Deal holiday home rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, rural retreat, DVD

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Blue Skies (house)

Home description

The small seaside town of Deal is a unique and undiscovered gem on the Kentish coast, located between the historic Cinque Ports of Dover and Sandwich, opposite the famous Goodwin Sands. Ideal for both couples and families, wanting a quiet, relaxing holiday, Deal offers plenty to do and see for visitors all year round – from walks along the coastline, cycling or golf, to visiting Deal’s picturesque town centre with its charming specialist shops and the many nearby historic sites, museums and galleries.

Blue Skies makes an excellent and comfortable base for your holiday, where everything is literally on your doorstep, that you don’t even need a car. The seafront and beach are a minute away and the shops, museums, pubs, cafés and restaurants are all close by. But if you wish to travel a little further afield, then the medieval Cathedral town of Canterbury, the sandy beaches of Dicken’s Broadstairs and Northern France, are just a short drive away!

Deal seafront and pier	Lounge
Double en suite bedroom 2nd floor	Blue Skies Exterior

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The South East England / Kent region

Come and visit this lovely part of the ‘Garden of England’ and the pretty small towns along this part of the Kent coastline. This is an area steeped in history, with its three historic Cinque Port castles in Dover, Deal and Walmer, the awesome White Cliffs of Dover, the fascinating nearby medieval walled Cathedral City of Canterbury and the charming old ‘port’ and village of nearby Sandwich (once as important as London) with its narrow streets and pretty timbered buildings, which you can explore on foot, and where you can take a leisurely river cruise.

This is such an interesting area to visit, with its wealth of things to do and see to suit all the family. Less than a 2 hour's drive or train journey from London, Deal offers relaxation and fun. Enjoy some of Kent’s beautiful rolling countryside, its orchards and unique oast houses; or take a walk, drive or bike ride to discover its many characterful country pubs, restaurants and gardens.

There are also many varied activities available locally for everyone in the family to enjoy - such as walking, cycling, sea-fishing, first-class golf on Deal and Sandwich courses, as well as day trips by ferry or by Eurotunnel to France (just 40 mins through the tunnel away) to stock up on your wine!

Deal area

Deal is an attractive small town, full of character and is an ideal choice for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday! Everything is within walking distance of our house.

For children, there is the pier and cafe, amusement arcades, ice-cream parlour, the beach and the sea, great, of course, for swimming and for picnics in the warmer weather, as well a kiddies paddling pool (summer only) a pitt and putt ground, Tides swimming pool with wave machines, a maritime museum and an impressive Time Ball museum. The Conservation area is virtually car free and the terrain is completely flat, which is ideal too for anyone with walking difficulties.

Deal is a lively, friendly and sociable place, most certainly due to the abundance of its interesting pubs and restaurants! It's a great place to come to spend time with friends, to enjoy good food and bracing walks in the fresh sea air. There is a good choice of restaurants and cafes, offering breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. some specialising in seafood, of course!

Deal also boast lots of individual food shops, including an excellent fishmonger, a well-stocked organic shop, a health food shop, an authentic Italian bread shop and cafe plus many colourful boutiques selling, clothes, accessories, bric a brac and antiques. There is even an M&S and Sainsburys for those who can't live without them! Deal also has a weekly Saturday market and a Farmer's Market on Wednesdays.

Deal also hosts an Annual Summer Festival and a Maritime Fair in the summer months and there are regular Sunday concerts at the bandstand on nearby Walmer seafront. The charming Astor Theatre re-opens in the Autumn, with varied theatrical and musical performances and there is usually live music in many of the local pubs throughout the year. Deal has it's own excellent links golf course and the nearby Championship Course at Sandwich will be home to the Open Tournament in 2011.

How to get there

Blue Skies is situated in the conservation area of Deal, just a minute's walk from the seafront. Deal is located along the Kent coast 7 miles from Dover and overlooks the famous Goodwin Sands. By car it can be reached from London on the M2, then following the directions to Dover along the A2 and then follow the A258 coast road to Deal. Alternatively you can leave London on the M20 until you get to Folkestone. Next you pick up the A 20 then the A 2 and A 258 to Deal. Blue Skies is located one minute from the seafront and is only a 10 minute walk from Deal Mainline Station. There are frequent train services from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and and London Bridge to Dover and Deal, via Ashford International Station - and the journey takes just under 2 hours.

Activities near Deal

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Dating from 1750, the house has a lovely period feel and retains many of its original features - including wooden beams, exposed brickwork and old pine. The accommodation is comfortable and the decor bright and airy.

3 storey house with small courtyard garden
>Ground-floor: kitchen/dining room. Door out to courtyard with table and 4 chairs
>1st-floor: one double bedroom and a large lounge, with bay window, overlooking the Square.
>Cloakroom on the half-landing.
>2nd floor: one double en suite bedroom; single bedroom (with pull out mattress, suitable for a child); shower room/wc
>All bed linen and towels provided
>Books, DVD’s and games available
>Information book provided with details of local area and amenities

Further details outdoors:
>Outside courtyard with patio table and four chairs
> Back entrance to locked courtyard and room to store bikes
> Limited parking outside house
>Free car parking along the seafront: 100 yards.
> No charge for parking after 1600 and on Sundays in town car parks

Further details

The house comfortably sleeps up to 5 adults and an extra bed can be added in the single room or on a fold-up bed in the lounge.No more that 6 persons should occupy the house without prior permission from the owners.
Mid week breaks and long weekends are available subject to vacancies outside of the main holiday periods.Please contact us for details.
We provide a welcome pack for all guests on arrival.

Conditions

Strictly no smoking in the house except in the courtyard.
Refundable breakages deposit of £200 - in cheque form - required with balance payment, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
25% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer holidays	31 Jul 09	5 Sep 09	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	5 Sep 09	24 Oct 09	600£ 600	100100	100100	4 Nights
Half term	24 Oct 09	2 Nov 09	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	2 Nov 09	19 Dec 09	500£ 500	100100	100100	4 Nights
Christmas and New Year	19 Dec 09	5 Jan 10	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter low season	5 Jan 10	13 Feb 10	500£ 500	100100	100100	4 Nights
February Half Term	13 Feb 10	22 Feb 10	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Spring	22 Feb 10	3 Apr 10	600£ 600	100100	100100	4 Nights
Easter	3 Apr 10	19 Apr 10	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Spring	19 Apr 10	30 Apr 10	600£ 600	100100	100100	4 Nights
May Bank Holiday	30 Apr 10	4 May 10	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Spring	4 May 10	21 May 10	600£ 600	100100	100100	4 Nights
Spring Half Term	21 May 10	2 Jun 10	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	2 Jun 10	10 Jul 10	650£ 650	100100	100100	4 Nights
Summer holidays	10 Jul 10	6 Sep 10	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Late summer	6 Sep 10	23 Oct 10	650£ 650	100100	100100	4 Nights
October half Term	23 Oct 10	1 Nov 10	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

NB Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion

A deposit of 25% is payable at the time of booking. The balance should be paid 8 weeks before the arrival date. If booking within 8 weeks, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking confirmation.

We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros

A refundable £200 security deposit is also required with the final balance payment

Guestbook for Blue Skies

We very much enjoyed our week's holiday at Blue Skies. The house was very comfortable and relaxing and ideally located, so close to the sea and the beach. This was our first visit to Deal and we found it a very friendly and charming seaside town and we especially loved the small shops, quaint pubs and interesting markets. We went on some bracing walks all along the coast to Kingsdown, visiting Deal and Walmer castles on the way and finishing up with a seafood lunch on the beach. A perfect spot! We will be back again very soon!
Nadia Richardson and friends. London June 2009

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Name:	Jacqueline Kelly
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