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

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9Outstanding
(15 Ratings)
"Absolutely loved Oldestairs House. The bedrooms are great. The reception rooms are generous and comfortable. There's a wonderful, relaxed ambiance to the house which adds to the holiday vibe. There ar..."
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9 / 10
Outstanding(15 Ratings)

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10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

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).

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9 / 10
Outstanding(15 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Absolutely loved Oldestairs House. The bedrooms are great. The reception rooms are generous and comfortable. There's a wonderful, relaxed ambiance to the house which adds to the holiday vibe. There are some fabulous walks from the door. The weather was terrible, but the house has enough room to accommodate the great British vacation. Ubers in the area are also really easy to get so we could walk to St Margaret's Bay and taxi back when the rain came in. The games room could do with a little love, and we missed the football table (which appears in the photos, but was not in the house). I would also be tempted to put a more comfortable set of chairs in the small, strip sunroom. I can't speak highly enough of the service from Keepers Cottages. Lovely holiday, great house, good location would recommend.
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
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.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
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.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Excellent location. The information from the hosts was clear and they were responsive. The house had lots of charm and space. We would recommend.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Oldestairs House is a much loved family coastal home built in 1910, located in Kingsdown, a beautifu?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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