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Coastguards Beach House - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Camber, England
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Dixter House and Gardens
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, White Cliffs of Dover
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom #2

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About this property

Coastguards Beach House - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 2 bedrooms

🏖️ COASTGUARDS BEACH HOUSE – Your Ultimate Coastal Escape

Wake to the soothing sound of the sea just steps from your door! This charming beachside cottage sits in a secluded spot along the historic Romney Marsh coastline, where myths and legends meet stunning sea views. Once used to guard against smuggling and invasion, this peaceful retreat offers the perfect escape to explore quiet lanes, medieval churches, and the mysterious beauty of the East Sussex/Kent coast.

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✨ PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

• Sleeps up to 5 guests (4 + 1 fold-out bed)
• Beach just 80 meters away – literally steps from your door!
• Ssea views
• Pet-friendly with fully enclosed garden
• Baby-friendly: high chair & travel cot supplied
• Wood-burning stove for cozy evenings
• Parking for 2 cars
• Free superfast broadband

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📍 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

• 80 meters to the pebbled beach – walk & play in the waves
• 6 miles to RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve
• 6 miles to medieval town of Rye
• Easy access to Romney Marsh countryside
• Historic pubs with cozy fireplaces nearby
• Paved boardwalk along the beach for easy walks

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🏠 LIVING SPACES

Open-Plan Living
• Open plan, sociable layout perfect for gatherings
• Cozy log-burning stove for relaxing evenings
• Comfortable lounge area with 32" flat screen TV & DVD player
• Selection of DVDs, board games & books

Modern Kitchen
• Fully equipped with everything you need
• Breakfast bar for casual dining
• Farmhouse dining table for family meals
• Coffee machine for your morning brew
• Perfect for cooking fresh seafood from Rye or Romney Marsh lamb

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🛏️ BEDROOMS

Master Bedroom
• Double bed with sea view
• Overlooks the coastal garden and adjoining cottages
• Peaceful and comfortable

Bedroom 2
• Twin single beds
• Single fold-out bed available
• Ideal for children or additional guests
• shower room

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🚿 BATHROOM

• Family bathroom upstairs
• Bath with shower, wc & wash basin
• WC & wash basin (ground floor)
• Modern and well-appointed

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🌳 OUTDOOR SPACE

• South-facing fully enclosed garden – perfect for kids & pets
• Coastal garden setting
• Beach access just over the seawall
• Paved boardwalk for seaside strolls and jogs

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⚠️ IMPORTANT LOCAL INFORMATION

Military Firing Range
Our properties are near the historic Lydd Ranges (in use for 150+ years), which is also a nature reserve and part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh, and Rye Bay Site of Special Scientific Interest.

• Red flags are flown during live firing exercises when beach access is restricted
• When firing isn't taking place, you can still explore miles of beach toward Camber
• This unique area is home to incredibly rare plants and animals
• The historic significance adds to the natural beauty of the location

Sea Defense Works
Please note that sea defense maintenance may occasionally take place in the area over the winter.

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Whether you're walking the pebbled beach, exploring the mysterious Romney Marsh, warming up by the wood-burner, or watching the sunset over the endless blue sea, Coastguards Beach House is your perfect coastal retreat!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rye

Located in Rye, this cottage is near the beach. Rye Castle Museum and Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Romney Sands Station and Rye Farm World. Marsh Maize Maze and South of England Rare Breeds Centre are also worth visiting.
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Camber, England

What's nearby

  • Camber Sands - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 28 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 30 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 53 min drive - 61.6 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 53 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • RH and DR Dungeness Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Queen's Head Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fig - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪William the Conqueror - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastguards Beach House - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Coastguards Beach House - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastguards Beach House - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastguards Beach House - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastguards Beach House - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Camber Sands and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Rye Golf Club. Lydd Kart Circuit and 1066 Country Walk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosamunde C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea, sand, sun and wind!

An excellent stay, very near the beach, dramatic waves at a very high tide and all that we needed for a family break.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

pam j.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
It is always good when a host is there in person to welcome us but this did not happen. The house was much much smaller than we expected . Issues such as an unmade-up futon were resolved the next day but the futon was really uncomfortable. there were lots of niggly details eg our bedroom; the seat on one of the dining chairs was broken and unsafe; lots of chipped paint etc the cottage next door was let to a noisy group - but generally the property felt below VRBO standards - and we would not recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A couple of things

All pans were huge, they need sensible sized saucepans. And the windows were filthy and it was hard to see the view. Otherwise great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Lara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Comfortable holiday let

The comfort, design, furnishing and cleanliness is very good. The actual fabric of the cottage needs some TLC. Big stain on the ceiling of the lounge from a previous leak in the bathroom, very rattly and a bit rotten windows, Very rusted door handles on the front door (do appreciate its by the sea!), a number of cracks in various places, definitely general painting. Its well managed for sure and the bathroom and kitchen is all good. Its cute for 2 or 4 people but you would have to get on very well to have 7. The location is a bit more 'industrial' than I thought it would be with the Environment Agency storage depot next door and the barbed wire fence for the military base. The heating is good and fire makes it cosy. I think I saw a previous review that the fresh ground coffee is a nice touch and that some salt and pepper would be appreciated. Really small thing which I agree with. Comfortable stay and OK value for this low season. Feel cottage needs some TLC to make the high season prices seem a less top heavy but then if people continue to pay and stay then probably unlikely to happen!

8/10 Good

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace reigned

A comfortable cottage, warm with books. Sadly next to a construction compound that started work at 7am. It is an ideal family summer roost, I would have liked more light in the kitchen area - a new bulb needed above the sink. And being short, using the microwave was a little tricky. We enjoyed our stay and of course the nearby beach is stunning. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed coastal break

Lovely cottage to spend a week away at. Well equipped for cooking and nicely positioned a little outside Camber with a beautiful sandy beach right on the doorstep. Booking process was all very smooth and well organised. Definitely recommend and would visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keir S.

Great little Seaside get away!

We wanted to stay right beside the sea for a short break over half-term and this cottage delivered! The welcome book (on-line) is really clear about how to get in and what to do, etc. so on arrival we turned up, got the key and in we went, to be greeted by a beautiful loaf of lemon cake (sooo good!) and a lovely bottle of Prosecco. The cottage is traditional in appearance and had nice pictures, etc. on the walls. The heating system is a Nest and is so simple to use if we were cold. We didn't use the log burner as wasn't really cold enough but can imagine the heat it pumps out when using it! All facilities you need are there, from great WiFi, Coffee Manchine and even Washing Machine. It is so close to the beach, you can hear the waves crashing on the rocks at high tide. Walks on the beach and the sea defences were brilliant at blowing the cobwebs away either early in the morning, during the day or late at night in the dark! The local area, especially Rye, is lovely and well worth a visit. Day trip to Dover Castle and Canterbury were no problems from here. Highly recommend and should we choose to visit this part of the world again, we will look to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Anita S.

Bijzondere omgeving

Het huisje van binnen is gezellig ingericht en schoon! Het tuin/terras gedeelte was daar en tegen teleurstellend...rommelig, veel onkruid, nou niet bepaald gezellig zitten, het oogde armoedig, vind het slordig dat dit niet wordt onderhouden. Hoe fijn is het om lekker buiten te kunnen zitten als het zonnetje schijnt zeker als je een buiten hebt. Ook was het wel apart om zo dicht tegen het militair oefenterrein te zitten, al hebben we er totaal geen last van gehad! Vanuit je slaapkamer kan je de zee zien! De cake en wijn was verrukkelijk bij aankomst! Een leuk huisje maar het mag zeker buiten nog wat meer aandacht verdienen!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Darren B.

Cosy and excellent location

Had a fantastic stay at this cottage and only a stones throw from the a gorgeous beach -once the tide is out and not to far from some lovely restaurants in Rye
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sue B.

Beautiful comfortable cottage very nicely decorated and in a very quiet but convenient loaction

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Coastguards Beach House, the house is decorated very nicely and feels very homely, everything was very clean and the kitchen was equipped very well, and plenty of fresh clean towels etc. It was situated very well with the beach only a short walk away, in a quiet and peaceful location. Overall a very enjoyable relaxing week in this part of the country.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

Very spacious and well equipped cottage

Stayed here for a couple of nights for my dads birthday and had a lovely time. It's was very cold so the log fire was loved by all the family. Went to the local pub, the owl who were very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely return

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