Self-Catering at Samphire | Holiday Cottages in Deal | Vacation Rentals by Selfcater.com

Holiday home
Samphire is a terraced cottage spread over four floors and is located in Deal in Kent. The cottage sleeps up to eight people and has two double bedrooms and a twin along with two single sofa beds. There are also a family bathroom, a fitted kitchen, a conservatory with a dining area and a sitting room. A further sitting room on the lower ground floor leads to a cellar with an old smuggler's tunnel! Outside is a courtyard with garden furniture. Just a couple of minutes' from the shops, bars, beach and castle, Samphire is a lovely family holiday cottage in historic Deal. Note: a refundable £150 Good Housekeeping Bond is required to be paid in advance. Note: This property can only accept check-ins on the Friday.

Accomodation Details
Over four floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king size double, 1 x second floor double (access from one side only), 1 x second floor twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast bar (seats 2 adults). Sitting room. Lower ground floor sitting room with two single sofa beds (this has a low ceiling). Conservatory with dining area (seats 5 adults).

Area
The Georgian coastal town of Deal offers two castles, two small museums and two weekly markets, as well as a shops, pubs and restaurants. There are two golf courses, the Royal Cinque Ports and Kingsdown within an easy distance, plus Dover and Canterbury are within driving distance.

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.

Amenities
Gas central heating. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridges, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Free roadside parking 3 mins walk. Enclosed courtyard garden with furniture and secure entrance gate. Sorry, no pets and no smoking or vaping. Shop, pub and beach 2 mins walk. Note: Due to age and period of cottage, ceilings can be low, floors uneven and both stairways are spiral and steep, not suitable for less mobile guests. Please note: This property can only accept check-ins on the Friday.

susie g

July 2022

Your home is in such a lovely part of Deal for pottering about, and the surrounding area is wonderful to explore too. We enjoyed swimming each day and then having just a short walk back home. The house has so many places to relax with the outside courtyard, as well as the dining area, and two lounges. We would love to come again with it feeling like a home from home. Many thanks, Susie.

nellie1london

I have stayed here a couple of times as it is perfectly located in the old part of Deal. The 3 bedrooms upstairs are bright and airy, comfy beds and quaint with a bathroom and anther seperate toilet. They have just renovated the kitchen seating area which was a lovely surprise, it is now a large, bright and sunny space givien access to a really cute little garden. We usually go out to the fabulous restuarants nearby but make breakfast in the morning, great kitchen with all the amenities as well as a washing machine and dish washer. There are 2 TV rooms which is great (one can double up as a snug/bedroom) and the best thing it is really quiet and peaceful. Great place for family and friends.

Maggie T

June 2022

Me and my daughter and 2 sets of twins have just returned from a delightful visit at samphire house. The cottage is a listed property a stones throw from the beach. The cottage is on 4 floors and looks full of original features. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped and I'm so pleased they catered for children with a selection of plastic plates and beakers. Along with adequate crockery. These cottages are old quaint and delightful and modernisation would be a crime we loved it just the way it is.

Mr Barritt

August 2020

We had a lovely week at Samphire House.. It was great being able to walk in two minutes to the beach and lovely old town. The house was very comfortable and well equipped for adults and children. We hope to visit again.

Mr Cutcher

March 2020

Lovely comfy home, beautifully furnished with everything required for your stay.. Excellent location for town and sea front. Deal has a lot to offer. Thoroughly recommend.

Mr Cutcher, March 2020

February 2020

Samphire Cottage is a lovely house situated in the conservation area of Deal.. It is very comfortable and though big, it is cosy. It is very clean. The stairs are steep but I was aware of this when I booked. The house was built in 1790 so lots of history. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything one needs, there is also a little courtyard/garden and a conservatory. The bedroom on the first floor is big, charming and characterful. In fact the whole house has a lot of character but with all the mod cons. The owner is very quick at answering queries and gives lots of information by email. The process of getting into the house was really easy and simple. I would definitely recommend the house.

Ms Bodin, February 2020

We really enjoyed our stay at Samphire House.. It was a lovely location just minutes from the town and the beach and a fascinating building. Our 6 year old son loved spending a rainy day just exploring the house and playing some of the extensive collection of games there. We will definitely return some time.

Mr Taylor, February 2020

First time visiting Deal, and we had a very good time.. Samphire Cottage was clean, cosy and pretty well-equipped: plenty of cups and plates and general utensils. There are two comfortable living rooms, one on the ground floor, the other in the basement. The street is quiet and so you can unpack the car by the door and then move on to find somewhere to park. It is a short walk to the beach and to the shops. There is a good fish ‘n’ chip take-away, the Fryer Tuck, about four minutes walk away (apparently they also deliver). We also had a nice meal at 81 Beach Street and enjoyed visiting the local film museum and exploring the basement tunnels of Deal Castle.

Mr Oliver, February 2020

January 2020

Very comprehensive briefing by the efficient owner.. Samphire House is very comfortable/clean and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The house is perfectly positioned near to the town centre and the sea-front...very quiet...and no sign of smugglers. Very good facilities in Deal itself (even in January!). AND...if you are a "park-runner", then the start of the Saturday 5km run is only 15 minutes' walk away!

VAHE_12

December 2019

Samphire House is in a beautiful location, just a few minutes walk from the pebbly beach in Deal. The house itself is over four floors, in the cellar is a lounge with two sofa beds. We made one up for our son to sleep on, but had to move him as the smell of damp was over powering. This room needs freshening up as the smell is quite bad. The middle floor (lower ground) was clean and quaint, with comfortable furniture in the lounge. The kitchen area was acceptable, with an oven, microwave and dishwasher. There was a narrow breakfast bar that could seat two people. The conservatory leads off from the kitchen. It had a table that seats four people. This led out to a small courtyard garden. Upstairs was a lovely master bedroom with a comfortable queen-size bed. Then there was the main bathroom with a toilet and a separate toilet next to it. On the top level, (with very steep stairs) were two further bedrooms. One with twin beds and one with a double bed. The house has lots of lovely original features, but could do with modernisation. The location was beautiful, but the smell from the damp cellar permeated throughout the house, which ruined our stay. I would not book this place again.

Mr Marfleet, January 2020

It was a special birthday weekend and was a really nice place to stay with our family.. Everything we needed was there - and more! We’d love to stay there again and would definitely recommend it.

Mrs Baker, December 2019

Samphire is a lovely property with plenty of period charm - sloping floors, steep stairwells, but it’s also very comfortable - cosy bedrooms, warm, great bathroom, very well equipped kitchen.. The location is superb - couple of minutes from both beach and shops, with some great little pubs around most corners! Highly recommend this place, can’t wait to return one day.

Miss Pulilnger, December 2019

September 2019

It's a really lovely cottage and we had a lovely time.. The little patio made all the difference. Thanks!

Mr Tillyer, September 2019

We are frequent visitors to Samphire and are pleased to note on each visit the regular and progressive refreshment of the cottage's decor and fittings whilst still retaining the overall cosy and comfortable ambiance of the property.. This is ideally demonstrated by the presence of a second sitting room, to which anyone seeking peace, quiet and solitude can retire! The cottage has everything you might need for a perfect holiday or stay. The town of Deal has also been refreshed recently with the opening of new bars, restaurants and retail outlets, although the demise of M & S is regrettable. The pier is currently being refurbished whilst the sea, the beach and the promenade walks are a constant. We regularly check the online view from the Waterfront camera to remind us of our last visit, and at the same time we look forward to our next stay in Samphire.

Mrs REID, September 2019

The cottage was in the historic part of Deal.. It has many original features and is well maintained and comfortable. Its extremely close to the beach with shops, pubs and lively bars a few minutes walk away.

Mr Martin, September 2019

August 2019

Lovely cottage very nicely done up and in a great location.. The two sitting rooms are snug and cosy and the kitchen well equipped. Loved the sunroom which was full of light and the outside space was perfect for sitting in and taking tea, reading the papers or for breakfast. The host was very helpful in recommending places to eat and visit. All in all a great stay and we'd definitely recommend the cottage for anyone wanting a break in Deal. It's minutes from the beach, the coastal path and the busy High St.

Mr Bains, August 2019

What a lovely cottage, perfect place for access to the town and the beach.. Parking about 4 mins walk and plenty to do in town. Main bedroom is huge, the room with the 2 single beds is a good size, the other double it not very big, just enough room for the bed and a bit of storage, used the cellar room as a bedroom instead. This is a brilliant stop for visits to all the castles and a day out in Canterbury. We went onto Calais from Dover and this was ideal, only 25 mins drive and we were in the queue for the ferry.

Mr Luciano

June 2019

We really enjoyed our stay at Samphire House.. Ideal location for High Street and Beach. Map provided by the owner of where to park for free was really useful. Deal is a lovely town. We'll definitely be coming back!

Mr Smith

March 2019

This is a great house, loads of character, feels cosy and homely.. It is in a good location close to the sea and town centre. The dining area is a little cramped but the kitchen facilities are good. The living areas are great and allow everyone to spread out. Would definitely book again.

Mr Niblett

February 2019

We really enjoyed staying here, it's a very atmospheric house in a very atmospheric place, and very comfortable too.. Our children aged 10, 13 and 15 loved it and wanted to stay longer.

Miss Page

December 2018

Lovely cottage for Christmas.. .. lovely location, hassle free and great value. Would highly recommend both Sykes and Samphire house.

Mrs Lockyer

November 2018

Deal and the location of the property were excellent.. In our opinion we felt the property could do with a little updating keeping its period features. Housekeeper was very attentive to any queries.

Mr Brickel

October 2018

Samphire suited us brilliantly.. We were a group of seven and the house accommodated us perfectly. It is very clean, warm and homely and anything we needed was to hand. The location could not be better. It felt 5 minutes walk from virtually anywhere and I'm sure we could hear the sea, although it was a particularly stormy day. Deal is a gorgeous town that is clearly on the up. it is catering more and more for the down for the weekend crowd without seeming to give up its "real heart". I couldn't recommend the house or town more highly.

Mr Williamson

September 2018

Delightful old town house, very characterful.. Surprised how attractive the old town of Deal was to explore. Only had a week but could easily have stayed much longer

Nita R

August 2018

Firstly, if you are looking for a minimalist house without personal items then this is not for you. If however, you want somewhere quirky, with steep stairs but lots of character that's in a really really great location and that has a little outside space for sitting and chatting and a separate second lower lounge snug (perfect for the football watchers amongst our group) and only a two minute walk from the beach or town, then this is for you. The cottage was well equipped, okay it's a little dated and maybe not to my taste but it may be to yours, and it was certainly clean enough (I'm not on Four in a Bed so I didn't lift the mattresses or inspect the bathroom with a microscope!) and the location was spot on being in the conservation area, and we got parked for free just up the road after unloading at the door. There were 5 of us and it's certainly big enough, but do be careful as if you aren't that mobile as the stairs are quite a challenge. Overall I would recommend if you want a comfortable weekend in Deal.

Mr Leverett

Perfect location.. Homely, comfortable, Clean, tidy, everything we needed.

A very comfortable stay for 3 adults and a 2 year old..

Ms Bird

This was a charming cottage with plenty of quirky features, including sloping floors and steep spiral staircase.. The house was big enough for all 8 of us and was fabulously close to the beach. We loved Deal and the conservation area where this house is located. Very historic, comfortable and every need was catered for by the owner, from dishwasher tablets to board games!

Mr Collard

The property had everything we required and lots of character.. It was in a fantastic location, close to the sea and minutes from shops and restaurants. The house was really well equipped and spacious. Lots of games, dvds for the children. It was beautifully clean. It is in the heart of historic Deal, with lots of interesting streets and houses to explore. We had a fantastic holiday and the property was perfect for us and our children (aged 15, 6 and 4). We highly recommend this property.

London_couple_thirty

May 2018

On the positive side, the location is super, but the house itself needs some serious refurbishment. Filthy taps and radiators, a broken shower fitting, rope on the stairs keeps popping out. We saw rodent droppings in cupboards (understandable in old houses but ought to be cleaned!). To make matters worse, there was broken glass all over the floor when we arrived and when I phoned the owner, she said: The housekeeper is on holiday, you'll have to clean up yourselves. Heating is controlled from her phone and the house can be cold downstairs, but you can bypass if you change the settings. All in all, only if you book last minute.

Miss Adams

April 2018

Characterful cottage with great home comforts.. Great location. Ease of booking and key collection.

Mrs Poyner

March 2018

Attractive house with eveything you need, centrally located and ,although no parking at house, you could unload car and there was plenty of free parking nearby.. Deal is a lovely town- probably better in good weatherr and more buzz on working days.

nick88317

December 2017

A beautiful house in the heart of the historic and best part of Deal. Lots of character, period features but all the facilities you could wish for. Its a large house with lots of rooms to explore which my young son loved, particularly the den! We stay in deal every year and this is the best place we've found, we all loved it. Cath our host was lovely too, brilliant friendly comms. It made for a wonderful long weekend, thanks so much! :)

ccprendergast

Samphire House is set over four floors with wonderful rooms full of all the things you need for a perfect stay plus more! I would stay again in a heart beat, very close to the beach, town and local attractions. Deal is a beautiful seaside town, very well kept and welcoming. My family and I decided to go on the Wednesday and by the Thursday we were there! The owner, Cath, made the whole experience very easy. Many thanks, we'll be back!

Fiona R

Hello Cath, Thank for your contribution to what was an excellent holiday. We've been visiting Deal annually for over 12 years now and Samphire is easily one of the best holiday cottages we've ever stayed in; local to the seafront and high street and exceptionally well equipped - In addition to that there are the quaint and very comfortable aspects of the cottage itself. It is a real home from home. The only downside - which we couldn't have predicted - was that when we made the booking, I did not realise/know that I would be bedding in a new replacement knee! So the spiral staircases were a 'challenge', especially on the way down (!) Samphire is top of our list for our visit to Deal next year. Cheers and thanks once again. Jane, Stewart and Fiona

The location near by the sea was fantastic, great starting point for a day trip The house was very clean.. De located was ideal

Miss Prendergast

October 2017

So easy to book.. We decided to go away on the Wednesday night and we're off on the Thursday. The location is beautiful, Deal is my new favourite place in the UK. The house we stayed in was ideal, lots of things to do, great facilities and warm and cosy for an October break, I would definitely go back.

Mrs Woodland

What a wonderful cottage! From start to finish the owner was so helpful and lovely, the house is stunning, perfect location for town and beaches. Full of character and charm, ideally situated to visit so many lovely places. There was everything we needed and more in the House, they really have thought of everything. We will definitely be returning here with family and friends as soon as can be arranged! Thankyou

Mrs Reid

September 2017

Having read all the descriptions and comments in feedback, the cottage surpassed the already high level of our expectations.. Particularly outstanding was the standard of the equipment provided together with all the fittings and fixtures throughout. We have been going to Deal for our annual holiday for over 10 years now and Samphire is top of the list for our accommodation needs. We shall continue to watch LIAR for reminders of our latest fantastic holiday! Jane, Stewart and Fiona West Yorkshire

Mrs Reynolds

May 2017

Fabulous cottage, well equipped and comfortable.. Well situated with easy access to the shops and sea front.

Mrs Reynolds, May 2017

December 2016

Very warm feel to the house.. It was very well equipped. Even a slow cooker!

Miss Tierney

September 2016

We enjoyed our weekend in Deal, which is a very friendly town with a lot of independent shops and good pubs etc..

Miss Tierney, September 2016

Well situated for car parking shops restaurants and plenty of things to see and .... Well situated for car parking shops restaurants and plenty of things to see and places to visit really enjoyed our holiday

Mrs Weekes

August 2016

Samphire is a lovely, old, quirky house. It has so much character and its location is very central for the beach. We would definitely recommend.

Mrs Kibble, September 2016

Deal is a very nice holiday destination for a relaxing time and for those who are more active.. Samphire cottage is a charming and totally met our expectations and needes, we were a party of 8 (5 adults and 3 children), there was plenty of space for all.

Ms Gamage, August 2016

This is a very comfortable property, ideally placed, being just 2 minutes from the beach and 5 minutes walk to the town centre..

Ms Kaufmann, August 2016

July 2016

Samphire is a lovely, old, quirky house.. It has so much character and its location is very central for the beach. We would definitely recommend.

Mrs Younger

June 2016

Deal is an ideal base for exploring the south coast. The cottage itself is ideally situated in this quirky town and it served us well during our stay.

Mrs Weekes, July 2016

Deal is an ideal base for exploring the south coast.. The cottage itself is ideally situated in this quirky town and it served us well during our stay.

Miss Hayward

May 2016

We had a lovely time at the cottage. It's situated in a lovely area of Deal and had everything we could ask for in terms of facilities. The house itself has some gorgeous characteristics and the beds were incredibly comfy. Can't wait to come back and visit again soon!

Mr Clark

April 2016

A perfect holiday location in a beautiful homely house. Samphire Cottage is only 150 yards from the sea in one direction around the same distance from the high street in the other. Deal market, restaurants and coffee shops are all less than a 5 minute walk. We are planning on visiting Deal again we would love to stay in Samphire Cottage again.

Mr Denyer

September 2015

The cottage was exceptional with everything you could need. It felt more like a home than holiday accommodation. I am looking forward to booking again at some point next year, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Mrs Younger, June 2016

The cottage was exceptional with everything you could need.. It felt more like a home than holiday accommodation. I am looking forward to booking again at some point next year, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Mrs Everett

April 2015

A very cosy cottage in an ideal position in the old historic part of Deal; just a short walk to both the beach and the High Street. Really good location for our family holiday. We loved the quirkiness of the spiral stairs!

Mr Denyer, September 2015

A very cosy cottage in an ideal position in the old historic part of Deal; just a short walk to both the beach and the High Street.. Really good location for our family holiday. We loved the quirkiness of the spiral stairs!

Mrs Everett, April 2015

February 2015

We had a wonderful stay.. The bed in the main bedroom was enormous and extremely comfortable, making it easy to relax. We lovely the décor of the house, very unique and cosy. There was everything we needed inside the house and more!

Miss Thomas

We had a wonderful stay. The bed in the main bedroom was enormous and extremely comfortable, making it easy to relax. We lovely the décor of the house, very unique and cosy. There was everything we needed inside the house and more!

November 2014

Luxurious bathroom and well equipped kitchen. Really near the beach and the Centre.

Mr Hoever

October 2014

A house with great character which was near to the beach. It was nice and calm with good pubs and restaurants near by. There was good parking.

Miss Thomas, February 2015

Luxurious bathroom and well equipped kitchen.. Really near the beach and the Centre.

Mr, October 2014rt

A house with great character which was near to the beach.. It was nice and calm with good pubs and restaurants near by. There was good parking.

Mrs Pohl

July 2014

We came to Deal for a family gathering and all had a great time. Everything in Deal was in walking distance and there was something to do for everybody. The village has a lot of character, we especially enjoyed the beach, the market, the shopping and the pubs. Food was good everywhere we went but we also cooked a lot at home. The house was perfect for us, no need to bring anything from home. Internet was fast, kitchen well equipped, lots of space for everybody, comfortable beds, nice outside sitting area! Hopefully we will be able to come back!

Mr Hoever, October 2014

June 2014

We came to Deal for a family gathering and all had a great time.. Everything in Deal was in walking distance and there was something to do for everybody. The village has a lot of character, we especially enjoyed the beach, the market, the shopping and the pubs. Food was good everywhere we went but we also cooked a lot at home. The house was perfect for us, no need to bring anything from home. Internet was fast, kitchen well equipped, lots of space for everybody, comfortable beds, nice outside sitting area! Hopefully we will be able to come back!

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Samphire in Deal, Kent