Guests say
La Plage cottage in Deal, Kent, is praised for its excellent location opposite the beach, offering beautiful views and convenient access to local attractions. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and dog-friendly garden. While some find the cottage and its furnishings a bit dated, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests enjoying their stay and expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests report the cottage as being extremely clean, with only a single review mentioning a musty smell. The emphasis on cleanliness, especially considering the allowance of pets, contributes to a high score in this category.
The location is consistently lauded for its proximity to the beach, local towns, and amenities. The scenic views and ease of access to walking routes contribute to the high rating for location.
Guests find the cottage cosy and homely, with comfortable beds and a private sitting area. However, some mention that the property can feel a bit worn, which slightly impacts the comfort score.
The cottage is well-equipped according to several guests, but there are comments about the lack of certain items like an airer and the need for maintenance. The mixed feedback on facilities and maintenance leads to a moderate score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category accurately. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
La Plage is a traditional cottage overlooking the sea, in the picturesque village of Walmer on the East Kent Coast which can provide the perfect base for a delightful getaway. Between the cottage and the sea is a large village green area on which children and dogs can enjoy playing. A few hundred yards further is the beach where you can dip in the sea or watch boats racing from the sailing club. Children, pets or elderly people can easily and safely use the pedestrian promenade and cycle track which are well away from the road, and go into Deal town centre or wander the other way to Kingsdown in complete tranquillity. Young children will also enjoy the paddling pool, 5 minutes' walk away at the other end of the green. La Plage is well located on a bus route with two nice pubs within 3 minute's walk. There are several food shops within a 1-minute walk and a wine shop 2 doors away! The Strand has many other interesting shops as you walk towards Deal, where you will find a wealth of pubs, restaurants, cafes, quirky independent shops, and quaint narrow streets to explore. Deal recently won the Daily Telegraph's first 'High Street of the Year' award. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a cosy sitting room, with plenty of comfortable seating for family or friends. The adjoining dining and recreation room has a large table, with a well appointed galley kitchen leading off it. A second toilet and wash basin will also be found here. Outside is a private patio back yard which catches the sun, with table and chairs for summer meals or evening drinks. Upstairs, the front twin bedroom has a large bay window with table and armchairs where you could have breakfast or evening drinks, enjoying the views of the green, beach and the sea. At the back is a well presented double bedroom, leading to a walk-in-wardrobe area and a sunny bathroom with bath and shower over. La Plage is a wonderful property for exploring Kent.
Walmer is a quiet, residential town resting on the coast, within the district of Dover. Sharing a number of amenities with the neighbouring town, Deal the town plays host to a wealth of pubs, restaurants, shop and a thriving high street to explore. Whilst here, you can explore the iconic White Cliffs of Dover and miles of Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Two bedrooms; 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Downstairs basin and WC.
Dining and sitting room.
Dedicated workspace in the first floor, front bedroom.
Kitchen with an lectric oven and gas hob, microwave, toaster, washing machine.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Courtyard garden with table and chairs.
Free roadside parking across the road from the property.
One pet welcome (must remain downstairs).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub within a 1-minute walk.
Note: Access to family bathroom is through the double bedroom.
Nearby points of interest
- Deal Castle
- Walmer Castle and Gardens
- Dover Castle
- The White Cliffs Of Dover
- Dover Beach
- Viking Bay
- Margate Beach
- Dover Transport Museum
- Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery
- Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre
Reviews (54)
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Joseph
With scaffolding front and back. The court yard is full of building debris and so is the front door so you have to be careful, you of your dog doesnât get hit. So quite impossible to enjoy your morning coffee in the sun . Having to disappear all day to escape the noise. Would love to return when both sides have finished but itâs been a long time and and they tell me quite a few months left . So if some peace and quite and no one looking in your bedroom and bathroom window in the morning is what your looking for donât book it until itâs all over .
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Sue
About a brisk ten minute walk into Deal where there were plenty of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants plus a train station. Good rail and bus links which enabled us to do linear walks and return on public transport with a tired dog. We enjoyed sitting in the sunny back yard, or upstairs in the bay window from where there was a super view out to sea and less traffic noise from the busy road. No problem parking as we always found a space near to the property. Very well equipped kitchen with a useful porch leading off it, ideal for dog basket and bowls. Upstairs was fine for just two of us as the bathroom was accessed through the rear bedroom but would be awkward for two couples. Ample storage space in both bedrooms.
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Scott
. and such a lovely comfortable place to stay, enjoyed visiting the local deal/walmer castles , and the local town , just a few minutes away , again with all amenities , would also like to say thank you to Keith Anderson,our host for checking on us making sure we had everything we needed, such a nice friendly guy, very kind and thoughtful!! All the very best Keith! From all the Anderson family!!