The Old Schoolhouse

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.4

The Old Schoolhouse

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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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Historic Charm: The Old Schoolhouse in Whitstable offers a recently renovated holiday home housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a private garden and terrace with free WiFi. Modern Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a hot tub, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, private bathroom, and free on-site parking. Convenient Location: Located 57 mi from London City Airport, The Old Schoolhouse is an 8-minute walk from Whitstable Beach. Nearby attractions include the University of Kent (5.6 mi) and Canterbury Cathedral (7.5 mi). Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking, and cycling. The surrounding area offers water sports, and the property is pet-friendly. Highly rated for its hot tub, convenient location, and comfortable beds.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
and
1 futon bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gilly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hot tub is amazing! So relaxing! The building itself is super quirky and clearly lots of history. Very responsive hosts and very accommodating.”
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The house was excellent.. clean, spacious and fully equipped.. Communication was excellent from start to finish.”
  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Exactly as stated. Clean, warm, comfy and just what we needed for a few days get away. Great location for town or beach. Everything you would need for a lovely break. Would definately go back again. Thankyou”
  • Ayomide
    Nigeria Nigeria
    “I love the space, the clean environment and the staff was nice to me”
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Property was fabulous, spotlessly clean and in a fantastic location.”
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was really good, the house had lots of extras in the kitchen such as salt, ketchup tea, coffee and lots more. It was very well stocked. It is actually a really very nice place.”
  • Lucia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We hired two properties here for our family. The hot tub was a lovely bonus as the weather was so good during our stay & the second evening we stayed in and had a BBQ .”
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quirky, comfortable property that was very well presented. Lovely hot tub too. Dog friendly too”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable and attractive property with the added bonus of a private garden, hot tub and parking space”
  • Kathleen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property is clean and has everything you need.”

Managed by Julie and Suzanne

Company review score: 9.2Based on 1,269 reviews from 10 properties
10 managed properties

Company info

We love The Old Schoolhouse, and take great pride in being able to offer such a unique building to visitors. We live locally so although you can use our self check-in and are left in peace, we are just around the corner if you need anything. We also check the hot tubs daily, so please expect to see us wandering around, cleaning and gardening. We also run "Number 8", a Hotel in central Canterbury which is available to book through us or here. Number 8 offers 2 rooms and 4 suites with bedroom and lounge with sofa bed, perfect for exploring the city on foot. Parking is available and dogs are welcome.

Property info

The Old Schoolhouse is unique in Whitstable, offering four separate holiday homes in one gorgeous, character-filled building. Each house has its own private entrance, bathroom(s), kitchen, lounge and bedrooms. Each also now has a private garden space with private hot tub. We have 4 outdoor sitting areas, each for private use. Each has a dining area, a BBQ, and a private jacuzzi hot tub. "Number 4" is directly in its garden space; 1, 2&3 have a gated space just across the path. (Please do not book for the hot tub alone, just in case they have a maintenance issue.) We provide bath robes and spa towels for the hot tubs, you just need swimwear and flip flops. We offer flexible accommodation for families, couples, babies and dogs... perfect for multi-generation meet-ups and groups of families wanting a little bit of private space each. Please note that we are not a party venue, we have strict rules. Houses 2,3 and 4 each have 2 parking spaces, with 2 EV chargers available on request. Number 1 has one space, but another is possible if available (on request). We also provide cots with bedding, a high chair, changing mat and baby bath. Four-legged friends are always welcome! We keep a washable dog bed in each house, and 2 bowls. The EV charger is Type 2, you need your own cable but it is free to use, just plug in and relax!

Neighborhood info

The Old Schoolhouse is nestled into a quiet, hidden spot just off the high street, just a few minutes' stroll from the beach, harbour and all the wonderful shops and cafes Whitstable has to offer. Just across the street you can find hidden walkways to explore, as well as direct access to varied dog walking opportunities. There is a Co-Op supermarket just across the street, plus all the main supermarkets are close by for your convenience.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Schoolhouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Food & Drink

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Building Characteristics

  • Semi-detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £250 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about $339. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£15 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Schoolhouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of £250 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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