Sea Salt Cottage - Mins to beach & shops Dog Friendly

A well appointed and comfortable property within easy reach of the town centre and the seafront. Beautifully clean, and with access to a small secluded garden with patio furniture at each end. The provision of fans was most welcome in the current hot weather. A good selection of board games, books, magazines and DVDs was provided.

The owners have dogs, and, I guess, dogs have been frequent visitors. This has resulted in dog hair being present on some cushions, and a distinct doggy smell about the downstairs. Also, parking in the vicinity of the house is problematic, but this is a feature of Deal. A second set of keys would have been useful.

We’ve travelled around the UK twice now—an 11-week trip this time and a 6-week trip previously—and while we’ve stayed in many lovely places, we’ve often found that UK Airbnbs don’t quite offer the same level of hospitality and thoughtful extras that we’re used to in Australia. For us, it’s not just about the property itself; it’s the little touches that make a stay memorable. Travellers don’t always arrive with essentials like coffee, tea, sugar, cooking oil, salt and pepper, and these are commonly provided in Australian rentals. Welcome treats such as chocolate, fresh bread, butter or bacon can also make guests feel truly welcomed. This property delivered all of that and more. The thoughtful extras, combined with an already stunning cottage, went far beyond our expectations. It was, without question, our favourite stay in the UK. The cottage was immaculate, beautifully decorated, comfortable, and in a great location. We loved the bath, shower, private courtyard, and the additional TV services provided. Every detail had been considered to create a wonderful guest experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this cottage to anyone visiting the area.

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We really enjoyed our stay. I loved how the hosts had thought of everything. There were dog poo bags, bowls, blankets. On the beds there were eye masks, ear plugs and other bits and pieces. In the kitchen there was cooking oil, salt and pepper, and coffee, tea etc. It is close to the train station, beach and shops, a really convenient location. Also, the heating was on when we arrived, always nice at this time of year. My son enjoyed the DVD collection despite the fact the technology predates him 😂 (there is also the option to log in to your Netflix account).

It basically feels like you have an already made and ready filled home, all you need to bring are your personal and needed belongings. Even with games, DVDs. All the kitchenware and even some basic cooking items like seasoning and oil were available. I was sad not to need the disco ball and karaoke machine, maybe next time!

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