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Characterful coastal stays in Whitstable
Relax in style by the seaside in one of our eight newly refurbished boutique bedrooms. All of our spacious en-suite rooms offer everything needed to ensure you enjoy a comfortable stay, including a luxury pocket-sprung mattress, Drench shower, Roberts digital radio and Nespresso coffee machine, along with a flat screen Smart TV and complimentary WiFi.
Situated in the heart of Whitstable’s historic town centre, yet just a stone’s throw from the beach, it is the perfect place to enjoy everything this popular seaside destination has to offer.
Celebrating our heritage
Whitstable has long been famous for its oysters, and each of our boutique rooms is named after an historic oyster fishing vessel, known as a ‘yawl’ or ‘smack’. All eight vessels were built in Whitstable yards around 1900, including the iconic Gamecock (pictured) which was built at Island Wall in 1907, just yards from another of our pubs, The Smack Inn.
Shepherd Neame is helping to sponsor Whitstable Maritime’s ongoing renovation of the iconic 42-foot boat, which spent its working life dredging oysters in the Swale and is registered as a National Historic Vessel. Boasting a unique design, a similar vessel can be seen on the labels and pump clips of our award-winning Whitstable Bay beer collection. To celebrate this heritage, all guests will be welcomed with a complimentary bottle of Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and Whitstable Bay Organic Ale in their room on arrival.
Favourite
This spacious double ensuite room boasts a quirky character and style. Located on the first floor, it offers great views of Whitstable’s historic town centre, looking directly out on the bustling High Street. Free wifi is included as standard, and other facilities include a flat screen HD television and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests will also receive complimentary bottles of Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and Whitstable Bay Organic Ale on arrival.
About The Favourite: This room is named after oyster yawl The Favourite, which can be found on Island Wall near to another Shepherd Neame pub, The Old Neptune, just a few minutes’ walk from the Duke of Cumberland.
Gamecock
Perfect for a seaside escape, this spacious family ensuite room can sleep up to four people, offering a double bed with luxury pocket sprung mattress and two person sofa bed. Located on the first floor, it offers views of Whitstable’s characterful Harbour Street. Free wifi is included as standard, and other facilities include a flat screen HD television, Drench shower, Roberts Radio and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests will also receive complimentary bottles of Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and Whitstable Bay Organic Ale on arrival.
About the Gamecock: This room is named after the Gamecock, a traditional oyster yawl built in Whitstable in 1907, which is currently being renovated by the Whitstable Maritime charity. Find out more here: https://www.whitstablemaritime.org.uk/the-gamecock-restoration
It has a special connection to Shepherd Neame, which is providing financial support for the project, as it helped inspire the design for its award-winning Whitstable Bay beer collection. Find out more at www.shepherdneame.co.uk/whitstable-bay
Emeline
This spacious double ensuite room is located on the first floor and offers great views of Whitstable’s historic town centre, looking directly out on the bustling High Street. Free wifi is included as standard, and other facilities include a flat screen HD television, Drench shower and bath and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests will also receive complimentary bottles of Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and Whitstable Bay Organic Ale on arrival.
About Emeline: This room is named after 44ft Whitstable smack Emeline, built in 1904. She ceased fishing and was converted to a pleasure boat with a large wheelhouse in the 1950s before moving to the Costa del Sol. She arrived back in Britain in 1994 and was restored in Faversham to her present state. Still based in the town, she regularly takes part in local events including the Swale Match.
Bluebell
This spacious double ensuite room – which can also be converted into a twin – boasts a disctinctive character and style. Located on the first floor, it offers great views of Whitstable’s historic town centre, looking directly out on the pretty independent shop fronts of Harbour Street. Free wifi is included as standard, and other facilities include a flat screen HD television, Roberts digital radio and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests will also receive complimentary bottles of Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and Whitstable Bay Organic Ale on arrival.
About Bluebell: This room is named after Bluebell, a 44ft smack built in 1910 which is no longer sailing.
Thistle
This spacious double ensuite room is located on the second floor, offering views of Whitstable’s historic town centre along with sea glimpses. Free wifi is included as standard, and other facilities include a flat screen HD television and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests will also receive complimentary bottles of Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and Whitstable Bay Organic Ale on arrival.
About Thistle: This room is named after Thistle, a 44ft smack built in 1908. Her main use was as a carrier boat, taking the oysters from the Seasalter and Ham Oyster Fishery Company’s smacks to the harbour, where they were taken by train to London. After the Second World War she worked as a motor fishing vessel until 1980, and then fell into disrepair before undergoing a full restoration in the 1990s. She still sails today.
Oyster Catcher
This spacious double ensuite room boasts a distinctive character and style. Located on the second floor, it offers great views of Whitstable’s historic town centre, looking out on to the bustling High Street. Free wifi is included as standard, and other facilities include a flat screen HD television and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests will also receive complimentary bottles of Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and Whitstable Bay Organic Ale on arrival.
Rosa
Unwind in this spacious double ensuite room, which boasts a quirky character and style. Located on the second floor, it offers great views of Whitstable’s historic town centre, looking directly out on the pretty independent shop fronts of Harbour Street. Free wifi is included as standard, and other facilities include a flat screen HD television and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests will also receive complimentary bottles of Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and Whitstable Bay Organic Ale on arrival. This room can be jointly booked with Ada to form a larger suite with a single lockable outer door.
About Rosa: This room is named after 47ft smack Rosa & Ada built in 1905, which launched in 1908 for the Seasalter and Ham Oyster Company, with whom she worked until 1963. Now based in Troon, Scotland, she continues to sail today.
Ada
Relax in style in our Luxury Family Room. It can sleep up to three people, offering a double bed with luxury pocket sprung mattress and sofa bed. Located on the second floor, with views of Harbour Street, it boasts a spacious bathroom including a luxurious slipper bath. Free wifi is included as standard, and other facilities include a flat screen HD television, Roberts digital radio and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests will also receive complimentary bottles of Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and Whitstable Bay Organic Ale on arrival. This room can be jointly booked with Rosa to form a larger suite with a single lockable outer door.
About Ada: This room is named after 47ft smack Rosa & Ada built in 1905, which launched in 1908 for the Seasalter and Ham Oyster Company, with whom she worked until 1963. Now based in Troon, Scotland, she continues to sail today.