb, a real gem we had a fabulous stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein sehr süßes Häuschen ganz nahe am Strand
Das Haus ist sehr schön, liebevoll gestaltet und nur wenige Schritte vom Strand entfernt. Es enthält alles, was man braucht, sogar bis hin zu Netflix. Es gibt außerdem eine exzellente Bücherauswahl im Regal! Kish und Fiona sind sehr freundlich und haben uns sehr gut weitergeholfen, als wir Fragen hatten. Der komplette Aufenthalt war sehr unkompliziert. Parkplätze gibt es in der Straße direkt für zwei Stunden. Über Nacht stellt man das Auto besser auf einem nahegelegenen Parkplatz ab.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house
The house is even better than the pics. The downstairs area is really spacious with great thought given to the different areas. Worked really well for us, a group of 6 with a crawling baby. Lovely touches everywhere, interesting books and simple contemporary decor. A really comfortable space. Two really big bedrooms & a twin & lovely bathroom. Right in the buzziest area of town & minutes from the beach. So much for everyone on the doorstep!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kish & Fiona

Host profile image
We are husband and wife Kish and Fiona. We work in the Arts & Design sectors in London. We both studied in the Arts in Central St Martins. In 2011 Kish set up Kish and Chips which is a Design Company operating in Branding and Web. We love hanging out with Lola & Daisy, our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Our loves include: David Bowie, Illustration, Stanley Kubrick, Guillermo del Toro, Alain De Botton, The Rolling Stones, Graphic Design, Seneca, Arctic Monkeys, BBC Four, Russell Brand, James Altucher and The Tim Ferriss Show!

Why they chose this property

We have loved Margate since visiting as children.
The Anchorage is in walking distance to all of Margate's delights including the beach, Turner Contemporary Gallery, Dreamland and the Old Town with quirky retro shops, bars and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Within walking distance from the train station, bus stops and everything you need inc. two large supermarkets.

Languages:

English
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