Dragon Cottage is an 18th Century Smugglers Cottage. It is situated in the picturesque conservation area of Deal and is within a stone's throw of the beach. It has a cosy sitting room with log fire and squishy sofa. The well equipped kitchen diner is roomy and has a comfy chair as well as the formal dining area. The courtyard garden is a sun trap and has a BBQ area as well as table and chairs. There is a steep staircase to the upper floor so this property is not suited to anyone with mobility difficulties. The bathroom is upstairs and there is one generous double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The cottage is situated in the conservation area of Deal which is full of history and supports a thriving artistic community. There is a wide range of shops nearby - both high street brands such as Boots, WH Smith, Costa coffee and also local butchers, fishmongers, bakers and Organic Veg shops such as No Name shop for cheese and olives, Hoxton Shop, Dunlin and Diver and 123 for gifts. There is also a local Museum and the Art Galleries at Taylor Jones and Son and Joanne Harmer .
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue
Fireplace
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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 indicated that 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. The Pines Garden and Pencester Gardens are also worth visiting.
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Walmer Beach - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Deal Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Deal Hoy - 3 min walk
The Blue Pelican - 3 min walk
Sir Norman Wisdom (Wetherspoon) - 6 min walk
The Rose - 3 min walk
81 Beach Street - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Dragon Cottage - Romantic Hideaway pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dragon Cottage - Romantic Hideaway?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Dragon Cottage - Romantic Hideaway?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dragon Cottage - Romantic Hideaway?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Dragon Cottage - Romantic Hideaway located?
Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Astor Theatre and Deal Pier. Deal Beach and Deal Castle are also within 15 minutes. Deal Station is 8 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent property and well situated for the town The host has been in contact regularly about our stay and made our family feel very welcome The place was a home from home and just perfect for our family Would definitely stay again
The property was absolutely fab! It had everything we could possibly need. The garden was also lovely and ideal for enjoying coffee in the morning and a nice glass of wine in the evening. The location was great. It’s in the conservation area and very close to the best chip shop in Deal! It’s also only a short stroll to the seafront and high street. We highly recommend!
Dragon Cottage is cosy and well appointed, in a great location to shops and eateries.
We wanted something central for visiting family and we weren't disappointed
Old cottage full of character with nice sunny courtyard. Towels and sheets were great quality. Deal was a good location with some great places to eat and lovely walks.
The property was lovely, felt like a family home with their ornaments etc around. Great location in Deal near the super coastal walk.
Pippa gave great advice on where to go with our teenager. Thank you.
Dragon Cottage is delightful….. we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location close to the beach. Cosy & welled stocked with great attention to detail. Struggling to find any fault, just fantastic! Good value for money….we are booking again, and telling our family & friends!
This lovely cottage suited us perfectly, right in the heart of Deal with a car park 2 minutes walk away, free overnight with an electric point for our plug-in car, but you did have to pay during the day. It was clean and comfortable with a sunny yard that would have been great to sit out in if the sun had shone! Our aged Labrador felt very welcome. We did lots of walking, to Sandwich and Broadstairs, had a day in Canterbury and a very stormy day walking by the sea through Margate. Thank you so much to the hosts, we’ve returned to SE London, refreshed and renewed
I stayed at Dragon Cottage a few years ago, and I was delighted to find everything as beautiful as I remembered it on my second visit.
Communications and check-in were a breeze, the house is so welcoming and cosy, with everything thoughtfully provided for a comfortable getaway.
A few steps to the charming Deal market on Saturday morning, a stone's throw to the beach for long seafront walks, wonderful little shops, pubs and restaurants nearby (excellent fish & chips just down the road!). The place oozes history and charm.
I slept so well in the comfy bed, and loved my evenings in the elegant sitting room, reading in front of the fire. A well-equipped kitchen let me cook my own meals when I didn't eat out.
I can't wait for my next stay!
Een uitstekende cottage wanneer je van auttenticiteit houdt. Allles is aanwezig. 2 minuten van het strand en je loopt in een wip naar het gezellige dorpscentrum. Het Dover Castle op 20 min rijden is een echte aanrader en natuurlijk de orachtige krijtrotsen. Prima plek voor wie
Liebe Pippa,
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in Deal in Ihrem Dragon Cottage sehr genossen, alles war liebevoll vorbereitet und eingerichtet.
Die Kommunikation klappte immer hervorragend und wir freuen uns auf ein nächstes Mal in Ihrem Dragon Cottage 😃
Had a lovely short break here with our dog, cannot fault the property, very well equipped and comfortable with a lovely enclosed Court yard so felt safe for the dog. Lovely area with great walks nearby.
Highly recommend
Really clean, really comfortable and a lovely sun trap courtyard. Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Complimentary toiletries and robes were a welcome bonus. Great location in the centre of the conservation area with easy access to the lovely independent shops on the High Street. Best chippy and pub are 2 minutes walk away. Excellent communications with host Pippa and early check in was so helpful. We coughed up for parking in the Union Road car park as it was so convenient and just added daily rate £8 to the cost of the holiday. We love Deal and we will be back. Thanks so much for a great break Pippa.
Lovely cottage with a nice feel. Ideally situated for walks along sea front and also main street shops and market. Great old fashioned pub just up the street. We loved our stay.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cosy, characterful cottage. It was very comfortable, clean and ideally located right in the centre of Deal, just a few minutes walk from both shops and beach. We loved the little extras - lovely welcome basket, dressing gowns and slippers. A lovely place for a relaxing break.
The cottage was lovely. It was close to the town and to sea front. There was plenty of space and everything we needed. Extras such as jam and teabags and dressing gowns and slippers added a splash of luxury. Nothing too much trouble for the hosts as they arranged an extra days stay. The log/coal fire was great. Plenty of plates and items in the kitchen. Towels for the beach. No problem finding places to park both in the long stay car park and free spaces in the sea front. We will definitely stay again. A lovely cottage.
Location, location, location! Such a superb spot, 1 minute from the beach and 1 minute from the high street. The accommodation was lovely, we had the best stocked welcome basket of jams and biscuits we'd ever seen. It was really comfy with a secure back yard. We'd love to go back!
We really enjoyed our time here. The cottage is close to the sea and all the great shops on the high street. It’s in the historic part of Deal. All v clean and well equipped. We were grateful for the basket of biscuits and jams and the Nespresso coffee.
There is a sweet little terrace too. Our only issue was that we would personally have liked a firmer mattress in the main bedroom.
But all in all perfect for a couple of fun days in Deal. .
The cottage was spotlessly clean and comfortable. It was very well equipped with everything you needed for a home from home stay.
The garden was a fantastic suntrap with dining furniture and bbq. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable. Would recommend a stay here .
Julie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
About the host
Hosted by Pippa Mackie
I live in Surrey - so counts as a 'Down For the Weekender' at the moment....
Why they chose this property
You will find all you need here for a relaxing seaside break, As a dog owner myself, I am happy for you to bring your well behaved dog to the cotage. All the family love Dragon and we hope you find it as relaxing and restorative as we all do.
What makes this property unique
The dog walks and the lively artistic community with exhibitions and live music going on are a fantastic escape from the hurly burly of work life. On arrival, the car is parked and everything is then in easy walking reach - wonderful. The shops are a great mix of known high street brands and quirky local shops like Dublin and Diver, the Horton shop, Smoke on the Water and Peppers health foods. There is a fantastic choice of places to eat and drink - all nearby and, of course, the sea is on our doorstep