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Coastguards Lantern Camber Sands

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A coastal scene with a wooden jetty leading to a row of houses by the sea.
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Interior
Exterior
A wooden pier leading to a rocky beach with a sunset in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Rye, East Sussex
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, White Cliffs of Dover
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Coastguards Lantern Camber Sands

🏖️ COASTGUARDS LANTERN

Step back in time at Coastguards Lantern, a beautifully renovated 143-year-old coastguard cottage nestled on the edge of Romney Marsh. Built to guard against smugglers and invaders, this secluded retreat offers sea views, direct beach access just 80 meters away, and a landscape steeped in myths and legends.

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✨ COTTAGE HIGHLIGHTS

• Sea views from the bathroom & Bed 2
• Just 80 meters to the beach
• Dog-friendly with secure south-facing decked garden
• Wood-burning stove for cosy evenings
• Quiet, secluded location on historic invasion coast
• Parking for 2 cars
• Nespresso coffee machine
• 6 miles to RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve
• 6 miles to medieval town of Rye

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🛏️ BEDROOMS

Bedroom 1 (First Floor): King-size bed with countryside views
Bedroom 2 (First Floor): Twin beds with sea views

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🚿 BATHROOM

Light, airy family bathroom with a full-size bath and shower over (glass screen), finished with soft sea-glass metro tiles for that relaxed coastal feel. Plenty of natural light from the large window, plus a basin, WC and handy space for toiletries.. The perfect spot to unwind after coastal hikes and exploring historical sites.

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🏠 LIVING SPACES

Kitchen/Dining Room: Open-plan space with Range cooker, Nespresso machine, breakfast bar, and farmhouse dining table. Perfect for preparing meals with locally caught seafood from Rye or Romney Marsh lamb.

Lounge: Cosy down on comfortable sofas and watch the flames dance in the wood-burning stove, the centrepiece of this inviting space.

Entertainment: WiFi, flat-screen 32" TV, Xbox 360 with games, Bluetooth speaker

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🌳 OUTDOOR SPACE

South-facing decked garden offers a peaceful spot to enjoy the sea air. The pebble beach is just steps away with a paved boardwalk for easy access.

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📍 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

• Beach access – 80 meters away
• RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve – 6 miles (rare plants and wildlife)
• Medieval town of Rye – 6 miles (shops, pubs, restaurants, fresh seafood)
• Romney Marsh – Explore quiet lanes, medieval churches, and drainage ditches with yellow waterlilies
• Coastal walks and historic invasion coast

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⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Military Firing Range: This property is near the Lydd Ranges, a historic military firing range and nature reserve. Access to the foreshore is occasionally restricted during live firing exercises (red flags are flown). When firing is not taking place, you may walk along a designated path along the shore.

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Escape the hustle and bustle of modern life at this beautifully renovated cottage where history, nature, and coastal beauty come together.

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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

You need to know

Property # 8715238
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 Golf Club and Oxney Organic Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Marsh Academy Leisure Centre and Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway. Romney Sands Station and Marsh Maize Maze are also worth visiting.
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Map
Rye, East Sussex

What's nearby

  • Camber Sands - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 29 min drive - 33.2 km
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 33 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 59 min drive - 68.2 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 60 min drive - 63.0 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪William the Conqueror - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Knoops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Woolpack Inn Brookland - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ypres Castle Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastguards Lantern Camber Sands pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coastguards Lantern Camber Sands?

As of 14 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastguards Lantern Camber Sands on 28 September 2026 start from NZ$1,187, 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 Coastguards Lantern Camber Sands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastguards Lantern Camber Sands?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastguards Lantern Camber Sands?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastguards Lantern Camber Sands 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. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Every thing was absolutely lovely every clean views are amazing definitely would stay there again every thing easy from start to finish lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Catherine P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Not as romantic as it seems

The pictures show a lovely house on an isolated location, very close to the beach. In real this part cannot be used for swimming. The house is located next to a military area, fences everywhere. The kitchen was not clean, every handle was sticky as well as the counter and the table. So far the downsides: the Upsides: the interior is very cosy, the double bed is very comfortable and there is a good shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patsy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Nice cottage

Nice cottage, lovely inside and well equipped. Shame about the area surrounding the cottage, building works on the beach front walk. Good direct access to the beach but the tides mean they are only accessible early morning and late afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location, warm and welcoming house, we will be back!

We loved the location. A very short walk to the beach, no roads to cross. Perfect with a young or older member of our family. It was very quiet, felt like we had our own private beach. We cycled into the main part of Camber beach for eating out, and was able to enjoy the best of both worlds. The house was well stocked, from the kitchen to the bedrooms. With amazing views from each window. Our dog was very relaxed in the garden, and he loved being off lead on the beach. We will definitely return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Uri B.

Delightful cottage in a great location

Well looked after and fitted out and very comfortable and clean. Clear instructions with no problems. Appreciated the little touches like fresh milk in the fridge and handmade cake and biscuits on the kitchen table. Found the Derek Jarman's Garden book in the bookshelf and went to visit it. If you want a few days to explore the unique environment that is Dungeness and its surrounds, you won't fine a better base to do it from. Had a great time..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
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Thank you very much for the review.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Jane D.

Lovely house, a few disappointments at the price

A fabulous situation and a well equipped house. Attractively decorated, great bathroom. But some disappointments. Heating not on when we arrived late Friday, so the first evening we were miserably cold as house slowly warmed up. No wood for the wood burner - though note said there would be some. Lovely bed and bedroom, but in cold house with no hot water bottle or electric blanket, it was perishing. Thermostat must be set at an eco regulated temperature: so bath water borderline tepid. No welcome pack at all - we had brought our own coffee, wine and milk, but next day wanted a cup of tea and not a tea bag to be found. No ordnance survey map - except on wall. Maybe people take them? But so useful. Sadly, major sea wall works and army actively shooting on the range blighted coastal walk to Dungeness and view towards sea from house. None of this too important - but it's not a cheap cottage, so I think we expected a bit more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Fabulous Cosy Cottage and Wonderful Beach

We recently enjoyed a great week's stay at Lantern Coastguard's Cottage in Jury's Gap. The cottage itself is gorgeous - really comfortable beds, cosy wood-burning stove, lovely shower/bath and very well-equipped kitchen, etc. There is everything you are likely to need, including TV, DVD, XBox and board games if the weather turns bad. But in fact, the beach (just a few metres away from the cottage) is wonderful whatever the weather and we enjoyed many hours in our wellies there, even in February. Communication with the owner is great and the whole booking/arrival process stress-free. Thank you for a relaxing week (but don't tell everyone!)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2016

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