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The Artists House by The Sea, Herne Bay

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4.8
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Kent » Herne Bay
Sleeps up to 5
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2

The Artists House by The Sea sits on a quiet coastal road between Herne Bay and Reculver in Kent. This artist-designed property has been featured in Coast Magazine, The Guardian and The Observer Magazine. The house overlooks the North Sea with expansive water views from multiple rooms.

You're 300 meters from the shore with direct beach access down a steep road. The area is perfect for walkers, cyclists and wild swimmers. Herne Bay's award-winning shingle beach and restored Victorian memorial gardens are half a mile away.

The property sleeps four across two double bedrooms. The upstairs double has a private balcony with uninterrupted sea views. The ground-floor double offers easy access and ample storage.

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About The Artists House by The Sea

The Artists House by The Sea sits on a quiet coastal road between Herne Bay and Reculver in Kent. This artist-designed property has been featured in Coast Magazine, The Guardian and The Observer Magazine. The house overlooks the North Sea with expansive water views from multiple rooms.

You're 300 meters from the shore with direct beach access down a steep road. The area is perfect for walkers, cyclists and wild swimmers. Herne Bay's award-winning shingle beach and restored Victorian memorial gardens are half a mile away.

The property sleeps four across two double bedrooms. The upstairs double has a private balcony with uninterrupted sea views. The ground-floor double offers easy access and ample storage. Two bathrooms include a ground-floor bathroom with hidden bath and separate walk-in shower, plus a wet room. The open-plan living space features bi-fold doors opening onto a sunny deck. A snug with sofa bed provides extra space for sea gazing.

Canterbury Cathedral sits 7 miles away (20 minutes). Whitstable's harbour and oyster restaurants are 5 miles distant (15 minutes). Reculver Towers Roman fort is 2 miles up the coast (8 minutes). Wildwood Discovery Park offers family activities 9 miles away (25 minutes).

This quirky property suits couples and small families who appreciate original design. Gas underfloor heating and a woodburning stove keep you warm year-round. The Artists House by The Sea delivers something genuinely different.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Artists House by The Sea

Sea Views from Bedroom Balcony

Wake up to uninterrupted North Sea views from your private upstairs balcony. The expansive water vistas create a peaceful morning routine.

Quirky Artist-Designed Interior

Every corner reveals creative touches and interesting objects. The unique design has earned features in Coast Magazine and The Guardian.

Direct Beach Access

Walk to the shore in five minutes down the coastal road. Perfect for daily swims, beach walks and collecting driftwood.

Underfloor Heating Throughout

Gas underfloor heating keeps the entire property warm and comfortable. Guests love the cosy warmth even during cold winter weeks.

Peaceful Coastal Location

Tucked away on a quiet road between Herne Bay and Reculver. Ideal for relaxation while staying close to local attractions.

Sunny Deck and Gardens

Bi-fold doors open onto decking with outdoor seating. Both front and back gardens provide tranquil spaces overlooking the sea.

Getting To The Artists House by The Sea

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Artists House by The Sea by car, take the A299 Thanet Way towards Herne Bay and exit onto the coastal road between Herne Bay and Reculver. The property is easily accessible with roadside parking for two cars directly outside.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Herne Bay, just 1.5 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi ride or pleasant walk along the coast to the property.

Roadside parking for two cars
Herne Bay station (1.5 miles)
Easily accessible from the A299

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Distance: 2 miles
CT6 6SS
Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 7 miles
CT1 2EH
Wildwood Discovery Park
Distance: 9 miles
CT3 4EP
Herne Bay Coastal Path
Distance: 0.3 miles
CT6 6QF
Saxon Shore Way
Distance: 0.5 miles
CT6 6LU
Bishopstone Glen Nature Reserve
Distance: 1.2 miles
CT6 8JH
Herne Bay Town Centre
Distance: 0.5 miles
CT6 5JJ
Whitstable High Street
Distance: 5 miles
CT5 1BQ
Canterbury City Centre
Distance: 7 miles
CT1 2JR
Herne Bay Railway Station
Distance: 1.5 miles
CT6 5QH
Herne Bay Memorial Park
Distance: 0.8 miles
CT6 6AX
Beltinge Beach
Distance: 1 mile
CT6 6PA
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Distance: 2 miles
CT6 6SS
Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 7 miles
CT1 2EH
Wildwood Discovery Park
Distance: 9 miles
CT3 4EP
Herne Bay Coastal Path
Distance: 0.3 miles
CT6 6QF
Saxon Shore Way
Distance: 0.5 miles
CT6 6LU
Bishopstone Glen Nature Reserve
Distance: 1.2 miles
CT6 8JH
Herne Bay Town Centre
Distance: 0.5 miles
CT6 5JJ
Whitstable High Street
Distance: 5 miles
CT5 1BQ
Canterbury City Centre
Distance: 7 miles
CT1 2JR
Herne Bay Railway Station
Distance: 1.5 miles
CT6 5QH
Herne Bay Memorial Park
Distance: 0.8 miles
CT6 6AX
Beltinge Beach
Distance: 1 mile
CT6 6PA

Is The Artists House by The Sea Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The property offers beach access within a five-minute walk for sandcastle building and rock pooling. The quirky interior filled with artwork and interesting objects keeps children entertained exploring. Wildwood Discovery Park is 9 miles away with native wildlife and adventure play. Canterbury's attractions including the Roman Museum and Westgate Towers are 7 miles distant. The snug provides extra space though the sofa bed isn't comfortable for sleeping.
Pet Friendly
One dog is welcome at The Artists House by The Sea. Your pet must stay off all furniture during your visit. The location is excellent for dog walking with direct beach access 300 meters away and coastal paths in both directions. The quiet coastal road provides safe walking routes. Both front and back gardens offer outdoor space though they're not specifically enclosed. Herne Bay beach allows dogs year-round on certain sections.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Artists House by The Sea

The Oyster Bay Fish Bar

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT6 5EJ

The Dolphin

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT6 6LX

Reculver Tavern

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT6 6SS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Artists House by The Sea

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, The Artists House by The Sea does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on its natural seaside setting and artist-designed interior features instead.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, one dog is welcome at this property. Dogs must be kept off all furniture during your stay.
How many people does the property sleep?
The cottage sleeps four people across two double bedrooms. There is a sofa bed in the snug but guests report it's uncomfortable and shouldn't be relied upon.
What are the bathroom facilities?
Two full bathrooms serve the property. The ground-floor bathroom has a hidden bath and separate walk-in shower, while the wet room features a walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Is there parking available?
Yes, roadside parking for two cars is available directly outside the property. This makes unloading and access very convenient for guests.
What heating does the property have?
Gas underfloor heating runs throughout the entire property. A woodburning stove in the sitting area provides additional warmth and atmosphere.
How far is the beach?
The shore is 300 meters away, approximately a five to six minute walk. You'll need to walk down a steep road to reach the beach.
What makes this property unique?
The house was designed by an artist and featured in Coast Magazine, The Guardian and The Observer. The interior is filled with artwork, interesting objects and creative design touches throughout.

The Artists House by The Sea Reviews

Absolutely perfect in every way. Highly recommend
What a beautiful little house in an ideal location. Not too far from shops and Reculver towers this was a peaceful place to stay. Parking right outside the property made it easy. The views from the terrace overlooking the sea were delightful and we had lovely long walks along the sea every day. Couldnt fault it at all!
A fine place with an excellent owner who was there when we needed things sorted.
Kristyana
Staying here was an absolute dream! The house is so lovely and the view from the bedroom is gorgeous! I would 100 stay here again. No complaints at all and I've been ranting and raving about how amazing my holiday was to everyone! I definitely didn't want to leave!
Wonderful stay at Artists house. So bright, quirky and interesting. Beautiful gardens and artefacts and good facilities. Would definitely come again. Could not believe our luck at finding sea views both upstairs and down. Good base for exploring Kent.
Very clean and comfortable and a lovely quirky place to stay. Beautiful views. Great fun to look at all the artwork and interesting objects around the house.
Robert F.
The couch was much too low for us to get back up so we sat at the table. This is something we should have looked at ourselves, so this is not a complaint but we feel we should share this experience. Thanks again dear Rachael for staying in this extraordinary house in this wonderful location.
Wonderfully unusual quirky property but not at the expense of comfort. We grew to enjoy underfloor heating and mezzanines. The kitchen was fully equipped, information on how everything works clearly printed in the book of words, the location was ideal for sea views, there were full length mirrors!!! and although storm Ciaran tried but failed to keep us in doors, coming in after a wet and windy walk on the beach was wonderfully warm on your feet. The sea is a 56 min walk down a steep road and easily reached if you have the stamina to climb back up again. Im in my 60s and had no problem but it maybe an issue if mobility isnt great. We had a lovely week I came with my daughter and were ideally located visiting family and getting to old haunts in Canterbury, Minnis bay and Margate.
We wanted somewhere different, somewhere quirky and the Artisit House did not disappoint, it ticked all the boxes, a great holiday for us.
Amelia
What a wonderful house! Had the most beautiful week staying here, so quirky and unique! The home has everything you need and super close to have a walk down to the beach. Watching the sunsets from the balcony each evening was picture perfect. Rachael the owner was super lovely and helpful. I had the best time and Im sure I shall return again soon!
Natasha
A magical house by the sea. Such a treat to find it available. We had a lovely week with our older teenagers and cockapoo who all loved being right by the sea in such a well designed, creative house.
Lovely, quirky stylish house. We loved the light and airy space, the super comfortable beds, the sea views. Rachael and Tara were accessible, helpful & friendly. Just to be aware not a bad thing! that the front of the house is not enclosed & is on a road a quietish one but beware with dogs & littluns!
Michael
We enjoyed staying in your lovely home the view was fantastic and lovely walks collecting driftwood aIong the beach and lovely artwork in your home sunsets where amazing fishing was good to thank you again for wonderful holiday Dixie Caroline .
Thank you for a lovely stay in a uniquely created house and gardens, in a peaceful beautiful setting. We appreciated so much it would be impossible to list! Thanks so much Rachel and Tara.
Theresa
A fabulous place to stay, everything you could wish for our only disappointment was we didnt book for longer! !!
Philip
A beautifully appointed house in a very convenient location to explore all the Kentish sights we had planned. Although outside a cold wind was blowing throughout the week, the house remained welcomingly warm, especially with the occasional use of the woodburning stove. This was very easy to manipulate and fired up easily. The pinball machine was a fun inclusion and provided an ongoing competitive tournament between my husband and me. A thoroughly enjoyable and busy week visiting Canterbury Sissinghurst Batemans' Faversham Whitstable Reculver and Herne Bay.
Sandra
Wonderfully quirky house with amazing sea views. In one of the coldest weeks of January we were concerned that the house would be chilly, but the underfloor heating was excellent, and when combined with the huge woodburning stove loads of logs supplied we were warm and cosy. A couple of folding chairs in the upstairs bedroom would be useful for taking in the stunning views. Unfortunately, the pinball machine was away for repair which was disappointing, as we were looking forward to it. Would definitely recommend the house and location.
Wow! What a wonderful house, filled with pockets of joy that just made you smile. This house really ticked every box imaginable. The more you looked the more you saw the more it made you smile. Thank you.
Steven
Excellent and quirky home. Wonderful views overlooking the sea. Short walk to the seafront. Quite location. Owner, Rachel, made us feel welcome. The pinball machine is fun. Now thinking of buying one!
Pamela
This property was everything we could wish for. From the spectacular seaviews to the charming, relaxing ambiance and quirky design features. We loved it!
Elaine
Lovely quirky cottage in ideal location. Well equipped and it was great to wake up to see the sea in the morning.
The Artists Cottage is in a fabulous position, overlooking the sea. It is very well equipped and comfortably furnished. It also has a lovely decked area at the back and a small, but very pretty garden. It is a short walk down to the promenade and beach, but anyone with mobility problems, should be aware that there is quite a steep climb back up. My only minor complaint would be that we had to park the car in front of the cottage, which does detract from the amazing views from the downstairs areas. We had a lovely week here and this part of the Kent coastline is superb.
Jessica
A restorative space we enjoyed staying in. Thank you!
We had a wonderful stay. The house is full of character and lovely spaces to spend time in especially the garden and bedroom balcony. Loved the variety of art works and house design as a whole. The location was perfectly peaceful. A fantastic place for just sitting and reading. We would be very happy to return sometime. Thanks.
We always travel optimistically, but had underestimated what a superb environment The Artist's House would prove. From the moment you turn in to the quiet coastal road on which the house sits, you relax and know you've reached somewhere you want to be. The bifolds that run right across the front of the house mean the huge sea and sunset views are with you constantly. Upstairs, you can sit up in bed or on the balcony with a morning coffee and enjoy the same simply awesome view some more. Access to the coastal paths that run west to Tankerton and Whistable is via either steps or an easy roadway and takes no more than a couple of minutes once down to the sea wall, of course, the walking is flat and easy. East to Reculver, Minnis Bay and beyond, is lovely and easy walking, too. The House is well equipped, contains lots of interest, has a pleasant private patio and Mediterraneanstyle garden at the back. Bottom line would we return? Too right!
Leslie
Imaginative, creative, inspiring. I think that sums it up. This home is such a special space, so thoughtfully designed and environmentally friendly. There's the artwork and all the owner's beautifully curated and displayed collections. The garden is equally awesome. When you lie in bed looking out to sea, the top of the glass balustrade sits on the horizon. The location is also wonderful as you can walk into Herne Bay or enjoy a proper nature walk away from the crowds if you head in the opposite direction, plus you're within easy reach of many other interesting places. There's the exhilaration of swimming in the sea in May. Just make sure you swim within 3hrs of high tide and avoid the groynes. Would love to stay again...
Stuart
We had a lovely stay and its is certainly a very quirky house, which we loved. A couple of things, the advert suggests its close to the sea, which it is, but getting down to beach level is a challenge for a lot of elderly people, like my 85 yeah old mother. The reason we booked it was that it suggested it was virtually on the beach and less walking for my mother to be at the sea front. Also elderly people do struggle to get up the stairs, my mother for one. Also a second hand rail would be a benefit for elderly people to get up the stairs. But as I said we enjoyed the stay. Loved the pinball machine.
Excellent position, beautiful house and garden. Everything you could wish for. Would have liked a door on the upstairs shower room, otherwise perfect!
Amazing place to stay just opposite the sea , lots of lovely walks and plenty to ... Amazing place to stay just opposite the sea , lots of lovely walks and plenty to do in the area Will definitely book this house again
The Artist's House was beautiful. We loved our stay there. The house itself is beautiful, bright, spacious, peaceful, full of interesting objects and has amazing views over the sea. The garden at the back is also sunny and quiet. It is also perfectly situated for walks, bike rides and trips to Herne Bay, Whitstable, Margate, Ramsgate etc..We had my mum with us who has trouble getting about but she and I managed a round walk from the house along the seafront every morning and a walk from nearby Reculver Towers to Minnis Bay one day, as well as a 20 minute trip by train to Broadstairs.
Jonathan
Thank you for sharing this amazing space. Location great with walks via the cliffs or the beach to Reculver one way or Herne bay the other. No tv, but WiFi good enough to provide entertainment on the dark winter evenings, and pinball machine good fun. Kitchen reasonably equipped and plenty of fridge freezer space. Lovely to relax and enjoy the sea view.
Lovely house in a great location. Suited us down to the ground. Fantastic wood burner along with the heated flooring kept us nice and toastie. We really enjoyed cycling and walks along the Viking Way visiting Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate and Broadstairs.
SIMPLY A Beautiful home with 'Jarmanesque' garden and one of the quirkiest bathrooms I've ever been in! We had a great New Year Anniversary there and the setting is fantastic.
Tracey
Lovely house and a nice 5night break my only criticism was the lack of ... Lovely house and a nice 5night break my only criticism was the lack of privacy in the bathroom with nothing up at the clear glass door and window with a visible pathway to whoever lives in the garden
Lively quirky home comfortable and ideally located to explore the area
Annette
The house was stunning, we felt as if we were staying in the home of a generous artisic friend. The situation was ideal for us quiet, overlooking the sea at the front with a beautiful secluded garden at the back. And the dog loved it with beach walks within minutes and lots of new doggy friends made.
Yvonne
We loved the house and its unusual features, the owner has furnished it to a very high standard, plenty of space and light. The location is wonderful, lovely sea views and easy access to the beach. Our only concern was the stairs to first floor, quite steep and not enough handrails for elderly people. It is good that there is a ground floor bedroom and bathroom, but we needed both bedrooms.
Giovanni
Lovely house with fantastic views of the sea. The house was clean and comfortable and perfectly located with lovely walks. Bedding, towels and beds spotless and comfortable. The area was quiet and Al and Tara were great with communication.
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