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Kiora
Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom.
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About this property
A 1904 weatherboarded beach house above Tankerton beachfront promenade, with sea views, four bedrooms and space for up to eight guests.
Kiora is a whole-house holiday let in Whitstable, at the foot of Tankerton Slopes. Its Canadian-pine interiors and wooden floors retain period character. A book-lined dining room adjoins a traditional kitchen; the living room has an open fireplace, grand piano and doors to a sea-view terrace. The wooded garden slopes steeply above the beachfront promenade. Three of the four bedrooms are upstairs with sea views, and one bedroom is downstairs. The downstairs bathroom has a bath, shower and toilet; there is a separate adjacent toilet.
- Sea-view terrace above the beach promenade
- 1904 weatherboarded house with Canadian-pine interior
- Four bedrooms: one super king, one king, one double and a twin
- Wooded garden with original summerhouse
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Hot water
- Bed linen
- Towels
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Kitchen
- Living area
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Oven
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Dining table
- Washing machine
- Drying rack
- Television
- Sound system
- Garden
- Patio or balcony
- Barbecue
- Free parking
- Private gated parking
- Step-free entrance
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- First aid kit
- TV with Freeview and DVD/CD player
- Two audio systems with streaming
- Open fireplace and wood-burning stove
- Gas hob and oven
- Fridge-freezer
- Coffee machine
- BBQ (coal and gas)
- Garden and sea-view terrace
- Linen and towels supplied (cot linen excluded)
- One promenade parking bay; rear garage may hold at least three cars but access is difficult
Spaces and layout
- Double bedroom with super king bed
- Double bedroom with king-size bed
- Double bedroom with double bed
- Twin bedroom
- Downstairs bathroom: bath, shower and toilet
- Adjacent separate downstairs toilet
Location notes
- At the foot of Tankerton Slopes, above the beachfront promenade on the eastern side of Whitstable, Kent.
- The site estimates a 20-minute walk or under-ten-minute taxi ride from Whitstable station; Beach Walk bus stop is about five minutes on foot.
- Vehicle access is over pedestrianised routes with barriers; a barrier key may need collecting on foot.
Pricing and fees
- Dogs: listed at £15 per dog. Stair gate, highchair and travel cot: listed at £10 each; request in advance.
- A £20 late check-in fee may apply after 8pm Monday, Friday unless agreed otherwise.
- Cancellation refunds depend on re-letting; when re-let a £75 handling charge is deducted. Date changes after confirmation cost £25 per booked week, subject to availability.
Booking information
- Request a quote via the site availability/enquiry calendar, or ask the host about an alternative start date.
- Weekly Friday, Friday rentals in school holidays; weekend and midweek breaks in low and shoulder seasons.
- Standard arrival after 3pm and departure by 10am unless agreed otherwise. Latest check-in is 9pm Monday, Friday or 6pm Saturday.
- Rental start dates generally exclude Sundays and 24, 26 or 31 December and 1 January unless agreed.
- For bookings made at least six weeks before arrival, 25% is payable upfront and the balance is due six weeks before arrival.
Property policies
- Smoking: Not allowed
- Pets: By request
- Children: Allowed
- Events: Not allowed
- Maximum occupancy of eight includes visiting friends unless the owner consents; children under two are normally excluded from that count.
- The person making the booking must be at least 21; no hen or stag parties. Respect neighbours and keep noise down.
- Dogs are welcome for a fee but not on bedding, sofas or chairs, cannot be left unattended in the house or garden, and should be exercised outside the garden. Cats or other pets need prior consent.
- Fireworks are restricted except New Year’s Eve and 5 November.
Suitability and accessibility
- Families: Yes
- Business travel: Yes
- Long stays: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Lift: No
- Wheelchair accessible: Yes
- Stairs: Yes
- Family and dog-friendly, subject to stated occupancy and pet rules.
- A downstairs bedroom and bathroom exist, but a step-free route, accessible bathroom specifications and wheelchair suitability are unconfirmed; discuss access requirements with the host.
- The garden is steeply sloping, and the period house has wooden floors; confirm suitability for individual mobility needs.
Capacity
- Accommodations
- 1
- Max guests
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Total beds
- 5
Bedrooms
Double bedroom with super king bed
- Private or en-suite bathroom
- No
- Air conditioning
- No
Double bedroom with king-size bed
- Private or en-suite bathroom
- No
- Air conditioning
- No
Double bedroom with double bed
- Private or en-suite bathroom
- No
- Air conditioning
- No
Twin bedroom
- Private or en-suite bathroom
- No
- Air conditioning
- No
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