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The Boatman's Reading Rooms

The Boatman's Reading Rooms

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 15 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.8
Location
4.8
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.9

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With breathtaking sea views over Deal beach and the sea beyond, The Boatman's Reading Rooms is a charming and spacious coastal escape. The house is set over three floors with a stylish first floor open plan sitting room, kitchen and dining room with a balcony for enjoying morning coffee or early evening cocktails. It also benefits from private parking for two cars and an electric car charging point. Sleeping 10 guests in 4 stylish bedrooms and with a bathroom on each floor, the house offers comfortable sleeping accommodation to multigenerational families or groups of friends looking for a seaside getaway. Three of the bedrooms have sea views and pets are very welcome too. There is a carnival and fun fair from 16th - 31st July across the road on Walmer Green, which can be very noisy at times.

Well located roomy house

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Nov 2024
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Good location close to the sea, great cafe and fish and chip shop. Downside was the noise from the busy road at the front. Off street parking a great bonus.
A clever conversion providing plenty of space, although the bathroom and toilet directly off the kitchen/living area was rather odd.
Modern decor and furnished with plenty of good quality tableware. Comfy beds.
Two major let downs were a broken shower head fixing rendering it unusable and broken dishwasher door which because of its extreme weight made it a real hazard. Should have been picked up and fixed before arrival.

David from Bath stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 4 nights in October 2024


Keepers Cottages replied 44 days ago
Hello David, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Boatman's Reading Rooms overall, but sorry to hear you had an issue with the shower and dishwasher door. All issues with the dishwasher and shower have now been repaired. We're glad you enjoyed your stay by the sea none the less.

Excellent

Review submitted on Wed, 02 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An amazing house with beautiful decor and everything you need. Furnishings and utensils all top quality. You really couldn’t ask for better. Ideally located with beautiful views of the sea and easy to drive to Broadstairs Margate etc. walking distance to Deal and Walmer castle and beyond. The service received from Keepers cottages was first class

Guest from stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 3 nights in September 2024


Wonderful stay

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Just had a week at the Boatman's Reading Rooms. The house wonderfully combines its history alongside a clean and modern interior. It's location is perfect, offering a short 10 minute walk into Deal centre with all its bars and restaurants. The house has everything you need and more for a relaxing stay. Luxury by the sea. Easily accomodated eight adults. Would highly recommend.

Sean from East Barnet stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 7 nights in April 2024


A lovely place to stay

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very nicely furnished accommodation in an ideal location overlooking the sea. Short walk into Deal where there are plenty of quaint shops, places to eat and a market at the weekend. The view out to sea makes up for any noise from the road - it is great to just sit and look out of the window at the sea and any activity going on at the Life boat station opposite or to watch the band playing in the bandstand on the green. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Boatman’s Reading Rooms and could happily have stayed longer!

Jacqueline from Caterham stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 7 nights in September 2023


Wonderful holiday home in Deal

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved our annual family holiday in Deal made more special by our stay the BRR, which is fabulous!

Alice from stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 5 nights in August 2023


Lovely property

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Aug 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful week staying at the Boatman‘s reading rooms. A period property with beautiful views of the seafront and the ever changing skies. Really lovely house with wonderful touches inside the property. I think it’s a real skill to be able to get form and function right. To be able to decorate to maintain a stylish decor, with nods to the history of the reading rooms, together the practicalities of needing soft furnishings that need to wear well - they’ve that’s cracked it.

Lindsay from Maidstone stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 7 nights in July 2023


Zimmer mit Aussicht

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Ein sehr hübsch eingerichtetes Haus mit vier (!) gemütlichen Schlafzimmern und einer Terrasse für sonnige Lesestunden und den einen oder anderen Aperitif auf der Terrasse. Schöne Duschbadezimmer.
Vor allem aber: Meerblick!!! We loved it!

Anne from Wels stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 4 nights in July 2023


Boatman's Reading Rooms

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Jun 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were a party of 3 elderly siblings and partners - 5 in all. We stayed for a week. We loved the views of the seafront and the fact that as a centre Deal is a great place for visits elsewhere. Other family members visited on two days and there was capacity to entertain them with plenty of seating and utensils. The kitchen was very well equipped. The bedrooms were comfortable and three had sea views.. One of our reasons for choosing Boatman's were the 2 dedicated parking places. The only slight problem was that the stairs were quite narrow and steep and not all of us were as spritely as of yore!
Added bonuses: the lifeboat was called out and we went to the beach to see it launched, and on Sunday there was a concert at the bandstand.

Helen from stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 7 nights in May 2023


Fantastic Property

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed here for a week. Great views and close to the town. Spacious and well equipped property. Very stylish. Great bathrooms and the beds and bedding were beautiful. Highly recommend.

Rosaleen from Eastbourne stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 7 nights in April 2023


Well equipped

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Loved this property. Very well equipped from the utility room to car parking for two cars. Added bonus being the electric car charging point. The outside space had very comfortable seating. Looking forward to returning to this lovely house.

Maureen from stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 14 nights in March 2023


Lovely views and walks

Review submitted on Sun, 12 Jun 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Loved the location and the views. Was lovely that we could walk directly into Deal along the seafront. Beds were lovely and comfortable. We would definitely come back.

Paul from London stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 7 nights in May 2022


Staycation at Boatmans Reading Rooms

Review submitted on Wed, 14 Jul 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house was perfect for our needs - very comfortable, plenty of room, lovely light rooms and a fab sunny terrace. Easy to walk into Deal, especially along the coastal path, beautiful views from three bedrooms and the sitting room. The sun trap terrace was roomy and used a lot. Lovely coffee spots close by, good anD interesting High Street, very good restaurants. We would stay again!

Ann from Sevenoaks Kent stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 6 nights in July 2021


Stunning house perfectly located

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wow what a fantastic house. The house is so tastefully decorated. We made good use of the sun trap balcony We had the best time.

Christine from stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 4 nights in June 2021


A big thank you to Keepers!

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at The Boatman’s Reading Rooms in Walmer - what a beautiful house! The owners have clearly gone to a lot of effort - the house has everything you will need and more and the beds were extremely comfortable. We will really miss waking up to those sea views!!

A special thank you to Keepers Cottages who went above and beyond to make our stay so special. Camilla recommended the property to us and was so happy to answer any questions we had. The staff at Keepers were so friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend a stay at The Boatman’s Reading Rooms and will definitely be back to stay with Keepers Cottages again.

Thank you so much for making our first trip in 18 months so special.

Anthea from stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 2 nights in June 2021


Boatmans Reading rooms- a wonderful place stay!

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We absolutely loved our few days away at the Boatman’s reading rooms. Great location, right by the sea and lovely restaurant options. Large, spacious, airy with everything you need. Including a gorgeous balcony. We will definitely be coming back as we love deal and this place was a perfect base to explore the coastline. Thank you to the incredible team at keepers cottages who were just amazing.


Guest from Tunbridge Wells stayed at The Boatman's Reading Rooms for 4 nights in May 2021