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

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Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Kingsdown, Kent
  • Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Deal Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk bed room

2 Single Beds

Double room

1 Double Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Camilla at Keepers Cottages
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Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Ocean view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed
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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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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. Deal Maritime and Local History Museum and The Pines Garden are also worth visiting.
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Kingsdown, Kent

What's nearby

  • Walmer Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Deal Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Walmer Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yummy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Castle Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Port Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hut 55 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic fisherman's cottage on Kingsdown beach with lovely garden - Mary's Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Walmer Beach, Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club and Walmer Castle and Gardens. Deal Beach and Deal Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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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!
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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8/10 Good

Manfred S., Illertissen, Bayern

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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!

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