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Exceptional character cottage on historic Middle Street, Deal

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A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a gas stove, and a built-in oven.
A rustic brick wall with a framed poster, a vase with flowers, and a wooden bowl on a dark wooden cabinet.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a staircase leading to another level.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a patterned rug, a small table with a basket, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Deal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Garden
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Deal, Kent
  • Place, Deal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Deal Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Deal Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second double bedroom

1 Double Bed

Single bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom with a bath and shower over

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Deal

Located in Deal, this holiday home is near the beach. Astor Theatre and Deal Timeball Tower Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dover Castle and Deal Castle. Deal Maritime and Local History Museum and Maize Maze are also worth visiting.
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Deal, Kent

What's nearby

  • Deal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Deal Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Deal Timeball Tower Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Astor Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Deal Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Deal Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deal Hoy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hut 55 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪King's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aspendos - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Exceptional character cottage on historic Middle Street, Deal pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exceptional character cottage on historic Middle Street, Deal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exceptional character cottage on historic Middle Street, Deal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Exceptional character cottage on historic Middle Street, Deal located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Deal Beach, Deal Timeball Tower Museum and Deal Pier. Astor Theatre and Deal Castle are also within 10 minutes. Deal Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable stay at Skippers

We stayed at Skippers for ten days during the school summer holidays. Found it comfortable and had all we needed for our stay and loved all the quirky details and also the location. So near the pier, beach and the town whilst being part of the Old Town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

House in a perfect location

Skippers,a gorgeous place in the heart of Deal, with everything on the doorstep! A cute courtyard. Well stocked kitchen. The logburner was a big bonus for a cozy night in. Parking was fine , left the car in Marine Road, next to the Deal Castle. Building works were very quiet, only saw one guy for the whole week! Im so glad we chose Skippers
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Historic cottage in Deal

Our stay at Skippers was really enjoyable. The house has everything you need for a home from home experience. It was well located with everything in walking distance. The courtyard garden is a perfect spot when sunny.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything you want it to be

Great location, comfortable beds, roaring fire in the stove. Perfect for a little getaway. The town is charming and there’s a great pub up the beach. Service from the historic was very flexible and responsive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short break

Lovely cottage in the perfect location to explore Deal and the surrounding areas. Saying that, we enjoyed relaxing in front of the gorgeous fire! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
We're so pleased to hear you had such a lovely time Emma!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cosy and comfy

A very well equipped and cosy cottage in a prime location in Deal with a lovely log burner set in an inglenook fireplace. We loved the character of the property with its beams and original floor boards. The kitchen was well equipped and the main bedroom was large with a very comfy bed. The hot water and heating system was very efficient. Although there is no parking outside property, we stayed in November so had no trouble finding free parking within a few minutes walk. Plenty of walks from the property and lots of good eating places within the town . Thoroughly enjoyed our week.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Skippers review - May 2025

We liked this old house with its quirky layout and it was handy for all amenities. There was building work going on opposite, which we were pre-warned about. This was a bit disruptive at times, but didn't spoil our stay too much. The house and kitchen was well fitted out generally, but there was a shortage of bedroom storage. There were a few little things that hadn't been fixed eg a broken hook in the main bathroom and missing toothpaste holder, plus the toilet roll holder in the upper bathroom. The living area was comfortable and homely. We also liked the eclectic trappings and pictures scattered about the house. However the courtyard was very disappointing. Although new chairs had been provided, it was not a pleasant place to sit due to the rusty table, the dilapidated picture frames and the unloved olive trees. With a bit of tlc it could be very pleasant. Overall we would recommend Skippers, provuded that there was no building work taking place nearby.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the character of the house and its convenient location, and we appreciate your understanding about the nearby building work. We're sorry for the inconveniences you experienced, particularly with the courtyard and small maintenance issues. Please be assured that we’re addressing these concerns, including updating the outdoor space and attending to the bathroom fittings and storage. Your comments are really helpful, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely break, but property a little tired

I firstly just want to say the team at Keeper's Cottages were brilliant in helping me with this very last minute break - they were really friendly, helpful and efficient so all that side of things were great. Unfortunately the property itself didn't quite meet our expectations. It was a very last minute booking, so we were limited with choice and would have preferred something a little more less rustic. We loved that the property had character and appreciated the history of it - yet it did feel a little tired inside. Especially the furniture, which overall gave the cottage a really musty smell. The bathroom was modern and clean, and double beds were very comfortable. The single beds felt like Z-beds rather than proper beds, so were very noisy and my son wasn't very comfortable. We didn't spend a huge amount of time in the property, and had a lovely weekend in Deal all in all. I would use Keeper's Cottages again, but wouldn't stay at this property again, or recommend it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Review of stay at Skippers Cottage, Deal

We stayed here during a glorious summer week in August. The cottage was atmospheric, comfortable and very well-equipped. It was also an ideal location, being central to all sights, amenities and the beach. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

September break in Deal

This a lovely cottage with many positive features, but some disadvantages for families. The facilities were as described on the website, but there were no toys or other diversions for small children other than the TV. Some books or games would have been welcome. There being only one bathroom is a disadvantage. The carbon monoxide monitor was out of date. There could be noise from the nearby pub in the high season, but we haa very placid and pleasnt stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you Michael for your feedback. We have taken on board what you have said and added some children Toys and books. The carbon monoxide was not in fact out of date, the one in the cupboard that you mentioned was not the actual detector. The house is in the town centre, but Deal is a pretty quiet town. Many thanks Camilla, Arthur and Patty
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