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Cosy and quirky seaside cottage in the heart of Deal's conservation area

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Interior
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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Deal, Kent
  • Place, Astor Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Deal Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Deal Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cosy and quirky seaside cottage in the heart of Deal's conservation area

Located in the charming conservation area of Deal, Cow and Cockle Cottage offers a cosy and quirky seaside haven. A stones throw from the buzzing artisan high street with its delis, cafes, boutique shops and lively bars. The promenade and beach are just a stroll away. The property has been lovingly restored to offer a mixture of old and new, with a fabulous courtyard garden with its own bar. A king size bedroom and cosy log burner in the sitting room makes Cow and Cockle Cottage the perfect holiday home all year round. Perfect for couples.

Entrance

Ground Floor

Entrance is via the front door and into the sitting room.

Sitting room

Bright and spacious sitting room with sofa, armchair, Smart TV and wood burner.

Kitchen

A small but fully equipped kitchen with two bar stools and everything you need for home cooking. Electric hob and oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer.

Courtyard garden

Delightful courtyard garden with a bar and seating area. Shed with washing machine and tumble dryer.

First Floor

Bedroom - Sleeps 2 in king size bed with two side tables, lamps and wardrobe space.

Shower room

With shower, WC and hand basin, and wall mounted hair dryer.

Things You Need to Know

Please note that there is not a travel cot or high chair at the house
There is an optional blow up bed for a third guest. Please speak to Keepers Cottages for more details.
WiFi available.
Free on street parking is available a short walk from the cottage. Two hour paid parking bays outside the cottage for unloading.
No pets.
There are steep stairs at this property.
The cottage is a 5 minute walk from the train station.

House Rules

We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages to our beautiful holiday home. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
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 note quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am. Please be respectful to neighbours.
Parties and loud music are not permitted.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No 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
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

About the area

Deal

Located in Deal, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White Cliffs of Dover and Kent Downs, while Deal Maritime and Local History Museum and Astor Theatre are cultural highlights. Wingham Wildlife Park and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also worth visiting.
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Deal, Kent

What's nearby

  • Deal Maritime and Local History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Astor Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Deal Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Deal Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deal Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Deal Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deal Hoy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sir Norman Wisdom (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪81 Beach Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Deal Pier Kitchen - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy and quirky seaside cottage in the heart of Deal's conservation area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cosy and quirky seaside cottage in the heart of Deal's conservation area?

Self-parking is available for a fee. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Cosy and quirky seaside cottage in the heart of Deal's conservation area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy and quirky seaside cottage in the heart of Deal's conservation area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy and quirky seaside cottage in the heart of Deal's conservation area located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Deal Maritime and Local History Museum and Astor Theatre. Deal Pier and Deal Castle are also within 15 minutes. Deal Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described, small but comfortable for two people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leila M.

Second stay

We had such a great time for the second time. It’s a really lovely cottage, spotlessly clean and in a perfect location. It’s so peaceful but minutes from the shops and pubs. It’s a little on the expensive side which stops us staying for longer, but it is really lovely.
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8/10 Good

Easter weekend in Deal

The property was great. Small but v cosy with a lovely wood burning stove. The Saturday market a few steps away was great and the usual attractions in Deal: cafe’s, shops, restaurants & pubs.
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10/10 Excellent

David Russell

Excellent

Beautiful cottage ideal for a couple. All furnishings and amenities great and as per photos/description. Would highly recommend.
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8/10 Good

Perfect location, cottage a bit disappointing

The location was amazing and the cottage was super clean and decorated really nicely. It was a lot smaller than the photos showed (I always expect photos will exaggerate but the place was tiny). The bed was very uncomfortable, to the point that I had to leave a night early because I couldn't get to sleep which is very unusual for me. There was a terrible smell of damp in the cottage, which also stopped me being there regularly, despite booking it to get work done. Despite the fantastic location and lovely style of the cottage, I wouldn't stay again and really would expect to be refunded for the final night, as the smell and bed really ruined the experience.
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10/10 Excellent

joanne c.

Lovely cottage and town

The cottage had everything you needed for two and welcome gesture was also very thoughtful. We had never been to Deal and was extremely pleased we picked it, also cottage was in a very ideal position to all amenities from shops, beaches, pubs cafes all on your doorstep. At the weekend all the pubs had live bands playing music and one evening we travelled round them them listening to the different groups ( actually we were on our way home and ended up being out all evening) We also enjoyed the walks along the coast and will definitely visit Deal again, also had no problems with the parking for the cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Great Deal

Great 2 night stay in this compact, well decorated and furnished cottage in the Deal conservation area. Close to the beach, railway station, car park and all the shops, excellent bars and fabulous restaurants in and around the busy High Street but just far enough away to be very calm and peaceful at night. Excellent communication & personal service from Keepers Cottages, a long established local holiday rental company with expert local knowledge and great people you can actually talk to which seems to be increasingly rare these days. We are delighted to recommend Deal, Keepers Cottages and this property to any couple looking for a fabulous break any time of year.
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10/10 Excellent

Half term bolt hole

Lovely little cottage for a brief snug getaway from the bustle of work.and daily life. Deal is a dear little, well meaning, emerging gem on the East Kent coast and this cottage has all you need for fish and chips, long walks and quality pints by the sea. Furnishings, finish and fixtures are all great at cow and cockle cottage. Everything we needed was to hand, well selected and as expected. Loved the little welcome presents too. Four small issues for us. These are all very small, but might be helpful for future bookings. 1) I may have missed it in all the info, but it would have been great to know that a cat lives or lived for a while in the cottage. My wife's allergies went haywire, despite the clear and derailed cleaning. If wed known she would.have packed all her meds 2) I think it could be useful and fair to make bookings aware of the closed up nature of the town on mondays-wednesdays. We know Deal quite well, but we're still surprised in a half term week just how little was open. 3) Stairs are an effort. Im not old, but my knees are weak. Again, I may have missed it, and effort has been made to mitigate, but again, I think it would be fair and useful to know just how steep, twisty and tricky they are to get up. I was crawling up and precarious coming down. 4)the shower tray filled up very quickly. Less observant people, who took longer showers would have flooded the bathroom.
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10/10 Excellent

Sweet Cottage

Sweet cottage for two .. three would be a bit of a squash… cosy , great location, everything you need is there .. very narrow steep stairs with a rope handle so not for everyone but loved our stay .. would come again !
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10/10 Excellent

Loved our time in Deal, and the Cow and Cockle provided a great home base for our journey.

We stayed in Deal for personal reasons, and the Cow and Cockle acted as an amazing home base for our travels in the region. We were amazed at how cozy the cottage was, and it provided everything we needed for cooking meals, planning adventures and a great night’s sleep. On our last day we managed to lock ourselves out of the property, and the staff at Keepers Cottages were very quick to respond and were extremely helpful in getting us back in to the property promptly. Extremely relieving that they were there to help us get back to what we were ultimately there to do: rest and relax! We loved our time in Deal, and the team at Keepers Cottages provided us with an experience that we will remember for a lifetime.
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10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Feedback

Fab cottage...would book again..Great location. Why does the feedback have to be so long...ruins the experience

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Positively lives up to it's description

I had a lovely stay at the cottage. It was warm, cozy and perfectly situated in town to get everywhere easily and to the necessities like supermarkets, car parks, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Lovely weekend stay for one. Perfect location, easy access to necessities.

A perfectly located cottage. Walking distance to train station, car parks, supermarkets, and - more importantly - the high street, market, pier and shore. Booked for one person, the perfect size. Good for couples too who are out and exploring - might be a little tight if two are staying indoors. Warm, cozy and very comfortable. Reasonably priced for off-peak. Lovely people at the booking office if you need to get in contact, very helpful.
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8/10 Good

A nice stay in a cute cottage

Everything in our service with Keepers’ was great. They were responsive to me on the phone and helped me book with ease. Very grateful. The cottage itself was comfy and cosy.
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8/10 Good

STEPHEN P.

Cosy cottage in the heart of Deal

Our second stay at Cow and Cockle. This lovely cottage for two, is ideally situated in the centre of Deal. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped and we would happily stay there again. Please note however: the stairs are quite steep.

8/10 Good

Eleanor P.

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

Very cute and cosy cottage

Lovely cottage, perfect for exploring Deal coast. Well maintained and cosy period cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maeve Stevenson

Cozy

This is a great little cottage, has all the amenities and is a five minute walk from the town centre and sea front. There's lots of places to eat and drink in Deal and there's great walking along the coast.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect small bolthole for a short break

A great cottage for 2 for a short stay in Deal. The cottage is small, but well designed and furnished, creating a very comfortable place for a short break. The stairs are steep and narrow, especially for those of us with large feet!, but that's a minor gripe. The location is perfect and it is handy to have the management company based just around the corner in case of problems. I hesitate to provide too positive a review, as we will definitely return and want to make sure there is availability!
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Cow and Cockle, Deal

Stunning, quirky cottage with a lovely courtyard garden in a perfect location. Booking again soon!
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8/10 Good

Marcella A.

Small but pretty cottage

The cottage was very clean tidy and in excellent conditions and had everything needed for my short stay
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10/10 Excellent

A special olace

The cotagge is the cutest thing ever. We already miss being there. We would gladly have stayed more days if we could. It was an amazing experience. Highly recommend!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

A lovely, small, cozy cottage

A lovely, small, cozy cottage, right near the center of Deal. It has everything one could wish for: a fully equipped kitchen, a charming little backyard with seating area, and comfortable beds. Perfect for a couple. We've been booking with Keepers Cottage since 2016 and once again were very satisfied with the service. Everything was very clean, and check-in and check-out were easy.
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10/10 Excellent

Small but perfectly formed

We spent a lovely weekend at the Cow and Cockle. We found everything just as we had hoped. The cottage is well equipped for cooking and relaxing. The location is very convenient for the historic centre of Deal. Deal itself is pretty, and the market on Saturday is well worth visiting. We walked along the coastal path to Dover (a bit far, to be honest, but the countryside was pretty and we just kept walking).
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8/10 Good

patricia V.

Not for us

Soo small, would be great on summer when outside available. No table indoors just breakfast bar with one stool.
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8/10 Good

Cute little cottage right in the centre of Deal

This is a tiny one up/ one down cottage which is perfect for 2 people for a weekend. The kitchen is well equipped if you want to cook, and everything is clean and modern. It's really central for walking around Deal, with lots of good places to eat and drink very nearby. It was very cosy once we had the log burner going. The only things that weren't so comfortable were the bed, which was a little soft with a slight dip in the mattress, and the TV which is far too high on the wall which means having to lean right back with your head bent back.

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