Holiday Cottages in Walmer, Kent

A quiet, unhurried seaside village with a beautiful promenade, a Tudor castle and one of the best beach cafés on the Kent coast — right next door to Deal

Walmer sits just south of Deal along the Kent coastline and has a character entirely its own. Where Deal has the energy of a town that knows it’s having a moment, Walmer has something quieter and perhaps more lasting. A long shingle beach, a promenade that’s genuinely good for walking, a village green that hosts brass bands and community events throughout the summer, and Walmer Castle sitting at the edge of it all. It’s the kind of place where guests arrive expecting a base and leave having fallen for the place itself. The beach yoga, the paddling pool that children treat as their personal territory, the coastal path heading south towards Kingsdown with the sea opening out ahead. And Deal, with all its restaurants, galleries and independent shops, just a fifteen-minute walk along the seafront. Our holiday cottage in Walmer puts you right in the middle of it.

OUR holiday cottages in walmer

Seabreeze Cottage: A beautifully styled cottage with coastal-inspired interiors and a contemporary twist, a wood-burning stove, an outdoor courtyard bath and a private terrace. The beach just at the end of its road and Deal is fifteen minutes along the seafront. Sleeps 4.

Why Walmer?

The promenade is one of the finest on the Kent coast – flat, wide and beautiful in every season. Walk north into Deal, south towards Kingsdown, or simply find a spot and watch the waves.
Walmer Castle boats eight acres of award-winning gardens that become genuinely spectacular in spring. The wellbeing programme here runs year-round; Yoga, Sunday Tai Chi, Pilates, meditation and monthly sound baths. One of the most unusual and lovely things to do on this coastline.
Hut 55 sits on Walmer beach and has become a beloved institution. Coffee, homemade cake, bike hire and beach yoga. The kind of place that becomes the focal point of a holiday without anyone planning it that way.
Roman Landings Adventure Golf on Walmer Green is an 18-hole themed course with a café, a kart track and the paddling pool right next door. Families with children will find this stretch of the green keeps everyone occupied for an entire morning.
Deal parkrun takes place every Saturday morning on Walmer Green — free, friendly and one of the most scenic 5k routes in the county.

A Forelands Day in Walmer- The way we’d spend it

Every Foreland Cottages guest receives a list of our tried and tested local loves near their property, so you can find your own version. In the meantime, this is our suggestion:

Early morning: Yoga at Hut 55 if it’s a weekend, or simply coffee and cake in a deckchair while the beach wakes up. Hire bikes and follow the cycle path if the mood takes you.
Late morning: Walmer Castle gardens. Wander at your own pace, find a bench in the wildflower meadow.
Lunch: Stroll north into Deal along the seafront. Deal Pier Kitchen, 81 Beach Street or simply Filbert’s Deli for provisions to take back to the beach.
Afternoon. Roman Landings adventure golf if there are children involved, or back to the cottage with a book and no particular agenda. For those who like a little pamper, Skinlab for the best facial on the Kent coastline.
Evening: Simple fish at chips from Walmer chip shop, then across the road to eat them on the beach, then onto The Lighthouse for a little evening nightcap.

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Walmer sits between Deal and Kingsdown — perfectly placed for exploring the wider coastline:

Deal → — 20 minutes along the seafront, with the pier, castle, restaurants and Saturday market
Kingsdown → — 2 miles south along the coastal path, with the wildflowers and the Zetland Arms
Sandwich Bay → — a short drive north, with private dunes and Royal St George’s
St Margaret’s Bay → — 15 minutes by car, with the White Cliffs and South Foreland Lighthouse

FAQs

How far is Walmer from Deal?
Walmer is directly adjacent to Deal. The two blend seamlessly into each other along the seafront. It’s approximately a 15-minute walk along the promenade from Walmer Green to Deal Pier, or a 5-minute drive.

What is Walmer beach like?
Walmer has a long shingle beach running the length of the village seafront. It’s open, clean and quieter than many Kent beaches. Dogs are welcome year-round. Sea shoes are recommended for swimming as the beach shelves on shingle.

ls there parking in Walmer?
Yes — on-street parking is available along Marine Road and the surrounding streets. Deal Castle car park is a short walk away and a reliable option in summer. Download the Ringo app for easy parking payment across the area.

What train station serves Walmer?
The best station for our cottages is Deal station. Its on the direct Southeastern high-speed line from London St Pancras – approximately 90 minutes. A Taxi rank is just opposite the station. Our cottages are in walking distance to the train station, but you might like a taxi if you have bags.

Is Walmer good for families?
Excellent. Roman Landings adventure golf, the paddling pool, Hut 55’s bike hire, the flat promenade and easy beach access make it a very good family base. Betteshanger Park is a short drive away for bigger adventures.

Can I walk from Walmer to Kingsdown?
Yes — the coastal path south to Kingsdown is approximately 2 miles and one of the loveliest walks on the coast. The Zetland Arms in Kingsdown is the natural endpoint and very much worth arriving at.

Is Walmer good for activities?
Yes — Parkrun on Saturday mornings, beach yoga at Hut 55, bike hire for the coastal cycle route, paddleboarding off the beach and Roman Landings adventure golf. Walmer is quietly one of the most active spots on the coast.

Have further questions? Contact us and we would be happy to help.

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