The old rectory Mongeham church close, Deal, CT14 0HL, United Kingdom
#1 of 8 hotels in Deal
Guests' ChoiceBased on 242 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.6
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 May 2024
Sara
United KingdomNothing to dislike
The property was very quiet and private with plenty of car parking space, the room was perfect and very comfortable, had excellent amenities in the room and Helga the host was very friendly and explained everything we needed to know for our stay 👍
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
John
United KingdomSome kitchen smells in bedroom
Friendly service
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Roger
United KingdomWe did mention we would have felt safer in the large shower area if there had been a handle on the wall to hold on to while showering.
We could have exactly what we liked for breakfast and it was cooked to order. there was plenty of fruit on offer too. our quiet and characterful room with a large en suite shower room was just right for two of us. good to have a large wall mounted television.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Douglas
United KingdomNothing.
Its location, quality of the room and the lovely breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Narelle
United KingdomWarm comfortable clean quiet
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Ciaran
United KingdomNothing
Looked as good as the photos suggested. Very friendly and informative host
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Pamela
United KingdomThe shower - was difficult to shower without getting my hair wet and I didn’t bring a shower cap
The room had a separate entrance and was large and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Kelly
United KingdomCould not be more acommadatimg exceptional highly recommend 👌
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
David
United KingdomHighly recommend could not fault one thing A++++
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Wayne
United KingdomThe venue was easy to find, the owners were very convivial with good local knowledge. Breakfast was served in a lovely dining room and was plentiful and very good quality
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Tatiana
United KingdomHelga is the perfect host for the most beautiful setting at the Rectory. The grounds, the house and the room were more than we expected. Helga cooked up a tasty breakfast for us in the stunning dining room overlooking the view to the countryside. A special touch was our long chat over breakfast about her journeys through europe over the years. We will come back in a heartbeat and were not surprised she gets booked up so fast. High recommend staying at the Rectory.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Colleen
United KingdomThe full English breakfast was excellent. The bed was so comfortable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Colin
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful old building well maintained in a lovely location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Helen
United KingdomIt was a very comfortable room, but could have been slightly bigger.
Excellent breakfast with a variety of food on offer, very reasonably priced. Excellent service with the owner always checking if we needed something.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Kathleen
United KingdomOur stay here was perfect. Helga was the perfect host, the breakfasts were wonderful and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Daphne
United KingdomWe didn't have a car and (not the fault of the hotel) taxis were scarce on this bank holiday weekend, so getting to and from Deal was a bit complicated. It would have been lovely if there had been a bar to have a nightcap before bed - perhaps an honour-based system where we could help ourselves so the hosts didn't have to stay up. Or if the mini bar had a few beers and a bottle of wine. As it was, once back at the hotel late evening, the only thing left was to go to bed.
The house, grounds and bedroom were superb, and breakfast was delicious. Helga was helpful, professional and friendly as well. All in all, it was a great stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
David
United KingdomEVERYTHING
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Simon
United KingdomNothing to dislike, if you wanted an evening drink then the locals were a bit of a trek, but we managed around that and enjoyed a small glass of wine in the garden area
Helga was amazing. We were in the area for a wedding and she called and booked our cabs for both journeys, which on a day of train strikes was awesome. Great breakfast and lovely setting.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Annette
United KingdomNothing everything was great
The host was lovely and very attentive without being in your face. Everything was beautifully clean and the bed was excellent to sleep in
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Robin
United Kingdomdifficult to fault it. Really served our needs well. Helga, host, was delightful. We woud, recommend to others
Full breakfast, fresh fruit, bed v comfortable...info from host. Lots of local info and supreme hospitality. refreshing room each day.. cold bottled water. locally sourced food. bacon was delicious! walled garden...so relaxi glingeing at breakfast to read. Lovely relaxing vibe.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Sheila
United KingdomLack of anywhere to sit down confortably to read or play games Too much clutter in the bedroom reduced the space available for unpacking our own things
Interactive hostess, breakfast, quiet location, beautiful old building, elegant dining room
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Paul
United Kingdomlovely period property, great decor, fabulous host
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Robin
United KingdomNot much could have been better, but some form of heat source for the somewhat chilly Summer weather would have been welcome.
Bedroom was elegant and spacious. Breakfast was superb. Bed was very comfortable. Friendly and considerate service.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Heather
United KingdomEpisode with a very large spider.
Historical integrity beautifully kept. Quiet & comfortable. Epic full-English breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
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