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Coastal retreat on the beach in Kingsdown, near Deal

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A covered patio with a table, chairs, a potted plant, and hanging white flowers.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a round ottoman, a television, and a star-shaped ceiling light.
A table with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a vase of red tulips.
A white house with a small porch and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A kitchen with light green cabinets, white countertops, a skylight, and a central island with a toaster.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Deal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Deal, Kent
  • Place, Deal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer Castle and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 - Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Twin Room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom One - King size bed

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Deal

Located in Deal, this holiday home is near the beach. Dover Castle and Walmer Castle and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club. Deal Maritime and Local History Museum and Maize Maze are also worth visiting.
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Deal, Kent

What's nearby

  • Deal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Dover Castle - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 18 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Walmer Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Green - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Walmer Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hut 55 - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal retreat on the beach in Kingsdown, near Deal pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coastal retreat on the beach in Kingsdown, near Deal?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal retreat on the beach in Kingsdown, near Deal on 19 Dec 2026 start from £1,833, 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.

How much is parking at Coastal retreat on the beach in Kingsdown, near Deal?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal retreat on the beach in Kingsdown, near Deal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal retreat on the beach in Kingsdown, near Deal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal retreat on the beach in Kingsdown, near Deal located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Deal Beach, Walmer Beach and Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club. Walmer Castle and Gardens and Deal Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Excellent cottage in a great location for a family getaway. Just don't forget a travel cot mattress if you have a baby!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don't think we ever want to stay anywhere else but in Kingsdown and this rental. It is just steps from the beach, and the locals are some of the best. The bedroom on the second floor is better than mine at home! And, washer and dryer!
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2026
Thank you for your review Sarah! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Kingsdown Cottage

Cliffeside Cottage is a beautifully presented and well equipped place to stay. This was our second summer stay in Kingsdown and we loved the sea views and easy access to the beach from the cottage. Everything was spotlessly clean and well thought out to make our stay easy and relaxing. The owners have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into making the cottage a wonderful and welcoming place to stay. Kingsdown is a lovely place and we made the most of sunny coastal walks to St Margaret's Bay and Deal. There are lots of great food options and plenty of things to do for families with young and older children. Brilliant customer service as usual from Keeper's Cottages.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely holiday week at Cliffeside Cottage

The cottage is lovely. It has everything we needed. The close proximity to the beach was wonderful. The cottage was clean, comfortable and stylish. We have a dog and it was great for her. The Zetland Arms is a great place for food and drink. Good access to the White Cliffs Area. Thank you for a great stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your kind review. Delighted to know that you have had a fabulous stay at Cliffeside Cottage! Best wishes from all the team at Keepers Cottages.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family seaside visit

What a lovely stay we had! Great location too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Hello Oli, we're so delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cottage for our family and our visit to the South coast. The house was perfectly set up for a family, with a beautiful outside space, and a short walk to the rocky beach. Our kids (4 and 8) loved the twin bed room, with reading nook, a great collection of kids games, puzzles and books. Comfortably slept six of us, and we particularly enjoyed the footpaths to walk to Walmer and Deal Castle and the Dover cliffs. Will note the cottage is pet friendly -- we do not have a pet, but we did find dog hair on the area rugs, worth noting if you have an allergy. Overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Xmas Location

Property was excellent for a short stay at the beach. Could not fault location, close to a couple of great pubs and an easy walk to Walmer Castle. Would not hesitate to stay here again. Nice touch having a Christmas tree in the lounge too
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2024
We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay Karen!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely seaside holiday

Gorgeous little cottage in fabulous location. Really enjoyed our stay. Children loved the toy cupboard. Great walks nearby. Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2024
We're so delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and made the most of the wonderful location of this coastal cottage!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing break

Lovely cottage . Very cosy and well equipped . Could walk out of the garden to the beach with the dog . Great break
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great break in a terrific location

We very much enjoyed our stay at Cliffeside: the pleasant and well equipped house and garden is in an excellent location, near to Walmer and its castle and Deal with its unexpected delights. We also found the team at Keepers Cottages incredibly responsive and helpful. In short, we would have no hesitation in booking again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A special long weekend

We enjoyed a 3 night stay to celebrate a special birthday. The cottage is really beautifully decorated and we appreciated the good quality linens, Neom fragrance and Scottish Soap Co. toiletries. There was ample hot water and heating when we needed it. The village is pretty and peaceful and the beach great. We enjoyed walking to Deal and along the clifftops. We would love to stay again. The only suggestion we'd make is a more secure/robust back gate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

One of the best stays yet!

We have stayed with Keepers Cottages many times and this was one of the best stays yet. Cliffeside Cottage is the most charming seaside holiday rental. You are literally a few steps to the pretty Kingsdown beach. We were so lucky as we had amazing weather so we swam every day and had picnics on the beach. We walked to St Margarets Bay twice which was the most beautiful walk up on the cliffs. We ate out several times in Deal. The cottage was comfy, cosy and idyllic. We love staying with Keepers Cottages, the team are so helpful and friendly and we will be back soon. Thank you for a truly magical stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A haven for any time of year

Stayed over a period of unplanned works at our property. Despite being arranged at very short notice this beautifully appointed cottage was a real haven from the chaos. It was very well equipped, spotlessly clean and comfortable and felt much larger on the inside than it looks. The secure garden (for our little cockerpoo) led right to the short path to the beach. We were staying in January in icy temperatures and it was warm and welcoming. With the direct views straight to sea from the rear rooms, it would be an enchanting place to stay at any time of the year. Highly recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cliffeside Cottage weekend stay.

It would be helpful to let guests know that the one bathroom is downstairs at the back of the property through the dining room and kitchen. The bedrooms are on the 1st floor and 2nd floors and the stairs are quite steep. This wasn't a problem for us. The cottage was cosy and in a fantastic location. The decor is lovely and it has all the facilities needed. The fridge temperature was on the warm side. The electricity tripped twice but we fixed it. It may be connected to the oven? The garden was good to have and has a rear gate to access the pathway to the Beach. We'd recommend the popular Zetland Arms and best to book.Parking was straight forward outside the property. There was also a nearby local shop. We (5) had a great weekend there.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Coastal Cottage

We had a very cosy and comfortable stay at cliffeside cottage, loved the long walk into Deal with it’s many excellent restaurants to choose from. The Zetland pub was fantastic for a drink after our dog walk. The decor in the cottage was very tasteful and we all had a wonderful NY break! Bathroom downstairs was the only negative and perhaps a Nespresso coffee machine would be a nice touch. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Winter break

A lovely 5 day break with my husband. 2nd visit this year. The log fire set off the living room so well. Comfy and warming. A great few pubs around the corner. Great food and drink. Easy walking distance to Deal along the coast path. Very tempted to return. Really enjoyable and a lovely find. X
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant location

This cottage is picture perfect when looking for a base to swim the English Channel, and for a quiet seaside holiday too! The team are responsive and kind, helping wherever they can to ensure our stay was stress free. Highly recommend and can’t wait to see how Cliffside grows in the future :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Retreat on and untouched beach

The cottage was easy to find, parking wasn't an issue. Inside was lovely, clean and welcoming. The location is so ideal if you want a break away from the hustle and bustle of every day issues. There are two pubs within 400ft of the cottage and both do lovely food. The stoney beach is just 2 minutes from the cottage and is so untouched. We spent most of our time there. The cottage was comfortable, bright and lovely. Everything you need was there. We would definately go back. We have already recommended the cottage to friends and family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect beach getaway

Third time here. It’s perfect. Moments to beach. Everything you need. Extremely comfortable, but also practical and not fussy. Love it and will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holiday!

We loved everything about the cottage and will definitely be back! Would be even better if there was a dishwasher (please!) - thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great little gem

Cliffeside cottage was the perfect little gem for my small family. Beautifully furnished with the comfiest beds and nice hot shower! Located just a stones throw from the beach and a couple of great pubs, it’s ideal for sunset walks and stops! A short drive is Deal (gorgeous sea side town) and Sandwich, both pretty historic towns for a great family day out! Will definitely come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mini break

Stayed with my husband for 4 nights. Birthday treat. Lovely setting. Pub(s) within walking distance. A homely house. Met all our needs. Would have been special if the fireplace was available but we were comfortable all the same. The weather was on our side and the long promenade walk to Deal was great. Deal pleasantly welcoming. Enjoyable. A perfect mini break.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Cottage by the Sea

We were 2 adults, 1 baby and small child staying over a long weekend in September. The perfect cottage and location for our seaside break! Kingsdown Beach was ideal for us. The Zetland Arms pub a short walk down a lane of gorgeous cottages. Deal is a short drive away with great restaurants and a lovely pier. The cottage itself was great for us, very steep stairs for a baby which is something to note. Thank you Keepers Cottages for our stay, we loved it and will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great little house

Lovely little house set in a little village with all the amenities you would ever need. There is no off road parking but there are spaces on the street around the house. The house is well kitted out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

great place to stay

The only problem was the TV it needs a freeview box/ satelite dish and instructions. Also the same cottage before had books.
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