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Deal vacation home with kitchen

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A pebble beach with a wooden structure and a cliff with buildings in the background.
A sunlit room with a wooden floor, a round table with chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.
A room with a bay window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of potted plants and a white radiator.
A room with two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp. Large windows with multiple panes allow natural light.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Kingsdown, Kent
  • Place, Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Deal Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, White Cliffs of Dover
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Deal

Close to the beach.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club and within a 10-minute walk of Deal Beach. Walmer Beach and Walmer Castle and Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Deal Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dover Castle - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 19 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 39 min drive - 24.6 miles

Getting around

  • Walmer Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bowling Green - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coastguard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Smugglers Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hut 55 - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu

Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautiful and still undiscovered village in the corner of England at the end of the White Cliffs of Dover, near Deal and just over an hour from London. The house sleeps ten guests comfortably in five bedrooms. The home has been fully redecorated recently with colours to match the seaside location. Enjoy spending quality time together in the sociable living space, head outside to the large garden or take a short minutes' walk to the beach for a stroll or a swim. This stylish home is perfect for multigenerational families or groups of friends. The house suits family guests as our neighbours are dear friends so is not suitable for parties. Pets are not allowed.

Ground floor

Entrance Hallway /Dining Room

The front door leads into the large hallway and dining room with a dining table and chairs seat 10 people comfortably.

Sitting Room

Large, inviting living space with two four seater velvet sofas, two armchairs, a working fireplace and a Smart TV.

Kitchen

Kitchen with oven, electric hob, double fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher, cafetiere and a coffee bean grinder. AGA (currently not in use).

Ground floor WC

Just off the kitchen is a separate boot room with access to the garden and a downstairs WC.

Lower Ground Floor

Utility Room

Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Playroom

Spacious, carpeted playroom with doors leading straight out to the garden. This room has a sofa, table football and various other games for children.

First Floor

Bedroom One

Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, bedside table and lamp. Chest of drawers.

Bedroom Two with en-suite bathroom

Bedroom – sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, bedside tables and lamps, built in wardrobe, chest of drawers and decorative fireplace. En-suite bathroom has a walk in shower, sink and WC.

Bedroom Three

Bedroom – sleeps 2, with two single beds, bedside table and lamp, built in wardrobe. Doors out to balcony with sea views.

Bedroom Four

Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, bedside tables and lamps, built in wardrobe and chest of drawers. Doors out to balcony with sea views.

Bathroom

Pretty bathroom with bath, wc and basin, but no overhead shower.

Second Floor

Bedroom Five / Study

A recently converted loft bedroom - sleeps 2, with two single beds, bedside lamps and storage space.

Garden

Fully enclosed garden with garden seating for relaxing, and table and chairs for dining. Weber Gas BBQ available for guests to use.

Parking

Private parking available at the property and further free on street parking down on the beach.

Things You Need to Know

Towels and linen are provided - no beach towels are provided.
Smart TV with Netflix and other apps.
Wi-Fi access.
Central heating throughout.
Gas supplied for the BBQ in the summer months.

Please note that as the above description, this property only has one shower (in en-suite bathroom) and the main family bathroom only has a bath.

House Rules

We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages to our beautiful holiday home. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
Please note check out is 10am. Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time.
Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house.
For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property.
Please be respectful to neighbours Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am.
Parties and loud music are not permitted.
No pets are allowed at the property.

Local Information

The property is located in the picturesque village of Kingsdown with an abundance of beautiful walks, it's own shingle beach, views of the White Cliffs, village shops and three wonderful pubs to choose between. Stay put and enjoy swimming in the sea or walk or cycle into the vibrant seaside town of Deal with it's thriving Saturday market, variety of independent shops, delis and boutique restaurants.

Walmer Castle and Gardens is only a 20 minute walk away and is great for family days out with the kids. Meanwhile, Sandwich Bay is only 15 minute away by car and at very low tide you can walk along the sand for miles. Dogs are welcome too. We recommend checking tide times and please note that this can only be accessed via a toll road (please check prices online).

For your everyday essentials, the closest shops are in the village of Kingsdown (only 1 mile away). Here you'll find a butchers, which has a great source of meats for a barbeque. Collect the morning paper from the newsagents or milk and other essentials from the general stores. Stop by for a drink and maybe a meal at one of Kingsdown's traditional village pubs.

Getting around

A car is recommended for travelling to the property and ease of getting around, there is also parking at the property. The nearest train station is Walmer Station (7 minutes by car or taxi).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Deal Beach and 1.5 mi (3-min drive) from Walmer Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu to downtown Deal?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Kingsdown.

Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Emily R.

Beautiful house near the beach

We had a wonderful time at Oldestairs. The house is beautiful and full of character and Keepers Cottages made everything extremely easy for us. The beds are really comfy and while it’s an old house everything works well. The location is fantastic, moments from the beach and there is masses to do in the surrounding area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Wonderful Character Property

This house is beautifully decorated and has large gardens. The sea is just at the end of the lane. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jonathan S.

We liked Oldstairs

Excellent location. The information from the hosts was clear and they were responsive. The house had lots of charm and space. We would recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

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

A lovely house for a family reunion

The house and garden were gorgeous and extremely spacious and comfortable for our family reunion of 10 adults. The location was perfect for walks along the coast and pubs within easy walking distance for an.evening out. Ireretecommrdefinitrecpmmrecommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christmas at Oldestairs

We had a wonderful time at Oldestairs. The house is very beautiful and well appointed with everything one needs. We thought that two bathrooms for ten people would be tough, but there are two extra guest toilets and some basins in the bedrooms that alleviated the pressure on the shared facilities.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Martin T.

Oldstairs Cottage

An excellent, spacious, well furnished house with a large garden in a wonderful location close to the shingle beach and walking distance from at least two pubs. Lovely walks along the coast path to Deal, or along the cliffs to St Margaret's Bay and beyond. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped but could do with more mugs and saucepans and crockery/cutlery for children. The games room was a great success with both adults and children although the table football needed some repairs. The garden was safe and large.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Alison D.

Oldstairs house

We had six adults and two children under five. House old but spacious. Plumbing not adequate for that number. Only one usable shower and bath. Kitchen good and well equipped. Location good very near pebble beach.Garden large and safe for children. With work could become great house to stay in.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Paul D.

A recommended holiday home for groups of up to 10 people

Our party of seven greatly enjoyed their stay at Oldestairs House in Kingsdown. The house, 50 metres from the beach, has character and style. The rooms and bathrooms are comfortable and neat. The kitchen is well equipped. Dining room and living room are spacious, but on the dark side. There is a large garden and a cool terrace. We were surprised in the garden by a fox that came to pick a piece of stilton cheese from our table. The house is close to the Saxon Shore Way. The walk from Kingstown to Dover is lovely.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful arts & crafts house in perfect location

A group of 7 ladies stayed here for our 12th annual walking weekend. This was a really special house, full of character, out of an Agatha Christie story! We cooked in both nights in the well equipped kitchen, ate in the beautiful dining hall and played games in the lounge, with its fabulous wooden panelling.We did a lovely 12 mile walk on the Saturday and some of us swam in the sea a couple of times. The pebbly beach is 2 mins away. A really special place. And the company Keepers Cottages were fantastic from start to finish. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Brilliant customer service.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful family weekend

Oldstairs House, is a grand old lady. A bit creaky here and there, and worn in places, although clean and tastefully dressed. Kitchen well equipped and dining hall sat 10 comfortably. Beds were comfy and rooms were so dark and quiet at night, therefore good night’s sleep. Be aware that there is only one shower in the en-suite, no problem, but had to queue in the morning. The children loved all the different levels, nooks and crannies and thoroughly enjoyed the large, safe garden. Location is perfect for beach and walks. Couldn’t get a table in the Zetland Arms, need to book weeks in advance. Overall, Oldstairs is a place to kick off your shoes and relax. We all had a lovely time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amelia Lietke

Lovely house

We loved the quirkiness of the house and the decor and the location, so would recommend it on those basis. Couple of comments though - could do with an extra shower for a large party, and the shower is in one of the bedrooms which just meant it took a bit of logistics as we were a group of friends staying, not families. The garden hadn't been maintained and the lawns weren't mown and there weren't many places to sit out which was a shame as the weather was great on Saturday. I think that for the price, you'd expect the outside to be in a good condition. And in the twin room on the first floor, the single duvet on the bed furthest from the door smelt strongly of cat pee - the duvet was clean, but that's a smell that doesn't easily come out, so I think that that should be changed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful week at Oldestairs!

We had a fantastic week at this beautiful and expansive home in the quaint village of Kingsdown. Location is perfect for us - a stone's throw from busier Deal but closer to the quieter beach area of Kingsdown and the lovely Zetland Arms which is just a few minutes walk from your doorstep. The benefit of being a bit farther away is also the larger houses found in this area and Oldestairs was a perfect example of large Arts & Crafts style property with a huge garden and plenty of space for the children to run around and enjoy themselves. The house is vast - much bigger than illustrated in the photographs, and the garden in particular was enormous! One slight comment was that despite the garden being so big there was no outdoor table and only 4 garden chairs - which for a house that sleeps 8 was a bit inconvenient – and a shame to not be able to dine outside in the evenings near the Barbeque and firepit. Although the owner did kindly allow us to use a table they had stored away for our visit - it's perhaps something for them to consider investing in for future guests. The house itself was beautifully and thoughtfully decorated throughout and retained a plethora of original features all in immaculate condition which was so nice to see! Despite it being quite warm, there was a lovely breeze off the sea so we felt quite comfortable sleeping at night - and the outside balcony or front terrace were lovely places to sit and have a drink in the evenings. We found a few things were missing when we checked in but the team at Keepers got those replaced as quickly as possible. They really are very helpful and attentive and despite asking quite a few things of them whilst we were there, nothing seemed like too much trouble - which is why we would always choose them when booking on the Kent Coast. Overall a fantastic home and we hope to visit again in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house near the beach.

We had a wonderful short stay at this fabulous example of the Arts and Crafts era, sympathetically modernised to reflect today’s expectations whilst maintaining the integrity of the house. A privilege to stay and enjoy the experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

A perfect seaside retreat

Oldestairs House is absolutely stunning. A cosy, well appointed, romantic country house, which has been made even more special by a thoughtful and tasteful unified contemporary design. Every room is beautiful. The house goes on forever (the photos don't show the half of it!), meaning there's no danger of ever feeling cramped, even with a full house. We stayed at Oldestairs over New Year and, although it wasn't very cold, cosy nights by the fire and playing games in the gorgeous living room were top of the bill. We also made frequent trips to the beach for some chilly swims followed by cosy pints at the lovely Zetland Arms (book to avoid disappointment!) Walking North along to the coast to Deal or South along the cliffs to St Margarets made for good days out. I really can't recommend this house highly enough. Everything was in perfect working order, the kitchen had everything we could possibly need and more, every bed in every room was very comfortable. I'm already looking at booking again for the summer - I can imagine how beautiful the house, its garden and the area would be when it's warm and sunny. Thank you for the perfect end to 2021, a fantastic start to 2022, and for providing everything I needed for a gathering of much loved friends after a difficult couple of years.

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