Gorgeous Georgian cottage in the heart of quirky Deal, a stone's throw from the sea, shops and indie cafes (sleeps 6)
Space & setting.
Pack your beach towels and rise with the tide in Deal, one of Kent’s cutest towns. Just off Beach Street (yes, really) the Grade II-listed property’s marine-blue door opens to a serene bolthole away from the promenade, and inside you’ll find limewashed walls, bright splashes of colour and an uncluttered space carefully punctuated with contemporary design features including a David Ross dining table and a Pascal Mourgue chair. The art reflects Deal’s dreamiest elements – the sky, the water – with etchings by Lucy Hellberg, prints by Marcus Lee James and photography by Laura Meek.
The elements are best experienced first-hand though, and the cottage’s location is second to none. You can run from door to shore in less than a minute, be seated at one of Deal’s loveliest bars in less than 5, and a morning of shop-hopping between independently-run cafés and boutiques can all be done on foot. At one end of the beach is the pier, where you can get a lobster lunch at Deal Pier Kitchen, and at the other is Deal Castle, a flower-shaped fortress built by Henry VIII. In between, you’ll find the prettiest hand-painted fishing boats dotted along the seafront. Three bedrooms (a king, a double and a twin) make it ideal for families or friends, but off season it’s great value for a couple, too.
Getting here: train to Deal then walk (7 mins)
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Sustainability.
Limewashed walls, low allergenic wool pillows and duvets, organic bed linen and eco cleaning products.
Surrounds.
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Deal Beach -
Hut 55 Café © Hut 55 -
Beach Yoga at Hut 55 © Hut 55 -
White Cliffs of Dover -
South Foreland Light House © National Trust
- Early birds can catch the sunrise on the beach then head to the pier for a fry-up.
- On the corner of St George’s Road beneath a yellow-striped awning, Arno & Co is a deli with a cult-like following: Miria recommends the tins of Spanish crisps and a loaf of bread for a picnic.
- Hut55 has beach yoga, bike hire and maps of the area so you can stretch it out or cycle 15 minutes south to Kingsdown Beach, a quiet shingled stretch with great rock pooling.
- Have at least one dinner at The Rose; fantastic food, interesting cocktails.
- On Saturdays, Deal’s farmers’ market is the place to stock up on fresh, local produce and get a feel for the community.
- Walk along the white cliffs of Dover and visit South Foreland Lighthouse, where there are cream teas and kite-flying.
Specifics.
- Terraced cottage
- 3 bedrooms: 1 king, 1 double, 1 twin
- 1 bathroom with shower on first floor (no bath)
- Well-equipped kitchen including oven, hob and Halo coffee machine; basics provided
- Cosy lounge with Smart TV, books, boardgames and wood-burner; logs and kindling on request
- Travel cot and high chair available on request
- Dog-friendly
- Private patio garden with Kamado Joe BBQ and seating
- Walk to shops, pubs and an award-winning butcher in under 5 mins
- Hire bikes locally
- No on-street parking outside the cottage but plenty of free parking nearby
- A local caretaker is available by phone should you need anything
- Booking conditions: a 2-night minimum stay.
- Remember to pack: beach towels
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