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Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage

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Beach nearby
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with two folded towels, a chair, a dresser, and a window with flowers.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a bookshelf.
A white building with signage for 'The Zetland Arms' and 'Stephens Neave Ltd.' in a grassy area with a clear sky.
A dining table set with white plates, bowls, and cutlery, surrounded by wooden chairs with carved backs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kingsdown, Kent
  • Place, Deal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer Castle and Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Deal

This cottage places you next to Deal Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Walmer Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • Deal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dover Castle - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 15 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Walmer Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bowling Green - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hut 55 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Stag - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hey Hey - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage

Mary's Cottage is a very special seaside cottage. It has been beautifully renovated by its owners to provide a comfortable and relaxing space. Nestled amongst a cluster of fisherman's cottages on a private road, you step right out onto the seafront which is full of pretty coloured beach huts. The cottage has three good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and a loo and basin on the top floor. The garden is a real sun-trap with a grass and patio area, perfect for a barbecue in the summer. This cottage is ideal for families and is very dog friendly too.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

541754

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Deal, just steps from Deal Beach. You'll also find Walmer Castle and Gardens and Deal Castle within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a kitchen and a smart TV in each cottage, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage?

No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage.

Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cozy cottage

We had a lovely four days stay in Mary‘s cottage and enjoyed it enormously It’s a perfect location and it has been decorated beautifully I would recommend it for any holiday
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Cottage with potential

Very cute cottage in a great location just a few paces from Kingsdown beach. Tastefully decorated and warm but was unfortunately in a rather 'tired' state for our stay. The beds were not of a good standard and the cottage was in need of a deep clean and some 'TLC' fixes. Communication from Keepers Cottages was excellent however.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christopher P.

Lovely cottage just yards from the beach

For visiting family in Deal, Mary's Cottage in Kingsdown was a good choice. Being just around the corner from The Zetland Arms and close for invigorating walks along the beach, the location was ideal. We would love to rent Mary's Cottage again in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thank you!

We had a wonderful visit again this year. The cottage is great, the position excellent and the people of Kingsdown very friendly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Abigail M.

Loved it

Close to the beach, very peaceful and relaxing, we loved Mary’s cottage. The garden is lovely, and there’s plenty of living space for 5 people and a dog. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Cosy, characterful and stylish cottage by the beach .

We enjoyed a long winter weekend in Mary’s Cottage, Kingsdown right by the beach . It was comfortable and cosy . We loved the woodburner , and the walk along the beach to Walmer and Deal . It was quiet and relaxing , and the Zetland Arms pub on the beach was a great place to eat . We would happily stay there again .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Lovely cottage close to the sea

Second stay at this cottage. Lovely location right next to beach/sea. Perfect for a long weekend to recharge & relax. Finally got a chance to eat in local pub Zetland Arms and had an amazing dinner. Also the local deli/butcher was good. Lovely walks along the coast, Visit to Deal Saturday market and local fish & chips.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful area

Had a lovely Easter weekend in this cozy cottage. In a lovely position right by the sea with a great pub nearby. Very comfortable inside & every thing you need. Short drive to Deal for shops, restaurants and the buzz of a small town. Kingstown was such a pretty village wi5h friendly locals. Thoroughly recommend a stay here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay in beautiful cottage in Kingsdown Kent.

We loved staying in Mary’s Cottage, Kingsdown. The cottage was beautifully decorated and appointed and really comfortable to be in. It also had a wonderful private garden with seating and a BBQ. The cottage is much larger than it looks with plenty of living space and 3 double bedrooms. The cottage was idea for a dog too, and only 3 minutes from the beach. An ideal location to cycle from with many many trails and walks and 2 lovely pubs within a couple of minutes. Also great for sea swimming. Thank you, I would definately like to stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pierre J.

Perfect for a seaside break

A charming cottage very near the beach at Kingsdown, and perfect for a seaside break. The kitchen is well equipped, and the furnishings are of good quality and contribute nicely to the comfy interior. The area is quiet at night. There are no street lights in the area, which makes for pleasant stargazing on a clear night. Keepers Cottages provides a very helpful and professional service.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon V.

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

Kingsdown stay

We loved the location. Right next to a beach, and a pub. The cottage is charming, clean, and a relaxing place to be. Could easily have spent more time there. If we went back we'd be aware that taking bikes is a good idea. Then you could leave the car in an all too scarce parking space and enjoy a car free ride all the way to Deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Mary's Cottage, Kingsdown

The cottage is well located, very close to the beach, 2 pubs and a short walk to a local shop. It was almost too well equipped, with rather chaotic kitchen and living room cupboards and cutlery, glassware and crockery all over the place. There were a number of maintenance issues that we reported and should have been addressed. The garden was lovely but needed to be tidied up and the garbage bins were full when we arrived. With a bit of TLC I would be able to raise my ratings of this cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quaint Seaside Retreat

This charming cottage is attractively presented and ideally situated for the beach at Kingsdown and access to the coastal path. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable. The rear garden is sheltered and private, easy to relax in. There are two pubs nearby offering food and during my stay noise was not a problem, and it was essential to have the windows open at night! Parking could be problematic, the space to the rear of the cottage was the better option. The stairs are steep, but there is a gate at the bottom of the flight. If available I would stay there again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Manfred S.

Silver lining with a cloud

Marys Cottage has the perfect location for Kingsdown, There's ample room but it's not really good value for your money/ the high rent. The big sofa in the living room is too old and needs to be replaced as well as the matresses in the twin bedroom (you could feel every single spring), so all in all it was not as comfy as it looks in the pictures. What was absolutely perfect was the heating in this awfully cold week. The team at Keepers Cottages do a fantastic job, praise to Camilla and Amy.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amazing location, perfect for dog lovers

We spent a lovely week in Kent, and the location of the property is incredible - just a couple of minutes walk to the beach, in a beautiful village. We felt that the property was very well equipped, but it is a little tired, and it is definitely a house for someone who loves dogs. We don't have dogs, so the smell of dogs, and the amount of dog hair on the sofa was a problem for us. The letting agency were really quick to respond to us about it, offered to send someone over to clean again, and refunded our initial cleaning fee. Their customer service was faultless, and we would definitely book through them again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We had a lovely time!

We absolutely loved our stay at Mary's Cottage and would like to return. There were a few tweaks that could be done - the door handle of the loo in the loft came off when we opened it on first day! And the smoke alarm is soooo loud!! None of that mattered to us. The only slight deal breaker is the very hard beds. Is there any way they could introduce toppers? Am I sounding like the Princess and the Pea?
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach getaway for the whole family

There was a lot of pressure on this mini break. I wanted to bring my ailing 85 yr old mum and energetic 2.5 yr old daughter somewhere they would both be happy and well catered for. And iOS be able to tend to the different needs. It was perfect. The team at keepers cottage were fantastic talking through our very specific requirements. Secure sunny garden Multiple bathrooms A hop and skip to the beach. Kitchen well stocked More than that the cottage is beautiful, homely, and very clean. And I got to do what I love, morning swim in the sea. And my husband and dog joined us and they too loved it. A potentially stressful break was exactly the getaway we all needed. Thank you so much.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Great place

We had a lovely stay and the family loved the cottage which was comfortable. The only drawback with the place is the parking. The cottage is in a private road and residents are very territorial about parking outside their properties with signs saying not to park outside ( even though no legal right to do so) so you have to find a park elsewhere as the property doesn’t have a designated spot which makes loading car a bit difficult . The road is also very busy with cars visiting the nearby Zetland pub which is at the bottom of the lane. Apart from that small glitch the property is well situated for the coast . Would be nice if property could supply some sun loungers or deck chairs to sit in or take up to the beach .
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Greg E.

Great location but not a comfortable bed in sight

The cottage was ideally located. A stones throw from the beach, ideal for dogs and within easy reach of Deal, Sandwich and main roads to further afield. Unfortunately, the beds were awful. We slept 1 night in the master bedroom and the mattress was so awful we moved to the twin room. Again, the mattresses were so soft that we woke aching and unrested. The kitchen was very small, with little workspace for even small meals. We were also disappointed at the cleanliness of the kitchen. Pots and pans were covered in a layer of grease and dust that needed to be washed prior to using and the oven presented a fault which, when googled, appeared to be a temperature control issue. We eventually located the switch for it and this seemed to donthe trick on the 2 ooccasions it happened.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Mary's Cottage Kingsdown

We had a lovely week at the cottage and weather was excellent. The extractor fan in the bathroom on the first floor doesn't work. On the information leaflet it says bin collection is Thursday but it's Friday also a rota of which bin and week would be a great help. We would definitely visit again in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

Cosy and compact

We enjoyed our stay in Mary's Cottage, so handy for the beach and the pub, and very dog-friendly. We could have done with an empty cupboard in the kitchen, to store the food we had brought, there was nowhere to put it away. The stairs are very steep, it would feel more safe and secure to have stair gates at the top of both flights of stairs. The top bedroom felt a bit cramped, not much space for standing up straight. The garden is lovely and all the furniture was very comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Lovely cottage!

Mary’s cottage was a special find, and even more prettier than in the pictures. It’s obviously a well loved place and is well maintained by the family. We felt very comfortable staying here and were able to relax, especially being so close to the sea! We had some family over for the day and they also fell in love with the place! Would definitely recommend to others and would try and stay here if we ever visited this part of the country again!