Smugglers Cottage was built around 1780 on farmland belonging to Ramsgate Dairy. The construction of the roadway came some time later and at the time of being made a thoroughfare it was made much wider than any other street so it was appropriately named Broad St.

Smugglers Cottage is a Georgian brick built Grade II listed cottage, seated in a small side street, a short distance from the magnificent Grade l listed St George's Church and it's lovely grounds which are open to the public.  The cottage was built around 1780, later gaining the name "Smugglers Cottage" which was not surprising as the area was renowned for its history of smuggling. It was allegedly built by a sea captain, who used to sail regularly from Ramsgate Harbour. He eventually settled here and had the cottage built, some time later the cottage gained it's name.

Smugglers Cottage contains four tastefully furnished and decorated double bedrooms.  In addition there are two bathrooms on the 1st floor. One containing a three piece suite consisting of a full size bath, pedestal wash-basin and a wc, the second bathroom contains a walk in shower with a Grohe power shower in place of the bath, wash-basin and wc. Another utility is contained on the lower ground floor consisting of a wash-basin and wc. A walk in electric shower is also on the lower ground floor. The 4th bedroom on the lower ground floor is used as a children's playroom and study and as such contains a computer, 21" TV (used mainly for playstation use), comfortable chairs, a pedestal desk and of course many toys.
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The house is centrally-heated and most suited to a non smoking family containing a maximum of three adults and 2-3 young  children. The accommodation is arranged over three floors connected by a charming wooden staircase. The cottage has been sensitively modernised, with a fully fitted kitchen and dining room with the original polished floorboards, a charming reception room, also containing the original polished floorboards, all of which are complemented by tasteful, coordinating furnishings and a large number of quality oil and watercolour paintings which adorn the walls throughout the cottage. The sitting room is equipped with a television, video recorder and a stereo/cd system and telephone. Television/videos are also in three of the bedrooms. The playroom contains a range of children's toys and a basic computer suitable for children's games play and letter writing.

Laundry needs are catered for in the adjoining utility room which contains a range of useful kitchen floor and wall units, a double sink with hot and cold water as well as a new Servis washing machine and ample room for drying clothes. Adjacent to the utility area is a storage area for bicycles and prams. The Utility room is accessed from the courtyard. The pebbled courtyard contains garden furniture and a built in barbeque and is completely surrounded by an 18' foot high wall covered in foliage with no direct access to the street, so is safe for children to play in unattended. The courtyard is completely lit up at night. Many birds nest in the foliage so the garden is filled with birdsong around 4pm each day.

Having the virtue of a grade II listing and being in a conservation area the house enjoys relative peace and quiet with cars not being permitted to park outside, unless unloading, until after 6pm and not after 8am in the morning, but off street parking exists for 4 vehicles within 10 metres of the front door of the cottage and further parking is available within 50 metres.

Contrasting with Broad Street, a short walk through the charmingly named  'Pig Alley' brings you to the hustle and bustle of the Town's pedestrianised shopping area with Marks & Spencer, Woolworth's, Argos and all the usual high street banks and building societies present, you will also find shops for all tastes and pockets and a Saturday market is to be found close by as well. Large Tesco's, Sainsbury's, Alders and a host of other similar type stores are within a 5-10 minute drive from the cottage,

For those who enjoy walking there are several National Trust coastal walks with quite spectacular view or a visit at low tide to Ramsgate's beaches, where countless rock pools teaming with marine life, including crabs, shrimps and anemones are to be found.

The cottage was purchased in 2001 as school holiday retreat for the children as they love the seaside.  A considerable amount of time and energy has been spent refurbishing it, whilst ensuring the original charm and character were retained. The tranquil setting combined with the high standard of the accommodation makes this a truly delightful holiday home.

Weekly bookings and short breaks are available all year, phone for details.