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The Old Smoke House - cosy coastal retreat

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Smoke House - cosy coastal retreat

The Old Smoke House has been beautifully restored by the owners to a very high standard providing a wonderful haven where you can escape reality, relax and unwind. It is an idyllic romantic getaway for couples and can also accommodate small families offering the perfect location in the heart of the conservation area and only a minutes walk to the seafront and town centre. The sitting room also has a sofa bed, ideal for teenagers. The minute you step into the cottage you feel totally at home. The cottage has been very thoughtfully decorated throughout with beautiful wallpapers, painted floorboards and attractive upholstered furniture. The cottage is an ideal place to visit throughout the year. In the winter you can light the wood burner in the sitting room to make it warm and cosy, in the summer you have a wonderful rose walled courtyard garden, where you can enjoy total privacy.

Ground floor

Entrance into the sitting room

Upon entering the property you step into the entrance hall leading into the sitting room, housing a wood burner, TV, a large three seater sofa which is also a sofa bed and a comfortable winged-chair.

Dining area

A step down takes you into a light extendable dining room with seating for six and a large window overlooking the pretty garden at the rear.

Kitchen

A new, well equipped, kitchen with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave and a cream SMEG fridge which has a small icebox. Wooden worktops and baskets give it a cottage-y feel with two dressers housing all the pretty crockery.

First floor

From the sitting room there is a door which opens to a winding staircase taking you to the:

Twin bedroom

A good-sized bedroom at the front of the house with two large single beds that can also be zipped together to make another double if required. Built in cupboards house plenty of hanging space.

Bathroom

Step down from the landing into a large bathroom in the eaves at the back of the property with a lovely rolltop bath and a large drench shower over. There is also an airing cupboard housing the washing machine and boiler in this room.

Second Floor

A lovely light double bedroom in the eaves with sea views to one side and views of the street on the other. Again this bedroom has been beautifully decorated and has built in cupboard space for clothes.

Additional information

This property does have steep and winding staircases and therefore would not be recommended for those with toddlers or young children, babies are welcome and a travel cot is available but please be aware that the property does have a lot of steps.

Property manager

Camilla at Keepers Cottages

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Cosy coastal retreat - 148 Middle Street Deal
Cosy coastal retreat - 148 Middle Street Cottage
Cosy coastal retreat - 148 Middle Street Cottage Deal
148 Middle Street a Coastal That Sleeps 6 Guests in 2 Bedrooms
80969

About the area

Located in Deal, this cottage is near the beach. Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Cliffs of Dover and Margate Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Pencester Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Lydden Hill Race Circuit.
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Deal, Kent

Getting around

  • Deal Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Pelican - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Engel's Paradise - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪81 Beach Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sir Norman Wisdom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Smoke House - cosy coastal retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Smoke House - cosy coastal retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Smoke House - cosy coastal retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Smoke House - cosy coastal retreat located?

This family-friendly Deal cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Astor Theatre, Deal Beach and Deal Pier. Betteshanger Park and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km). Deal Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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The Old Smoke House - cosy coastal retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
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8.0/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

The Old Smoke House

A beautiful little cottage, thoughtfully decorated for our stay over Christmas. Keepers Cottages were super helpful and prompt
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8/10 Good

A great short break at the Old Smokehouse

We had a great break at the Old Smokehouse with the bonus of plenty of spring sunshine. We loved the character of the property and it is very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. The team at Keepers Cottage were helpful as always, letting us have a late checkout. I had not factored in that the clocks were changing on our departure day and we lost an hour! There are steep stairs in the property and some low door frames, just to be aware.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Enchanting Cottage!

We have stayed in Deal a number of times over the last few years, and this lovely cottage was the best place we have been to. Very close to the sea (which can be seen from the main bed-room at the top) but equally close to this wonderful seaside town. Stylishly but sympathetically done up, and beautifully modernised, the cottage had all the things we were looking for - a wood-burning stove, a bathroom with a great bath and a good location. Deal - even for a wintry weekend in November - was as lovely and friendly as ever. Great Christmas shopping in nearby Canterbury. Our only concern is that other Londoners may discover Deal and head down there in increasing numbers...!

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin L.

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

Klein und gemütlich

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in dem niedlichen Cottage. Alles was man braucht ist da. Deal ist total schön und wir haben die täglichen Strand Spaziergänge sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely old cottage

This is a quirky old cottage situated in a beautiful and quiet part of Deal, very close to the beach and cycling/walking opportunities. We enjoyed many walks, cycle rides and swims as a result. We enjoyed our stay and were not too fazed by the steep stairs and low ceilings as we were expecting them. In general the cottage is well equipped and comfortable - lovely bath, soft bedding and towels and a good supply of kitchen equipment. Items such as washing machine and dishwasher have been cleverly incorporated into the limited space in the cottage. The top bedroom in particular is a lovely space, with the bonus of a delightful sea view. The notable exception in terms of comfort was the sofa as the seat cushions have been replaced by large feather pillows that soon flatten out onto the frame. It really was deeply uncomfortable after about 5 minutes of initial comfort. This can be easily remedied I'm sure by replacing the sofa or seat cushions. We would stay here again if this issue was resolved. We very much appreciated the speedy response from Keeper's Cottages when we contacted them with a couple of queries early on.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L., Bristol

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

characterful cottage in stunning area

Beautiful period cottage, carefully modernised and just a stone’s throw from the sea, near to great pubs, shops, cliff walks, plus the excellent rail link. We enjoyed being car free! We loved the sea view from the top bedroom, dazzling in the morning, and the patio for breakfast. Hot sunny weather and daily sea swims were icing on the cake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Shabby chic, emphasis on shabby

So lucky with the weather in Deal….. cottage rather disappointing. There is limited head room in several areas - couldn’t stand up in the double bedroom ! The furniture and fittings are exhausted and the cottage felt grubby throughout - shame ……
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8/10 Good

Spencer C.

Great place to stay

Absolutely love this house. We rented it for 5 weeks and enjoyed every moment. Great location, bags of character, and in generally good condition. Few niggles - it needs new crockery and the knives are blunt, but overall highly recvommended.
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8/10 Good

Amanda H.

A lovely cottage, but a few issues with equiptment.

We had a lovely stay in Deal and the cottage was very pretty and historic, but we found the low ceilings and spiral stair case a bit challenging.