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10/10 Excellent
Rosamunde C.
1 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea, sand, sun and wind!
Rosamunde C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Entire home
Coastguards Beach House - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 2 bedrooms
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Escape to Coastguard's Beach House, a secluded retreat nestled near the historic town of Rye and just steps from the pebbled beach. Take in sea views, warm up by the woodburning stove, and relax in a fully enclosed south-facing garden perfect for sun-kissed evenings. Enjoy modern comforts like superfast broadband, flat-screen TV with DVD player, coffee machine and iPod docking stations.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Fireplace
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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!
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Internet access
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- DVD player
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
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 Marsh Academy Leisure Centre and Romney Sands Station. Marsh Maize Maze and South of England Rare Breeds Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Rye travel guide
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Camber, England
What's nearby
Camber Sands3 min drive - 2.3 km
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve20 min drive - 14.3 km
Great Dixter House and Gardens38 min drive - 30.5 km
Canterbury Cathedral59 min drive - 68.2 km
White Cliffs of Dover60 min drive - 63.0 km
Getting around
- RH and DR Dungeness Station16 min drive
Restaurants
- William the Conqueror13 min drive
- Knoops8 min drive
- Apothecary Coffee House10 min drive
- The Union Rye10 min drive
- Woolpack Inn Brookland12 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).
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Coastguards Beach House - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews
Reviews
Very good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
Reviews
Verified
4/10 Poor
pam j.
3 Jan 2026
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
pam j.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Chris L.
12 Nov 2020
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.
Chris L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lara C.
27 Dec 2019
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!
Lara C.
Verified
8/10 Good
Janet G.
11 Nov 2019
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
Janet G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John S.
16 Sept 2019
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.
John S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Keir S.
27 Oct 2017
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!
Keir S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
6/10 Okay
Anita S.
24 Oct 2017
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!
Anita S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Darren B.
23 Oct 2017
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
Darren B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Sue B.
15 Aug 2017
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.
Sue B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Louise D.
16 Jan 2017
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