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Camber is a small, quiet village on the East Sussex coast, around 4 miles from Rye. On one side there are miles of sand and dunes; on the other, the open sheep country of Romney Marsh.

Rye, one of the old Cinque Ports, is a short drive away: cobbled streets, a church tower you can climb for the view, and plenty of places to eat. Dungeness and Romney Marsh make an easy day out too.
Camber Sands

A wide sandy beach backed by dunes. From 1 October to 30 April dogs can go anywhere on it; from 1 May to 30 September they have their own signed stretches.

Medieval Rye

Perched on a hill above the lowlands of Romney Marsh is the beautiful town of Rye, its past woven with seafaring tales of naval battles, lifeboat heroics and smuggling. Explore the labyrinth of cobbled streets steeped in history, with a thriving market, independent antique shops and great pubs and restaurants serving famous Rye Bay scallops, Dover sole and Dungeness prawns.

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Romney Marsh

Romney Marsh, the RSPB reserve at Dungeness and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve are all close by, with hides and trails for birdwatching all year.

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Most of our cottages are on White Sand, built as a modern take on a fishermen’s village in brick and blue-and-white weatherboarding. The rest are at Jury’s Gap, along the coast, beside the beach steps.
White Sand Holiday Cottages

Contemporary cottages for four to nine, a short walk from the dunes, most with an enclosed garden. Each cottage page lists its own beds, bathrooms and kit.

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Coastguard Holiday Cottages

Restored coastguard cottages and a cabin for two at Jury’s Gap, about two minutes from the beach steps, each with a log burner. The beach here is open to dogs all year.

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Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages

Dogs and cats are welcome in almost every cottage, up to three dogs. Most cottages have an enclosed garden, and some come with a dog welcome pack.

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Summer is beach days and suppers in the garden. Autumn and winter bring empty beaches, fires lit and dogs back on the whole beach.
Spring

Spring is quiet, with longer evenings and wildflowers.

Spring ideas
Summer

Summer means the beach, RNLI lifeguards on patrol and long light evenings. Book early for the school holidays.

Summer ideas
Autumn

Autumn is the cosy side of Camber: bonfire season in Rye, dogs back on the whole beach from 1 October, and fires lit in the cottages that have one.

Autumn ideas
Winter

Winter is crisp beach walks, empty dunes and a warm cottage to come back to. For the festive season, see our Christmas page.

Winter ideas
The Owl and Harry’s at The Gallivant are both a short walk from White Sand, and Rye has far more, from fish and chips to fine dining. Our restaurant guide has our favourites.

Staying near Rye

How far is Camber Sands from Rye?

From our White Sand cottages in Camber it’s 3.8 to 3.9 miles by road to the Fishmarket Road car park in Rye, about 8 minutes, and from the Coastguard Cottages at Jury’s Gap it’s 5.6 miles, about 11 minutes. The Stagecoach 100 bus stops in Camber and at Jury’s Gap on its way to Rye. Times can change, so check the live route 100 timetable before you set off.

Are there self-catering cottages in Rye itself?

Yes, Rye has holiday lets of its own. Ours are all near the beach, at Camber and Jury’s Gap a few miles out of town, so you can spend the morning on the sand and the evening in Rye.

Can I walk or cycle from Camber to Rye?

Yes. From White Sand it’s 3.0 to 3.1 miles on foot, just over an hour and mostly flat, on the traffic-free National Cycle Route 2 path beside Camber Road. From Jury’s Gap, add about 2 miles along Lydd Road into Camber first. It’s a cycle route, so it works just as well by bike.

Are your cottages near Rye dog-friendly?

Almost all of them, with up to three dogs per stay. Most have an enclosed garden, though enclosed means fenced or walled rather than escape-proof, so check the cottage page if your dog is a climber or a digger. From 1 October to 30 April dogs can go anywhere on Camber Sands; from 1 May to 30 September they have their own signed stretches. The beach at Jury’s Gap is open to dogs all year.

Who runs these cottages?

We do: we’re Beside the Sea Holidays, a family-run holiday letting company based on White Sand in Camber, welcoming guests here since 2009. We live in the village, so there’s always someone local if you need us during your stay.

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Jed Butcher
5 October 2026
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Very well managed holiday home, great amenities, super helpful guidebook and very easy to deal with hosts - best we’ve had on Airbnb etc. property itself was spotlessly clean, well maintained, tastefully decorated and walking distance from the beach.
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Kerry Starr
4 October 2026
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What an absolute little gem of a place to find We had a lovely weekend at The Hide celebrating a family birthday. The house is nothing but perfection had everything we needed was in a beautiful location walking distance to the stunning beach and the fantastic Harry’s restaurant. The hosts from start to finish have been so helpful and welcoming. Our late check out was the icing on the cake to end our stay. Will be coming back for sure and will be spreading the word the The Hide is a must see place. Thankyou so much Sophie and family for everything. See you soon xxx
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Albert Droll
1 October 2026
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Lovely! Next to the sea, a cosy nice cottage. Setup wirh great attention to detail. We love‘d it! After 2 minutes walk a breathtacking view: the beach, camber and the marchland. Ideal for walking, jogging, swimming or just relaxing.
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Janice Mabert
25 September 2026
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Our family recently spent a few days in a cottage at Camber Sands as a memorial of several holidays there with our family dog, Maurice. Maurice passed away in March 2026 after a wonderful holiday each year in Camber with the family. He had spent 13 years running along the beach and over the dunes. He did not like to run in the sea, but loved all his walks each day. We have stayed in several cottages, small to large and found them all very welcoming and attractive. Sophie and Richard always made sure we were made welcome on arrival with a pleasant surprise of cake etc and visits from them, checking everything was acceptable for our stay. It was reassuring to have them on the site in case of any emergencies. Fortunately, we have never experienced any problems and look forward to many more visits, possibly with our granddaughter's new dog, Moose. Janice Mabert
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Selina May
24 September 2026
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Amazing stay at Sands End again, I think our 4th stay, everything you could need within the house and more. Lovely trips out to Camber, Rye, Hastings, Battle, St Leonards, can't wait to come back.
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Jeanette Skipsey
20 September 2026
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Great place to stay. Very clean and near to beach.
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Melanie Lawlor
19 September 2026
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Great cottage. Well equipped. Nice-sized rooms. Very near the beach. Peaceful (although there is a firing range very close by). Good to have an outside seating area. Would stay there again.
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Laura Jealous
19 September 2026
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Came for a stay with friends for a girls weekend of wine tasting, mooching around local shops, and good chats. Seaglass was the perfect accommodation for us,overly outdoor space, large rooms inside and everything you need to make a stay feel relaxed and easy. Communication with the hosts was very easy and speedy! We will be back. We came in Sept which for us was the perfect timing as it was more relaxing and less crowded I can imagine in summer it gets busy! We visited Charles Palmer wine tasting which we would highly recommend, Rye is where we mostly did shops and food and of course headed to the beach. The Fig was a fantastic place for lunch with great services.
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Julian Roberts Photography
19 September 2026
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Perfect holiday retreat for our family of four and two dogs. Great location, only 8 mins from the Western Beach (Zone C is dog friendly all year round) Lovely bright rooms - with a stunning view from the lounge. Amenities were first class, as was the responsiveness of our hosts. Hope to return to the Hide next year.
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Blanaid Charalambous
13 September 2026
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We were four friends who spent a lovely 4 days in Marine House. Beside the Sea provided us with helpful and detailed instructions and information before the holiday. The house on arrival was sparkling clean. The house is comfortable and in a quiet location with a lovely deck looking out over fields. The beach and The Owl restaurant are within walking distance - both fantastic. The house layout might not suit families with small children but for us it was fine. Books, games, playing cards would have been a bonus but there was a smart TV so we enjoyed watching films in the evening. Excellent service from Beside the Sea. Thank you.