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Ballarat House is a Victorian gem. The holiday home in Margate is a beautiful blend of style and location, sleeping 12 people in six bedrooms and having a layout that suits families, extended families and friends. The owners have gone to town with the decor, returning this elegant beauty to its original glory while including contemporary features that make it comfortable and welcoming for 21st-century guests. Margate's famous seafront, cafes, bars, shops, and restaurants are all within strolling distance.
Margate has had a revival with a vibe that is cool rather than kiss-me-quick kitsch. Over the last ten years or so, people have come to realise that all the things Victorians loved about this seaside resort are still there. Kids can't get enough of the sandy beaches and amusements while enjoying fresh fish and chips on the sand is a pleasure that transcends all generations. Take a ride on the oldest wooden rollercoaster in the UK at Dreamland, where there are also vintage rides, live music, and places to eat and drink. Margate attracts artists, writers and musicians, giving it a thriving creative scene with the nickname of Shoreditch-on-Sea.
As well as spending time on one of the many beaches, you can browse the independent shops along the seafront, visit the Shell Grotto, take in a show at the Margate Winter Gardens, or catch an exhibit at the Turner Contemporary. Go swimming in the tidal pool or walk along the 27-mile Viking Coastal Trail past Botany Bay to Broadstairs, where you can tour the Dickens House Museum. Hire a bicycle and cycle along the white cliffs to the Reculver Country Park. Train buffs should not miss the Hornby Visitor Centre, or why not jump on a full-sized train and spend a day sightseeing and shopping in London before returning to the seaside to grab a sundowner as the sunsets.
Ballarat House is perfect for a relaxing holiday or a reunion with family and friends to celebrate a milestone occasion. Bookings are available all year round, with short breaks possible depending on availability.
Owner details:
Amelia Gregory joined Independent Cottages in November 2021
Accommodation Comprises:
The restoration of Ballarat House represents a two-year labour of love, with the owner using her design skills to renovate and redecorate from top to bottom. Accommodation is over three levels.
Ground Floor:
First Floor:
Lower Ground Floor:
Outside: Landscaped garden with limestone paving, an outdoor dining area, gas barbecue, and play area. Free parking is available on the street.
Additional Information: Utilities, WiFi, bedding and bath towels are provided. Guests to bring beach towels if required. There is a cot and high chair available on request. Parties are not allowed, and guests must be quiet and respectful after 10pm as it is a residential area. Smoking is not permitted.
Special last minute offer: Sleeps 10-12 - £648 for the weekend of 14-16th January
Sun, 22 May 2022 for 5 nights, £989 Spend a midweek break by the sea: send me an email to secure your last minute deal - |
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Sun, 3 Jul 2022 for 5 nights, £1079 Spend a midweek break by the sea: send me an email to secure your last minute deal |
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Sun, 10 Jul 2022 for 5 nights, £1279 Spend a midweek break by the sea: send me an email to secure your last minute deal |