17th-Century Flint Cottage by Viking Bay

Just a short stroll from Viking Bay, Betsy Cottage is a beautifully preserved 17th-century flint home in the heart of Broadstairs.

Built in 1612 and once home to poet and mystic A.E. Waite, it blends historic charm with modern comfort. Original wooden floors and exposed beams sit alongside a roll-top bath in the master suite and a fully equipped kitchen for relaxed stays.

Perfect for beach days, coastal walks and cosy evenings in, this much-loved family home offers a special seaside escape.

Arranged across three floors, the cottage comfortably accommodates families and groups while retaining its intimate historic charm.

You’ll enjoy:

- Four comfortable double bedrooms, each with wardrobes and Smart TVs
- A spacious master suite with statement roll-top bath and dressing table
- Fitted kitchen with granite worktops and everything needed for home cooking
- Coffee machine with pods
- Large dining table seating eight, ideal for shared meals
- Private garden with outdoor table and seating
- Fast fibre broadband
- A medium, private & secure patio back garden with dinning table and chairs for 8
- High chair, travel cot, safety gates for ground floor available on request

The cottage is over 400 years old, and while beautifully maintained, retains the character and quirks that make historic homes so special.

(Please note: one private storage area is not included in guest access.)

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Bathrooms

- Ground floor: Separate WC
- First floor: Master suite with roll-top bath
- Second floor: Family bathroom with bath, shower and WC

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Location

Perfectly positioned to enjoy everything Broadstairs has to offer, Betsy Cottage is just moments from Viking Bay and a short walk to Stone Bay. Independent cafés, restaurants and shops are right on your doorstep.

Margate and Ramsgate are easily reached by car or via the scenic coastal path.

We’re always happy to share our favourite local recommendations, from the best brunch spots to hidden coastal walks.

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Parking

Free on-street parking is available nearby, with a pay-and-display car park just one minute’s walk away.

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Perfect For

- Family holidays by the sea
- Relaxed weekends with friends
- Summer beach stays
- Cosy off-season escapes
- Remote working by the coast

Everywhere apart from basement which is used for storage

We want you to have a relaxed and seamless stay at Betsy Cottage. You’ll have complete privacy during your visit, but we’re always just a message or call away if you need anything at all.

Whether it’s questions about the cottage, help during your stay, or recommendations for restaurants, beaches or coastal walks, we’re very happy to help.

Our aim is simple, for you to feel comfortable, well looked after, and completely at home.

The beach
Bars
Restaurants
Cliffs
Natural beauty

The house is very centrally located so you can walk to anywhere but if you want to go to another area, trains and taxis are easy enough.

Betsy Cottage is a beautifully preserved 17th-century home, full of character and history. As with many properties of this age, it retains some charming quirks that are part of its appeal.

- The cottage is arranged over three floors with multiple staircases. It may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility or those seeking step-free access.
- As a period property, floors and walls are not perfectly straight — this is part of the character of a 400-year-old home.
- Free on-street parking is available nearby, though spaces cannot be guaranteed during peak times. A pay-and-display car park is one minute away.