Cottages in Broadstairs

We have a select collection of holiday lets in the Kentish seaside town of Broadstairs, and the surrounding area. Once a favourite destination of Charles Dickens, Broadstairs always charms its visitors with its array of sandy bays. Our self-catering accommodation in Broadstairs includes properties with stunning sea-views, including Carlton Bay View, a spacious apartment with room for up to four guests (perfect for a small family). We also have some dog-friendly holiday cottages in the area, including Derriana, which can host a group of 11 guests and is complete with a lovely enclosed garden and outdoor seating area. 

Viking Bay is the most popular beach in the area, and in its harbour is a Bleak House where Charles Dickens is said to have written David Copperfield - ironically not Bleak House! If all this Dickens talk is interesting to you, be sure to visit the Dickens House Museum in Broadstairs, which sports a collection of the author’s personal items. If you’d prefer a day on the beach, then you can rest assured that Viking Bay is in pristine condition, having been awarded Blue Flag status in 2019, making it one of Britain’s cleanest beaches. Beachside Hideaway, Beach Court and Carlton Bay View are all within easy walking distance of the bay. 

Joss Bay is another favourite of visitors to Broadstairs. The bay is protected by chalky white cliffs and backs onto the North Foreland golf course, a must-visit for any fans of the sport. Joss Bay was named after an infamous smuggler, Joss Snelling, who notoriously used the beach as a smuggling point for contraband, but these days the bay is mostly used for leisure and the occasional surfer. If you fancy trying surfing for the first time, or if you already enjoy surfing whilst on holiday, there is a surf school on the beach where you can hire surfboards and have lessons. Botany Bay is also great for water sports including kayaking, canoeing, swimming, sunbathing, fossil hunting, bodyboarding and kite-flying. For those who’d rather just kick back and relax, it also has a deck chair rental service.

Broadstairs town is also home to a real assortment of local shops, eateries and hidden gems. One such gem, recommended by our local team, is The Little Art Gallery, which has over 300 original paintings, prints and handmade crafts by local artists and at low prices. They can also commission artwork and hold various art lessons and weekends in Broadstairs - a perfect memento of your trip!