THE RETREAT, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Deal

The Retreat in Deal, Kent, sleeps seven people in four bedrooms.

The Retreat is a house in Deal, Kent, with accommodation comprising four bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x single. There is a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC. The living spaces include a kitchen, dining room, and sitting area with sofa bed, along with a utility room. The kitchen offers a gas range oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, and toaster, with a washer/dryer provided in the utility. For entertainment, there is a Smart TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Outside, there is an enclosed garden with lawn, patio, and furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.6 miles, beach 0.6 miles. Enjoy a coastal escape with friends or family at The Retreat. Note: Step up into property – please take care. Note: there is a Good Housekeeping Bond of 300GBP. Please note: This property accepts stays with a minimum of 3 nights.

Amenities: Central heating. Gas range oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. In rent. Bed linen and towels inc. In rent. Roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, and furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.6 miles, beach 0.6 miles. Note: Step up into property – please take care. Please note: This property accepts stays with a minimum of 3 nights

Region: Kent is affectionately known as the Garden of England. Its history and heritage provide the region with a rich array of sightseeing possibilities, while the stunning choice of Blue Flag beaches offer the chance to enjoy the beautiful coastline.

Town: Deal is an historic, Georgian coastal town boasting two castles, both open to the public, two small museums, and two markets held weekly. The town offers restaurants with cuisine ranging from the traditional, to exotic delicacies from the Orient, but, if fish is your desire then why not catch your own by enjoying a spot of fishing from the beach or pier? Deal Castle is an ideal place for children to explore, rugged and exciting with audio guides to help you get the best information, whilst taking in this impressive castle built in the time of Henry VIII. Walmer Castle, which became the home of The Duke of Wellington, and was the late Queen Mother's favourite, is just along the coast with gardens and tea rooms open from April until October, and their scones are highly recommended! Deal was the most important Naval base in Britain during the Age of Sail and although long gone, its maritime heritage is still inherent in its Conservation Area architecture and house names. Deal became a smuggler's paradise during the 1700s, and heritage street maps show where rum and brandy were rolled by casket avoiding the Excise men. Why not take the cycle path from Deal to Kingsdown, a pretty Kent village with views across to France? Here you can rest and recuperate in one of the three pubs all serving excellent food. If golf is your game then there are 12 courses nearby but Royal Cinque Ports, Royal St. Georges and Kingsdown are within an easy distance. For sheer imposing magnificence nearby Dover Castle is an absolute must visit on any visitor's list. Spectacularly situated above the White Cliffs of Dover, this magnificent castle has guarded our shores from invasion for 20 centuries. Deal won the Daily Telegraph's ‘High Street of the Year’ award in January, and was voted as the number one coastal town in Britain by them in November, 2014. Also named as one of the ‘top 30 weekend retreats’ in March 2014 by The Times, Deal is the perfect location for families and friends looking to pursue outdoor activities or laze on the beach enjoying the sea air. Stroll along the cobbled streets, sit and relax outside a bistro or tea room with a coffee, or just gaze out to sea; Deal has something for everyone!