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Lifeboat Cottage - 50 meters from the beach

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Walmer, ENG
  • Popular LocationDeal Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationDeal Pier15 min walk
  • Popular LocationWalmer Castle and Gardens18 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)105 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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 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

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Dreamland and The Pines Garden.
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Walmer, ENG

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lifeboat Cottage - 50 meters from the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lifeboat Cottage - 50 meters from the beach ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lifeboat Cottage - 50 meters from the beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lifeboat Cottage - 50 meters from the beach located?

This family-friendly Deal cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Deal Beach and Walmer Beach. Astor Theatre and Deal Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km). Deal Station is 15 minutes by foot and Deal Walmer Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mathew B., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
'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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
We had a lovely time; great cottage, location and also the weather!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Very comfortable cottage, everything was as described. Very close to the beach and lovely walks close by. Superb for a short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing seaside getaway
We really enjoyed our few days at Lifeboat Cottage. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Great location near the beautiful beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal cottage for short break
This is a lovely cottage in an ideal position in Deal. Nicely decorated and fully equipped. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catrin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful cottage just off the seafront
Lifeboat Cottage was great! Homely and warm with everything you could want on a break away to the seaside. Mark was a great host and made us feel so welcome - we would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lifeboat Cottage
Very comfortable, good location but you have to take 'pot luck' with parking on the road near the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nadine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannter Urlaub im Lifeboat Cottage
Gut ausgestattetes gemütliches Cottage in unmittelbarer Meernähe. Für Tagesausflüge nach London, Dover Castle, Canterbury ein guter Ausgangspunkt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Booked a last minute short break at Lifeboat Cottage. Really enjoyed our stay, cottage had everything we needed and was within easy reach of shops, bars and restaurants. Hope to stay for longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josefa L.

Wir hatten eine super Zeit in diesem Ferienhaus!
Als wir ankamen, waren wir schon ganz hin und weg von der liebevollen Dekoration und der geschmackvollen Einrichtung. Den Schlüssel bekamen wir persönlich überreicht und uns wurde in einem kleinen Rundgang alles gezeigt und erklärt. Im Kühlschrank wurden wir mit einem Sahnekuchen und frischer Milch willkommen geheißen und auch für die Kinder gab es eine schokoladige Überraschung. Das Haus war sehr sauber und wir hatten hier alles, was wir für unseren Aufenthalt benötigten. Auch unsere Hunde fühlten sich wohl. Die Nähe zum Meer ist perfekt und morgens mit einem Blick aufs Wasser wach zu werden, lässt den Tag doch noch gleich viel besser beginnen. Wir können uns gut vorstellen, nochmal hier Urlaub zu machen. Danke :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Beautifully clean and stylish cottage, well placed by the beach in Walmer.
Lifeboat Cottage is perfectly situated for enjoying all the fun that the Kent seaside has to offer. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and look forward to coming back soon. Many thanks to Mark for greeting us and making us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia M., Arnprior, Ontario, Canada

Home Away From Home
We came here for 2 weeks from Ontario, Canada, for an extended family reunion with family in the UK and from Australia. The cottage is immaculately clean, well designed and has everything you could possibly need to make it an enjoyable stay, and there are so many thoughtful touches. Upon arrival, there was tea, coffee, milk and sugar and a fresh cream cake in the fridge! The beds are very comfortable, and there is lots of wardrobe and drawer space. We were able to make supper for family (5 at a time!) and the kitchen has everything you would need. The location is great - you can see the Lifeboat building from the front bedroom window, and it is within walking distance of shops, seafront and restaurants. The Stag pub is literally almost opposite, and it has a courtyard type garden at the back that the family made use of. Buses run to Canterbury and Dover, and the bus stop is very close to the cottage. It is a ten/fifteen minute walk to the town centre (depending on how fast you walk and whether you go direct, or meander along the seafront). The Zetland pub is a long walk or short drive away, and the food is great. Best fish and chips was Mario's along the Strand. Great Indian food at Namaste, which is on the Dover Road. We loved every minute of our stay and would certainly come back if we ever needed a place to stay in Walmer.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Beautiful cottage in a great position
We were most impressed with Lifeboat Cottage and had a lovely stay. The cottage is beautifully decorated to a high standard and very well equipped. There are 2 good sized, very comfortable double bedrooms. Location is ideal - very close to the sea front.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Lovely,clean, comfortable cottage
Cottage was tastefully decorated and had everything you could possibly need. It was very clean and cosy; a real home from home. The beds and sofa were comfortable. It was in a good quiet location; close to town and seafront. You could park outside the cottage and the local restaurants and bakery were really great. Mark kept in touch with us and was very helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jayne H.

Very comfortable pretty cottage in fab location
Great stay one street back from beach. Cottage was lovely with everything you could possibly need. Cosy beds with good quality linen and comfortable lounge. A lovely touch was dog treats,bowls and balls for throwing supplied. Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants and pubs. We loved our stay and would recommend Lifeboat Cottage. Excellent fireworks by pier made our New Year. If we are in area again would definitely rebook here. Thankyou Mark and your wife for the lovely cake to welcome us. Just a note to people less able than us that stairs are very steep, no problem for us but maybe not so good for the elderly or people with mobility problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S.

Fantastic
Outstanding. Everything you need, absolutely spotless clean. Will definitely be back again Thank you Mark. Loved the wee cake in the fridge.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

excellent location & accommodation
Clean, beautifully decorated contemporary cottage with on street parking, stones throw from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Mark Benson

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I have lived in Walmer/Deal for 6 years with my Wife (Sarah), 2 children (Laurence and Edward) and our 2 year old Cockapoo (Maggie)

Former Professional Cricketer. Captained Kent County Cricket Club for 5 Years.

Also owns Pebble Beach, Seashell, Shelley Beach + Goodwin Sands Cottages in Deal and Delf Stream in Sandwich.

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