St Cuby - 5 Star Clifftop Apartment with Stunning Sea Views
Apartment with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
Fabulously refurbished in Art Deco style, St Cuby is located in an idyllic, much sought after clifftop location just one minute's walk to a lovely secluded beach. It is a very famous character building steeped in history, well known as the place where John Buchan wrote the famous spy novel The 39 Steps.
The large balcony of this contemporary and comfortable first floor apartment is perfect for al fresco dining (or just relaxing!) and has magnificent, panoramic views over the coastline and English Channel, as do most of the rooms.
The 39 Steps has been made into 3 different films, the first directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and it is now a hugely successful London and Broadway stage play. It is currently being filmed by the BBC for a Christmas showing, starring Rupert Penry-Jones of Spooks fame. You go down the steps straight to the beach, where, in the book, the ship Ariadne was waiting to take the spies to safey.
St Cuby, awarded 5 Stars by Visit Britain, is spacious, light and airy, with French Doors opening from the fully furnished lounge onto the balcony for al fresco dining, and of course, taking in that glorious view! The lounge has film posters on display, together with original film stills and signed photos of the stars of the first film so you can really get into the marvellous atmosphere of the early Deco and film era.
The fully fitted kitchen is extremely well equipped and includes a washer/dryer as well as a dishwasher, microwave/grill, fridge/freezer, oven and hob. Also provided for your convenience is a food processor, juicer, picnic set and rug, coolbox and flask.
The bedrooms have spectacular, panoramic views of the coastline and English Channel through double aspect corner windows, which flood the rooms with light. Watch the sunrise as you take a morning cup of tea or coffee while leafing through the brochures provided to plan your day.
With one double and one adult size bunk beds room, it is ideal for adults and families alike, with several beaches nearby (many award winning), and plenty to to do and see, including trips to the infamous Goodwin Sands, and smugglers' caves. North Foreland all year round golf course is just a 4 minute drive away.
Broadstairs town centre is a 3 minute drive away with all its amenities, and you really will be spoilt for choice with the number of pubs, cafes, restaurants and bistros on offer, some with a distinctly continental feel. Or why not wander along the clifftop to the Captain Digby, an award winning family pub/restaurant with an extensive menu.
Facilities for this holiday apartment in Broadstairs, South East
Property
Type:
Apartment
Nearest Airport:
Kent International Airport - 7 kms
Nearest Port:
Ramsgate - 5.7 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Captain Digby - 1.8 kms
Nearest Restaurant:
Posillipo - 1.3 kms
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Good Nightlife, Near the sea, Quiet, Watersports
Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. Spectacular view from the lounge.
Dining:
Seating for 4. Butterfly dining table and chairs can be moved and located in kitchen or lounge.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, CD System. CDs, DVDs, and binoculars provided. All 3 DVD film versions of The 39 Steps are provided for your entertainment!
Outside:
Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. Hardwood patio set for al fresco dining plus Art Deco style steamer chairs for relaxing in with your Pimm's. All chairs have cushions. Glorious, panoramic views - relax and watch the yachts drift by.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Accessed by 12 wooden steps outside - please contact us if you have any queries regarding suitability.
Local activities in and around Broadstairs, South East
Kent, the garden of England, has much to offer, but the Thanet coastline incorporating Broadstairs is special - nearly 26 miles of it! It has a mild maritime climate, with higher tempertures than the national average. In fact, in June 2008 Thanet was named as the jewel in England's coastal crown, with a record number of Blue Flag awards.
The motto on Broadstairs' town crest - "stella maris" - means Star of the Sea, and it's an apt description. Broadstairs was voted one of the best coastal towns in England second only to St Ives, by the readers of the Guardian newspaper in 2007. Not just because of its watersports and award winning, beautiful sandy beaches, including Joss Bay for surfing, and Viking Bay with plenty of children's amusements, and several other bays, but also because it really is very charming, with little streets, shops and fishermen's cottages all jostling happily together. Discover the Viking Coastal Trail and the intriguing history of Broadstairs' smugglers. Why not take a boat trip to discover their caves, and to the infamous Goodwin Sands which have wrecked many a fine ship? You can also take a wildlife boat tour and see seals basking on the Sands. Children will enjoy the Rock Doc walk, and if you like birds and wildlife, you'll love nearby Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve.
For history buffs, there is the RAF Manston History Museum, which has aircraft and exhibits illustrating the history of the airfield, also the RAF Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Trust and Battle of Britain Memorial Museum. There is much maritime history to discover - and St Cuby is very close to the last manned lighthouse in the UK.
Charles Dickens loved and lived in Broadstairs in Bleak House - you can visit the fascinating Dickens House Museum and see the Old Curiosity Shop. Come to the Dickens Festival in June, Folk Week In August and the free fireworks and music in summer. Enjoy!
Broadstairs Folk Week
Detailing everything you need to know about this popular festival.
Details this free service which is well worth using - a 2 to 4 hour visit to your chosen area, being given interesting facts and shown sites you may not find on your own.
By Road - from West, take M25 J6 (M26), M20, follow to J7 (A249) M2 eastbound, join A299 to Broadstairs. From North take M25 J2 (A2), M2, A299. Trains direct from London Victoria every half hour.
Rental rates for this apartment
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
20 Sep - 24 Oct 2008
£475.00
€598.50
$769.50
25 Oct - 19 Dec 2008
£375.00
€472.50
$607.50
20 Dec - 2 Jan 2009
£650.00
€819.00
$1053.00
3 Jan - 13 Mar 2009
£375.00
€472.50
$607.50
14 Mar - 22 May 2009
£475.00
€598.50
$769.50
23 May - 19 Jun 2009
£550.00
€693.00
$891.00
20 Jun - 4 Sep 2009
£650.00
€819.00
$1053.00
5 Sep - 25 Sep 2009
£550.00
€693.00
$891.00
26 Sep - 30 Oct 2009
£475.00
€598.50
$769.50
31 Oct - 18 Dec 2009
£375.00
€472.50
$607.50
19 Dec - 1 Jan 2010
£650.00
€819.00
$1053.00
Rental Notes: Changeover day usually Saturday to Saturday. Short breaks available - please contact for enquiries. Apartment available from 2pm on day of arrival. Late arrivals must be pre-agreed please. To be vacated by 10am on day of departure.
£100 security deposit required, refundable within 2 weeks of the end of your stay. Booking deposit 1/3rd of total rental cost payable within 2 weeks of booking. Balance due 6 weeks prior to arrival. If booking within 6 weeks of arrival, full amount payable.
Utilities charge - £15 per week. Winter utilities charge - £25 per week October-May. Cot, highchair and/or baby gate available on request at no extra charge. Please bring your own beach towels, thank you. Substantial Welcome Tray provided. Shopping service available free of charge. We welcome all our guests to hand over keys and help you settle in.
Guestbook
"Best reception, best location - scenery - best quality accommodation in our many years of travelling. Thank you. " - Mr & Mrs T, Farningham
"A beautiful holiday home with everything you could wish for - we enjoyed it so much that we want to come again in October! Thank you." - JH, Greater Manchester
"Superb accommodation in a stunning location - tremendous attention to detail and a great welcome from the owners. Truly a 5* experience." - The K family, Herts
"What a stunning location - very exclusive yet a short stroll from the action. Accommodation exceptional - everything you need or want. Can we stay?!" - Mr & Mrs G, Kent
"Stunning. Wonderful accommodation. Breakfast every morning on the balcony. Two wonderful Italian restaurants in the main street. Thank you for your hospitality and welcoming us into your home." - Mr & Mrs S, N Yorkshire
"How we wished we could have stayed longer, it was really difficult to leave. It's a lovely apartment and your attention to detail was amazing. We hope to be able to come and stay again, there is so much more to see." - Mr & Mrs P, Essex
Availability of St Cuby
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Owner joined site on:
22 August 2008
Property listed since:
25 September 2008
Holiday Apartment in england - South East - Kent - Broadstairs
