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A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered houses, a pub with a sign, and a hanging lantern.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table with remote controls, and a kitchen in the background.
A marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and houses in the background.
A cobblestone street lined with traditional buildings, some with signage indicating local businesses.
A wooden deck with a table set for two, a fire pit, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
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Highlights

  • Top rated beach location

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  • Centrally-located

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  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Camber Sands
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Rye, East Sussex
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Dixter House and Gardens
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Mallow Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

🏖️ MALLOW COTTAGE – Cosy Smugglers Cottage with Marsh Views

A modern cosy cottage on the award-winning White Sand development in Camber Sands. Less than 10 minutes walk to the golden sandy dunes and overlooking the wildlife-rich salt marsh. Perfect for family holidays exploring the incredible history of the local area while enjoying England's finest sandy beach on your doorstep!

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✨ COTTAGE HIGHLIGHTS

• Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
• Dog-friendly with fully enclosed garden
• Less than 10 minutes walk to Camber Sands dunes
• 5 miles from historic Rye
• Quiet location overlooking the salt marsh
• Modern contemporary furnishings
• White Company soaps
• Private off-road parking

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🛏️ BEDROOMS

Bedroom 1
• Double bed
• Comfortable and well-appointed

Bedroom 2
• Twin beds
• Perfect for children or guests

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🚿 BATHROOMS

• Family bathroom upstairs: bath with shower
• Downstairs WC for convenience
• All linens and towels provided

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🏠 LIVING SPACES

Open-Plan Kitchen & Living Room
• Sociable and relaxed space
• Comfortable seating for 4 people
• Dining table for 4 guests
• 42" flat screen Smart TV with Netflix
• Free superfast fiber Wi-Fi throughout

Modern Kitchen
• Fully equipped with everything you need
• Nespresso coffee machine for morning brews
• Perfect for preparing family meals

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🌳 OUTDOOR SPACE

Fully Enclosed Garden
• Private off-road parking space right outside the front door
• Garden table & chairs for al fresco dining
• Wonderful views over the marsh
• Watch wildlife, sheep & wind farms as far as the eye can see
• Safe space for children and dogs

Entertainment
• Selection of board games & books
• Perfect for relaxing evenings

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📍 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

🏖️ Camber Sands Dunes – Less than 10 minutes walk
Golden sandy beach and dunes perfect for swimming, sandcastles & beach adventures

🏘️ Rye – 5 miles (5-minute drive)
Picturesque medieval town with cobbled streets, antique shops, independent retailers, cosy inns, tea rooms & fine restaurants

🌿 Salt Marsh Views – On your doorstep
Wildlife-rich marshland with incredible views

🍽️ Local Amenities – Short walking distance
Friendly local pub, great restaurant & convenience stores

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Furnished in a cosy, country-meets-coastal style, Mallow Cottage has been equipped to a very high standard. Whether you're here to explore the local history, work remotely, or simply enjoy some well-earned R&R, Mallow Cottage is the perfect beach and countryside retreat!

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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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Property # 8715230
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 in a rural area and near the beach. Lamb House and Landgate are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Marsh Academy Leisure Centre and Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway. Romney Sands Station and South of England Rare Breeds Centre are also worth visiting.
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Rye, East Sussex

What's nearby

  • Camber Sands - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rye Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 31 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Globe Inn Marsh - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mallow Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mallow Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mallow Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 9 October 2026 start from NZ$1,040, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mallow Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mallow Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mallow Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mallow Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Camber Sands and Rye Golf Club. 1066 Country Walk and Mermaid Street are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Comfortable well designed house in a good position

The house is very comfortable. It's modern but yet has a cosy cottage feel to it. It's also very well designed with good living space and essential holiday home rooms such as separated porch for muddy boots and wet coats, and a separate utility room for much the same or hiding away drying washing. It's well situated on the Rye side of Camber. We'd never been to Camber before. The other end of town is quite run down and there is a massive eye sore that is Pontins. That said; it didn't bother us one bit as at our end of town you could walk only a couple of minutes to the Gallivant hotel and restaurant. We had a meal in there and it was delicious. Great local sparkling wine list and the food was fantastic. Booking is essential - I imagine it's near impossible to get in during the summer... Also very close is the beach - it's a great beach as well. Rye is great and a 6-7 minute drive. We actually walked to and from as well - day time and night. It's just under an hour walk and there is a good path and cycle way to get there - bikes would be good in the summer. Rye is a great place and we'll definitely go back. One major set back was the wifi at the property. It was advertised with Netflix...which is true. But the wifi connection was so slow that we couldn't even stream the credits of a film! As we stayed in winter and we love film, relaxing to a good movie was something that we were looking forward to. If you want to use devices like iPads or something, forget it! The wifi is dial up speed! Overall it was a great property and well looked after - local goodies were left out for us by the owners which was a nice touch.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post some feedback of your stay. We are really pleased you enjoyed the property and are pleased to report that the wifi has now been upgraded to super fast fibre. Richard & Sophie
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can’t recommend this cottage enough. It’s a lovely little place, quick walk to the beach. We cycled into Rye and to the water park. The communication was excellent too. We hope to come back with the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very good. Weather fine beach great!

Good property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Marsh Cottage Is Wonderful

Very clean & comfortable with birds singing and sheep calling to each other. Enjoyed my relaxed stay. A little expensive, but thought I was worth it. ;-D
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully well kept seaside property

Camber is a beautiful place to visit; rain or shine, beach or seaside. Mallow Cottage caters for your needs whatever your preferences, situated only a five minute walk from camber sands beach or an equally short drive to the cobbled streets in the town of Rye. The house itself is clean, comfortable and easy to settle into for a long weekend getaway to the Great British coast. Thank you for a brilliant stay, I would recommend and visit again!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you very much for this lovely review! We are really pleased you had a great time and hope to see you all back again soon. Richard & Sophie
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely little cottage near an amazing beach

This little cottage was perfect for our family of 4. It was well located, a short walk from Camber Sands beach and tucked away in a little corner of the development with fabulous views out over the plains to the madjestic windmills. The cottage itself was beautifully decorated in beachy tones, modern, comfy, and well equipped - I especially appreciated the coffee machine and the little basket of goodies - some locally made - were a huge hit too. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you very much for this lovely review of your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable cottage in a fantastic location

Mallow Cottage is very warm and welcoming even during a cold January weekend. Well equipped, clean and located close to the sea, with views over the marsh. Lovely!
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8/10 Good

Gorgeous welcoming cottage, clean, spacious and perfect location

Very lovely cottage with fantastic views and easy access to beach and places to eat. Fairly well equipped in the kitchen and great to have washing machine, although would've like an iron and ironing board. Also a DVD player would be handy if visiting in the winter months. But overall very pleased and would book again.
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10/10 Excellent

lovely cottage near beach with great view

We had a great stay at Mallow Cottage. It was clean, stylishly-furnished and very comfortable, and the welcome basket was a bonus (the cake and prosecco didn't last long!). The beach is a few minutes walk away and although a central section is dog-free in summer there's a huge area of beach and dunes to romp along - our dog loved our early morning walks. The cottage helpfully provided ordnance survey maps of the area along with loads of other info and we can recommend the Camber Castle walk from Rye station and a visit to the wildlife reserve. We enjoyed cycling through the eerie landscape of Dungeness and pottering around Rye, Winchelsea and Hastings, where the art gallery is well worth a visit. For an evening out we had an excellent meal at the Landgate Bistro in Rye before strolling up the hill to the excellent Kino Cinema to take in a movie. Within walking distance, the food at The Owl restaurant was very tasty and we treated ourselves to a great breakfast at The Galllivant. What made the cottage stand out for us was the attractive little garden with a marshland view teeming with wildlife - a lovely place to sit with a glass of wine on a summer's evening! The management team of Richard and Sophie were very helpful and I would definitely recommend Mallow Cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to submit this lovely review of your stay with us at Mallow cottage. We are really pleased you enjoyed the cottage and its tranquil setting, you certainly managed to fit in a lot during your break! We look forward to welcoming you back to Mallow in the not too distant future. Richard & Sophie
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4/10 Poor

Dissapointing

We have used Owners Direct for the past 2 years and found everything to be as described, so we were confident (especially with the posted reviews) that this would be no different. While the accomodation does at the rear have the uninterupted views over the marsh, is only a five minute walk to the beach, has white stuff hand soap, a coffee machine, wi-fi netflicks, the welcome pack etc, it doesn't come close to describing that it is in the middle of an estate that is a nightmare to get on to and off of in the summer due to day tripers using the estate for free parking, it also doesn't tell you of it's close proximity to Pontins, which has it's trucks out early each morning persumably cleaning up from the night before, you can view the Pontins accomodation as you enter the front of the property, but for me it was the lack of cleaning that was the most important error, no amount of nice extra's can make up for mugs and plates that still had the remains of someone elses drink and food, a worksurface that had remains of food on it, a bedroom that clealy had not been vacumed as there was a used glass on the floor under the bed and plastic wrapping under the chest of drawers( I did leave it there). Someones clothes in the chest of drawets,surely these things should be checked and undertaken by the people the owner clearly trusts to do on their behalf.There are cobwebs in corners and dust that has been there sometime on tops of pictures, the house smelt stale when we arrived. Lastly the front garden is really overgorwn to the point that you cannot get to the door without catching on the foilage/weeds.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post a review of your stay. We are incredibly disappointed in your report about the standard of the cleaning. On the arrival instructions, in the houses’ info pack and on a postcard in the welcome pack are our phone numbers to contact us if any issues. Had you notified us we could have put the cleaning issue right. We are however looking into this matter and are in discussion with the owner regarding whether they should look at employing a new cleaning contractor off the back of this negative report. There are a number of things in your review that I would also like to address as there are aspects we feel are a little unfair. Our advert for Mallow Cottage in the very first paragraph states that the cottage is on the award winning ‘development’ of Whitesand. Also the cottage is not 'in the middle of an estate' its located on the edge, hence the uninterrupted views that you also mention in your review. On hot weekends Camber can be busy with people coming down to spend a day at the stunning beach we are lucky to have in walking distance of Whitesand. Although there is plenty of paid for parking available, the general public can be inconsiderate using the entrance to Whitesand as a place to park to avoid paying. Police and local authority are very aware of the issue and have taken steps to ensure that this is improved. We live at Whitesand and we’ve not experienced the issues you clearly have with not being able to get on and off Whitesand, nor did we hear from guests at the other 30+ houses we look after with the same issue, so we are sorry you seem to have been affected by this. Luckily Mallow has a private parking space so you didn’t have to vie for a space on top of the inconvenience you experienced. You mention Pontins in your review as being nearby, yes it is. The small part of Pontins that can be viewed through the trees from Mallows front door is the staff quarters, however the disruption from their bin lorry each morning is being discussed with Pontins at present with hope that they can ensure this necessary aspect of their holiday park is carried out with more respect for everyone affected. If you are a potential guest please do not be put off by this one negative review. Mallow is a lovely cottage in a great location as you can see by reading the other reviews along with those on TripAdvisor and Feefo. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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10/10 Excellent

Welcoming and dog friendly

Very welcoming and superbly equipped. Lots of nice touches. Camber beach is beautiful and there are lots of walks nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for the lovely review of your stay. We hope to see you back again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Delightful house in a lovely location, minutes from the beach.

Everything was perfect, on arrival there was a little box of luxuries including a bottle of Prosecco and some local goodies and a welcome card. The location is great with off road parking outside the front door, the house was immaculate. Nice sitting room with open access to the kitchen, fantastic view from the rear garden over the fields to the gently moving blades of the wind farm and the field was full of little lambs running about. Hot water is on a combi-boiler so on demand, and a nice shower/bath upstairs and an additional toilet downstairs. We used the double bedroom and the single would have been great for the kids, fortunately they've grown up and didn't want to join us! Nice decking area in the compact rear garden and thoughtfully provided is a fire pit and a barbecue, we didn't use either as we were out and about and by the time we got back we just settled into the sitting room and browsed the Netflix menu, also provided free of charge. In the rear garden which is decking and shingle, the fence can be 6 feet high so if you have a dog that is part kangaroo you can fold up the fence to keep them in, never seen that before but great idea! To get to the beach is around a 5 minute walk and our dog was in heaven as she believes everything that isn't a person is a squirrel and therefore should be chased and this includes seagulls, much to our amusement. We discussed how Richard and Sophie the owners could make this property better and the answer is they couldn't, it's absolutely perfect, it's spotless, comfortable, fresh, nice and just like a home from home should be. We had a fantastic stay and will be going back after the summer. If you're looking for somewhere to stay in Camber Sands, I would thoroughly recommend this one. Thanks again John & Janice and Cleo the dog!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you very much for the wonderful review of your stay at Mallow Cottage. We are really pleased you had a lovely time and look forward to welcoming you back in the autumn. Richard & Sophie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026

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