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Old Chelsea - charming cottage in the conservation area of Deal

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Living area
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Old Chelsea - charming cottage in the conservation area of Deal

Old Chelsea is a charming circa 1700 cottage in a pretty, pedestrianised lane lined with pots and flowering plants. Ideally located in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal, the cottage is a short stroll to both the long beach, pier and promenade and the high street with its variety of boutique shops and cafes. The cottage has been lovingly restored by the owners to create a stylish and comfortable holiday home. The cosy sitting room has a comfy sofa and armchair, a Smart TV and wood burner. The pretty bay window creates a window seat and dining area, and the open plan kitchen is perfect for sociable meal preparation. Outside is a cute courtyard to relax in with your morning coffee or evening glass of wine, after enjoying a lovely day in this popular and vibrant coastal town.

Property Description
Front door with steps down into sitting room

Ground Floor

Sitting room

Sitting room with sofa, armchair, wood burner, Smart TV, bay window with dining table and bench seating and chairs

Kitchen

Kitchen with electric oven and induction hob, fridge/ice box, microwave, washer/dryer, Nespresso coffee machine

Shower room – with walk-in shower, wc and basin

Door to courtyard garden

First floor

Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, bedside tables and lamps, wardrobe

Bedroom - sleeps 2, with bunk beds, bedside table and lamp, chest of drawers

Outside space

A paved courtyard to the rear with garden furniture

Parking

No parking but on street parking is available within a 10 minute walk

Pet friendly

Things You Need to Know
There is a £25 per pet per stay charge
Towels and linen are provided
There is a paved courtyard to the rear
Wi-Fi access
Central heating throughout
Cot and high chair available
Please note that the stairs at this cottage are steep, so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

House Rules
We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
Please note check out is 10am. 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 be respectful to neighbours. Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am.
Parties and loud music are not permitted.

Please note that this property does not provide a cot or high chair.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space

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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Deal

Located in Deal, this cottage is near the beach. While the natural beauty of White Cliffs of Dover and Margate Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust and The Pines Garden are also worth visiting.
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Deal, Kent

What's nearby

  • Deal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Astor Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Deal Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deal Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Betteshanger Park - 8 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Deal Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deal Hoy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Engel's Paradise - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Bar Gm - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sir Norman Wisdom (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Alma - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Chelsea - charming cottage in the conservation area of Deal pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Chelsea - charming cottage in the conservation area of Deal?

As of Apr 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Chelsea - charming cottage in the conservation area of Deal on Jul 4, 2026 start from $199, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Old Chelsea - charming cottage in the conservation area of Deal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Chelsea - charming cottage in the conservation area of Deal?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Chelsea - charming cottage in the conservation area of Deal located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Astor Theatre, Deal Pier, and Deal Beach. Deal Castle and Betteshanger Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Deal Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

tim a.

This place is tiny

Great location but this place is tiny. Set up for a family of four (4 beds) but there isn't even enough room for 4 people to sit around a table for breakfast. And the kitchen area is also tiny and quite impractical. Probs work well for a couple, but we struggled as a family of four (and we are all pretty small!) for four days.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Blond S.

Beautifully located, cosy cottage

The flower lined walkway down to the cottage is gorgeous. The cottage is a bit more spacious than the photos suggest especially the bedrooms. The mattress on the Kingsize bed ensures a good nights sleep. Lovely crockery and cutlery to eat from too. It’s right in the heart of Deal, an easy walk to the beach, pier, shops and restaurants, with a couple of traditional pubs just around the corner. We had a great few days here and our teenager and doggy enjoyed themselves too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very charming, well equipped cottage.

Spent two weeks in Old Chelsea. Very comfortable cottage with lots of quirky charm. Especially appreciated the spacious shower.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely little cottage

A lovely cottage, beautifully furnished and with everything you could need for a holiday cottage. Fantastic location, a very short walk to the sea front and the centre of Deal, down a beautiful little side alley. We stayed just outside of main holiday season and had no trouble finding free on street parking a short walk away. The stairs in the cottage are very steep but it wasn't an issue for us.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice and cosy

Very nice cosy little cottage though a bit small for 4. Well located and easier to drop off in Middle Street than we expected. Pub virtually next door. Most enjoyable stay
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Sweet cottage but dilapidated

Cottage is charming and has everything you need. Beds were comfy and clean, bathroom suite was spotless but the windows had black mold and it was generally run down and damp. It is in a great location and parking etc was very easy. Other than the bathroom it was a nice stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tucked away

Compact cottage tucked away in a lovely location nice and quiet close to the old part of Deal which is the best part to stay.All clean and a small kitchen attached to the lounge.Upstairs 2 small bedrooms with a decent comfortable double bed.The house remained cool due to its build in the hot weather and is also dog friendly.A great place to stop if visiting the town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect little seaside cottage

The most quaint beautiful spot surrounded by plants as as you walk off historic middle street down the passage to the cottage - a little haven where I’d watch magpies build nests through the half open stable door of the cottage. Every morning I’d walk the 2 mins to the beach and watch the sunrise (even at that time there were always a few locals already up, swimming in the sea or walking dogs) I was born and raised in Deal until I was 18 but haven’t been back a lot in recent years. This trip and the cottage made me fall back in love with my home town in a brand new way. Really special
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Olivia T.

Good base for exploring Deal

Overall a pleasant stay, the cottage was a great base for exploring the area. Quaint but a bit cluttered, be warned if you are over 6 foot tall this may not be the accommodation for you. Courtyard disappointing, broken lights, bins and recycling. Comfy bed in master, rediculously cheap beer in the Ship (20m away) tasty fish and chips on Middle St.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mandi B.

Perfect location - couple of points to improve

A small quirky cottage in the heart of Deal. Comfortable and clean - though behind the sofa it was very dirty and loose wires from an unused telephone socket. Basic and small bathroom. Small but well equipped kitchen. Nice welcome pack- thank you. Unfortunately I broke my ankle when we arrived falling down the steps outside the bathroom - I note in the visitors book someone else had fallen - they need marking up please. I am young and fit so would be concerned for those who are less able. Lovely clean comfy bedrooms Quiet location was perfect We were told we would get a bag of logs - we got a bundle of kindling only. Disappointing.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Disappointed

Very disappointed with this cottage, I have stayed in keepers cottages before, and not had any such issues. The cleanliness of this property on the whole was way below standard regarding all areas, oven trays, rugs all needed deep cleaning. Outside of the property and small courtyard need’s intense makeover. There was also an open plug socket behind the sofa, this should have been dealt with. The one positive thing I can take from the stay, was the customer service, Amy was very helpful and attentive and got the boiler issue sorted, while also keeping us informed and offering help via a cleaner, but we declined the cleaner as I had gone out to buy cleaning materials and we had cleaned the property ourselves , the plumber was also a very polite and helpful young man, I may also mention that we were offered a small compensation from Phoebe which we accepted.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Cute little cottage with a few downsides

We liked our stay in the Old Chelsea in Deal, but regretted that we couldn’t really eat together as a family because there were only two rather uncomfortable chairs and one small table that wasn’t really suitable as a dining table. We didn’t sit outside either because the cushions were rather dirty and not very inviting and added to that the tiny outside space was the only place to leave the rubbish bins. So we didn’t want to sit there surrounded by our own rubbish.The cottage is cute but the ground floor living space was quite dark and lacked good lighting. The cottage has little space and is too cold to dry clothes or wet towels so we definitely needed the laundry dryer. Another downside was that the bathroom was on the ground floor and not on the same floor as the bedrooms. We hadn’t been aware of that when we booked the cottage.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A great, compact little bolt-hole for a weekend away

We had a lovely time at Old Chelsea. The quiet side street off Middle Street is beautifully kept by one of the other residents, with flower pots everywhere. The cottage is ideal for a couple or small family. The kitchen is compact but has everything you need for any meal preparation. Everything worked well. The king size bed in the main bedroom was extremely comfortable, lovely bedding and very clean. We slept well every night. The bunk bed in the other room was large and looked very comfy too. Plenty of pillows and blankets. My only criticisms would be that the drainage could do with a bit of attention. The small sink in the kitchen was almost totally blocked and water took an age to drain away. Needs properly unblocked. The drain in the shower is also getting a bit slow, probably due to a build up of hair, so could probably do with some deep cleaning too. The central heating boiler is in the main bedroom and if the heating comes on the pipes make quite a bit of noise. Thankfully I was able to turn the heating off on the thermostat downstairs but this might be a problem in winter if you're trying to sleep with the heating on. Also - anyone over 6 foot needs to be careful with some of the doorways which are quite low, as well as in the shower. Some clearer instruction on the recycling and food waste would be nice, but apart from that we loved our stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Inike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alles in allem war der Aufenthalt gut.Das Cottage hat eine tolle Lage, es war sauber und gepflegt. Alles, was in der Küche benötigt wurde war vorhanden. Die Ablagemöglichkeiten für Kleidung haben wir allerdings vermisst.Positiv hervorheben möchten wir, die jeweils schnelle Antwort auf Fragen und die sofortige Hilfe bei dem Warm- Wasser - Problem.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

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