Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Herne Bay

Candy floss stands, penny arcades and a beautiful beach are a stroll away from holiday cottages in Herne Bay. This classic Kent seaside town lies on the coast between Whitstable and Margate. After starting life as a shipping community for passengers and goods from London to Dover and Canterbury, Herne Bay developed into a popular resort in the early 19th century. With its promenade, pleasure pier and two-mile stretch of sand and shingle, it remains one of Southeast England’s most idyllic spots for a break on the coast.

Backed by colourfully painted beach huts, gardens and a bandstand, the beach is perfect for long days by the Sea. Self-catering holidays in Herne Bay are also a great excuse to enjoy nostalgic seaside attractions, including helter-skelters, crazy golf and Punch and Judy shows. There are excellent events to look out for, including Sci-Fi by the Sea and the spectacular Southeast Airshow. And for a glimpse into the town’s Victorian heyday, pop into the Seaside Museum, featuring remarkable displays of holiday memorabilia.

A single storey barn conversion overlooks a courtyard full of shrubs in large pots.
The Old Dairy in Herne Bay
Herne Bay
Kent
England
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Old Dairy is located in the idyllic village of Herne on a beautiful stretch of the Kent coast between Whitstable and Margate. This cosy coastal holiday cottage for couples is a beautifully converted dairy near a shingle beach, ice cream parlours and beach huts at Herne Bay.

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Wandering around Herne Bay, you will notice striking landmarks such as the world’s first freestanding clock tower on the seafront. The town centre is home to a variety of independent businesses, including La De Da boutique, Briggsy’s Antique Emporium and Ophelia’s gift shop. There are outstanding places to eat, too, including the renowned Casa Mia pizzeria and the long-standing local favourite Makcari’s. There are also several lovely green spaces. Don’t miss Herne Bay Memorial Park with its lake, play areas and gardens, or the clifftop paths through Waltrop Gardens and Reculver Country Park.

A holiday cottage in Herne Bay is hard to beat if you want to explore the county of Kent. Whitstable, Margate, Ramsgate and Canterbury can all be reached in less than an hour, while trains to central London take less than 90 minutes.