This cottage places you within a 10-minute stroll of Deal Maritime and Local History Museum and Astor Theatre. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Astor Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Deal Pier - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Deal Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Deal Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Deal Hoy - 4 min walk
Bamboo Bar Gm - 9 min walk
The Foresters - 4 min walk
Costa Coffee - 7 min walk
Engel's Paradise - 7 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an ironing board, and a desk.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
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 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
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: 4:00 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.
Property is also known as
656287
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this cottage?
This cottage in Deal is within a 10-minute walk of Deal Beach, Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, and Astor Theatre. You'll also find Walmer Castle and Gardens and Royal St George's Golf Club within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal?
No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.
Is this cottage associated with a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
Is Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a garden.
Does Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal have a hot tub?
No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this cottage provide breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
Does Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal?
No, there aren't any cottage at Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal that offer a balcony.
Tell-Tale Cottage, Deal Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mar 10, 2026
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
Oct 23, 2025
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.
Aug 27, 2025
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.
Caroline G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jul 15, 2025
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
Gillian Hall
Jun 10, 2026
Lovely stay
We had a lovely weekend stay at Tell Tale Cottage. Cottage is in the best location. Very handy just wandering up the road with my morning cuppa and watching the world go by by the beach. Weather wasn’t ideal one day but cottage was cosy enough to enjoy listening to the rain while reading our books. Deal, as always, a little pocket of joy. And we lucked out being there during the Deal Open Studios art weekend. We will be back.
We did have a slight problem getting in to the cottage on our arrival night. The bottom lock just wouldn’t open. We were getting worried. It was late and we couldn’t get hold of the agent. However eventually the lock gave way. Lovely support from a neighbour too. I have spoken since to agent and they are now aware of this.
Gillian Hall
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 6, 2026
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
May 24, 2026
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.