Cosy and quirky seaside cottage in the heart of Deal's conservation area

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cow and Cockle cottage over the New Year period. The cottage was perfect for our needs - it was well equipped, clean, warm and cosy. Set within the historic conservation area, it was close to a selection of lovely pubs, cafes and eateries, Deal train station, supermarkets, the beach etc.. As well as enjoying taking the train to Margate, Ramsgate and Canterbury, there is so much to see and do locally even in the December/January. Particular highlights for us included walking to Walmer Castle and Gardens, visiting Deal Timeball Tower and seeing the timeball being raised and lowered on New Year’s Eve, brunch at the lovely Deal Pier Cafe, drinks at the Deal Ahoy pub, Le Panadier Wine shop and bar. Deal has so much to offer, we would love to revisit. A special thank you to Finders Keepers and the owners of the property who were extremely helpful.

The cottage exceeded our expectations. It was compact but perfectly formed! We went to some fabulous restaurants within walking distance of the cottage, and really enjoyed Deal and the surrounding area.

Always happy to come back. This is already our third stay here. Everything you need is provided. We even discovered the second bar stool for the kitchen this time, which we had always wished for.

The location was amazing and the cottage was super clean and decorated really nicely. It was a lot smaller than the photos showed (I always expect photos will exaggerate but the place was tiny). The bed was very uncomfortable, to the point that I had to leave a night early because I couldn't get to sleep which is very unusual for me. There was a terrible smell of damp in the cottage, which also stopped me being there regularly, despite booking it to get work done. Despite the fantastic location and lovely style of the cottage, I wouldn't stay again and really would expect to be refunded for the final night, as the smell and bed really ruined the experience.

Lovely little cottage for a brief snug getaway from the bustle of work.and daily life. Deal is a dear little, well meaning, emerging gem on the East Kent coast and this cottage has all you need for fish and chips, long walks and quality pints by the sea. Furnishings, finish and fixtures are all great at cow and cockle cottage. Everything we needed was to hand, well selected and as expected. Loved the little welcome presents too. Four small issues for us. These are all very small, but might be helpful for future bookings. 1) I may have missed it in all the info, but it would have been great to know that a cat lives or lived for a while in the cottage. My wife's allergies went haywire, despite the clear and derailed cleaning. If wed known she would.have packed all her meds 2) I think it could be useful and fair to make bookings aware of the closed up nature of the town on mondays-wednesdays. We know Deal quite well, but we're still surprised in a half term week just how little was open. 3) Stairs are an effort. Im not old, but my knees are weak. Again, I may have missed it, and effort has been made to mitigate, but again, I think it would be fair and useful to know just how steep, twisty and tricky they are to get up. I was crawling up and precarious coming down. 4)the shower tray filled up very quickly. Less observant people, who took longer showers would have flooded the bathroom.

Sweet cottage for two .. three would be a bit of a squash… cosy , great location, everything you need is there .. very narrow steep stairs with a rope handle so not for everyone but loved our stay .. would come again !

As described, small but comfortable for two people.

We stayed in Deal for personal reasons, and the Cow and Cockle acted as an amazing home base for our travels in the region. We were amazed at how cozy the cottage was, and it provided everything we needed for cooking meals, planning adventures and a great night’s sleep. On our last day we managed to lock ourselves out of the property, and the staff at Keepers Cottages were very quick to respond and were extremely helpful in getting us back in to the property promptly. Extremely relieving that they were there to help us get back to what we were ultimately there to do: rest and relax! We loved our time in Deal, and the team at Keepers Cottages provided us with an experience that we will remember for a lifetime.

The cottage had everything you needed for two and welcome gesture was also very thoughtful. We had never been to Deal and was extremely pleased we picked it, also cottage was in a very ideal position to all amenities from shops, beaches, pubs cafes all on your doorstep. At the weekend all the pubs had live bands playing music and one evening we travelled round them them listening to the different groups ( actually we were on our way home and ended up being out all evening) We also enjoyed the walks along the coast and will definitely visit Deal again, also had no problems with the parking for the cottage.

Fab cottage...would book again..Great location. Why does the feedback have to be so long...ruins the experience

The property was great. Small but v cosy with a lovely wood burning stove. The Saturday market a few steps away was great and the usual attractions in Deal: cafe’s, shops, restaurants & pubs.

We had such a great time for the second time. It’s a really lovely cottage, spotlessly clean and in a perfect location. It’s so peaceful but minutes from the shops and pubs. It’s a little on the expensive side which stops us staying for longer, but it is really lovely.

Beautiful cottage ideal for a couple. All furnishings and amenities great and as per photos/description. Would highly recommend.

I had a lovely stay at the cottage. It was warm, cozy and perfectly situated in town to get everywhere easily and to the necessities like supermarkets, car parks, etc.

A perfectly located cottage. Walking distance to train station, car parks, supermarkets, and - more importantly - the high street, market, pier and shore. Booked for one person, the perfect size. Good for couples too who are out and exploring - might be a little tight if two are staying indoors. Warm, cozy and very comfortable. Reasonably priced for off-peak. Lovely people at the booking office if you need to get in contact, very helpful.

Everything in our service with Keepers’ was great. They were responsive to me on the phone and helped me book with ease. Very grateful. The cottage itself was comfy and cosy.

Our second stay at Cow and Cockle. This lovely cottage for two, is ideally situated in the centre of Deal. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped and we would happily stay there again. Please note however: the stairs are quite steep.

Lovely cottage, perfect for exploring Deal coast. Well maintained and cosy period cottage.

This is a great little cottage, has all the amenities and is a five minute walk from the town centre and sea front. There's lots of places to eat and drink in Deal and there's great walking along the coast.

Great 2 night stay in this compact, well decorated and furnished cottage in the Deal conservation area. Close to the beach, railway station, car park and all the shops, excellent bars and fabulous restaurants in and around the busy High Street but just far enough away to be very calm and peaceful at night. Excellent communication & personal service from Keepers Cottages, a long established local holiday rental company with expert local knowledge and great people you can actually talk to which seems to be increasingly rare these days. We are delighted to recommend Deal, Keepers Cottages and this property to any couple looking for a fabulous break any time of year.

A great cottage for 2 for a short stay in Deal. The cottage is small, but well designed and furnished, creating a very comfortable place for a short break. The stairs are steep and narrow, especially for those of us with large feet!, but that's a minor gripe. The location is perfect and it is handy to have the management company based just around the corner in case of problems. I hesitate to provide too positive a review, as we will definitely return and want to make sure there is availability!

Stunning, quirky cottage with a lovely courtyard garden in a perfect location. Booking again soon!