Broadstairs holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, telephone, TV

Print this pageEmail to friend

Eagle House (apartment)

Home description

Broadstairs is an unspoiled beach town which came second in a recent contest for the best resort town in the UK. It is directly on sheltered Viking Bay with its beautiful sandy beach, close to a railway station, and all amenities and within easy access of London. and ferries to Europe.

Renowned for its charm, its excellent restaurants, cafes, pubs and ice cream parlours, as well as its sandy beaches and walks, Broadstairs was Charles Dickens favourite holiday place.

The flat itself is in Eagle House, a house of great historical significance, which sits on the sandy beach of Viking Bay... It was built in 1796 and is within sight of Bleak House where Dickens conceived his book of the same name. It is a converted admiral's house where the news was first brought of Nelson's victory over Napoleon.

This unique one bedroom flat is newly refurbished to a high standard, with tasteful Mexican-style furniture. It is fully equipped with everything needed for a great holiday, it even has a dish washer and large fridge and freezer. It has a private entrance which leads right on to the beach with its splendid beach and cliff walks. Although it is on the beach it is also in the centre of town close to shops, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlours, and all amenities. Eagle House backs on to a cliff and when inside the flat it is as though the town does not exist - no traffic noise, only the sound of sea and beach.

The flat sleeps two to four people and has two comfortable sofa beds in the living room. The bedroom has French doors which lead to the garden and the beach. No need to dress in order to go to the beach, just open the door and there it is. There is a small private patio through the French doors with a table and chairs perfect to enjoy an outdoor meal with the garden as background.

Eagle House on Viking Bay beach, Broadstairs	The Pier on Viking Bay view from Eagle House garden
Viking Bay view from the garden of Eagle House	Living room in Eagle House flat

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/80399

The South East England / Kent region

Some historians say that the Isle of Thanet in Kent, where Broadstairs is located is where English history began. In 597AD St Augustine arrived in Thanet bringing Christianity to England. The Vikings and Romans landed in Thanet and there is a replica Viking ship close to Broadstairs and also Roman remains including castles and forts to visit.

The medieval town of Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral is about half an hour away and can be easily reached by train or bus. When Nelson won the war against Napoleon, Napoleon's flag, an Eagle, was brought to the admiral house in Broadstairs as a symbol of victory, hence the name Eagle House. Thanet was also England's first line of defence during the second world war

Because of its location, Broadstairs has a special micro climate which is more temperate than the rest of England and boasts more sunny days. The Broadstairs area has 10 sandy beaches all in close proximity, 7 of which have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award, one of which is Viking Bay where the flat is located.

Viking Bay has a lift during the summer months from the promenade to the beach.

An excellent way of experiencing the coastline, the bays and the surrounding area is by cycling the Viking Coastal Traii, about 25 miles in length, an adventure recommended both for experienced cyclists as well as
novices..

There are also tours, both walking tours and bus tours.

Broadstairs area

Broadstairs is a unique, unspoiled English seaside town. It was Charles Dickens "favourite watering hole" and where he conceived the novel "Bleak House". Bleak House itself where he lived and wrote is within sight of Eagle House and the Dickens museum is only minutes away.

Broadstairs boasts lovely gardens along the promenade flanked by excellent restaurants, cafes, famous ice cream parlours (one of which has only two branches, one in Harrods in London and one in Broadstairs). There is also a bandstand with concerts, dancing, etc.

Broadstairs has a wide variety of activities to keep both adults and children happy. There are donkey rides and Punch and Judy shows in the summer as well as a children's' play area in one corner of the beach. There is a special Dickens Week where the locals dress in Victorian costumes and give readings and theatre performances.

There is Folk Week with musicians and dancers from all over the world. Weekly fire works in summer. Tennis courts, nearby golf courses, a Viking bicycle trail, a Dickens museum and historical sites assure that there is plenty to do. Or one can simply relax and enjoy swimming, sunbathing, walking along the beach or on the promenade above it., and visiting nearby historical sites, garden pubs and traditional villages.

How to get there

East Kent International airport is about 4 miles away.

There is a ferry sailing from Belgium to Ramsgate which is about 3 miles from Broadstairs. There is also a ferry from Calais to Dover, which is about 22 miles from Broadstairs.

There are frequent trains from London Victoria and Charing Cross to Broadstairs, which take about one hour 40 minutes. The station is a short walk from Eagle House.

A new fast train will soon be available from London which will take about an hour to reach Broadstairs.

Broadstairs is about 80 miles from London by road with excellent motor ways. There is a bus from Victoria station in London to Broadstairs.

Activities near Broadstairs

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The flat sleeps 2-4 people. The bedroom has a double bed, and a large double wardrobe. Its French doors lead onto a small patio, a large garden and the beach.

The living room has two comfortable sofa beds. The dining area is able to seat 6 people. Its window faces the garden with a variety of colourful flowers.

The kitchen area is fully equipped with all the facilities for preparing elaborate meals or quick snacks. You will find tea, coffee, sugar and milk upon your arrival.

The bathroom is bright and fresh with an excellent shower, small cabinet and a mirror which lights up. Both bath sheets and hand towels are provided but please don't take the towels on the beach. Please bring your own beach towels. Beach chairs are available for renting on the beach.

The flat has two entrances. It can be entered through the main entrance of Eagle House which is on the promenade or it can be entered via the beach which has a board walk leading to Eagle House. It is delightful walking along the beach to get to the restaurants, pubs or shops in town.

Further details outdoors:
Broadstairs has a cinema which was rated one of the ten best independent cinemas in the country. It also has a pier where one can buy fresh fish, or eat prepared sea food at the pier restaurant on the sea. There is also a Sunday market on the pier.

The pier is accessible directly from the flat. Many of the pubs have live entertainment and during the festival weeks (Dickens Festival and Folk Week) there is street entertainment, music and dancing.

There is also weekly entertainment in the band stand and a wide variety of market stalls during the summer months. Also during the summer there are fire works every week.

It is not necessary to have a car as everything in town is within easy reach and the railway station and bus stops are close by.

Further details

Change over is normally on Saturday.Checking out is at 10 o'clock and checking in at 2 o'clock.

The usual rental time is one week but the flat can be let for a longer or shorter period, with a discount for longer periods.

Conditions

No smoking except in the garden. The property is ideal for children who can run in and out of the flat on to the beach. There is a life guard during the summer months, donkey rides and a small funfair tucked away in a corner of the beach. It is also an excellent place for a romantic holiday with lovely walks, quiet beaches (there are seven beaches close by), and excellent restaurants, some overlooking the sea.

£150 booking deposit deducted from your final payment

Full payment 6 weeks before arrival

Refundable security deposit of £150 due at same time.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	7 Feb 09	4 Apr 09	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter period	4 Apr 09	18 Apr 09	385£ 385	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	18 Apr 09	31 May 09	345£ 345	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	31 May 09	19 Jul 09	385£ 385	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer holidays	19 Jul 09	6 Sep 09	545£ 545	0-	0-	1 Week
	6 Sep 09	20 Sep 09	445£ 445	0-	0-	1 Week
	20 Sep 09	25 Oct 09	345£ 345	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn half term	25 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	445£ 445	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Nov 09	19 Dec 09	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas and New Yer	19 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	545£ 545	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jan 10	9 Jan 10	345£ 345	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Booking deposit £150 (to be deducted from your final payment)

Full payment due 6 weeks before arrival

Refundable £150 security deposit payable with final payment.

We accept payment by cheque or bank transfers in pounds sterling or in Euros by bank transfer only.

Change over Saturday. Check out by 10 am, check in at 2 pm.

There may be an extra charge for Dickens festival - Saturday June 20 to Thursday June 25, 2009.

There may be an extra charge for the Folk Festival - August 7 to August 14, 2009.

Guestbook for Eagle House

"We have had a wonderful few days in Broadstairs thanks to Niema and her warm welcome to this comfortable flat where we have been able to relax and unwind. Thank you." Paul and Sandra

"I am enjoying my stay here and it is really cool that in the garden there's the door straight to the beach" 8 year old Jodi

"What a wonderful place with beautiful people. We will return. Thank you." Karen Tez

"Just like a home from home. Fantastic! Looking forward to coming back." Tery Bateman

"Thanks for the lovely flat. Amazing toaster." Christine

"We have been to loads of different hotels and apartmets and Eagle House is definitely the best. See you next year." Fleur Jarvis

"Thanks for a great week in a lovely flat and fantastic surroundings. See you soon." Ann and Louis

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Send Enquiry

To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/80399

Contact details for the advertiser of home 80399
Name:	Niema Ash
Tel:	+44 (0)1843 601470
Mobile:	+44 (0)7941 227854
Be aware of time-zones Please mention Holiday Lettings when contacting this advertiser
Languages:
Contact Notes: email any time
Holidaymaker FAQs
Advertiser joined: Jan 2009