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Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Garden
  • Microwave

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal

Named after the fabric threads that help sailors to trim their sails, Tell-Tale Cottage is a charming holiday home located in the heart of the conservation area of the Georgian town of Deal. The entire ground floor is an open space, perfect for families and friends to socialise, and there is a small, but sunny courtyard through French doors to the rear. Upstairs are two cosy bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath and overhead shower. The cottage is a few yards from both the buzzing high street with its delis, boutique shops and cafes, and also a few yards from the main promenade and long pebble beach. Take some time to wander the interesting streets of Deal, a town steeped in Maritime history. Once a bustling location for smugglers and boatmen, there is plenty to explore. For guests who like country walks and historic sites, there’s plenty of choice nearby, including both Deal and Walmer castles, and a fabulous coastal walk to Kingsdown where you can enjoy a bite to eat at The Zetland Arms - a pub on the beach overlooking the White Cliffs of Dover. Golfers are spoilt for choice with the local clubs of Royal Cinque Ports and Walmer & Kingsdown golf clubs. The championship courses of Royal St George’s, and Princes are just a short drive away. Tell-Tale Cottage really does have everything you will need for a wonderful coastal holiday or short break in Deal.

Property Description
Ground Floor

Open plan sitting room/ dining room / kitchen

Sitting area with large sofa, armchair, Smart TV

Dining area with table and chairs

Kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, French doors to the courtyard

First floor

Bedroom - sleeps 2, Double bed, bedside tables and lamps, hanging rail, chest with shelves for storage

Bedroom - sleeps 1, Single bed, bedside table and lamp, wooden trunk for storage

Bathroom with bath and overhead shower, basin and wc

Garden

Small courtyard garden with table and chairs

Parking

Free on street parking on neighbouring streets and pay and display parking on Beach Street

Pet friendly

Things You Need to Know

Towels and linen are provided
Wi-Fi access
Central heating throughout
Pet charge of £25 per pet per stay
Small courtyard garden with table and chairs

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.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 21

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11905739
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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. While the natural beauty of White Cliffs of Dover and Margate Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Maize Maze 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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deal Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Deal Timeball Tower Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Deal Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Deal Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deal Hoy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Engel's Paradise - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sir Norman Wisdom (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Bar Gm - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Deal Kebab House - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal on 10 September 2026 start from NZ$376, 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.

Where is Tell-Tale Cottage, 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 miles (3 km). Deal Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great customer service

The customer service was excellent right from booking and they were happy to accommodate a last minute request for one of their cocktail boxes. The cottage was lovely and in an excellent location in Deal, would definitely come back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cosy Cottage near the sea.

We stayed in this lovely welcoming cottage for 6 days. It was delightful and felt so welcoming. So near the seafront and resturants. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Weekend Break

First time visit to Deal and Tell Tale Cottage was an excellent base to explore. Set in the old town everything was in walking distance & the cottage was very comfortable for the three of us and our cockapoo. Would recommend & would like to stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arabella W.

Lovely weekend

We had a lovely weekend at Tell-Tale Cottage. The location is perfect - moments from the beach in one direction and the bustling High Street and Saturday market in the other. Two lovely pubs nearby and numerous restaurants to choose from. The cottage itself is cosy and welcoming and had everything we needed for the perfect weekend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent short stay

Greatly enjoyed this stay. The cottage is beautifully located for everything Deal has to offer. We didn't need much customer service but when we did it was essential and excellent: we arrived late on Day 1, around 9pm, and couldn't get in because the lower (bolt) lock on the front door resolutely refused to open. Two members of staff swiftly came out to help and resolved the issue; both were the soul of kindness and amenability despite the hour - thank you so much to both. The house is lovely inside and well equipped in every way. Only tiny point, more for information than an "issue": it floods with daylight from dawn so you may wake very early. (That may be just what you want, of course.) And this may be aimed at previous guests, but the cutlery and mugs could have been a fraction cleaner. And maybe it's time for some nicer flooring in the bathroom? These are very minor points though. All in all it was a very happy and relaxing stay and we have no hesitation in recommending it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A charming and extremely practical cottage.

I've stayed in several Deal cottages but Tell-Tale is easily my favourite. Great location and old-world charm coupled with practicalities that make all the difference. Comfy bed, level floor downstairs, very accessible stairs, upstairs bathroom – these details are so important if, like me, you are elderly. Would definitely come again.

About the host

Hosted by Camilla at Keepers Cottages

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English, French, German

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