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Trinity Square Loft - Old Town design led apt.
One of Margate’s most popular Airbnbs, and perfect for couples seeking a stylish seaside escape. This luxurious, design-led top-floor apartment is just moments from the Old Town, Margate main sands, and The Turner Contemporary. Our thoughtfully designed space blends the ease of a fully furnished apartment with the comfort and attention to detail of a boutique hotel suite. Please note, the apartment is on the third floor and accessed by stairs but the distant seaviews and sunsets are worth it 🙂

Walpole View - Pet Friendly
Walpole view is a beautiful newly renovated boutique apartment with a lovely open plan living kitchen dining area with high ceilings. Bespoke plantation shutters at all the huge windows over looking the Walpole bay hotel with sea views. There is a super king size bed in the master bedroom with a high end en-suite. The second bathroom has a large walk-in shower. NOTE The second bedroom is a small compact bedroom a high double bed with a ladder up to it. suitable for the agile or kids over 7

SEA BREEZE APARTMENT
Stylish 1st floor apartment with Sea Views in a newly renovated Regency block. With all the charm and character of the original building but with luxurious fittings in both shower room and bathroom and open plan Living and kitchen space. Beautiful wooden beams and carpentry work throughout. 2 large double bedrooms with 1 en-suite shower room and 1 with an en-suite bathroom with roll top bath. The open plan living area has a fully equipped compact kitchen with dining and cosy living area.

Grand Terraced House in Hawley Square, Margate
A large terraced house on a quiet green square, perfectly located 5 mins walk away from the beach and all Margate attractions. Prized by its guests for its comfortable beds, beautiful design, decor and plants, and excellent hosting. Built in 1835 on Hawley Square, the finest Georgian garden square in town, once the summer home to London's gentry, the house has been fully refurbished with a specialist 'light touch' conservation approach by its owner and inhabitant, architect Sam Causer.

Top floor retreat, tree top views, Northdown Nest
Welcome to your “Nest in the Sky” in the heart of Cliftonville, Margate’s coolest neighborhood. Relax with treetop views, stylish spacious interiors, and a comfy bed with quality bedding. Sip your morning coffee or watch sunsets from the balcony. A Stones throw from Northdown Road’s shops, bars & cafés, and an easy stroll to the beach, Old Town. The perfect base for a laid-back coastal getaway. Free off street parking Old Town 12mins, Beach 14mins Train 20mins Northdown road 5mins

Giraffe's Retreat
Modern, newly decorated basement flat with smart home technology for zoned lighting control. Features two bedrooms, open-plan lounge with corner sofa, and flat-screen TVs with Netflix. Kitchen includes modern appliances: filter tap, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, and pod coffee machine. Bathroom with bath and shower. Utility room and dedicated work area. Free on road parking and WiFi via QR code. Self check-in. Family friendly. Contractor friendly.

Victorian Apartment with Beautiful Sea Views
Victorian apartment with a beautiful sea view towards the famed Turner Contemporary. Look out to sea through the porthole window as you start the day with a coffee from the Nespresso machine. Then head out on a short walk round the bay into the vibrant Old Town to explore the antique shops, galleries and cafés. Invite friends over for dinner to watch the sun go down and end the day with a relaxing soak in the bath before climbing into bed to sleep on crisp white sheets.

Georgian home in central Margate – great location
Refurbished four-storey holiday home in a Georgian square close to the rejuvenated Old Town, vintage shops, Turner Gallery, Winter Gardens, Shell Grotto, restaurants, bars, beautiful beaches and coastline. Visit Dreamland, Broadstairs, Whitstable and Canterbury from this seaside location. As Margate has become more popular, the road through the square has become busier and you can hear traffic from the house, as the windows are the original single-glazed sash windows.

One Bed in the Old Town Margate
Welcome to our charming one-bedroom apartment nestled in the heart of Margate's Old Town! This newly renovated apartment has a stylish open-plan kitchen and living room, flooded with natural light - perfect for relaxing and unwinding after a day of exploring. The bedroom features a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a walk in rain shower, while the lovely burgundy-coloured walls and small walk-in closet add a touch of elegance.

The Artist’s Retreat
Enjoy a stylish Margate stay at this centrally-located apartment. Contemporary 70s vibes throughout, the space looks over historic Trinity Square. Perfectly nestled in between the charming Old Town & trendy Northdown Rd, and moments away from the sea. The Main Sands are 5/7min walk. The more local Cliftonville beaches with tidal pool & Haeckles sauna is a 10/12min walk. Looking forward to making your stay special. 💓

The Captains Cabin
If your looking for something different you have just found it! Nestled away in a secret location a stone’s throw away from the famous Shell grotto of Margate and 5 mins from the coast. Inspired by the sea and fem fatal pirates ships none the less;) This gorgeous hand crafted cabin made with tons of love and care awaits your arrival. It has everything you could possibly need for an amazing little getaway.

Sunset Sea View Writer’s Retreat
Beautiful flat with six sea facing floor to ceiling windows. This is a Grade II-listed building with a rare outlook over gardens and out to sea. However, the facade and railing are in need of TLC. Don't be put off by the shabby exterior. Works are being slowly undertaken to renew the outside but this all takes time. The flat is not suitable for toddlers and young children as the windows open to the floor.
Popular amenities for vacation rentals near Shell Grotto
Condo rentals with wifi

Below deck

Margate Beach | Sea Views |Terraces| Sleeps 4

Stunning Sea Views * Beachfront Luxury 2 bed

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The Blue Room - stunning sea views Pet friendly

The Margate Galley Beach loft

SeaSeat, amazing sea view flat

A seafront apartment in the heart of Margate
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3 Bed Edwardian house

Stay and Swim at our home & private indoor pool.

Bath Lodge - Arree Stays

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Pearl Cottage; Cliftonville hideaway with garden

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The Beach House Margate

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Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Unique Victorian Tin Tabernacle

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Coachmans Rest

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Top floor Luxury

Brand new 125 square metre sea view apartment

The Workshop

Coastal Calm - Quiet 1-Bedroom Flat by the Beach
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The Coach House | A Cottage & Garden By The Sea

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Destinations to explore
- Malo-les-Bains Beach
- Dreamland Margate
- Nausicaá National Sea Center
- Leeds Castle
- Plage de Calais
- Colchester Zoo
- Wissant L'opale
- Romney Marsh
- Adventure Island
- University of Kent
- Rochester Cathedral
- Folkestone Beach
- Dover Castle
- Wingham Wildlife Park
- Bodiam Castle
- Botany Bay
- Folkestone Harbour Arm
- Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park
- Howletts Wild Animal Park
- Tillingham, Sussex
- Chapel Down
- Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
- Joss Bay
- Hush Heath Estate & Winery/Balfour Winery





