Skylark Cottage

Skylark Cottage, Whitesand

Skylark Cottage, situated on the lovely fisherman’s’ style development of Whitesand in Camber Sands, is getaway is just a few minutes’ walk to the postcard-perfect Camber Sands beach.

This contemporary self catering cottage is perfectly located on the East Sussex/Kent border allowing you to explore two of England’s loveliest and most historic counties, East Sussex’s 1066 Country and Kent’s Garden of England. Being only one and a half hours from London you can also make the most of what the capital has to offer, take in a show in the West End, shop in Oxford Street or visit the many iconic sites.

Eat and drink

Good food makes for great holidays, and rest assured of eating well during your stay. Whether you prefer cosy inns with roaring fires or fine dining restaurants on the beach; the simple pleasures of crispy fish & chips or gourmet delicacies crafted from farm-fresh produce; you will be spoilt for choice here.

Beside to the sea and surrounded by farmland, it’s little surprise that many ingredients comes from only a few miles away. A few local favourites of ours include the famous Romney Marsh Lamb, Rye bay Scallops and Dover sole, as well as traditional English pub dishes such as Rye Bay fish… not to mention our award-winning sparkling wines.

Fancy yourself a chef? Then the fully stocked kitchen at your White Sand holiday cottage will be your culinary playground. Simply add fresh ingredients from colourful farmers markets and delis and have fun.

What to see and do

Being nestled on the border of 1066 Country and The Garden of England with their stunning coast and countryside, ancient towns and historic sites, your stay here in Camber Sands offers a vast array of activities and attractions to suit all interests.

Discover the beauty on the doorstep of White Sand, wending along lanes past sheep dotted fields, orchards, vineyards, cobbled streets and castles. Be enriched by England’s loveliest counties, alive with their exciting past: visit beautiful town of Rye with its history woven with seafaring tales of naval battles, violent storms, lifeboat heroics and smuggling and her neighbouring Cinque port towns. Canterbury with Chaucer’s pilgrims, Rochester with Dickens. See where a monumental battle famously reshaped the nation, follow the maritime adventures that have shaped our shore from Roman invasion to World War II.

Over the centuries East Sussex & Kent coast, have been the invader’s gateway to Britain. Being the closest point to mainland Europe, these two counties have witnessed some of the most important moments in this country’s history.

With such a rich and varied past it’s really no surprise that this corner of the country is teeming with places of historical significance. From ruins to castles, from ancient woodland to prehistoric coastline – we have it all in abundance.

Whether you prefer the adreneline rush as you leap into the air, kite-surfing or hurtle down zip wires through country parks to the more relaxing walks along the many path and cycleways, or just relaxing on one of the many beautiful beaches, there’s is something for everyone.

For those of you who like a bit of culture, visit the many museums and galleries found throughout our historic towns. You’ll find vast collections of historical importance, fine art, landscape photography and theatre productions set in some of the most atmospheric locations.

Being only one and a half hours from London you can also make the most of what the capital has to offer, take in a show in the West End, shop in Oxford Street or visit the many iconic sites

With the blend of tradition and culture in Rye and the beauty and tranquillity of Camber Sands, Skylark is ideally positioned to enjoy the very best this unique corner of England has to offer.

Guest Book

“sun was shining all the week” April 2015
 
We, two adults and two children (9 and 13 years old) like the house very much. It was very generously, every child has an own room with a great view in the garden. We like it to sit at the kitchen table and to look in the garden. Every morning we heard only the sea gulls and the sun was shining all the week. 5-10 minutes two walk there is a nice and cheap restaurant “Dunes Bar” (Old Lyd Road, Tel. 01797 224567, www.dunesbarandrestaurant.co.uk). To Rye you need only 10 minutes with the car and there are a lot of nice shops. Anke

“I survived!!!” Dec 2013
 
The cottage was lovely – I don’t need to tell you that.  The weather was crap – but I don’t need to tell you that either.  We managed three good walks on the beach though, so not all bad – Boxing Day was like Piccadilly Circus, but Friday there was me, my daughter and 10 others as far as the eye could see!!.  I was hoping Rye would have been a bit more beautifully trimmed up for Christmas – but everything was closed and it was a bit grim because of the weather. My ex and his mother and brother arrived lunch time on Christmas Day and left again at 1pm on Boxing Day – so a bit annoying to have booked a large cottage for everyone with a room each because we don’t like each other for what turned out to be one night!  Having said all that, my daughter and I had a lovely time and enjoyed the space and apart from Christmas Day when I didn’t leave the kitchen, I had a really chilled out time – helped along by a tooth abscess (which I had to have drained just before I drove down) , antibiotics, a load of painkillers and mucho vino!!!!.  I was so tired from doing nothing and all the sea air when I got home Saturday night I went to bed at 10.30pm and slept solidly for 12 hours!!!!
 
I would like to thank you so much for all your help at such short notice to help us find the right place. I really do appreciate how helpful you personally have been. The whole booking service and confirmation process was so simple and effective I kept double checking everything over and over because it all seemed so easy and pain free. Sadly for you (but happily for us)  it will not be the last you hear of us –  I have already been talking to my friends about coming back with their children.   
 
May I wish you and yours a very happy and healthy New Year, and very much look forward to being in contact with you again in 2014.
 
Best  wishes Sharon.

“hope to be back soon” Sep 2013
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Skylark Cottage, it was very comfortable and well appointed, a good home from home. it was our first stay on the south coast and we spent lots of time sightseeing, the ladies visited national trust properties, when we played golf, we played Cobden beech and high woods where we enjoyed our golf and were made very welcome, the only downside was the price of the ale? But that didn’t stop us having a great time, hope to be back soon. Roger

“We had a fabulous week” July 2013
Skylark is a beautiful house, well furnished and equipped. We enjoyed many walks along the beach with Meg, our dog, and we loved Rye.
The weather was great – is it always like that in Camber?!!! We’d love to visit again one day.
Also I must just say, you have a very good website. Best wishes Paula.