Pass the Keys® is a Property Management Company managing many listings. Pass the Keys® provides a hotel standard of service for short-let properties. Each property is professionally maintained and cleaned. We guarantee professionally cleaned linens and toiletries. We also provide 24/7 guest support and local personal service before and during your stay. The local community-based team of Pass the Keys® personally inspects each home to certify they have met Pass the Keys®’s Property Readiness Standard. Important: We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Superhog, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details and ID through Know Your Guest. You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit or buying a non-refundable damage waiver. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.

About this space ● Quirky, stylish and architect-designed recently refurbished grade II listed cottage for up to 4 guests in the heart of Margate Old Town. ● Superb central seaside location, just minutes from the beach with local shops, restaurants and attractions within easy reach. ● Perfect for longer stays or quick weekend getaways. ● Equipped with top-notch modern amenities and all the homely touches you need to feel comfortable during your stay. Welcome to Smugglers Cottage, our unique Grade II listed cottage dating back to 1690, nestled in the heart of Margate Old Town. Refurbished with our guests in mind, this quirky and characterful property offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury. Smugglers Cottage boasts a prime central location, allowing you to explore the vibrant Old Town with ease. A variety of excellent restaurants and bars, ranging from cosy pubs to fine dining establishments, are just moments away. The beautiful Margate beach with its epic sunsets is also within close reach, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or enjoying a leisurely walk along the shore. Dreamland Margate is just a 10 minute stroll away. The property includes a living room and open plan kitchen and dining area, leading out onto a private garden, as well as two double bedrooms, one full bathroom and one toilet, and a utility room.

Neighbourhood highlights Located in Margate Old Town, our cottage is in the heart of the action where there is a variety of essential shops and dining options on your doorstep such as cafes, bakeries, pubs and restaurants. The nearest supermarket is Morrisons and is located just at the end of our street, within a 2 minute walk from the property. A 5 minute walk will take you to Margate seafront where you can enjoy a further selection of drinking and dining options, as well as seaside classics such as fresh donuts, ice cream, arcades and beach shops. The popular towns of Ramsgate and Broadstairs are also easily visited within 15 minutes by car or with the daily loop bus. Westwood Cross Shopping Centre is a 10 minute drive away and hosts a variety of supermarkets such as a Tesco Extra, M&S, Sainsburys and a selection of fashion retail stores as well as a Vue cinema and casino. Places to eat and drink: You’ll find a selection of cafes, pubs and dining options in the old town within a few minutes walk of the property: ‘Peter's Factory Fish bar’: Fantastic local fish and chip shop by the seafront often recommended by our guests ‘Jah Jah’: Caribbean restaurant on the seafront, on Marine Gardens, a 5 minute walk from the property. ‘GB Pizza’: Award winning wood-fired pizzas on the Margate seafront ‘Beano's cafe’: A great classic British cafe for breakfast and lunch ‘Buoy and Oyster’: Family run seafood restaurant overlooking the Margate seafront ‘Giorgios’: On Marine gardens, just a 5 minute walk from the property, a contemporary Italian restaurant which is relaxed by day and lively by night. ‘Imperial Bar & Meze Kitchen’: Turkish meze restaurant with lively night time atmosphere, a 3 minute walk from the cottage. ‘Daisy’: Brunch by day, in the evening Daisy transforms itself into a cocktail bar. ‘Lighthouse bar’ Located on the end of Margate's Harbour Arm, offering an amazing view back over into Margate Old Town, Seafront and Margate Main Sands.