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Lifeboat Cottage - 50 meters from the beach

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Walmer, ENG
  • Popular LocationDeal Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWalmer Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationWalmer Castle and Gardens18 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)105 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 3
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    Bathroom 1
      Shower

    About this property

    Entire place

    You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

    Lifeboat Cottage - 50 meters from the beach

    A former fisherman’s cottage, Lifeboat Cottage dates back to the 1800s but has recently been tastefully renovated to provide a holiday home that blends contemporary style and modern amenities with traditional seaside charm.
    Nestled in a quiet street in Walmer’s conservation area, it’s a stone’s throw from the beach and a short walk along the front to Deal’s town centre, with its quirky independent shops, markets and cafés. Even closer is the Strand, with an attractive green and bandstand, traditional bakery, pubs, convenience stores and a café where you can enjoy a superb full English with a view all the way to France. You can even buy freshly caught fish direct from the boatmen on the beach.
    Deal itself is a charming, unspoilt Georgian seaside town with two Tudor castles, local museums and a striking modernist pier all worth a visit. Within a thirty minute drive are the cathedral city of Canterbury, Dover Castle, and the major shopping outlet at Ashford. For two legs or two wheels, there are plenty of country and coastal paths and trails to explore.
    Golfers, too, are spoilt for choice, with three superb British Open courses nearby – Royal St. Georges, Royal Cinque Ports and Princes.
    This particular stretch of Kentish coast offers you the Turner Contemporary, Dreamland and the extraordinary shell grotto in Margate, Dickensian Broadstairs, Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour, Whitstable and the picturesque Medieval streets of Sandwich. Enough for plenty of days out.
    And of course, France is just 20 miles away by sea.
    Wherever you get to, Lifeboat Cottage is the perfect spot to return to. Downstairs is a light and airy lounge complete with working fireplace, a spacious kitchen diner and bathroom. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, one with views and a wall-mounted TV. Outside, the delightful courtyard garden is the ideal spot to catch the last rays of sunshine, and there is handy side access for bikes and pushchairs. Sky TV (including Sky Sports) and Wi-fi are both included so you’ll never miss a match or a message.
    No smoking, please, for the comfort and enjoyment of our non-smoking guests.

    Property manager

    Mark Benson

    Languages

    English

    Property amenities

    Beach

    • Near the beach

    Internet

    • Available in the cottage: WiFi

    Parking and transport

    • On-site parking

    Kitchen

    • Fridge
    • Stovetop
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Toaster
    • Electric kettle

    Bedrooms

    • Bed sheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 1 bathroom
    • Hair dryer
    • Shower only
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels provided

    Living spaces

    • Fireplace
    • Living room

    Entertainment

    • TV with cable/satellite service
    • DVD player
    • Books

    Outdoor areas

    • Garden

    Laundry

    • Washing machine

    Comfort

    • Heating

    Pets

    • Pet friendly
    • Welcoming dogs only

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoke-free property

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board

    Location highlights

    • Near the sea

    Things to do

    • Golf on site

    Safety features

    • 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)

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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    Minimum check-in age: 25

    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

    Pets

    Pets are allowed
    Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
    Welcoming dogs only
    Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Important information

    You need to know

    This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
    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 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

    Property is also known as

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    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 and Margate Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Dover Patrol Memorial and The Pines Garden.

    What's nearby

    • Deal Beach - 3 min walk
    • Walmer Beach - 5 min walk
    • Deal Castle - 9 min walk
    • Deal Pier - 15 min walk
    • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 18 min walk

    Getting around

    • Deal Station - 15 min walk

    Restaurants

    • The Berry - 3 min walk
    • The Taphouse Beer Cafe - 15 min walk
    • Sir Norman Wisdom - 15 min walk
    • The Lighthouse - 3 min walk
    • The Telegraph Chippie - 15 min walk

    Reviews

    9.8

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews" "
    Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

    9.4/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Mathew B., London

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Lovely short stay
    Great little property; close to sea and all Deal/Walmer has to offer.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Wendie R.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Absolutely everything I needed. Perfect. Thank you.
    Absolutely everything I needed. Perfect. Thank You
    Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2022

    6/10 Okay

    Rik P.

    Hit and Miss
    Was a great location and the check-in was easy with the supplied lock box, although the front door lock was a bit fiddly. The beach was a literal stones throw away and there was a great view of the RNLI station from the bedroom window. As a location, it was great and was fairly easy to park outside or close by without having to pay. There were a few small issues that spoilt the stay. There was no soap in the downstairs bathroom and no replacement available. There were only 4 teabags, the sugar and coffee were rock hard and contaminated and mixed up. There was a bag for a hairdryer in one of the bedroom drawers but no actual hairdryer. The pullout we used in the 2nd bedroom in case our little one fell out of the main bed was not very clean and was covered in hair and some of the mugs and plates were dirty. There was no way of locking the bathroom or toilet doors for privacy as the locks did not line up. A great location but rough around the edges.
    Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Laura, Toronto

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    Great spot close to the beach, shopping, sights and restaurants
    Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Thomas W.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Anniversary break in Walmer
    We rented the cottage for 4 nights in June and were lucky to be blessed with good weather. Property itself was exactly as described and offered fantastic accommodation for our short stay. There were lots of nice touches such as the provision of some lovely cakes and some milk in the fridge. The tv (including Sky) and internet access were great. Location yards from the beach front and shops. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the property.
    Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

    8/10 Good

    Alan Y., Kings Lynn, UK

    Liked: Cleanliness
    'Lifeboat Cottage' June 2022
    The Cottage/Terrace was ideal for up to three pers +small dog. Decoration and funiture was in good condition,with plenty of added pictures and ornaments. TV's, with Netflicks Sky and Wifi for phones etc. The friendly host is easy to contact will give advice if you have a problem.easy to contact Parking can be a bit tight! Usually a slot can be found when the renovation teams have gone home!. Seem buyers are being attracted to the houses as a good investment. The sea front is close by, with wide macadam paths (no bumps and lumps) stretching for miles. Ideal for walking, walking the dog, cyclists and ideal for mobility scooters users. I would go back again to this area again for a holiday.
    Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Andrew H.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Lovely cottage, great location
    It's a really nice, comfortable and well-equipped cottage close to the sea and in a delightful area. Comfortable beds and bedrooms, nice and clean, very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of space to sit. We really enjoyed staying in Lighthouse cottage. Great walks from Walmer and dog-friendly beaches to hand.
    Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Rob G.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Yellow delight and parkrun bonus
    Very comfortable, with all the amenities needed for a week away from home. Plus it's very close to Walmer parkrun for any tourist.
    Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Jill G.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great
    We had a lovely time; great cottage, location and also the weather!

    10/10 Excellent

    Carrie Y.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Relaxing break
    Lovely cottage with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Very clean and good quality throughout. Thank you Mark, we would definitely recommend 🙂
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

    General property information

    Check-In Time
    2:00 PM
    Check-Out Time
    10:00 AM
    Location
    Walmer
    Structure Type
    Cottage