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Walmer, Kingsdown

Downsview

Sleeps 8
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Dogs

Situated on the seafront overlooking Kingsdown beach, this spectacular family holiday home sleeps eight guests in four large bedrooms comfortably. The house has a wonderful wrap around garden, a large outdoor seating area and breathtaking sea views from multiple rooms - you can even see France on a clear day! Enjoy spending time together in the open plan kitchen and dining space, head outside through the double doors to the large garden or walk out on to the beach for a stroll, swim or cycle along Kingsdown. Sleeping up to eight people in four large bedrooms, the house has space for everyone and is perfectly suited to multi-generational families, or friends looking to escape to the seaside, with the beach literally on your doorstep. From the cottage you can walk along the coastal path to Deal and Walmer in one direction and St Margaret’s Bay and Dover in the other, so plenty of things to do, places to explore and history in which to immerse yourself. Couples and families alike will relish precious days spent exploring the treasures of the trendy nearby town of Deal. Four legged friends are also very welcome and will enjoy the close proximity to the beach.

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Pets Allowed

Allocated Parking

Wifi

Garden

Children Welcome

Sea View

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Property Details

Kitchen / Dining room

On the ground floor is a large and bright, open plan kitchen and dining room that opens up with french doors on to a private, enclosed patio and lawn garden. At the front of the property, there is a smaller lawn area and you are just steps away from the wild flowers, picturesque beach-huts and sweeping views of Kingsdown beach.

The kitchen is well stocked for your cooking and baking needs.

Sitting room

On the ground floor, there is also a large sitting room with the most views out to sea. This room has plenty of comfortable seating, coffee tables, lighting and a TV. The perfect place to sit and relax with the family after a day at the beach.

Downstairs bedroom with twin beds

A good size bedroom with two single beds. Perfect for children or adults.

Downstairs bathroom

This house boasts a newly renovated downstairs bathroom with a large walk in shower and a free standing bath.

Downstairs WC

There is a downstairs WC.

Downstairs double bedroom

A large and bright double bedroom with original wooden, painted floorboards. This room has french doors out to the garden.

Master bedroom, bathroom and second double

Upstairs is a second, large double bedroom with a peaceful adjoining sun room with seating and picturesque views out to the sea.

Twin bedroom

Upstairs is a second, large twin bedroom with two single beds. Perfect for adults or children.

Enclosed patio terrace with doors into the kitchen/dining room, a large outdoor table and chairs to seat eight people. The garden goes all the way around the property with a front and back lawn.

Wi-Fi available throughout - suitable for home working.
Free parking directly outside the house for up to two cars. Further free parking can be found locally but we ask that guests do not park outside any of the neighbours houses.
Please note additional pet charges are £25 per pet. Please add pets on when booking.

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.
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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Reviews

Stayed with family and had a pre Christmas dinner. So much fun was had and the house lends itself to entertaining. Really lovely stay and loved the house, would love to book again.

We have just returned from a 5 night stay at Downsview,what a wonderful beachside cottage.the house is spacious and comfortable with amazing views across the beach and the channel.the large family room/kitchen was perfect for our family visit and we were provided with everything we could need for a comfortable stay. The beds were so comfortable but our favourite spot was the glass balcony looking out across the channel. We ate at both local pubs,The Zetland Arms and The Rising Sun,the food was great at both venues and I thoroughly recommend them, breakfasts at The Goose on the Green and The Pier Kitchen were also amazing. We will definitely be returning to Downsview,it was perfect for our family holiday.

We have just returned from 5 days at Downsview in Walmer.the property is wonderful,equipped with everything you could want.the kitchen is beautiful with views across the channel. We spent most mornings sitting on the balcony with a hot coffee watching the sunrise over the channel,so relaxing. We ate delicious meals at both the Zetland Arms and the Rising Sun in Kingsdown,both worth a visit.

Keepers Cottages provides an excellent service. We stayed at Downsview in Walmer for a long weekend and the property description was clear and accurate for this most comfortable of family houses that is situated right on the beach with fabulous views across the Channel to France. The large, beautifully equipped modern kitchen is superb and provides a central focal point for daily living, family meals and access to a lovely garden with BBQ for outdoor living. We were blessed with warm sunshine and dry weather for the whole time we were there that added to our enjoyment. The coastal path is right outside providing easy walking or cycling into Deal in one direction (passing Walmer Castle) or towards Kingsdown (and the excellent Zeatand Arms gastro pub) and beyond in the other. We could not have had a more enjoyable stay.

Keepers Cottages provide an excellent service. We stayed at Downsview in Walmer for a long weekend and the property description was clear and accurate for this most comfortable of family houses that is situated right on the beach with fabulous views across the Channel to France. The large, beautifully equipped modern kitchen is superb and provides a central focal point for daily living, family meals and access to a lovely garden with BBQ for outdoor living. We were blessed with warm sunshine and dry weather for the whole time we were there that added to our enjoyment. The coastal path is right outside providing easy walking or cycling into Deal in one direction (passing Walmer Castle) or towards Kingsdown (and the excellent Zeatand Arms gastro pub) and beyond in the other

Lovely place, great location, beach and garden and space in house are fantastic, needs a little tlc, some aspects like sofa, and armchairs need refurbishing or renewing, outside table and chairs need replacing, cleaners need to empty bedroom bins and clean dining chairs. Beds are very comfortable, never slept so well. Beach is so quiet, even now in August, literally no one on there.

The house is very attractive, as are the surrounding gardens. Sea views and access just across the road to the shingle beach were also lovely features. The best view was from the viewing room on the first floor, unfortunately only reached by a somewhat perilous steeply winding staircase with no handrail at the bottom. We enjoyed the cycle/footpath via which we could enjoy long walks with a wheelchair towards Deal on a flat, smooth surface. But we were disappointed by the lack of disabled access in nearby pubs and eateries. The large kitchen/diner was very well equipped. We also appreciated the very comfortable beds. Some of the seating in the living room was rather well worn and could do with updating. It was a constant problem trying to watch TV which had no terrestrial aerial and kept warning of no signal. I then managed with some difficulty to get the connection from the BT box working but the BT box often shut itself off after a few hours, particularly annoying when watching Wimbledon. Sorting the connection again wasnt straightforward. However, the Wi-fi signal was very good and reliable. My wife is disabled and has great difficulty with her mobility so it was good that she had the bedroom adjacent to the toilet. The bathroom was also in a convenient position next door. However, when in the living room and requiring a visit to the toilet, with my help, it would take a considerable time to get there and back again. If there was any possibility of a further toilet downstairs it would make a big difference, especially I would think if eight people were staying. We enjoyed our break and whilst we have made some criticisms, we do understand that the accommodation was not specifically advertised as suitable for the disabled. Our main criterion was to have two bedrooms on the ground floor and this was fully satisfied!

This was one of the best houses we have ever stayed in. Its in an excellent location so well provisioned. The owners had put in a new cot and high chair at our request for our 2yo granddaughter which was very helpful. The house was clean and comfortable without being too pristine and it was very calm and relaxing. Just right for a family holiday. We loved it and will be back!

We had a lovely stay at Downsview, it was extremely comfortable and the best equipped house we have stayed in. We were only three adults plus a dog but it was perfect due to the mobility issues of one of our group.

This was one of the best houses we have ever stayed in. It’s in an excellent location so well provisioned. The owners had put in a new cot and high chair at our request for our 2yo granddaughter which was very helpful. The house was clean and comfortable without being too pristine and it was very calm and relaxing. Just right for a family holiday. We loved it and will be back!

Walmer

Downsview is set in the heart of Kingsdown, a much-loved seaside village tucked between rolling countryside and the open shoreline of the English Channel. The village’s gently curving coast and characterful beach huts create a relaxed, timeless atmosphere, while the beach itself is just a short stroll away, perfect for swimming, paddle boarding or watching the sun rise over the water. Kingsdown’s peaceful pace makes it ideal for switching off and settling into village life.

The village offers a small but excellent selection of local amenities, including traditional pubs, a village shop and a highly regarded butcher, all contributing to its strong sense of community. Coastal footpaths lead north towards Walmer and Deal, or south beneath the chalk cliffs towards St Margaret’s Bay, forming part of the Saxon Shore Way. The Zetland Arms, set right on the beach, is a favourite stop for food and drinks with far-reaching sea views.

For days out, Deal is easily reached along the coast, offering an award-winning high street, historic pier and excellent dining. Walmer Castle and Deal Castle sit along the way, while nearby train stations at Walmer and Martin Mill provide convenient rail links to London. Downsview is a wonderful base for both short breaks and longer stays on the Kent coast.

Things to do in Kingsdown More on Walmer

Around the area

Local highlights

Golf courses in Kent

Kent boasts championship links golf at Royal St George’s, host of The Open, alongside Prince’s Golf Club, Walmer & Kingsdown and Royal Cinque Ports, offering world-class coastal courses and sweeping sea views.

Beaches

Walmer Beach

A peaceful stretch of shingle coastline, Walmer Beach offers sweeping English Channel views, quiet promenades and classic seaside charm. Making the beach perfect for sea swims, paddleboarding and relaxed coastal walks.

Family Friendly Local highlights

Walmer Castle & Gardens

A historic Tudor fortress and former residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Walmer Castle is surrounded by award-winning gardens. Explore formal borders, wildflower meadows and coastal views just moments from the sea.

Cycling to Deal from Kingsdown using the bikes from Hut 55, Deal | Best Bike Rides in Kent

Beaches Family Friendly

Cycle to Deal

Take the flat coastal path from Kingsdown to Deal, ideal for walking or cycling. Pass Walmer Castle & Gardens, explore Deal’s charming high street and seafront, and hire bikes locally from Hut 55.

Local highlights

Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Course

Perched on the clifftop, Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club offers a challenging course with sweeping views across the English Channel. A memorable round for golf lovers, combining coastal scenery with one of Kent’s most picturesque settings.

Family Friendly Food & Drink

The Zetland Arms

Perfectly positioned on the shoreline, The Zetland Arms is a much-loved beachfront pub serving fresh food, local ales and sea views. Enjoy lunch on the terrace or sunset drinks just steps from the waves.

Beaches dog friendly Family Friendly

Kingsdown Beach

A peaceful pebble beach on Kent’s east coast, Kingsdown Beach is ideal for coastal walks, wild swimming, kayaking and rock pooling at low tide. With uninterrupted English Channel views, it’s a quiet alternative to busier seaside towns nearby.

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.