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Coast Guard House is a five-bedroom coastal retreat in Kent that sleeps 10 guests. This pet-friendly property features a private hot tub and welcomes your dogs to join the family holiday. The house sits in a prime coastal location with easy access to beaches and clifftop walks.

The Kent coastline offers dramatic white cliffs and sandy beaches. Your dogs can explore miles of coastal paths. The area provides excellent walking routes right from your doorstep.

The accommodation includes five bedrooms sleeping 10 people across multiple floors. Four bathrooms serve the group comfortably. Social spaces include a large kitchen and dining area perfect for family meals. The living room provides space for everyone to gather.

About Coast Guard House

Coast Guard House is a five-bedroom coastal retreat in Kent that sleeps 10 guests. This pet-friendly property features a private hot tub and welcomes your dogs to join the family holiday. The house sits in a prime coastal location with easy access to beaches and clifftop walks.

The Kent coastline offers dramatic white cliffs and sandy beaches. Your dogs can explore miles of coastal paths. The area provides excellent walking routes right from your doorstep.

The accommodation includes five bedrooms sleeping 10 people across multiple floors. Four bathrooms serve the group comfortably. Social spaces include a large kitchen and dining area perfect for family meals. The living room provides space for everyone to gather. Outside you'll find the hot tub and garden areas where dogs can play safely.

Dover Castle sits 3 miles away (10 minutes). Canterbury Cathedral is 15 miles distant (25 minutes). Howletts Wild Animal Park makes a great day out at 12 miles (20 minutes). The White Cliffs of Dover are just 2 miles away (8 minutes).

This coastal base suits families and groups wanting beach access and dog-friendly facilities. Coast Guard House combines space, location and that hot tub for memorable seaside breaks.

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Spacious Five-Bedroom Layout

Five bedrooms and four bathrooms mean large families and groups have plenty of space without feeling cramped during their stay together.

Private Hot Tub

The outdoor hot tub provides the perfect spot to relax after busy days exploring the coast with stunning views and evening stargazing opportunities.

Dogs Welcome

Your dogs can join the holiday with direct access to coastal walks and beaches where they can run and play freely throughout your stay.

Coastal Location

The property sits close to beaches and clifftop paths offering immediate access to Kent's stunning coastline for daily adventures and walks.

Group Dining Space

The large kitchen and dining area accommodates all 10 guests comfortably making family mealtimes and group gatherings easy and enjoyable throughout your break.

Beach Access

Sandy beaches within walking distance mean spontaneous beach trips and coastal adventures without the hassle of long drives or complicated travel arrangements.

Getting To Coast Guard House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Coast Guard House by car, take the M2 towards Canterbury then join the A2 towards Dover. Follow signs for the coastal road and you'll find the property with convenient off-road parking available on arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, Dover Priory station is the nearest stop, just a short taxi ride from the accommodation. From London St Pancras, high-speed services reach Dover in around 70 minutes.

Off-road parking available
Dover Priory station (3.2 miles)
Easily accessible from the A2

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Dover Castle
Distance: 3 miles
CT16 1HU
White Cliffs of Dover
Distance: 2 miles
CT16 1HJ
Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 15 miles
CT1 2EH
Samphire Hoe Country Park
Distance: 4 miles
CT17 9FL
Saxon Shore Way
Distance: 1 mile
CT6 8BD
St Margaret's Bay Beach
Distance: 5 miles
CT15 6DY
Tesco Superstore Dover
Distance: 3.5 miles
CT16 1SG
Whitfield Asda
Distance: 4 miles
CT16 3PX
Canterbury City Centre
Distance: 15 miles
CT1 2JE
Dover Ferry Port
Distance: 3 miles
CT17 9BU
Deal Pier
Distance: 8 miles
CT14 7BX
Walmer Castle
Distance: 9 miles
CT14 7LJ
Dover Castle
Distance: 3 miles
CT16 1HU
White Cliffs of Dover
Distance: 2 miles
CT16 1HJ
Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 15 miles
CT1 2EH
Samphire Hoe Country Park
Distance: 4 miles
CT17 9FL
Saxon Shore Way
Distance: 1 mile
CT6 8BD
St Margaret's Bay Beach
Distance: 5 miles
CT15 6DY
Tesco Superstore Dover
Distance: 3.5 miles
CT16 1SG
Whitfield Asda
Distance: 4 miles
CT16 3PX
Canterbury City Centre
Distance: 15 miles
CT1 2JE
Dover Ferry Port
Distance: 3 miles
CT17 9BU
Deal Pier
Distance: 8 miles
CT14 7BX
Walmer Castle
Distance: 9 miles
CT14 7LJ

Is Coast Guard House Right For You & Your Dog

Discover why this cottage is the perfect dog-friendly hot tub retreat for you and your pet

For Families
Children can explore Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels and interactive exhibits just 10 minutes away. The nearby beaches offer rock pooling, sandcastle building and coastal walks. Howletts Wild Animal Park provides close encounters with gorillas and elephants 20 minutes from the house. Canterbury's Roman Museum and boat trips along the River Stour make excellent family days out within easy reach.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome at Coast Guard House with direct access to coastal paths and dog-friendly beaches. The Saxon Shore Way passes nearby offering miles of walking routes. St Margaret's Bay provides a dog-friendly beach just 5 miles away. The enclosed garden gives dogs space to play safely. Local beaches allow dogs year-round making this an excellent base for pet owners.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Coast Guard House

The Coastguard Pub

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT15 6DY

The Lighthouse Inn

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT16 1HT

Cullins Yard Dover

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT17 9FS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Coast Guard House

Is Coast Guard House pet-friendly?
Yes, Coast Guard House welcomes dogs so your pets can join the family holiday. The coastal location provides excellent walking routes and beach access for your four-legged companions.
How many guests does the property sleep?
The house sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms with four bathrooms. This makes it ideal for extended families or groups of friends holidaying together.
Does the property have a hot tub?
Yes, there's a private outdoor hot tub for guests to use. It's perfect for relaxing after days spent exploring the Kent coastline and local attractions.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
Coast Guard House has five bedrooms distributed across multiple floors to accommodate 10 people. Four bathrooms serve the group ensuring everyone has adequate facilities throughout their stay.
Where is Coast Guard House located?
The property is located in Kent on the coast near Dover with postcode CT6 8BD. It offers easy access to beaches, coastal walks and the famous White Cliffs of Dover.
What attractions are nearby?
Dover Castle is 3 miles away taking 10 minutes by car. Canterbury Cathedral sits 15 miles distant at 25 minutes, whilst the White Cliffs of Dover are just 2 miles away.
Is there parking available?
Yes, the property provides off-road parking for guests. This makes it convenient for families travelling by car with all their holiday equipment and supplies.
What facilities does the property have?
The house includes a large kitchen, dining area, living room, five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Outside you'll find the hot tub and garden areas where dogs can play safely.

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Pet Friendly Days Out Near Coast Guard House

Not sure where to take your dog on your hot tub break? Here are some handy and important places within easy reach. You'll find pet friendly pubs and cafés, beaches, walks and country parks, plus the nearest vets should you need one. Tire the dog out, then head back for a soak under the stars.

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Dog Friendly Pubs

Google Places

Proper country pubs near Coast Guard House that welcome dogs through the door - ideal for a post-walk pint by the fire.

Chestfield Barn

101 Chestfield Rd, Chestfield, Whitstable CT5 3LU, UK

1.4 mi 4.4 (1117)

The Tankerton Arms

135 Tankerton Rd, Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2AW, UK

1.6 mi 4.8 (307)

The Ship Inn

17 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5HT, UK

2.2 mi 4.3 (1030)

The Curious Cat

Canterbury Rd, Herne Common, Herne Bay CT6 7JU, UK

2.4 mi 4.7 (385)

Old Neptune

Marine Terrace, Island Wall, Whitstable CT5 1EJ, UK

2.8 mi 4.4 (3100)

Prince of Wales - Hoath

Maypole Rd, Hoath, Canterbury CT3 4LN, UK

3.8 mi 4.7 (618)

Places data © Google. "Dog friendly" is based on listing and review text rather than an official flag, so it's always worth ringing ahead to double-check before you travel.

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Coast Guard House Reviews

Stephen
We enjoyed our week long stay at the house, not least due to the excellent weather! The house is in a great location & provided plenty of space for our family and was generally fine. As always, there were a few minor grumbles rather than complaints. No bbq tools, only one oven shelf, no chairs for outside seating other than a wooden table with benches.
Michael
Stayed at Coast Guard House for a week from 16th Nov, lovely house, fantastic location, hot tub was a lovely touch.
We had a lovely stay at Coast Guard house the house was beautiful, lovely views onto the seafront. Everything was just perfect. Will definitely recommend staying here.
A very nice stay, beautiful surroundings. Sadly we didnt use the hot tub because it was too windy. Three minor issues, we couldnt find any egg cups. Plug missing in bathroom wash basin upstairs front bedroom. We felt the towels were too rough, for our liking. Otherwise a nice place to go on holiday.
Philip
We had a fantastic family long weekend holiday with all 9 of us together. Great location although a little tricky to find first time, Google maps wants to take you to the cottages which is not the same place. All bedrooms good size and beds very comfortable. Well stocked kitchen. Maybe one more toilet would have been nice. Hot tub was a major success, used every day. Football field and beach nearby was excellent. Car parking great. Heating control was very challenging to work out and needs simplifying or much better instructions. Would definitely book again if we can get a similar value deal next time. Thank you very much for our wonderful family memories!
Louise
A few small issues around the property. A hose had been left running that flooded the garden and we didn't realise for a couple of days. There was a part of the upstairs tap missing but it still worked. Quite a lot of cobwebs on lights in dining area. One of the bifold doors wouldn't open possibly broken. Lots of steps, one painted black by downstairs bathroom that we tripped over. But lovely location, comfortable beds, good parking spaces, hot tub was great.
A lovely location, couldnt have been better. A lovely house, could have been a better with attention to some details as others have mentioned. There needs to be another shower for the number of people the house can accommodate. The downstairs bedroom with decking had an awful smell of drains which clearly needs some attention, not pleasant for sleeping on a hot night. Unfortunately we couldnt get the induction hob to work and the delivery of frying pans werent suitable for the hob. No hot tub towels provided, which were promised but didnt arrive. Such a shame as the house and its location is really lovely
A wonderful winter holiday for the dogs in March! We were upgraded to this house when our original one fell through the day before our stay due to technical issues Sykes and Owner Wendy on the ball and sorted everything out Thank You Wendy was extremely helpful when we couldn't work the tele nothing was too much trouble! House is comfortable,warm and homely enclosed garden perfect for the dogs. Everything you would need in the kitchen Shower great too! Walk straight out onto the beach which is lovely whatever the weather. A Truely perfect stay and would certainly go back Great Find!!!
Debbie
When it rained on our last evening there The kitchen ceiling sprang a couple of ... When it rained on our last evening there The kitchen ceiling sprang a couple of leaks in the corner on the right hand side just as you enter the kitchen from the hallway, so maybe needs looking at before it gets worse, also caravan two doors down caught fire on new years evening and we hosted the families that it affected by helping them over the fences and into us until the fire brigade got it under control, very scary at the time as the wind was very strong and causing the fire to spread very fast in the direction away from us but had the wind been in our direction the danger would have been far worse especially with the caravan sight behind us So we assume the fire damage will be a bit of an eyesore for anyone due to stay there soon Our new year went a bit different to plan but it was one we definitely wont forget for a long time, we had intended to see the new year in in the hot tub but missed out on that one for obvious reasons And then the wind refused to drop over our last two days there the time my husband and l had set aside for just the two of us having some alone time and use of the hot tub having packed our children and grandchildren off home just didnt pan out but never mind it was still a great break away
It was a lot of money for a weekend, so having to go out to buy toilet rolls and kitchen towel was a tad annoying. Otherwise a great location.
Katherine
We very much enjoyed our week at Coast Guard House. Proximity to beach was a real plus. The owners were very quick and efficient at helping us the first day with several issues. We hope to return in the future. Thankyou.
Derick
Five generations of our family stayed together from 86 to 2, we all had a wonderful stay. sun sets were amazing. the local area provided interest for us all. the food and host hospitality at the local pub was stunning.
Jennifer
The property and setting are lovely and suited our group very well. Easy to reach and a reasonable distance from several towns that are worthwhile visiting. Looking forward to a return stay.
Rebecca
I booked Coast Guard House pretty last minute for my dad's 60th birthday I had been let down by another property on a different website and it was perfect, exactly what I was looking for and more! We were a group of 10 adults plus one small dog and at no point did we feel on top of each other or cramped together. Bedrooms are really spacious with the exception of the bunk bed room with extremely comfy beds. The view from the house was lovely and even better from the hot tub in the garden! There's also a gate at the bottom of the garden which leads you directly to the beach. Ideal location as well, half way between Herne Bay and Whitstable. Would definitely stay again!
Caroline
Perfect retreat for a larger family. Well equipped and comfortable. Great views and easy access to sea front. Hot tub was a great hit! Only downside was one shower not enough for 8 adults when you want to get out early in the day. Very attentive and thoughtful owners. Loved the drawer of games and puzzles, though we had such beautiful weather they werent needed. Easy walking distance to Herne Bay and Whitstable along the wide paved seafront. Very pushchairwheelchair friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Theresa
Lovely quiet location we went out of season great views, easy access to beach. House is so comfortable and clean, and equipped with everything we needed. Hope to visit again.
Alistair
An excellent property. Very clean, exactly as described, and with owners who were very quickly responsive to our queries. Strongly recommend.
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