Coastguards Lookout – Home 183621 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Coastguards Lookout – Home 183621
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from manager
Description
Coastguards Lookout is a cosy and beautifully appointed bolt-hole in a kind of semi-wilderness you wouldn't really expect to find within such a short drive of London. Set back behind the sea wall and barely a moments walk from the beach, 'Coastguards' Lookout is the first of a group of Coastguard Cottages, built in 1875 that stand in splendid isolation at Jury's Gap, beyond the end of Camber Village and which adjoin an extensive SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) that extends from within the cottage grounds, a full eight miles to Dungeness. Quite wild, yet intensely peaceful, with dramatic views in every direction, 'Coastguards Lookout' has recently been sumptuously renovated, decorated with a playful seaside style and furnished with nothing but comfort and blissful relaxation in mind.
The cottage is still only a few minutes drive from the many attractions of the medieval Cinque Port town of Rye and it has easy access to all necessary amenities, including local farm shops selling Salt Marsh Lamb straight from the marshes, fishmongers selling straight from the fishing boats and a wide variety of excellent welcoming pubs and restaurants for dining out.
With miles of often-empty beach, a towering sky overhead and wind fresh with ozone straight from the Atlantic, 'Coastguards Lookout' is all about relaxation. Bathed in comfort, peace and quiet, you cannot help but unwind; it is the perfect place to kick off your shoes, shake the city dust off your hair and wander back to that bit of yourself that gets lost in the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Stepping into Coastguards Lookout you will immediately see the great care and attention that has been given in the renovation from its former life as a Coastguards property to a contemporary and cosy, but character filled holiday cottage. Retaining all traditional features, but enhanced with modern furnishing and equipment to cater for most, if not all requirements, the cottage is blessed with all you need to make it a home from home. The open plan kitchen/dining room, with a breakfast bar made from rustic locally sourced wood is complemented by a coffee machine, induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and music player.
And when the day is done, you can step through to the snug lounge. After a day out, or when the evening chill settles in, with its comfortable furnishings and bright log burning stove, it is the perfect place to relax and watch TV, play games on the X-Box, or read that book you keep promising yourself, with just the crackle, warmth and dancing flames of the fire and the distant crash of the waves to disturb you.
Head up stairs and you will find the large master bedroom with its super king sized bed and expansive views over the sheep studded marsh, where the local smugglers plied their trade in years gone by. Here a long and renewing nights rest is guaranteed. Head up to the attic room and enjoy a bath under the stars to the sound of the sea.
Across the landing is the family bathroom with a large and luxurious walk in shower and views out across the bay and the sea.
The second bedroom has two 3-foot beds, perfect for children, or pushed together, for a couple. With another stunning view of the sea, it also has a small flat screen TV, in case you tire of watching the extraordinary sunsets!
Outside, the wood decked south facing rear garden is decorated with buoys and features an extraordinary fence made entirely from reclaimed sea-groynes. With another dining table and benches outside the back door, it is the ideal place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine, or two, or three, while glowing with the satisfaction of exploring one of the many historical sights or taking in a hike along a coastal path.
Coastguards Lookout also benefits from access to an extended garden; a large area of grass beside the cottage that is perfect for ball games or just lazing around in the sun, and definitely a place to sip a sundowner watching the setting sun slip away.
'Coastguards Lookout' also provides all that you need for a stress free holiday, from fine bed linen, fluffy towels and bathrobes to toilet tissue and dishwasher tablets, so that's a few less things to pack for when you come and stay!
Nestled on the border of 1066 Country and The Garden of England with their stunning coast and countryside, ancient towns and historic sites, a holiday at Coastguards Lookout offers a vast array of activities and attractions to suit all interests.
A break at Coastguards is all about relaxation and getting away from it all, Spring and Summer evenings spent gathered around the BBQ after a day of exploring the spectacular combination of coast and countryside that's scattered with relics and ruins from the past.
Autumn, the 'Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness' is a time for fantastic seaside sunsets with the sky illuminated with bursts of turquoise and pink, the countryside sprinkled with gold and auburn. A time of food and drink festivals, along with scaring yourself silly on a ghost walk in Rye!
A winter break at Coastguards Cottages is an incredible experience. There is nothing quite like reviving your senses with a brisk, invigorating walk in the crisp winter air, followed by an afternoon warming your toes in front of the log burner with a good book and a glass of wine.
Keen walkers will be in hiking heaven with the diverse natural landscapes to explore on your doorstep, such as Romney Marsh with it's colourful history that has seen invasions, numerous threatened attacks and smuggling. Home to so many species of bird, plant and insect that it is one of the most important nature conservation sites in Europe. This patch of pristine wetland covers a whopping 100 square miles and is packed with wildlife.
From the back of Coastguards, follow the beach to Dungeness with it's unique landscape, a shingle foreland on the tip of Kent. Home to a nuclear power station, two lighthouses and designated a National Nature Reserve, it has often been described as 'the end of the earth'. Be sure to check out Prospect Cottage, where film-maker Derek Jarman once lived – again its prettiness jarring with the surroundings, an uneasy juxtaposition.
The Royal Military Canal Path runs for 28 miles along the entire length of the Royal Military Canal from Seabrook, Kent to Cliff End in East Sussex. The route treads a path between the vast openness of the Romney Marsh and the old cliff line with its wooded hills and quiet villages. Walking along the quiet canal banks today it is easy to forget that this was once the scene of intense military activity. Now, much of the drama on the canal comes from the variety of wildlife that has made the canal its home.
If that sounds too tame, we have the kitesurf centre just five minutes walk away. When you think about it, strapping yourself to a small plank of wood while a huge kite pulls you through the water is probably bonkers. But then again, they said similar things about snowboarding too – and look how much fun that is!
Ideally situated for day trips into or out of London, the region's beautiful gardens and vineyards, historic castles and picturesque medieval towns and villages offer so many attractions that you will no doubt be tempted to stay longer.
Please note: The MOD firing range is about a quarter of a mile away that is used occasionally, so do not be alarmed as it is not a shoot out with smugglers or Napoleon invading, its the British army sharpening their marksmanship!
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 1 Half bath
Amenities
- Private garden
- Waterfront
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($187.87) £150.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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About the manager
Beside The Sea Holidays
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- 4 minutes
- Response rate:
- 62%
- Calendar last updated:
- 12 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 15
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Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 22 reviews
Very Good
22 reviews
- Excellent
- 15
- Very Good
- 6
- Average
- 1
- Poor
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“Coastguards lookout is home from home”
My sister and I stayed for the weekend of the storm Jorge. We felt safe and warm with the log burner ablaze whilst the storm blew around us. The cottage is a home from home. Very clean and full of ama… More
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“Another relaxing stay - highly recommended”
For the second year running we have now stayed in Coastguards Lookout. The cottage continues to be highly appointed and very comfortable. The beach is yards away and the area has many walks and cycle … More
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“Cosy seaside getaway”
We wholly enjoyed our weekend at this lovely seaside retreat. The weather was terrible, blowing in gusts and snow so we made full use of the log stove, the board games cupboard and the kids the xbox. The house is clean and well kitted out we found everything we needed including a delicious cake on arrival. The beds were comfy and the bath was sublime. Although we didn't really get to use the beach the kids still really enjoyed their stay. The owners were very welcoming and made everything very easy and straightforward. We would definately stay again. Many thanks
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“Absolutely amazing”
The cottage was so quaint and so so cosy. Beside The Sea were so helpful when I was booking and I couldn't decide which cottage to book! The cottage was stunning and in a perfect location on the… More
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“Isolated and perfectly cosy”
We only stayed 4 nights and would have loved to stay longer. Great position for a quiet get away. Extremely dog friendly too - enclosed decked garden and also a further communal grass marshland area … More
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“Enjoyable stay and nice location, but.....”
I had organised a surprise weekend to Camber/Rye for my boyfriend's birthday and we stayed at Coastguard's Lookout for 2 nights. We didn't arrive until around 7pm on a Friday, so couldn… More
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“Wonderful break”
An amazing location for a relaxing week by the coast. Well appointed house which had everything we needed and more. Loved the garden and sat out and relaxed every evening. Cosy living room with wonder… More
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Response from the manager Thank you very much for this lovely review.
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“Lovely relaxing break in beautiful cottage”
My wife and I along with our Golden Retriever Piper had such a lovely break at this cottage for the past 2 days. The cottage is very warm and cosy and how anyone can say that it is draughty amazes me.… More
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Response from the manager Thank you very much for the lovely review of your stay with us at Coastguards Lookout. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Richard & Sophie
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“Wonderfully relaxing...”
Stayed at Coastguards Lookout for my birthday week and thoroughly enjoyed it. The cottage was perfectly placed for solitary walks on the beach with the dog, or relaxing in the lovely garden. Rye, Camb… More
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Response from the manager Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review of your stay at Coastguards Lookout. It was lovely to meet you and are really pleased you enjoyed the cottage and the surrounding area. Look forward to seeing you back again soon. Richard
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“Comfort and luxury surrounded by wild beauty!”
The pictures of the property are great, but Coastguards Lookout still managed to exceed our expectations. The work on the beach and sea defences is complete now and pretty impressive too, giving acc… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to post a review of your stay at Coastguards Lookout. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay especially now they have finished the beach works that have really transformed this stretch of coast where this cottage is located. Hope to have you stay again very soon. Richard
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
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