If considering a stay in Whitstable, I highly recommend Victoria Cottage. Ideally located just behind the harbour end of the High Street, it is in easy walk of local independent restaurants.
The Cottage is homely and welcoming and Sarah the host, appears to have pre-empted any utensil/pot and pan or casserole requirements should you choose to cook.
The microwave is high power so if ‘chicken ping’ or similar is your thing, you’ll get to eat quickly.
The double bed in the main bedroom is comfortable and there is an en-suite facility. The main bathroom is spacious and has a shower above the bath that is deightfully efficient.
There is an attic bedroom with 2 single beds but we did not need to use this. Having looked it is thoughtfully set out and ideal for children.
The TV is not a smart TV but we brought along our Firestick and was able to use that in the USB port.
Sarah provides a mini tourism information basket with flyers of local attractions and things to do in the surrounding district. Personally recommend Wingham Wildlife Park which is family run, well maintained, has great children play areas and animals that come up close and seem to like to interact with folk.
Local info: Consider a mid-week break if you want to eat at Pearson’s. Tuesday is fish and chips for £7.50 plus they have live music on a Tuesday. You’d need to plan and book in advance for Pearson’s as they do get fully booked even on days without a special price.
The Rock Lodge, open Thursday to Sunday, has choice of formal and more expensive dining upstairs with casual dining and live music downstairs.
Rock around the Clock, open for all meals and located in an old bank on the High Street. You can eat in a vault.
If you want to use a chain restaurant then there is a Zizzi and also a Prezzo in Whitstable.
The Peter Cushing is a Wetherspoon at the bottom end of town and is unlike any of that chain I have been in before, it is clean, well-kept and pleasant to use. Whitstable Larger is sold here at a very competitive price!