Georgina’s guidebook
Food scene
For breakfast and coffee we love Windy Corners Stores, left out the door and 1 minutes walk down Island Wall.
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Windy Corner Stores & Cafe
110 Nelson RdFor breakfast and coffee we love Windy Corners Stores, left out the door and 1 minutes walk down Island Wall.
A favorite for a special occasion, we love the outdoor tables overlooking the sea
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Whitstable Oyster Company
Horsebridge RoadA favorite for a special occasion, we love the outdoor tables overlooking the sea
The cottage is 2 minutes walk from the famous Old Neptune pub, one of only a handful of pubs to be found on the beaches of Britain and regularly voted one of the best pubs in the UK
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Old Neptune
Island WallThe cottage is 2 minutes walk from the famous Old Neptune pub, one of only a handful of pubs to be found on the beaches of Britain and regularly voted one of the best pubs in the UK
We've had several delicious meals here, great atmosphere if you're with friends or going as a couple
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Harbour Street Tapas
48 Harbour StWe've had several delicious meals here, great atmosphere if you're with friends or going as a couple
Book well in advance - this is a great gastro pub, best for an evening meal or wintery Sunday lunch
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Pearson's Arms Pub
Horsebridge RoadBook well in advance - this is a great gastro pub, best for an evening meal or wintery Sunday lunch
For the best beach picnic, head here! For a treat, pre-order one of their picnic boxes.
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Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StFor the best beach picnic, head here! For a treat, pre-order one of their picnic boxes.
Farm & Harper
25 High StGreat, family friendly spot for brunch
This modest looking seaside gastropub has held a michelin star since 2008 and is on every foodies ‘must-do’ list. You have to book weeks in advance! It’s a very pleasant 1 hour walk west along the seafront
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Sportsman
Faversham RoadThis modest looking seaside gastropub has held a michelin star since 2008 and is on every foodies ‘must-do’ list. You have to book weeks in advance! It’s a very pleasant 1 hour walk west along the seafront
A characterful family-run French Bistro in the center of town. Menus on chalk boards, excellent sea food and always a good atmosphere
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Birdies restaurant
41 Harbour StA characterful family-run French Bistro in the center of town. Menus on chalk boards, excellent sea food and always a good atmosphere
Zizzi Whitstable
Sea StreetWe like this for an easy meal with the kids or a takeaway. Easy to book online
Our favorite for ice cream! It also now has a great sweet shop next door for when you need to bribe the kids.
Lottie's Sweet Creams
1 Horsebridge RdOur favorite for ice cream! It also now has a great sweet shop next door for when you need to bribe the kids.
Sister restaurant to the Whitstable Oyster Compnay and more casual, this place is round the back of the harbour, beyond the aggregate factory. It has a nice atmosphere and good food but maybe a bit pricey for what you get.
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The Lobster Shack
EAST QUAYSister restaurant to the Whitstable Oyster Compnay and more casual, this place is round the back of the harbour, beyond the aggregate factory. It has a nice atmosphere and good food but maybe a bit pricey for what you get.
Beachside oyster shack also serving delicious fish and chips ad the best fresh donuts. Often a queue at lunchtime but worth the wait!
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The Forge
1 Sea WallBeachside oyster shack also serving delicious fish and chips ad the best fresh donuts. Often a queue at lunchtime but worth the wait!
Sightseeing
Great spots on or near Harbour Street include Frank, Blueprint coffee, Vita stores, Grain and Hearth, the Old Coal Yard, Harbour Books, Harbour Street Tapas, and Wheelers Oyster Bar to name but a few!
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Harbour Street
Harbour StreetGreat spots on or near Harbour Street include Frank, Blueprint coffee, Vita stores, Grain and Hearth, the Old Coal Yard, Harbour Books, Harbour Street Tapas, and Wheelers Oyster Bar to name but a few!
Whitstable Castle & Gardens is a 15 - 20 minute walk along the coast from the cottage. It has a children’s play area, tea room, beautiful gardens and, of course, a castle!
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Whitstable Castle & Gardens
Tower HillWhitstable Castle & Gardens is a 15 - 20 minute walk along the coast from the cottage. It has a children’s play area, tea room, beautiful gardens and, of course, a castle!
For a nice stroll walk left (west) along the beach and pic out your favorite hut along west beach. The beach will be less crowded here during peak season.
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West Beach
Unnamed RoadFor a nice stroll walk left (west) along the beach and pic out your favorite hut along west beach. The beach will be less crowded here during peak season.
Last time we checked these courts were free and you can turn up without booking. Great location, just beyond the Old Neptune.
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West Beach Tennis
92 Island WallLast time we checked these courts were free and you can turn up without booking. Great location, just beyond the Old Neptune.
If you have a car this is lovely spot for a lunch and a stroll through the kitchen garden. There’s also the Potting Shed Treatment Rooms, where you can book a range of treatments including massages and facials. The hotel is 25 minute drive away, just beyond Canterbury. Book well in advance.
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The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadIf you have a car this is lovely spot for a lunch and a stroll through the kitchen garden. There’s also the Potting Shed Treatment Rooms, where you can book a range of treatments including massages and facials. The hotel is 25 minute drive away, just beyond Canterbury. Book well in advance.
A 20 minute drive or taxi, Canterbury is good for a day trip; Roman city walls, medieval streets, The Goods Shed for lunch, a punt along the River Stour, Canterbury Cathedral and a pint at The Old Buttermarket or tea at Tiny Tim’s Tearoom.
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Canterbury
A 20 minute drive or taxi, Canterbury is good for a day trip; Roman city walls, medieval streets, The Goods Shed for lunch, a punt along the River Stour, Canterbury Cathedral and a pint at The Old Buttermarket or tea at Tiny Tim’s Tearoom.
Head to Standard quay for antiques and vintage homeware. There’s beautiful old warehouses full of all sorts, fun eateries, easy parking, and you can stroll into the historic market town center.
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Standard Quay
Head to Standard quay for antiques and vintage homeware. There’s beautiful old warehouses full of all sorts, fun eateries, easy parking, and you can stroll into the historic market town center.
Wide sandy beaches perfect for kids, a cute historic centre with loads of food options, the turner contemporary and, of course, dreamland!
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Playa de Margate
Wide sandy beaches perfect for kids, a cute historic centre with loads of food options, the turner contemporary and, of course, dreamland!
35 minute drive, another really great sandy beach day that’s very family friendly. Morelli’s ice cream parlour, bandstands, colourful huts.. super quaint and traditional
Beach Walk, Broadstairs CT10 1FA, Reino Unido
35 minute drive, another really great sandy beach day that’s very family friendly. Morelli’s ice cream parlour, bandstands, colourful huts.. super quaint and traditional
Abandoned WWII sea forts that you see from the beach and can visit via a number of boat trips form the main harbour, often combined with seal spotting and the wind farm. Still on our to-do list!
Maunsell Forts
Abandoned WWII sea forts that you see from the beach and can visit via a number of boat trips form the main harbour, often combined with seal spotting and the wind farm. Still on our to-do list!
Also on our to-do list.. sailing on one of the oldest functioning Thames barges, built in 1892. Greta sailing barge sails between May and October, weekday and weekend trips are available. It’s pricey but looks amazing. Book online
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Whitstable Harbour
Also on our to-do list.. sailing on one of the oldest functioning Thames barges, built in 1892. Greta sailing barge sails between May and October, weekday and weekend trips are available. It’s pricey but looks amazing. Book online