• Entire apartment
  • 800 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating

Offering sea views, Rooftops is an accommodation set in Whitstable, 10 km from University of Kent and 10 km from Canterbury WestTrain Station. The property is around 12 km from Canterbury East Train Station, 13 km from Canterbury Cathedral and 34 km from Granville Theatre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Whitstable Beach is 200 metres away. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Sandwich Railway Station is 36 km from the apartment, while Leeds Castle is 36 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 92 km from Rooftops.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent. I was a little anxious about noice when I was booking it as flat was on the high street. No need to worry - on the third floor and no noise disturbance at all. Loved the sitting room it was really light and airy and...
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great apartment by the sea, perfect location with pubs, shops and restaurants on the doorstepm.
  • Crisav
    Italy Italy
    Excellent position: the world outside your steps. Great flat with all comforts, including Alexa and an excellent sound system. Comfortable bed, all areas extremely clean. Great and helpful staff.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Whitstable Seaside Limited

Company review score: 9.1Based on 138 reviews from 27 properties
27 managed properties

Company information

Whitstable Seaside Ltd has over 17 years of experience letting out holiday homes on the Kent Coast. We enjoy making your holiday enjoyable and memorable and as we all live in the area, we have an extensive knowledge about the best places to eat, what to see and do in the area, even the tide times!

Property information

Rooftops is a deceivingly spacious apartment in the centre of Whitstable's and across the road to the beach. This 2nd floor apartment has a large double bedroom with a TV and comfortable chairs to relax with a good novel. The living room boasts floor to ceiling sash windows letting in lots of light and is perfect to sit and watch the world go by or enjoy a film on the Smart TV. You can get a glimpse of the sea from here too! There is also a dining table and chairs. The kitchen is small but has all you need to cook Whitstable's local delicacies from the Farmers Market and fresh seafood from the Harbour. There is a dishwasher to avoid having to do the washing up and a Nespresso coffee pod machine to wake up slowly with a coffee! The bathroom has a walk in shower, WC and a basin. The last room off the landing is the twin bedroom with comfortable beds and a wardrobe. There is an Alexa hub in the living room, and in the bedrooms you will find an Alexa mini speaker. For families, you can pack light as there is a travel cot, high chair and stair gate. There is a small portable plug in washing machine. Please Note: The apartment is up 2 flights of stairs but it's worth the view to watch the world go by!

Neighbourhood information

The town is on the doorstep, with it's locally produced restaurants and cafe's and unique shops. The pebble beach is also a stone's throw away with it's walkway that you can stroll all the way to Tankerton past the working historic Harbour and Castle. Whitstable's sunsets are stunning especially on a warm evening with a glass of wine in your hand! Public transport, whether you take the bus or train, are approximately every 15 minutes taking you to Canterbury City to view the breath-taking Cathedral or London for a days sight-seeing. There is free street parking on the road to the rear of the property. The nearest paid parking is Victoria Street or Keams Yard car park. You can view the charges on the Canterbury City Council website. Parking can be limited in the high season but once you have parked up, you are close enough to walk into town, beach, shops etc. You can also visit the 'Just Park' website to find out where to park in Whitstable. There are frequent busses running from Whitstable to Herne Bay and Canterbury. You will find bus stops along Harbour Street, High Street, Oxford Street etc. The trains from Whitstable station will take you to Ramsgate or further afield to London. Whitstable Train Station is about a 10 minute walk to the town centre. There are also Taxi services available for short fares or airport runs. The nearest airport is in London and the Ferry port is in Dover.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rooftops
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken

    House rules

    Rooftops takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    3 cots or 1 extra bed available upon request.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Rooftops accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Rooftops

    • Rooftops offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Rooftops has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Check-in at Rooftops is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • The prices at Rooftops may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Rooftops is 350 yards from the centre of Whitstable. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Rooftops can accommodate the following group size:

        • 5 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.