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Hoop & Griffin - lovely seafront property located in the heart of Deal

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Deal, Kent
  • Deal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Deal Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second double bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin bedroom

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Family bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Jack and Jill bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Hoop & Griffin - lovely seafront property located in the heart of Deal

Hoop & Griffin is located on the edge of the Conservation area with stunning views over the English Channel. It is a three-storey townhouse dating back nearly 200 years and was originally the residential/sleeping quarters of an old Coaching Inn known as the Hoop & Griffin which occupied a large plot on the corner. In later years it was used as a Seamans Rest house but has now been converted into a fabulous home which would suit a family or a group of friends.
This house is very well located for all the local amenities such as shops, pubs and restaurants as well as being literally a stone's throw from the beach.

The accommodation is very versatile. On the ground floor you enter the house going straight into the dining room which comfortably seats 8 with double doors out to a small courtyard. Through a stable door on the left is the kitchen which is well equipped with everything you require and on the other side is the main sitting room with a gas effect fire, large TV and DVD player and again views out to sea. 1 double bedroom on the top floor overlooking the sea with an inter-connecting shower room to a twin room. In the twin room, both beds have a pull out guest bed underneath and this room could comfortably sleep 3 people. Extra bedding is available for these beds if required. On the first floor there is the main bathroom with a bath and shower attachment and a second sitting room, with views over the Channel leading, through to another good sized bedroom/reception room. This room has 2 beds, which can either be made up as 2 singles or a double bed. It also has access to the outside roof terrace with loungers which is a real sun trap in the afternoons.



Deal's High Street is a short walk away and a recent winner of the The Telegraph's High Street of the Year award http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/reinvent-the-high-street/10547216/Reinventing-the-high-street-Deal-wins-high-street-award.html. The Evening Standard also voted Deal this summer as a trendy seaside holiday destination.

Ground Floor

Dining room with seating for 8.
Well equipped kitchen.
Sitting room with gas effect fire and sea views.

First Floor

Second sitting room with sea views.
Bedrooom with twin beds (coverts to double)/reception room.
Family bathroom.

Top Floor

1 double bedroom.
1 twin room.
Interconnecting shower room.

Outside Area

Small courtyard.
Roof terrace with sunloungers.

Additional Information

This accommodation has internet access. Strictly no smoking. Unrestricted free parking on the seafront.

Property manager

Camilla at Keepers Cottages
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Kitchen
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Ocean view
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

About the area

Deal

Located in Deal, this holiday home is near the beach. Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and Dover Western Docks Cruise 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Dreamland and Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust.
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Deal, Kent

What's nearby

  • Deal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Deal Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Deal Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Betteshanger Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Deal Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sir Norman Wisdom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunkerley's Hotel & Seafood Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beach Parlour - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Foresters Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Just Reproach - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoop & Griffin - lovely seafront property located in the heart of Deal pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hoop & Griffin - lovely seafront property located in the heart of Deal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hoop & Griffin - lovely seafront property located in the heart of Deal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hoop & Griffin - lovely seafront property located in the heart of Deal located?

This family-friendly Deal holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Deal Beach, Astor Theatre and Deal Pier. Deal Castle and Sandown Castle are also within 15 minutes. Deal Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Hoop & Griffin
Lovely old house, perfect location, parking not a problem (in February) house had everything we needed.
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8/10 Good

Jane B.

Great Holiday Let
We had a fabulous time in Deal, the property location was great and we had plenty of space for four of us. Would recommend.
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8/10 Good

Return visit
This is the second occasion that we have stayed at the Hoop & Griffin, and have always enjoyed the comfort and convenience of the accommodation.
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6/10 Okay

Neglect is a Terrible Thing
Hoop and Griffin is in an excellent location and had facilities for 2 married couples. Upon arrival the rundown state and the long term grime of the cottage was unsettling. Also, there was only one fire alarm and it didn’t work. An email to Keepers Cottage brought in an electrician to install 9 fire alarms, and a cleaner who did her best to make the cottage livable. However, she was not a magician. The cottage needs a deep, deep clean, carpets replaced on the stairs, windows fixed and black mold removed from bathrooms, windows and outside sitting areas. The photos of the cottage currently online must have been taken a long time ago. This property has such potential; such a shame it has been neglected.
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8/10 Good

Ben K.

Mixed experience
We love Deal and have stayed at least five times there and appreciate the quirky old properties. Positives: - Amazing location and front-row view of the beach, sea and pier from top two floors. - Large rooms, good layout and huge downstairs TV. - Comfortable beds and pillows. - Kitchen was well stocked, dishwasher effective, lots of plates/bowls. - Only three normal size wine glasses. Lots of mugs and other glassware. - A few childrens toys under the stairs and two camping chairs for the beach. - Not overly impacted by noise from people talking when walking by as most windows are tastefully double glazed. - Not creaky when walking about for an old property. - Shower pressure was good, water takes a while to heat up but gets very hot so take care. Negatives: - Sun loungers on roof terrace were broken/tried and unusable (one has no legs so you'd be sitting on the floor). - Gusto coffee machine unusable due to missing part (no draw for the pods). - Window blind in first floor bathroom was in an awful state and needs replacing. - Dead plants in outside pots. - Downstairs terrace is barren and could be made much nicer to sit out with some more decor e.g. mirror, trellace. - Kitchen cupboard with the mugs opens vertically and scrapes against the wall. - The property was not particularly clean on arrival and could have done with a deeper clean and hoover (hairs on the floor, some stains, dining table had not been wiped properly). Beds were clean however. - Top bathroom has paint pealing off the ceiling and had moldy wall tiles. - In strong wind the top bathroom extractor fan was very rattly during the night. - No mention of the history of the property anywhere, we had to do own research. Welcome book was tired with untidy handwritten pages. - Some dining room chairs were very wobbly and felt like they could collapse. - No attempt to offer recycling (no boxes, instructions, directions etc). A food waste caddy bag was provided by no caddy. May I suggest that the outside storage shed is cleared so it can be used for the recycling boxes. We enjoyed our stay but there was room for improvement. I would recommend this property if they address the issues. As ever Deal was lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Nichola E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful reunion
Our brief stay in this charming house was made even better by the amazing location by the beach and helpful contacts when we needed help. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Hoop and Griffin Deal June 2021
We stayed 16 nights in the Hoop and Griffin, ideally located adjacent the beach and edge of the Old Town. The property is has many fine attributes ( additional first floor lounge / rear roof sun terrace / large dining room / external courtyard / side storage area / well laid out kitchen / farm house split doors. The photos offer a true representation of the property. We had family stay with us during the weekends and indeed was very spacious. Would definitely return.
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8/10 Good

Karen H.

Sea view property
The Hoop and Griffin is conveniently situated directly across the road from the beach. There is ample car parking on the road ( some free!). The house is on 3 floors with comfortable beds in every bedroom. Two bathrooms, one with a bath. Dining room off of the kitchen and a small patio area. There is a gorgeous roof terrace with a side view of the sea that’s perfect for morning coffee . Free WiFi. Everything you could possibly need is supplied, such as washing machine, microwave, tumble dry etc. There are sea views from virtually every window but sadly the majority of the windows don’t open. So, if you’re a photographer hoping to get some great shots be prepared to be shooting through a closed window. To be fair, Keepers Cottages did their best to remedy the problem but it turned out that new windows are needed to be installed. The stairs could be a problem for anyone with agility problems as they are very steep. To sum up, this house was a great place to stay, in a great location, managed by a very helpful company, but I was hugely disappointed by the window problem.
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8/10 Good

Karen H.

Sea view property
The Hoop and Griffin is conveniently situated directly across the road from the beach. There is ample car parking on the road ( some free!). The house is on 3 floors with comfortable beds in every bedroom. Two bathrooms, one with a bath. Dining room off of the kitchen and a small patio area. There is a gorgeous roof terrace with a side view of the sea that’s perfect for morning coffee . Free WiFi. Everything you could possibly need is supplied, such as washing machine, microwave, tumble dry etc. There are sea views from virtually every window but sadly the majority of the windows don’t open. So, if you’re a photographer hoping to get some great shots be prepared to be shooting through a closed window. To be fair, Keepers Cottages did their best to remedy the problem but it turned out that new windows are needed to be installed. The stairs could be a problem for anyone with agility problems as they are very steep. To sum up, this house was a great place to stay, in a great location, managed by a very helpful company, but I was hugely disappointed by the window problem.
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8/10 Good

Karen H.

Sea view property
The Hoop and Griffin is conveniently situated directly across the road from the beach. There is ample car parking on the road ( some free!). The house is on 3 floors with comfortable beds in every bedroom. Two bathrooms, one with a bath. Dining room off of the kitchen and a small patio area. There is a gorgeous roof terrace with a side view of the sea that’s perfect for morning coffee . Free WiFi. Everything you could possibly need is supplied, such as washing machine, microwave, tumble dry etc. There are sea views from virtually every window but sadly the majority of the windows don’t open. So, if you’re a photographer hoping to get some great shots be prepared to be shooting through a closed window. To be fair, Keepers Cottages did their best to remedy the problem but it turned out that new windows are needed to be installed. The stairs could be a problem for anyone with agility problems as they are very steep. To sum up, this house was a great place to stay, in a great location, managed by a very helpful company, but I was hugely disappointed by the window problem.
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8/10 Good

Karen H.

Sea view property
The Hoop and Griffin is conveniently situated directly across the road from the beach. There is ample car parking on the road ( some free!). The house is on 3 floors with comfortable beds in every bedroom. Two bathrooms, one with a bath. Dining room off of the kitchen and a small patio area. There is a gorgeous roof terrace with a side view of the sea that’s perfect for morning coffee . Free WiFi. Everything you could possibly need is supplied, such as washing machine, microwave, tumble dry etc. There are sea views from virtually every window but sadly the majority of the windows don’t open. So, if you’re a photographer hoping to get some great shots be prepared to be shooting through a closed window. To be fair, Keepers Cottages did their best to remedy the problem but it turned out that new windows are needed to be installed. The stairs could be a problem for anyone with agility problems as they are very steep. To sum up, this house was a great place to stay, in a great location, managed by a very helpful company, but I was hugely disappointed by the window problem.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Sea view property
The Hoop and Griffin is conveniently situated directly across the road from the beach. There is ample car parking on the road ( some free!). The house is on 3 floors with comfortable beds in every bedroom. Two bathrooms, one with a bath. Dining room off of the kitchen and a small patio area. There is a gorgeous roof terrace with a side view of the sea that’s perfect for morning coffee . Free WiFi. Everything you could possibly need is supplied, such as washing machine, microwave, tumble dry etc. There are sea views from virtually every window but sadly the majority of the windows don’t open. So, if you’re a photographer hoping to get some great shots be prepared to be shooting through a closed window. To be fair, Keepers Cottages did their best to remedy the problem but it turned out that new windows are needed to be installed. The stairs could be a problem for anyone with agility problems as they are very steep. To sum up, this house was a great place to stay, in a great location, managed by a very helpful company, but I was hugely disappointed by the window problem.
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10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Short break in Hoop and Griffin
We had a fabulous time. The house is so lovely, with plenty of space and very comfy. Love all the extra touches like providing blankets and the provisions provided when you arrive (like eggs, milk, bread and home made jam etc). The location of the house is fantastic. Great having sea views and so close to being able to walk into Deal for town, pubs and restaurants etc. It had such a well stocked kitchen too and we loved that there is free parking only about 5-10 minutes away. Fabulous house, would recommend anyone to go. Only downside was It does have 2 flights of steep steps so may be a problem with someone who has mobility problems!
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10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Short break in Hoop and Griffin
We had a fabulous time. The house is so lovely, with plenty of space and very comfy. Love all the extra touches like providing blankets and the provisions provided when you arrive (like eggs, milk, bread and home made jam etc). The location of the house is fantastic. Great having sea views and so close to being able to walk into Deal for town, pubs and restaurants etc. It had such a well stocked kitchen too and we loved that there is free parking only about 5-10 minutes away. Fabulous house, would recommend anyone to go. Only downside was It does have 2 flights of steep steps so may be a problem with someone who has mobility problems!
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10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Short break in Hoop and Griffin
We had a fabulous time. The house is so lovely, with plenty of space and very comfy. Love all the extra touches like providing blankets and the provisions provided when you arrive (like eggs, milk, bread and home made jam etc). The location of the house is fantastic. Great having sea views and so close to being able to walk into Deal for town, pubs and restaurants etc. It had such a well stocked kitchen too and we loved that there is free parking only about 5-10 minutes away. Fabulous house, would recommend anyone to go. Only downside was It does have 2 flights of steep steps so may be a problem with someone who has mobility problems!
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10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Short break in Hoop and Griffin
We had a fabulous time. The house is so lovely, with plenty of space and very comfy. Love all the extra touches like providing blankets and the provisions provided when you arrive (like eggs, milk, bread and home made jam etc). The location of the house is fantastic. Great having sea views and so close to being able to walk into Deal for town, pubs and restaurants etc. It had such a well stocked kitchen too and we loved that there is free parking only about 5-10 minutes away. Fabulous house, would recommend anyone to go. Only downside was It does have 2 flights of steep steps so may be a problem with someone who has mobility problems!
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10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Short break in Hoop and Griffin
We had a fabulous time. The house is so lovely, with plenty of space and very comfy. Love all the extra touches like providing blankets and the provisions provided when you arrive (like eggs, milk, bread and home made jam etc). The location of the house is fantastic. Great having sea views and so close to being able to walk into Deal for town, pubs and restaurants etc. It had such a well stocked kitchen too and we loved that there is free parking only about 5-10 minutes away. Fabulous house, would recommend anyone to go. Only downside was It does have 2 flights of steep steps so may be a problem with someone who has mobility problems!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Short break in Hoop and Griffin
We had a fabulous time. The house is so lovely, with plenty of space and very comfy. Love all the extra touches like providing blankets and the provisions provided when you arrive (like eggs, milk, bread and home made jam etc). The location of the house is fantastic. Great having sea views and so close to being able to walk into Deal for town, pubs and restaurants etc. It had such a well stocked kitchen too and we loved that there is free parking only about 5-10 minutes away. Fabulous house, would recommend anyone to go. Only downside was It does have 2 flights of steep steps so may be a problem with someone who has mobility problems!
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10/10 Excellent

Barry F.

Nice sea view property in Deal
Cosy but spacious :-) sea view property in Deal. Kitchen was well equipped including dishwasher and large fridge. Nice Art Deco interior of large double bedroom with sea view at front with two additional double bedrooms met our needs admirably. Keepers Cottage team were so helpful and great to do business with, excellent attention to customer satisfaction. Would certainly stay here again :-)

10/10 Excellent

elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely historic house
Perfectly positioned and very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

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