Group holiday accommodation by the sea and in the forest in Kent and Sussex

Wild spaces. Colourful stays. Soulful details.

At Firebow Holidays, we curate design-led holiday lets that help friends, families, and free spirits slow down and reconnect - together. From forest-edge retreats to vibrant seaside homes, our properties are filled with character, creativity, and care.

Whether you're planning a birthday blowout, a creative retreat, or a family reunion with the dog in tow, our places are built to hold your stories. Expect bold interiors, big tables, and cosy corners, ready to make magical memories.

Based in Kent and Sussex, Firebow is proudly independent and always evolving. Each property is handpicked and lovingly restored, bringing together artistic flair, heritage architecture, and a sense of playful ease.

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Experience & Guests

6+ years welcoming over 2,000 guests to our UK holiday homes

Total Guest Nights

Over 20,000 guest nights hosted across our hand-picked properties

Reviews & Ratings

Hundreds of glowing reviews • Average rating: 4.8★ across major platforms

ANNIE

“We loved staying at the house, it's beautiful and brilliantly located for all of the best bits of Margate. The living space in particular is great for big groups.”

GEORGIA

“Fantastic house! So quirky and comfortable, everything we needed for a birthday weekend. Also, great location!"

ALISTAIR

“Stunning house in a great location near to the beach and Margate Old Town. Amelia was a great host. We’d love to come back and stay again.”

OUR PROPERTIES

Margate, KENT

Ballarat House

SLEEPS 10

Ballarat House is brilliantly placed to visit Margate Old Town, Cliftonville and the beach. Lovingly renovated with quirky, colourful decor, 10 beds, 3 bathrooms, 2 living spaces with woodburners, walled garden with gas BBQ & views over the iconic Lido sign on the seafront.

Sleep in one of our colourful bedrooms on comfortable beds snuggled in hotel quality linen with plenty of throws. Choose from three bathrooms, ensuring there’s never a big queue to wash.

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margate, KENT

Walpole Bay Views

SLEEPS 4

Perfect for a family of four, or two couples, my beautiful flat is just two minutes from the Walpole Bay tidal pool. Walk to the end of the road, down the steps and you are right on this fabulous beach.

Try wild swimming year round, or use my flat as a base to discover all that Margate and Cliftonville have to offer. Do you love walking? The Viking Coastal Trail provides miles of clifftop walking in either direction. Enjoy a cream tea at the iconic Walpole Bay Hotel on your return.

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margate, KENT

Ballarat House, Upper House

SLEEPS 8

Get close to all Margate has to offer! Enjoy a spacious coastal retreat in Margate with family and friends: Ballarat House is brilliantly placed to visit Margate Old Town, Cliftonville and the beach.

Lovingly renovated with quirky, colourful decor, two kingsize beds, two twin beds, two bathrooms, a large open plan living room/kitchen, wood burner, BBQ and walled garden. Views over the iconic Lido.

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NEAR CANTERBURY, KENT

Kent Downs Cottage

SLEEPS 10

Nestled in the picturesque village of Petham, our charming countryside cottage is the ideal getaway for nature lovers, families, and wedding guests alike. Just a stone's throw from the enchanting Canterbury Festival and stunning wedding venues, this is the perfect base for your adventures.

Enjoy al fresco dining on the patio with a gas BBQ or gather around the fire pit under the stars. Stay cozy with heated floors and a wood burner, while the game room offers fun for all.

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margate, KENT

Apartment

SLEEPS 2

Enjoy a spacious coastal retreat in Margate with your partner or alone: perfect as a midweek getaway or workcation, with great wifi and space to work. The lower ground apartment of Ballarat House has been lovingly renovated with quirky, colourful decor.

There is a kingsize bed, spacious bathroom, large living/dining area with large TV, cozy snug and patio area with seating. Dine in style at home with take outs or eat out at outstanding local restaurants.