North Vat
Dungeness
3
2
6
2
Award-winning contemporary home settled on the unique shingle beach at Dungeness. With 360-degree spectacular views from the many picture windows and a breath-taking outlook from the rear directly to the sea. North Vat is a wide screen oasis of calm and beauty.
Once a fisherman’s cottage, this magical black timber house (by architectural practice Rodic Davidson) has been designed for your comfort and relaxation in mind. A large double height living, and dining area opens out onto a privately fenced shingle garden and outside eating haven. An exquisite glass atrium connects two double bedrooms, each elegantly and individually detailed for your well-being. The mezzanine master bedroom (with en-suite), spanning the top floor of the house benefits from a spectacular view across the sea to France and the daily ‘surreal’ light show at sunrise and sunset, experienced directly from your welcoming bed.
Imagine sitting by the wood burning fire, underneath our thick blankets, taking in the ever-changing desert landscape or playing board games with your family and friends. Or sharing a romantic Summer dinner and enjoying the days end with the doors and the windows wide open inviting the outside in. Or perhaps, you need some space to read and to reflect in the peaceful corners of North Vat - quiet time. It is all possible here.
This exceptional house situated in one of Kent’s most inspiring nature reserves and accessible to the multiple attractions in the immediate area is a wonderful holiday destination for you, family and friends and even your well-mannered dog!
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About the House
3
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6
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North Vat: sleeps 6 with 1 reception, 3 bedrooms, 1 en-suite, plus a wet room, enclosed shingle beach garden and off street parking for several cars. The house is over two floors, with the majority of rooms on the lower level.
Most of the home is open plan, including the open mezzanine master bedroom. Natural light floods in most rooms due to the design there are few blinds in the bedroom areas.
Ground Floor
Living area, with kitchen and stunning bespoke wooden dining table with seating for 8. Underfloor heating. Log burning stove with start logs and kindling.
Kitchen area, double electric oven and hob, built in fridge/freezer, compact dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine (and cafetiere), hidden storage incorporated into the drawers.
Large screen TV, Wi-Fi.
Pet friendly features include a doggy drawer, with treats, cushion, dog towels, walking water bowls and much more.
Washing machine and mini ironing boards and small steam iron are tucked away.
Wet room, with overhead shower, WC and sink.
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2) Double bedroom hanging rail, under bed drawer, dual window views. Velux peep window in ceiling (no blind)
Bedroom 3 (sleeps 2 ) Double bedroom, hanging rail, dual aspect views
First Floor
Master bedroom suite (sleeps 2) with glass gallery balustrade, views of the sea. Bench seating, library wall of books, wardrobe and under bed drawers. En suite shower room, WC and basin. (no blinds)
Outside
Enclosed garden, beach area.
Folding chairs, trestle table can be brought outside (fair weather only)
Services
Electric underfloor heating throughout
Log burning stove
Wi-Fi
Things you need to know:
Internet Wifi is slow - 1mb
Bright home, not much in the way of blinds on all areas due to the design aspects.
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Facilities
Bluetooth SpeakerBoard GamesChild FriendlyCoastalCoffee MachineCotDishwasher0.1 miles Miles To The Beach0.5 miles Miles To The PubEnclosed GardenFireGardenHairdryerHighchairLinenMicrowaveParking - Off StreetPet FriendlySea ViewsSmart TVSmoke DetectorsStair GatesStarter Logs ProvidedTowelsTumble DryerVacuum CleanerWashing MachineWi-FiWoodburning Stove -
Things You Need to Know
Towels and linen are provided.
We can provide you with a variety of recommended eateries, please get in touch for further detail.
A travel cot and a highchair that attaches to a chair (16 months + only) can be provided, There is also a baby / pet gate for the stairs - Please ensure this is requested at the time of booking.
Reasonable mobile reception, depending on provider.
Wi-Fi available - 1mb
Up to two pets are allowed. A drawer of pet goodies and towels are supplied. If you wish to bring a pet please let us know. Please note additional pet charges are £30 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged.
Please note the property sleeps a maximum of 6 adults.
Underfloor heating.
Parking is off road for a couple of cars - care must be taken not to drive onto the loose shingle.
All lower rooms have curtain / covers for the windows. Room two has a velux without a blind. The Master bedroom is open to the sitting room so light is to be expected.
Please note check in is 4.00pm and check out is 10am. -
House Rules
We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages to our beautiful holiday home. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time.
Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house.
For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property.
Please note quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am. Please be respectful to neighbours.
Please note parties and loud music are not permitted.
In the Area
Dungeness is located in an unspoilt area on the southernmost corner of the bay that stretches from Folkestone to Rye. There are some beautiful walks to explore the wild landscape, and experience the beauty of the sea and the enormous skies. The Old Lighthouse is a popular visitor attraction, as is the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam railway which passes close by with the miniature steam train meandering along the coast to Hythe, a wonderful way to enjoy Kent’s scenery. There are two pubs on the reserve, The Britannia and The Pilot, and the unique ’Fish Hut’ selling caught-on-the day fresh fish. The wonderful former smuggler’s town of Rye with its choice of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants is well worth a visit and only 10 miles away.
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