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Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach.

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Outdoor dining
Dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Kingsdown, Kent
  • Place, Deal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer Castle and Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Deal

This apartment places you steps from Deal Beach and within a 20-minute stroll of Walmer Beach. .Apartment features a washing machine, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This pet-friendly apartment building offers a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Deal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dover Castle - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 15 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Walmer Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bowling Green - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Holy Dough - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hey Hey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hut 55 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach.

Welcome to Rumbosun. Keepers Cottages are delighted to present this pretty 2 bedroom Fisherman’s cottage just moments from Kingsdown Beach, the perfect place to spend a relaxing seaside holiday. Situated in the charming North Road famous for it rows of pretty cottages, which leads directly to the beach. This family-owned holiday home sleeps 5 & would suit couples, families or a small group of friends. There are 2 pubs close by & the pretty village of Kingsdown is a short walk away.

The vibrant town of Deal is approximately 2 miles away. For those wishing to cycle or walk, there is beautiful cycle & walking path that runs along the entire beach-front & takes you to Walmer Castle, quiet beaches & on into the heart of Deal.
Entrance
Enter into a bright glazed porch & through to the reception room with comfortable seating, 2 large sofas & an elegant occasional chair, cosy throws & a working log burner. There is also a small TV for cosy nights in!

Dining Room
The pretty dining room has enough seating for 6-8 people with a solid wood table & chairs & extra built-in seating, cleverly designed to maximise the space. There is a view of the garden & period fireplace for display purposes only. The owners have kindly left the built-in cupboard fully stocked with a large & varied selection of lovingly collected china & glassware for guests use.

Kitchen
The light coastal décor continues through to the galley-style kitchen. There is a dishwasher, oven & microwave.

Bathroom
The recently renovated bathroom is to the rear of the ground floor & has a hand-basin, WC, built in bath with glazed screen & chrome shower over.

Garden
Direct access to the garden is via the kitchen where you will find a surprisingly good size enclosed garden, with terrace, table & chairs & a lawn with some planting.

First Floor
A softly carpeted flight of stairs, with a nautical rope banister, leads you to the first floor.
To the right is the front facing twin bedroom, with a third trundle bed & some storage. This room has a pleasant view of North Road. On the left is the double bedroom with large double bed, some storage & a rear view of the garden.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
550896

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach.?

Yep, Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach. is a short 2-minute walk from Deal Beach.

Does Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach. have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach.?

No, Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach.?

There isn't one on site, but Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

Pretty coastal fisherman’s cottage less than a minute walk from Kingsdown Beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Suzy C.

Our stay in Kingsdown

Fabulous location, the cottage is well equipped and provided a good base to come back to after exploring the area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage

Enjoyed our stay as usual been many times before and just such a lovely location and perfect cottage
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Holiday

The Cottage is charming has a lovely holiday feel and is in a perfect location will definitely stay again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rum bosun stay

We’ve been several times to Rum bosun and it never disappoints - lovely cottage in an idyllic location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Stunning location

What a great find! Beautiful rustic cottage in a wonderful location . Within a stones throw of the beach and 2 pubs you really couldn't ask for more. There was everything you need in the cottage for a very comfortable stay and a garden to sit in the sun. 10 mins at the most to drive into Deal if we wanted more shops and bars. We were there for 3 nights and would have stayed longer if we could have - wonderful
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Floortje H.

Absolutely recommend Rumbosun

Booked the cottage for my elderly parents and they absolutely LOVED it. Lovely location, really well looked-after and cozy, good beds, tasteful interior. They’ll come again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jo W.

Lovely quiet cottage

We had a very comfortable stay in Rumbosun. The cottage has everything you need and the location is great for walks to St Margaret’s Bay and Deal. We did flag a few things up with the letting agent on our departure, particularly the garden which is in need of some tlc as dome of the bushes were very overgrown. We received a prompt reply to say that these would be sorted.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jeannie M.

Great week

The cottage was compact but had everything needed for our stay. As noted by previous guests the sofas weren't very comfortable and were very low. Also the mattresses were very soft. Oven wasn't working but Keepers Cottages arranged for someone to fix it towards the end of our stay. Perfect location right by the beach and great fish and chips at The Rising Sun pub at end of road and friendly staff.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location

I have stayed in the area previously but wanted a suitable place to bring my dog. The cottage didn't disappoint. There is a lot of space in this cottage with a lovely big garden, which is a real sun trap. The cottage is clean and has character with two lovely bedrooms up a very steep flight of stairs. The only issue was the uncomfortable sofas as they are very low. The cottage is a couple of minutes walk from the beach and the wonderful Zetland Arms which serves morning coffee and Swedish buns. You can walk from the cottage to Deal, without being on the road, it takes about 1 hour. This was ideal for us and the dog. Perfect!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Casual and relaxed

A unique location. Enjoyable place to holiday and relax. Great community and excellent walking trails. Historic sites close by and great pub food in close walking distance.The accommodation has an excellent bathroom and kitchen. Stairs are risky and neck-breaking. Master bedroom has a very small double-bed. Some nice pieces of antique furniture but most furniture in lounge and dining is not in good condition and broken lounges need replacing. Dining table too fragile to be used. Laneway at front door is dirt, busy with traffic and very dusty. Can't leave front door open... car covered in thick dust each day.Cottage has a lovely 'feel' about it and overall it was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lorraine L.

Peace and quiet

This was our second visit to Rumbosun. The cottage is lovely, well appointed and great location near the beach. The rooms are comfortable, light and airy. There is a great enclosed garden which was ideal for the dog, which back gate access, so that they we didn't have to come back through the house. It is very peaceful here as there isn't a lot of noise, even with renovation work across the road. Being able to park at the back of the house was very useful too. There a couple of minor things which require addressing in the house as it is old, the main issue being the living room sofas as they are very low and extremely uncomfortable. One of the sofas is broken and is propped up with a footstool. If these sofas were replaced the cottage would be perfect. I will probably visit again, if the sofas were replaced.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

Wonderful Haven

The cottage is a wonderful haven, the charming front garden is an invitation into the welcoming, cosy space within. The rooms all flow through comfortably and the decor has a great beach vibe. The kitchen is well equipped and the shower is great. The garden is sunny with perfect shady spots and easy access for bikes to be stored at the rear. Fantastic to be able to go straight onto beach pretty much from both rear and front gardens. The sofas do not offer the best comfort and the dining area is a bit dark, particularly in Winter. We resolved this by putting a side lamp in the far corner on the dining table which may not be suitable with a larger group. That being said, we have stayed in the cottage a few times and would be very happy to back there.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Catherine D.

Tea on the beach

Nothing better than making a cuppa, walking 2 mins up to beach and enjoying the view! This is why this cottage is in such a perfect location. We know Kingsdown very well and although the weather did not behave itself, it was lovely to be back. The cottage is very well equipped and nicely furnished (not the usual beach chic) and the garden is a good size and sheltered from any sea breezes. The beach community is very friendly and someone will always stop for a chat, it's a great place to watch the world go by. It was very rejuvenating after lockdown. A note for the less abled...the stairs are VERY steep, but if you use the rope bannister carefully they're fine. We parked round the back, which meant we could access cottage through the back garden gate, this relieves pressure for spaces for the residents in North road.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Disappointing

Very well-located cottage, but overall disappointing. Very poor value for money. There is only a downstairs bathroom, which is very inconvenient. The cottage was freezing cold in late March (not sure if the heating was even on?). It generally had a look of not being cared for, and coasting on its (excellent) location. At least the kitchen was well-appointed (if tiny). Given it was only marginally less expensive per night than Downs Cottage around the corner for it (where we had a most excellent stay in 2022), this was truly very disappointing. We only stayed one night so didn’t bother making a fuss.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

The best way to experience Kingsdown

Wonderful stay in this sterotypical fishrman's cottage very close to the beach in Kingsdown. The listing is reasonably accurate with these exceptions: - There is no balcony - There is a patio out back with table and chairs - There is a barbecue - The double bed is not big - especially for anyone over 6' Everything else is a fair representation. The house is very clean and has a nice shabby chic vibe to it. We've never stayed anywhere with such a large and eclectic collection of crockery! We stayed with our adult daughter and felt that 3 was a perfect number, 4 people would be ok too. 5 (using rollaway) would be tight unless they are younger children. As UK showers go, this one is fab, and the whole bathroom is functional. The stairs are quite narrow so we found it helpful to leave a light on downstairs for those needing the bathroom in the night. Location wise, the place is spectacular. A few yards from the Rising Sun and the Zetland and a short stroll to the butchers, the Kings Head, St John's church, and the Post Office/store. You can walk in so many directions from the house, along the beach and up the cliffs, along Upper Street and into the woods, or along the beach the other way to Walmer and Deal. A wander up to Hawksdown is not to be missed! As others have mentioned, if driving, park to the rear of the property leaving North Road to the residents. Bottom line - would happily stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024