# Ballarat House, Margate, Kent Colourful holiday house in Margate sleeping 10 near sandy beaches for family holidays and weekends with friends ## At a Glance - Sleeps 5 - 10 - 5 bedrooms - Dining for 10 ## Images - Total images stored: 32 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-342.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The spacious living area with two large sofas, armchair and rocking chair; alt: Ballarat House- The spacious living area with two large sofas, armchair and rocking chair) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-740.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The front of Ballarat House with tile steps and huge bag window; alt: Ballarat House- The front of Ballarat House with tile steps and huge bag window) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-301.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The range cooker in the kitchen, viewed from the living room; alt: Ballarat House- The range cooker in the kitchen, viewed from the living room) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-50.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Seascapes Bedroom: King size bed, spacious built in wardrobe, retro occasional chair, original marble fireplace and opulent gold framed mirrors; alt: Ballarat House- Seascapes Bedroom: King size bed, spacious built in wardrobe, retro occasional chair, original marble fireplace and opulent gold framed mirrors) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-25.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Tamarisk Bedroom: Large inky blue room featuring kingsize bed with velvet headboard, switched wall lights and vintage Flemish side tables; alt: Ballarat House- Tamarisk Bedroom: Large inky blue room featuring kingsize bed with velvet headboard, switched wall lights and vintage Flemish side tables) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-406.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The lower ground living room, with wood burner and two sofas; alt: Ballarat House- The lower ground living room, with wood burner and two sofas) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-390.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The living area by night is cosy with lots of mood lighting; alt: Ballarat House- The living area by night is cosy with lots of mood lighting) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-306.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The kitchen has a large bespoke wooden dining table with benches and a range cooker; alt: Ballarat House- The kitchen has a large bespoke wooden dining table with benches and a range cooker) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-344.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- A view of the spacious and cosy living room from the kitchen; alt: Ballarat House- A view of the spacious and cosy living room from the kitchen) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-297.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The dining table (seats 10 on benches) and kitchen viewed from the living room; alt: Ballarat House- The dining table (seats 10 on benches) and kitchen viewed from the living room) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-131.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Sunrise Bedroom: A small and cosy bedroom on the mezzanine level with handmade Taurus Kyoto zip n link wooden beds; alt: Ballarat House- Sunrise Bedroom: A small and cosy bedroom on the mezzanine level with handmade Taurus Kyoto zip n link wooden beds) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-191.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Sunrise Bedroom: A small and cosy bedroom at the top of the house. Velvet fringed lampshade, switched wall lights, rustic log bedside tables, rattan shelves/drawers and use of a small cupboard with hanging rail in the upper hallway; alt: Ballarat House- Sunrise Bedroom: A small and cosy bedroom at the top of the house. Velvet fringed lampshade, switched wall lights, rustic log bedside tables, rattan shelves/drawers and use of a small cupboard with hanging rail in the upper hallway) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-522.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Alexanders Bedroom: With a king size dusky pink velvet king size bed with a headboard, hanging bedside lights, and quirky wood and resin bedside tables; alt: Ballarat House- Alexanders Bedroom: With a king size dusky pink velvet king size bed with a headboard, hanging bedside lights, and quirky wood and resin bedside tables) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-409.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The lower ground dining table and kitchen viewed from the sofa; alt: Ballarat House- The lower ground dining table and kitchen viewed from the sofa) - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-536.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The lower ground bathroom has a large freestanding bath and wet room shower; alt: Ballarat House- The lower ground bathroom has a large freestanding bath and wet room shower) - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-102.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Large bath with electric shower and glass shower enclosure, toilet, built in cupboards and luxury marble surfaces. A great bath to put the kids in!; alt: Ballarat House- Large bath with electric shower and glass shower enclosure, toilet, built in cupboards and luxury marble surfaces. A great bath to put the kids in!) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-396.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The ground floor wet room; alt: Ballarat House- The ground floor wet room) - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-57.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Seascapes Bedroom: Large forest green room featuring kingsize bed with velvet headboard, switched wall lights, and vintage rattan side tables; alt: Ballarat House- Seascapes Bedroom: Large forest green room featuring kingsize bed with velvet headboard, switched wall lights, and vintage rattan side tables) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-7.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Tamarisk Bedroom: Ample wardrobe space, a revamped rattan occasional chair, shelves, decorative tiled fireplace and large art deco sideboard topped with a large vintage gilt mirror; alt: Ballarat House- Tamarisk Bedroom: Ample wardrobe space, a revamped rattan occasional chair, shelves, decorative tiled fireplace and large art deco sideboard topped with a large vintage gilt mirror) - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-145.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Sunrise Bedroom: Patterned gold lampshade, switched wall lights, rustic log bedside tables and a small Art Deco wardrobe; alt: Ballarat House- Sunrise Bedroom: Patterned gold lampshade, switched wall lights, rustic log bedside tables and a small Art Deco wardrobe) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-215.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Sunrise Bedroom: Handmade Taurus Kyoto zip n link wooden beds can be configured as twin singles or as a double bed; alt: Ballarat House- Sunrise Bedroom: Handmade Taurus Kyoto zip n link wooden beds can be configured as twin singles or as a double bed) - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-310.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- A cosy corner in the living room, next to the huge bay windows with bespoke shutters; alt: Ballarat House- A cosy corner in the living room, next to the huge bay windows with bespoke shutters) - 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-172.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Upper hallway: dramatic dark tones, a vintage chandelier and quirky artworks; alt: Ballarat House- Upper hallway: dramatic dark tones, a vintage chandelier and quirky artworks) - 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-259.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Entrance lobby: looking into the hallway through the original engraved glass Entrance door; alt: Ballarat House- Entrance lobby: looking into the hallway through the original engraved glass Entrance door) - 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-234.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- Entrance hallway: looking down towards the front door; alt: Ballarat House- Entrance hallway: looking down towards the front door) - 26. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-321.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- A detail of the dresser in the kitchen; alt: Ballarat House- A detail of the dresser in the kitchen) - 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-336.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- A detail of the marble mantelpiece above the wood burner in the living room; alt: Ballarat House- A detail of the marble mantelpiece above the wood burner in the living room) - 28. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-392.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- A statement gold palm tree lamp lights up the corner of the living room; alt: Ballarat House- A statement gold palm tree lamp lights up the corner of the living room) - 29. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-568.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The Snug: a quiet internal hallway in the lower ground with a small sofa; alt: Ballarat House- The Snug: a quiet internal hallway in the lower ground with a small sofa) - 30. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-707.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The bespoke blinds in the Sunrise bedroom; alt: Ballarat House- The bespoke blinds in the Sunrise bedroom) - 31. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-728.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The lower ground patio area with picnic table; alt: Ballarat House- The lower ground patio area with picnic table) - 32. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Ballarat House-723.jpg (caption: Ballarat House- The dining table (seating 10) and egg chair in the pergola area; alt: Ballarat House- The dining table (seating 10) and egg chair in the pergola area) ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Immaculately clean and minutes from the glorious sandy beaches of Cliftonville with Turner Contemporary 5 mins walk, and Walpole Bay 10 mins. Ballarat House offers plenty of space for up to 10 guests to spread out over 5 bedrooms with 2 large living areas and 2 kitchens. Eat out or dine at home with take outs from our outstanding local restaurants. Ascend the geometric tiled steps lead up to the original front door, and into the dramatic hallway featuring a large gilt mirror and oversized sputnik chandelier. Living area: 2 super comfy sofas, an armchair and gold rocking chair. Soft cushions and throws aplenty! There is a large television with Netflix. Put the wood burner on to create a cozy winter bolthole, or open the windows on each side of the room to let the summer breezes blow through. Open plan to the kitchen, fantastic for large group gatherings. There is a second spacious living area with full kitchen on the lower ground floor. It has 2 sofas, a table and wood burner. There is also a snug area in the internal hallway. Main kitchen: The colourful kitchen has a large bespoke wooden table with benches, large range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, Lavazza coffee maker, crystal glasses, high quality cookware and everything you will need to create wonderful meals. Bedrooms: Upstairs there are 4 unique bedrooms: 2 large bedrooms with plush velvet kingsize beds, and 2 small bedrooms with beds that can be made up as kings or singles. Ample storage for holiday stays in cupboards. On the lower ground floor is a further large king bedroom. Bathrooms: There are 3 bathrooms. Upstairs there is a large bath with electric shower and toilet - a great bath to put the kids in! On the ground floor there is a small wet room shower and toilet. On the lower ground there is a wet room shower, freestanding bath, basin and toilet. Outside: The main garden is accessed by steps from the ground floor, and a patio area with picnic table is accessed from lower ground. Feature tiling and lots of plants, metal table with 2 chairs. Pergola area with large custom made wooden table to seat 10. Large gas barbecue. Wood store and play boat for small kids. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** We welcome pets but please do not let them on the furnitures. - **Accessibility:** No specialist disabled facilities; please note that because this is an old Victorian house there are numerous steps throughout. - **WiFi:** Easy to access WiFi, though coverage can be patchy in some of the rooms due to thick walls. Use it as a chance to switch off! - **Kitchen:** The colourful main kitchen has a table with benches seating 10, large range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker and high quality cookware. - **Dining Room:** The dining area is open plan to the living area. It features a large bespoke wooden table, vintage dresser and industrial chandelier style lighting. - **Sitting Room:** 2 large comfy sofas, an armchair and gold rocking chair. Wood burner, soft cushions and throws. Gold palm leaf lamp, games and a large TV. - **TV and Music Facilities:** Two large TVs with Netflix in the living areas on the ground floor and lower ground. Bluetooth speakers in kitchen dresser. - **Games Room:** No games room, but we do have lots of games. Stored in the cupboards in the lower ground living area. - **Heating and Open Fires:** 2 wood burners, one in each of the living areas. - **Bedrooms:** 5 bedrooms: 3 large luxury bedrooms with kingsize beds and spacious cupboards. 2 smaller bedrooms that can be made up as twins or kings. - **Linen:** Luxurious cotton linen bedding and towels included, including plush hand towels and bath towels for each guest. - **Bathrooms:** 3 bathrooms: Upstairs: large bath, shower, toilet. Ground floor: wet room shower, toilet. Lower ground: wet room shower, large bath, toilet. - **Children's Facilities:** Small wooden play boat in back garden for young children. - **Outdoor:** Large walled garden with small table and 2 chairs plus pergola area with large table seating 10. Egg chair and gas bbq. Lower patio with picnic table. - **Parking:** There is free on-street parking outside the house and on the surrounding streets. - **Smoking:** No smoking in the house. Please ensure you get rid of any cigarette butts if you smoke in the garden. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£2800** per week - From **£1600** for a 3-night weekend - From **£1200** for a 2-night weekend - From **£450** per midweek night ## Booking Information - Week long stays: Friday – Friday. - - Weekends: Friday – Monday.  - - Midweek: 2 nights minimum  - - Please contact for more information. - - Well behaved hens and stags are welcome. There is lots to do in Margate – no parties in the house please. - - Cleaning fees are extra. ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/ballarat-house-margate-kent#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South East England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-east-england) > [Kent](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/kent) > [Margate](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/margate) ### Address Address: Margate, Kent, CT9 1SH, GB Latitude: 51.391222529999 Longitude: 1.3903632760048 ### About The Area A few mins walk from Margate Old Town, Turner Contemporary & sandy beaches of Cliftonville. On the Kent coastal path, 10 mins walk to Walpole Bay tidal pool. 20 mins drive to Ramsgate and Broadstairs. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** 5-10 mins walk from the quirky shops & restaurants inn Margate Old Town. Easy access to other Kent towns including Sandwich, Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay - all 20-30 minutes drive. - **Shop:** 1 min to shops on the seafront, including Haeckels, Daisy, Bar Nothing, Forts Coffee. 2 mins walk up the road to a corner shop and the shopping district on Northdown Road. - **Food and Drink:** Daisy is 1 min walk down the road. A trendy new place with views over the seafront. Forts Coffee is around the corner. New places pop up all the time - have fun exploring! - **Airport:** Gatwick or Stansted. - **Train:** Margate train station, 5 mins away in a taxi. Half an hour walk. - **Bus:** Buses on Northdown Road, 2 mins walk.