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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Deal, ENG
  • Deal Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Deal Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Dragon Cottage - Romantic Hideaway

Dragon Cottage is an 18th Century Smugglers Cottage. It is situated in the picturesque conservation area of Deal and is within a stone's throw of the beach. It has a cosy sitting room with log fire and squishy sofa. The well equipped kitchen diner is roomy and has a comfy chair as well as the formal dining area. The courtyard garden is a sun trap and has a BBQ area as well as table and chairs. There is a steep staircase to the upper floor so this property is not suited to anyone with mobility difficulties. The bathroom is upstairs and there is one generous double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The cottage is situated in the conservation area of Deal which is full of history and supports a thriving artistic community. There is a wide range of shops nearby - both high street brands such as Boots, WH Smith, Costa coffee and also local butchers, fishmongers, bakers and Organic Veg shops such as No Name shop for cheese and olives, Hoxton Shop, Dunlin and Diver and 123 for gifts. There is also a local Museum and the Art Galleries at Taylor Jones and Son and Joanne Harmer .

Property manager

Pippa Mackie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved dogs at owners discretion
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please don't smoke in the house, thank you

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Deal

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. Dreamland and Deal Maritime and Local History Museum are also worth visiting.
Map
Deal, ENG

What's nearby

  • Deal Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deal Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Deal Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Betteshanger Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Deal Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sir Norman Wisdom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkerley's Hotel & Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach Parlour - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Foresters Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Just Reproach - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dragon Cottage - Romantic Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dragon Cottage - Romantic Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dragon Cottage - Romantic Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dragon Cottage - Romantic Hideaway located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Deal Beach, Deal Maritime and Local History Museum and Astor Theatre. Deal Pier and Deal Castle are also within 15 minutes. Deal Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Dragon Cottage

Excellent property and well situated for the town The host has been in contact regularly about our stay and made our family feel very welcome The place was a home from home and just perfect for our family Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Short family visit

Dragon Cottage is cosy and well appointed, in a great location to shops and eateries. We wanted something central for visiting family and we weren't disappointed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAC

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

Lovely

Really homely lovely cottage, perfect location, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Dragon cottage

Great communication from the owner and a very well kept and comfortable property- highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

Sweet Deal

The property was lovely, felt like a family home with their ornaments etc around. Great location in Deal near the super coastal walk. Pippa gave great advice on where to go with our teenager. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Excellent stay!

A lovely property in an excellent location. Near to everything we wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP L., BRACKNELL

Cosy cottage in a good location.

Interesting area , good for walks only used the car once.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline a.

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

Nice cottage in great location

Old cottage full of character with nice sunny courtyard. Towels and sheets were great quality. Deal was a good location with some great places to eat and lovely walks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina H.

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

Deal getaway

Central location, handy for beach and High Street. Very comfortable and cosy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Lovely cottage in great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cosy, characterful cottage. It was very comfortable, clean and ideally located right in the centre of Deal, just a few minutes walk from both shops and beach. We loved the little extras - lovely welcome basket, dressing gowns and slippers. A lovely place for a relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

A very special weekend

Dragon Cottage is delightful….. we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location close to the beach. Cosy & welled stocked with great attention to detail. Struggling to find any fault, just fantastic! Good value for money….we are booking again, and telling our family & friends!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W., London, UK

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

One stay is not enough

Another wonderful few days at Dragon Cottage, cosy and comfortable and delightful as ever. I will keep returning to this gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Perfect holiday cottage for seaside break

A real home from home, everything you could need in a perfect location. Quiet and calm vibe in this cottage, with the comfiest double bed to help you sleep far too long! Love the cottage and love Deal with all it's good food and drinking places. Will be back soon.

10/10 Excellent

emma d.

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

Excellent

The cottage is cosy, tasteful and well equipped.Also the owners provided a lovely hamper of jams/tea/coffee.It is really easy to find from the train station and only a minute from the sea.Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

We found Dragon Cottage a loveley place for a relaxing holiday. The cottage ist just delightful and well equipped. And with free wifi, the children were happy as well ... Deal is a great spot, not far away from the ferry in Dover, and has very nice little shops and a good choice of places for familiy dinners. And as we were so lucky with the weather, we've been to the beach every day!

10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

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

A wonderful stay in a charming cotage

This lovely cottage suited us perfectly, right in the heart of Deal with a car park 2 minutes walk away, free overnight with an electric point for our plug-in car, but you did have to pay during the day. It was clean and comfortable with a sunny yard that would have been great to sit out in if the sun had shone! Our aged Labrador felt very welcome. We did lots of walking, to Sandwich and Broadstairs, had a day in Canterbury and a very stormy day walking by the sea through Margate. Thank you so much to the hosts, we’ve returned to SE London, refreshed and renewed
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Charming cottage in a lovely town

We had a great stay at Dragon Cottage and Simon and Pippa were very helpful. The cottage itself has everything you would need for a short break and Deal has lots of things to do. Our 3 year son loved going to the beach every day and when we did manage to escape the beach we explored Deal castle, went cycling in Betteshanger Country Park and went to the Deal xmas lights show. It’s a lovely cottage and I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W., London, UK

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

Cosy comfort, charming cottage

I stayed at Dragon Cottage a few years ago, and I was delighted to find everything as beautiful as I remembered it on my second visit. Communications and check-in were a breeze, the house is so welcoming and cosy, with everything thoughtfully provided for a comfortable getaway. A few steps to the charming Deal market on Saturday morning, a stone's throw to the beach for long seafront walks, wonderful little shops, pubs and restaurants nearby (excellent fish & chips just down the road!). The place oozes history and charm. I slept so well in the comfy bed, and loved my evenings in the elegant sitting room, reading in front of the fire. A well-equipped kitchen let me cook my own meals when I didn't eat out. I can't wait for my next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Stunning, amazing and beautifuly presented. Home from Home

The word amazing doesn’t quite cover Dragon Cottage. The cottage itself is stunning and immaculate and the attention to detail that the owners add is something else. We stayed over New Year so the cottage had the Christmas decorations up, it’s clear a lot of thought had gone into those. The cottage has everything you need, the kitchen is fully equipped as are the toiletries in the bathroom. And an amazing array of books to choose from too. Two things I like to be spot on whilst I’m away is a restful nights sleep and a decent shower, the cottage ticked both those boxes. The double bed was comfy and the shower has plenty of umpf. We had a power cut whilst there (someone cut through a cable in the road) we spoke to Simon who couldn’t have been more helpful and apologetic - these things happen. For us it made for the perfect evening. We lit the fire and opened a bottle of wine. The cottage is perfectly located at in Deal, with great walks along the seafront in both directions and a high street just a short walk away. I cannot rave enough about Dragon Cottage, we will definitely be returning. I have fallen in love with Deal and the cottage. Thank you Pippa and Simon for making this cottage a fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Russell J., Kingsport, TN

Wonderful cottage, perfectly situated-comfortable!

We enjoyed this wonderful cottage for a week. Everything is close and yet it's quiet and comfortable. We loved it. It has many extra things that make it special - the beautiful little private garden off the kitchen, a perfectly supplied kitchen with all the necessary tools and dishes, pots, etc., probably 500 books of any genre to keep every reader happy, plenty of tv channels to choose from and pubs and restaurants everywhere. Pippa's photography is a nice touch and all the little pictures throughout are fun to see. The listing was accurate - the only annoying item is the construction across the street which blocks the parking for the cottage. We parked near the Angling Club for free but it's a hike to get to the car. However, we didn't use the car once we arrived so it was not that inconvenient. We took the train to Dover and could have easily done so to other towns as well. Walking is doable to Walmer Castle and Sandwich. The workers across the street stop working around 4 pm on week days and don't work at all on weekends, so it was quiet when it needed to be. The property was very clean, well maintained and orderly when we arrived - the gift basket was full of nice things. Grocery shopping is a breeze with a Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencers plus many other little markets to choose. The Saturday market just a few feet away down on High Street was fun - we bought a chicken and bacon pie which was delicious and highly recommended. The Milaad Tandoori restaurant just down Middle Street is a jewel. We didn't need additional help or customer service but we have no doubt it would have been available and efficient. All said, we will highly recommend Dragon Cottage to anyone coming to this area - it's a very nice place for a two to four people.

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik Jan S.

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

Vakantie

Een uitstekende cottage wanneer je van auttenticiteit houdt. Allles is aanwezig. 2 minuten van het strand en je loopt in een wip naar het gezellige dorpscentrum. Het Dover Castle op 20 min rijden is een echte aanrader en natuurlijk de orachtige krijtrotsen. Prima plek voor wie
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Vielen Dank

Liebe Pippa, Wir haben den Aufenthalt in Deal in Ihrem Dragon Cottage sehr genossen, alles war liebevoll vorbereitet und eingerichtet. Die Kommunikation klappte immer hervorragend und wir freuen uns auf ein nächstes Mal in Ihrem Dragon Cottage 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

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

Perfect

Had a lovely short break here with our dog, cannot fault the property, very well equipped and comfortable with a lovely enclosed Court yard so felt safe for the dog. Lovely area with great walks nearby. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Excellent cottage and location

Really clean, really comfortable and a lovely sun trap courtyard. Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Complimentary toiletries and robes were a welcome bonus. Great location in the centre of the conservation area with easy access to the lovely independent shops on the High Street. Best chippy and pub are 2 minutes walk away. Excellent communications with host Pippa and early check in was so helpful. We coughed up for parking in the Union Road car park as it was so convenient and just added daily rate £8 to the cost of the holiday. We love Deal and we will be back. Thanks so much for a great break Pippa.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

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

Ideally placed

Lovely cottage with a nice feel. Ideally situated for walks along sea front and also main street shops and market. Great old fashioned pub just up the street. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pippa Mackie

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I live in Surrey - so counts as a 'Down For the Weekender' at the moment....

Why they chose this property

You will find all you need here for a relaxing seaside break, As a dog owner myself, I am happy for you to bring your well behaved dog to the cotage. All the family love Dragon and we hope you find it as relaxing and restorative as we all do.

What makes this property unique

The dog walks and the lively artistic community with exhibitions and live music going on are a fantastic escape from the hurly burly of work life. On arrival, the car is parked and everything is then in easy walking reach - wonderful. The shops are a great mix of known high street brands like Marks and Spencers and quirky local shops like Dublin and Diver, the Horton shop, Smoke on the Water and Peppers health foods. There is a fantastic choice of places to eat and drink - all nearby and, of course, the sea is on our doorstep

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English

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