Enjoy your coastal break in a house that you will not want to leave. Harbour House has everything you need for an idyllic stay in the buzzing seaside town of Margate.
- Attractions close by including the Turner Contemporary and Dreamland
- Family friendly, spacious seaside retreat complete with games room
- Centrally located in Margate, named best beach town by The Sunday Times
About Harbour House
There are four bedrooms, two doubles both with beautiful French antique beds, a twin room which can also be made up into a Superking bed, and a lovely children's room consisting of bunk beds and a single bed. Just outside this room the children can play in the cosy snug with lots of comfy cushions, creating a cool chillout zone. All beds are fitted with luxurious Egyptian cotton bedding and high quality mattresses, guaranteed for you to have a comfortable stay.
The stunning sitting room has a bay window overlooking the marketplace, perfect for people watching.
After a long day spent exploring Margate and neighbouring seaside towns, sink into one of the plush sofas and rest your feet in front of the roaring coal fire, or relax in the roll top bath tub in the large bathroom.
And for those with energy to spare, there is a fabulous games room in the basement with a multi-sports table offering table tennis, air hockey and pool, and comfy bean bags for spectators!
There's so much to do in the vibrant and exciting town. Harbour House is located in the Old Town, renowned for the antique and vintage clothes and furniture shops. And wander into the main town and you will find a selection of independent boutiques, art shops and a great choice of eateries and pubs.
A trip to the award winning Turner Contemporary art gallery is a must, and free! And then take in the fresh sea air and stroll down the Harbour Arm, stopping at a quirky cafe for tea and cake. Or enjoy a trip to Dreamland, a fun filled day for all the family.
The photos of the accommodation were somewhat...optimistic.. but not that surprising. Two slightly irritating things - I paid via PayPal and a week before our stay I got an email saying our booking was going to be cancelled because they had not been able to take a security deposit. I called and gave a card.. but that could all have been avoided if they had explained more clearly upfront that you need to give a card as well if you pay by paypal online.
We asked for the single beds to be joined together as indicated was possible, and we didn't hear back. I emailed again to confirm and was told it was OK, and th we arrived and it hadn't happened.
Fine, but nothing special on the service front - especially given the fee you pay for it.
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of the issues in which you have raised in relation to your security deposit and the email that was sent to you. Upon checking the wording, there is no mention of cancelling your stay if this is not paid. The security deposit is a pre-authorised amount which is held in your account in case of any damages, without a card we are unable to pre-authorise this. We appreciate that some of our guests like to pay either via PayPal or bank transfer, however, all information with regards to the security deposit is listed in our terms and conditions. We are sorry if this was not made more clear to you at the time of booking and we shall certainly take your comments on board. We are sorry that the beds were not made up as requested, we shall bring this to the attention of the owner.
Service rating : Very Professional Service
Product : Beautiful home centrally located and a stone throw from the sea
Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Harbour House and were happy with the service in which we provided. We hope to see you again in the future!
Service rating : Great information; live chat when booking; everything as it said it would be. Great service thanks
Product : Great property arranged on six floors. Very comfortable accommodation. Well equipped. Great games table in cellar!
Service rating : Having used various companies over the years, we were very impressed with Mulberry Cottages - great communication, professional staff, answered our queries promptly, and totally put us at ease...will definitely be booking again soon!
Product : We were a bit nervous that the photos we saw of the property would not measure up - a needless worry! We had a fantastic Christmas break in Harbour House. The fixtures and fittings were of a high standard and quality, and totally catered for our needs. We loved having a log fire in the evening, and a space to chill in. We were a group of four adults and five children and this spacious property gave us ample room. The games room was a big hit, and enjoyed by all. I managed to cook a Christmas dinner in the aga style oven, and there was plenty of room for us to all eat together.
The location was great for us, close to shops, local pubs and the beach - and we have to admit to falling in love with Margate. Parking may be an issue, particularly in height of season, but we managed to get two spaces in front of harbour house for our stay.
There are lots of stairs in Harbour house, which are great for exercising lively young children, but care would be needed for little ones. With this in mind, maybe the owners could consider providing a baby gate, so that little ones could be contained within lounge, for example, without the need to keep the door shut?
Overall, we all had an amazing time and would love to go back in the future.
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"Thanks for a lovely stay! Margate is great. Love the Gormley sculpture in the sea too"
Louie and Family - May 2018"What a charming house! Renovated in exquisite taste. We spend some excellent days in rest, promenading along the seafront and visiting Broadstairs and Canterbury. En core bravo pour ce bel endroit!"
La Famille Bryant - May 2018"What a great location. We had so much fun exploring Margate from this beautiful house. Everything was superb."
April 2018"The house is wonderful. I liked the beach so much that I picked shells. I liked the gaming room. - Bobby Age 9. We all had a lovely stay, young and old alike! - Kate Age 40. A lovely stay. Thank you. - Graham Age 70."
April 2018"Thank you for a wonderful stay over Easter. We enjoyed every floor and the children loved their room & reading area at the top as well as the games room at the bottom. A great location for Turner, the beach & night in the heart of the Old Town. We hope to return one day for another family weekend."
The Smith Family - April 2018
What makes this area
So special...
Margate is famed for its sandy beaches and retro amusements. The Old Town has a number of pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Property details
Summary:
Sleeps 9 in 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Bed Numbers
2 Double beds, 1 Single, 1 Twin, 1 set of Bunk Beds (2 Singles), 1 Zip and link beds set up as an Austrian twin
Parking - There is parking for 2 cars outside the property
Garden area - Enclosed patio
Ground Floor
Dining room with a decorative fireplace and dining table that seats up to 9 guests
Kitchen with an electric Aga oven, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer
Door to courtyard garden
First Floor
Sitting room with bay window, sofas and chairs, Smart TV with freeview and DVD player, open coal fire
Bathroom with a roll top bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC, decorative fireplace
Second Floor
Bedroom 1 (sleeps 2), double bed, chest of drawers, antique hanging rail, decorative fireplace
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2), double bed, decorative fireplace
Third Floor
Shower room with shower cubicle, WC and basin and chest of drawers
Bedroom 3 (sleeps 2), twin room with two single beds, can be zip linked on request to make a Super King bed which is made up as an Austrian twin (two single duvets), hanging rail
Fourth Floor
Bedroom 4 (sleeps 3) Children's room with bunk beds and a single bed, chest of drawers
Snug/play area with scatter cushions
Basement
Games room with sports table with pool, table tennis and air hockey
Outside
Two enclosed patios with garden furniture
Services
Wi-Fi
Central Heating
What you need to know
1 cot and 1 highchair available
2 small dogs will be accepted
The property has lots of stairs as the property has 5 floors. Please also be aware of the lightwell that runs the whole height of the building next to the stairs
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