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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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Nick Summers
3 November 2026
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It was superb five minutes from the beach walks and accommodation was great Everything we was looking for a break on this wonderful coastline.
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Susanna Wolter
2 November 2026
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Clean and super comfortable house with a brilliant garden. Convenient location (walking distance to the beach). Thanks also for the great service, we loved our stay!
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Kim Gaertner
28 October 2026
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It was the perfect spot to get away and relax from life's chaos, wonderfully cosy on the stormy days and superb long walks on the sunny days. Highly recommend a stay if your batteries need recharging 💜
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Dave Hurrell
27 October 2026
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We found this beautiful, dog-friendly and newly decorated holiday home a great place for a family stay. Our kids lived the games room, and it contained everything that we needed to make our 4 night stay easy. Although Camber Sands isn't as bustling with activity as it used to be, we enjoyed the peaceful setting, quick access to the beach and as a great staging point to nearby places like Rye. Would thoroughly recommend
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Lauren Hardman
26 October 2026
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My husband and I had a very relaxing week at The Beach house with our 3 dogs. Perfect location just a short walk from the beach. Our stay coincided with all restrictions for dogs being lifted so we could enjoy the entire beach! We had great coffee and cinnamon buns from Leo’s at the main car park. Highly recommend 😋 The enclosed garden was very convenient and we enjoyed some sunny afternoons relaxing with our books. The house had everything we needed and we hope to visit again.
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Jennie Ratcliff
26 October 2026
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We had a brilliant week away. Richard and Sophie were really helpful and able to accommodate our requests. Thank you. The house was well equipped and the table tennis was used when the weather was not great. Quality bedding and towels provided. I’d definitely starting in Camber Sands and booking with Beside the Sea.
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Pete Stephens
24 October 2026
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What a great find. We stayed at the end of September for a week away with our two dogs and it was exactly what we'd hoped for. We wanted somewhere that felt peaceful and slightly removed from everyday life without having to travel too far from London, and this was pretty much perfect. Being able to get straight out onto the enormous beaches was brilliant, particularly for the dogs, and much of the time it felt as though we had the beach almost to ourselves. The accommodation was lovely, comfortable and had everything we needed. Sitting out in the garden was really pleasant and added to the feeling of being able to properly switch off. I particularly loved the view from the bedroom across the marshes. Rather unexpectedly, my partner loved looking out towards the wind turbines and pylons too, although as she works in the energy industry perhaps I shouldn't have been surprised! I'd never been to Camber or really explored this part of the country before, so I went with very few expectations. Rye was a real surprise and an absolute gem, and somewhere we really enjoyed discovering while we were there. We came away really impressed with the whole area. We'll definitely be returning and would absolutely consider staying here again.
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Alexandra Nicholson
21 October 2026
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The Rock is a very comfortable property with everything we could have wished for. The property is nicely located for the beach at Camber Sands. We highly recommend the William the Conqueror pub at Rye Harbour, but found the Owl in Camber to be somewhat disappointing and rather over-priced in terms of the quality of the food they served. Huge thanks to Richard and the team at Beside the Sea who went above and beyond to help us with our queries prior to booking, and for also granting us a much appreciated earlier check-in time on the day of our arrival.
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Jane Lynskey
18 October 2026
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I stayed at the Coastguard Cottage for a few days break. It was a home away from home. The location was fantastic with close proximity to the beach for daily walks into Camber with my dog. Would definitely return
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R. Shotbolt
18 October 2026
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We booked a short break with Beside the Sea Holiday Cottages and had a wonderful time. The online guide gave us all the information we needed to plan and enjoy our break, including suggestions of places to visit and the videos on how to operate the kitchen appliances which were a great help. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and well equipped. Communication with the hosts was welcoming and helped us make the most of our visit. A great base for exploring Rye and the surrounding areas and we would stay again when we’re returning to this location.