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A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal

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A narrow alleyway with white buildings, potted plants, and hanging flower baskets. - A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal (Deal)
A cozy room with a large window, a vase with flowers, a table, and a bench. - A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal (Deal)
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A bedroom with two beds, a brick wall, a TV, and a shower area. - A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal (Deal)
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television. - A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal (Deal)
A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal

  • A delightful cottage in a quiet pedestrianised lane in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal. Perfectly located just yards from both the long beach, pier and promenade and the high street with its variety of boutique shops and cafes. The cottage is a wonderful blend of traditional; with exposed beams and a large fireplace with wood burner, and modern, with comfortable sofas, a well-equipped kitchen, and the luxury of two bedrooms each with en-suites. It even has a small courtyard for relaxing after a great day exploring.

    Front door with steps down into sitting room

    Ground Floor

    Sitting room

    Sitting room with corner sofa, wood burner, TV/DVD, bay window with dining table and bench seating, door to courtyard

    Kitchen

    Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer

    Steep stairs to:

    First floor

    Bedroom one - sleeps 2, twin beds, bedside table and lamp, built in wardrobe, TV/DVD, en-suite with shower cubicle, wc and basin

    Steep stairs to:

    Second floor

    Bedroom two - sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, bedside tables and lamps, built in wardrobe, TV, ensuite with bath and hand held shower, wc and basin

    Outside space

    A paved courtyard to the rear with garden table and chairs furniture

    Parking

    No parking but on street parking is available within a 10 minute walk

    Things You Need to Know

    This property is set over three floors with steep and narrow stairs and so is not suitable for young children, elderly people or those with mobility issues.
    Towels and linen are provided
    There is a paved courtyard to the rear
    Wi-Fi access
    Central heating throughout
    Cot and high chair available
    No pets allowed at this property

    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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Deal, this cottage is near the beach. Deal Maritime and Local History Museum and Maize Maze are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Capel le Ferne Farmers Market and Westwood Cross Shopping Centre. Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust and The Pines Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Deal travel guide
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Kent, Deal

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a sandy beach and a row of traditional houses along the water's edge.
    Deal Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A pier extending into calm water, supported by rusted pillars.
    Deal Pier
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Astor Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Deal Maritime and Local History Museum
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deal Castle
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Deal Station
    10 min walk

Restaurants

  • Deal Hoy
    3 min walk
  • Bamboo Bar Gm
    9 min walk
  • The Foresters
    4 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    6 min walk
  • King's Head
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, Astor Theatre, and Deal Pier. Deal Beach and Deal Castle are also within 15 minutes. Deal Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

A delightful cottage in the heart of the historic conservation area of Deal Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

Great cottage in a perfect location. Has everything needed for a comfortable holiday. Kitchen is very small but it didn’t detract from the overall comfort and we managed to cook 3 evenings. Would recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Utterly Breathtaking

This was our first stay here but I wouldn’t stay anywhere else now. This is a quaint cottage with so much charm. It was so cosy to sit with the log burner. Perhaps a new toaster could be obtained but apart from that it was perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

A lovely cottage with character. Beautifully situated. Quiet and restful. Everything you need is there.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Quaint and full of charm

My favourite property in Deal, so cosy with a gorgeous window seat and luxurious beds. A fantastic location and so quaint and full of character.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Very lovely and cosy place form a relaxing holiday. We enjoyed our stay in Deal and wish to come back soon. The cottage was in perfect condition and very well equited. We found drinks and fruits and snacks when entering. Many thanks to the owner and keepers cottage
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Small and Sweet

A lovely cottage, great wood stove and very clean. Perfect location in Deal, We had a great time. The only issue is it is very small, and after a week with just two of us (one being a 6ft6 man) we couldn’t handle it, barely a one person cottage in terms of kitchen space or bathroom space. But otherwise cannot fault it was pretty and cozy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cosy cottage near the sea

This is a beautifully renovated and maintained cottage in a quiet alley, just off one of the most historic streets of Deal, and a half minute walk to the seafront. The house is small but very comfortable with a big sofa and log burner in the living room, and good bedrooms. (Tight and steep staircase for anyone with mobility issues). A sweet little yard to sit in when it's sunny. Very close to many very good bars and restaurants. We love it and highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A charming, characterful cottage in a lovely part of Deal.

We spent a really happy week at this comfortable, stylishly decorated cottage. It’s close to all amenities but it’s charming courtyard situation makes it peaceful and quiet. The log burner is very effective and plenty of logs were supplied. All towels and bed linen are of excellent quality. The shower is wonderful and both bathrooms were warm and cosy throughout the days and nights. The hand basins in both bathrooms are very small but this is the only criticism we have of this otherwise very well appointed, pretty and comfortable cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cosy

The cottage is an excellent location, very quiet streets and a good pub around the corner. The 2 flights of stairs are windy and steep, so you need to concentrate but it was fun. The top bedroom is in the roof space and on the right there are ceiling angles which would hinder a tall person, I am 5.4 and was OK apart from one head bash. The little patio is a perfect suntrap in the afternoon. All the fittings have been executed perfectly and the mattresses and bed linen are excellent. Kudos to the decorator. We had a lovely time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Didn't work for our family

I have mixed ratings for Portobello Cottage. The online description, cleanliness, and communication with host would be 4-5 stars. However, this property just didn't work for our family of 4: mom, dad, and two teenage daughters, all over 5'10" tall. The 3rd floor bathroom was not able to be used. The handheld "shower" was too small/short for any of us. We all had to share the second floor shower which was pretty small (could barely raise arms to wash hair, and no space to change clothes). Everything about the accommodation was just too small for our family--even though the property was exactly as described. My head bumped the ceiling so many times! I chose the property--and paid more than I budgeted--because we wanted use of two separate showers. As it was, we barely had the comfort of just one shower. There is a washer/dryer all-in-one machine, but, as Americans, we were not prepared for loads to take 4 hours. (We couldn't dry clothes on a rack because it rained our entire stay.) This would be a lovely cottage for a smaller family or a couple. It just didn't work for us.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

It was lovely, but extremely compact

The cottage was very clean and the thoughtful addition of the welcome pack was received as intended and I would like to thank the owners for that. It was well-thought out in terms of storage, however it was a disappointment for us as a family by the fact that it is extremely compact. Although I had carefully looked at the photos prior to making the booking, it was a shock to arrive and discover that the property was actually very, very limited in space for us to move around and to be comfortable - for example: due to the majority of the space being taken up by the King-size bed in the upper bedroom, both my husband and I kept catching our arms on the latch of the door to the bathroom (causing scratches), and in addition there was very little room to pass freely between the end of the bed and the bathroom door (which caused bruises, and I would hasten to add that we are not overweight). The kitchen was the biggest shock because we like to cook and it is very much lacking in space and therefore it was not possible to have 2 people in there at the same time. On the positive side, the courtyard garden was a pleasant place in which to sit to eat, and the profusion of pots overflowing with beautiful flowers and plants just outside the front of the property was a delight, but of course we weren't sleeping or cooking outside, so the aforementioned dearth of sufficient room to feel comfortably relaxed marred our stay. For these reasons, i would not recommend this property to a family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming location - very happy

The location in the narrow streets of Deal is very charming and despite the narrow streets, access by car to load/unload was never difficult and free parking was really not far away (on the seafront). The property was well-maintained and the furnishings comfortable. Happy to recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hewitt week visit

It’s in a great location for all of Deal. The sea, the town, pubs, restaurants and of course RCPGC. Our only exception to the scoring is comfort .. I am tall and the cottage is small. That aside, everything was excellent and we hope to return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a quaint and perfect property. We had such a lovely family get away, perfectly located, the house has a lovely feel to it and is finished to a very high standard. We had such a brilliant time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week in Portobello Vourt

The cottage was in a very convenient location for the wonderful beach, shops and pubs that Deal had to offer. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The team at Keepers were attentive and professional.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

This lovely cottage, in a great position was an ideal base for our stay in Kent. It is very well-equipped with everything you could need. It would have been helpful if there was some shelving in the bathroom with the shower as there is not really anywhere to put your toiletries. I felt it would have been nice to have extra towels. At home I would use far more than one bath towel and one hand towel. I appreciate there was two bath towels provided. On entry, we found the bottom key safe difficult to operate. We eventually left both keys in the top key safe.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our 10 days at Portobello Court

We have stopped in Deal a few times before in other cottages but our first here. It's a lovely little cottage, we thought of it a bit like staying on a boat as it is compact and ideally you don't want to be taller than 6ft. The stairs are a tight spiral with a rope hand rail as well as hand rails but you need to be sure footed. Location is gorgeous as the neighbours who have lived there nearly 30yrs maintain the wonderful arrangement of potted flowers, trees and colourful bushes. It has all the facilities you need but you should shop 'day to day' which is not a problem as nothing in Deal is more than a 5 or 10 minute stroll.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Portobello Court, Deal

Overall my stay was good. However, I did find the bathrooms small and little space to put anything. Without the log burner, the temperature in the living room was not high enough for me, even with the thermostat temperature increased. I spend a lot of time reading and writing and there is no view from the downstairs windows and it is practically impossible to see the sky.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming cottage and setting close to all you need. Street parking 5 - 10 minutes away with easy set down at the property for unloading/loading. Enjoy Deal they have a real community spirit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quintessential Deal cottage

Great location and very characterful. Highly recommended. Cosy and twee. Comfortable. Clean and tidy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Small but perfectly formed

The cottage is small, but has everything you need, and a great location. If you struggle with steps the cottage is probably not for you as there are steps in to the kitchen area, and the stairs are steep and twist. The location is great for the beach and Deal town. Comfortable bed, and light and airy rooms.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy place.

This place is adorable and cozy! The area is quiet and within walking distance to the beach and a lot of restaurants and cafes. Loved it and would stay there again!!