Khina Cottage, Broadstairs
ID: S41660
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Khina Cottage in Broadstairs is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfortable setting, and excellent location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, secure environment, and the thoughtful welcome hamper provided. While there are some minor maintenance issues and occasional comments on internet reliability, the overall experience is of a charming and well-presented rural retreat ideal for both families and couples.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage's spotless condition and the housekeeper's meticulous preparation. A few mentions of cobwebs and the need for a deep clean slightly affect the score.
The location is consistently praised for its convenience, stunning views, and proximity to beaches and local attractions. It's described as an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, with a few noting it's more suitable for two despite being bookable for four. The cosy atmosphere and comfortable beds are frequently mentioned, although some guests noted issues with dining table height and draughts.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the kitchen's extensive range of utensils. However, scores are slightly lowered due to maintenance issues like the boiler leak, water supply problems, and the need for draught excluders.
The welcome hamper is often mentioned as a delightful and thoughtful touch, contributing to the positive experience. However, it should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
On the North Foreland Lighthouse site above Broadstairs, this delightful cottage features entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen, sitting room, dining room, bathroom, double bedroom and single bedroom with full size bed and comfortable pull-out bed.
In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Khina Cottage at North Foreland Lighthouse.
Khina is one of two holiday cottages available at the lighthouse, which lies on the chalk headland above the charming and unspoilt seaside town of Broadstairs at the far eastern tip of Kent. Both cottages are very child friendly, surrounded by spacious lawned grounds and set well away from cliffs. The holiday cottages have shared use of a very large, one-acre lawned garden and patio with ample space to sit out.
The earliest reference to a light on North Foreland was given in a deed dated 1499 and, at that time, it was almost certain that the beacon was used to warn of attack or piracy rather than as an aid to navigation. The lighthouse does not have a fog signal.
Additional Information:
Also on this site is Lodesman Cottage, sleeping four guests.
Khina cottage welcomes up to two well-behaved, supervised dogs (small additional charge), however please be aware this site is not enclosed and has direct access to a road.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Very limited mobile signal. A landline telephone is provided.
Guests should be aware that the lighthouses and equipment need regular and sometimes emergency maintenance. Therefore visits by maintenance staff may occur at any time during the year. However, staff will do their best to ensure guest privacy at all times.
Guests are reminded they are renting a heritage building, therefore certain features such as steps, stairs and floor levels may not comply with that of a modern building. As such, we would advise guests to acquaint themselves with the premises on arrival and exercise caution accordingly.
Access roads to the lighthouse site are narrow with limited passing places and, dependent on the season and site, there is the possibility of overhanging vegetation due to cutting restrictions during bird breeding seasons or other environmental reasons.
A barbecue is not provided, however guests are welcome to bring their own, subject to adhering to the safety precautions set out in the arrival information.
Sorry, no fireworks, drones or remote controlled flying equipment are permitted.
Sorry, charging of electric cars is not permitted.
Given the remote locations of our cottages the Wi-Fi speed and availability cannot be guaranteed at this site The service offered is for light browsing and occasional use, services such as streaming and gaming may not be possible owing to the speeds obtainable.
Reviews (106)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely accommodation, spotlessly clean, but would benefit from en- suite facilities.. could do with repainting the bathroom wall, which was badly peeling. Not a good look so early in the season
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Confirmed Guest
Very good experience in a really beautiful cottage and location. Very minor issue toilet seat broken More of an issue was the Very strong door closer to the kitchen and the poor door fitting. Some doors did not close properly.
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Confirmed Guest
Having stayed at the cottage twice before I found it still well equipped and comfortable. We found this area of Kent going downhill with mass building of houses, mass roadworks and closures, and gridlock roads., which totally ruined the holiday. I know this is out of your hands, but I thought it aught to be mentioned. In future i will look further West in Kent which hasn't been spoilt by the roads to the continent.