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Deal, Deal

Cow and Cockle

Sleeps 2
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
No Dogs

Located in the charming conservation area of Deal, Cow and Cockle Cottage offers a cosy and quirky seaside haven. A stones throw from the buzzing artisan high street with its delis, cafes, boutique shops and lively bars. The promenade and beach are just a stroll away. The property has been lovingly restored to offer a mixture of old and new, with a fabulous courtyard garden. A king size bedroom and cosy log burner in the sitting room makes Cow and Cockle Cottage the perfect holiday home all year round. This romantic cottage is perfect for couples. The location is very close to the high street, with its artisan food shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, and is also just minutes from the lovely long seafront promenade and pier. For guests who prefer country walks and historic sites, there’s plenty of choice nearby, including both Deal and Walmer castles, and a fabulous coastal walk to Kingsdown and St Margaret’s Bay. Golfers are spoilt for choice with the local clubs of Royal Cinque Ports and Walmer & Kingsdown golf clubs.

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Facilities

Wifi

Open fire/log burner

Microwave

Fridge

Freezer

Washing Machine

Hair Dryer

Travel Cot available on request

Courtyard Garden

Tumble dryer

Iron and board

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Property Details

Entrance is via the front door and into the sitting room.

Sitting room

Bright and spacious sitting room with sofa, armchair, Smart TV and wood burner.

Kitchen

A small but fully equipped kitchen with two bar stools and everything you need for home cooking. Electric hob and oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer.

Courtyard garden

Delightful courtyard garden with a seating area. Shed with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Bedroom

Sleeps 2 in king size bed with two side tables, lamps and wardrobe space.

Shower room

With shower, WC and hand basin, and wall mounted hair dryer.

WiFi available.
Logs - £15 per bag including kindling and firelighters upon request prior to arrival
Free on street parking is available a short walk from the cottage. Two hour paid parking bays outside the cottage for unloading.
No pets.
There are steep stairs at this property.
The cottage is a 5 minute walk from the train station
Please note that the property does not provide a high chair or travel cot

We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages to our beautiful holiday home. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time (including the courtyard garden)
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 note quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am. Please be respectful to neighbours.
Parties and loud music are not permitted.

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cow and Cockle cottage over the New Year period. The cottage was perfect for our needs - it was well equipped, clean, warm and cosy. Set within the historic conservation area, it was close to a selection of lovely pubs, cafes and eateries, Deal train station, supermarkets, the beach etc.. As well as enjoying taking the train to Margate, Ramsgate and Canterbury, there is so much to see and do locally even in the December/January. Particular highlights for us included walking to Walmer Castle and Gardens, visiting Deal Timeball Tower and seeing the timeball being raised and lowered on New Years Eve, brunch at the lovely Deal Pier Cafe, drinks at the Deal Ahoy pub, Le Panadier Wine shop and bar. Deal has so much to offer, we would love to revisit. A special thank you to Finders Keepers and the owners of the property who were extremely helpful.

The cottage exceeded our expectations. It was compact but perfectly formed! We went to some fabulous restaurants within walking distance of the cottage, and really enjoyed Deal and the surrounding area.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cow and Cockle cottage over the New Year period. The cottage was perfect for our needs - it was well equipped, clean, warm and cosy. Set within the historic conservation area, it was close to a selection of lovely pubs, cafes and eateries, Deal train station, supermarkets, the beach etc.. As well as enjoying taking the train to Margate, Ramsgate and Canterbury, there is so much to see and do locally even in the December/January. Particular highlights for us included walking to Walmer Castle and Gardens, visiting Deal Timeball Tower and seeing the timeball being raised and lowered on New Year’s Eve, brunch at the lovely Deal Pier Cafe, drinks at the Deal Ahoy pub, Le Panadier Wine shop and bar. Deal has so much to offer, we would love to revisit. A special thank you to Keepers Cottages and the owners of the property who were extremely helpful.

Always happy to come back. This is already our third stay here. Everything you need is provided. We even discovered the second bar stool for the kitchen this time, which we had always wished for.

The location was amazing and the cottage was super clean and decorated really nicely. It was a lot smaller than the photos showed (I always expect photos will exaggerate but the place was tiny). The bed was very uncomfortable, to the point that I had to leave a night early because I couldn't get to sleep which is very unusual for me. There was a terrible smell of damp in the cottage, which also stopped me being there regularly, despite booking it to get work done. Despite the fantastic location and lovely style of the cottage, I wouldn't stay again and really would expect to be refunded for the final night, as the smell and bed really ruined the experience.

Lovely little cottage for a brief snug getaway from the bustle of work.and daily life. Deal is a dear little, well meaning, emerging gem on the East Kent coast and this cottage has all you need for fish and chips, long walks and quality pints by the sea. Furnishings, finish and fixtures are all great at cow and cockle cottage. Everything we needed was to hand, well selected and as expected. Loved the little welcome presents too. Four small issues for us. These are all very small, but might be helpful for future bookings. 1) I may have missed it in all the info, but it would have been great to know that a cat lives or lived for a while in the cottage. My wife's allergies went haywire, despite the clear and derailed cleaning. If wed known she would.have packed all her meds 2) I think it could be useful and fair to make bookings aware of the closed up nature of the town on mondays-wednesdays. We know Deal quite well, but we're still surprised in a half term week just how little was open. 3) Stairs are an effort. Im not old, but my knees are weak. Again, I may have missed it, and effort has been made to mitigate, but again, I think it would be fair and useful to know just how steep, twisty and tricky they are to get up. I was crawling up and precarious coming down. 4)the shower tray filled up very quickly. Less observant people, who took longer showers would have flooded the bathroom.

Sweet cottage for two .. three would be a bit of a squash cosy , great location, everything you need is there .. very narrow steep stairs with a rope handle so not for everyone but loved our stay .. would come again !

We stayed in Deal for personal reasons, and the Cow and Cockle acted as an amazing home base for our travels in the region. We were amazed at how cozy the cottage was, and it provided everything we needed for cooking meals, planning adventures and a great nights sleep. On our last day we managed to lock ourselves out of the property, and the staff at Keepers Cottages were very quick to respond and were extremely helpful in getting us back in to the property promptly. Extremely relieving that they were there to help us get back to what we were ultimately there to do: rest and relax! We loved our time in Deal, and the team at Keepers Cottages provided us with an experience that we will remember for a lifetime.

We stayed in Deal for personal reasons, and the Cow and Cockle acted as an amazing home base for our travels in the region. We were amazed at how cosy the cottage was, and it provided everything we needed for cooking meals, planning adventures and a great night’s sleep. On our last day we managed to lock ourselves out of the property, and the staff at Keepers Cottages were very quick to respond and were extremely helpful in getting us back in to the property promptly. Extremely relieving that they were there to help us get back to what we were ultimately there to do: rest and relax! We loved our time in Deal, and the team at Keepers Cottages provided us with an experience that we will remember for a lifetime.

The cottage had everything you needed for two and welcome gesture was also very thoughtful. We had never been to Deal and was extremely pleased we picked it, also cottage was in a very ideal position to all amenities from shops, beaches, pubs cafes all on your doorstep. At the weekend all the pubs had live bands playing music and one evening we travelled round them them listening to the different groups ( actually we were on our way home and ended up being out all evening) We also enjoyed the walks along the coast and will definitely visit Deal again, also had no problems with the parking for the cottage.

Fab cottage...would book again..Great location. Why does the feedback have to be so long...ruins the experience

We really enjoyed our stay at Cow and Cockle because it was in town and near beach, the cottage had everything we needed. For a weeks stay. Barbara

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Extras & Experiences

These are experiences you can add at the point of booking, or contact Keepers Cottages to arrange for your stay.

Private Catering

Elevate your stay with our private catering service, featuring a handpicked collection of talented local chefs offering bespoke dining experiences, fridge-filling services and celebration catering across Kent. From refined seasonal menus to relaxed sharing feasts, enjoy restaurant-quality food in the comfort of your cottage.

Eat & Mess Cakes

Handcrafted celebration cakes from Eat & Mess for birthdays, anniversaries or special occasions. Beautifully designed and made to order, they can be delivered to your cottage for a memorable, indulgent surprise during your stay.

Arno & Co Breakfast Hampers, for guests who stay at Keepers Cottages, Deal

Arno’s Breakfast Hampers

Add a locally sourced Arno & Co breakfast hamper to your stay, delivered in a branded Arno & Co yellow picnic box with sourdough, fresh Kent eggs, juice, muesli, marmalade, milk, butter and more.

Le Pinardier Guest Hampers, provided by Keepers Cottages | French cheese & wine hampers

Le Pinardier Hampers

We’re excited to introduce you to our good friends at Le Pinardier, the sister business to Frog and Scot. Whether you’re planning a cosy night in or celebrating a special occasion, their hampers are thoughtfully prepared to make your getaway even more memorable.

Wine Tours and In-House Wine Tasting

We have partnered with Wine Tours of Kent to offer our guests private tours and in-house wine tasting of Kent’s finest vineyards and award-winning wine producers. To find out more, please contact the team at Wine Tours of Kent at info@winetoursofkent.co.uk.