Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Eden Cottage is a detached, character cottage with a nautical theme and has been luxuriously furnished as a home rather than a rental property. Situated in a private lane, less than 500 yards from the magnificent Camber Sands with its unique dunes, miles of wonderful Blue Flag sandy beach and amazing sunsets, it is in an idyllic setting, close to English Nature SSSI where rare birds, plants, and beautiful butterflies can often be seen. With a heated pool in the secluded garden, along with a beach-house style summerhouse, decking areas and a covered pergola for alfresco dining, Eden Cottage is the perfect place for families and couples to relax, refresh and re-charge. Its location also makes it an ideal base from which to explore the Kent and Sussex countryside and the many historic places of interest, including the nearby picturesque cobbled town of Rye, in addition to Battle, Canterbury and Hastings. For memorable family days out local attractions include farms and steam railways
For a cosy retreat in the Autumn and Winter months, the cottage is heated with storage and panel heaters and consists of a large lounge with a wood burning stove, fully fitted cottage-style kitchen with distant views of the adjacent sand dunes, two bedrooms (one with shower) and a corner bath in the family bathroom.
The front of Eden Cottage
The heated private pool in the pretty, secluded garden
The spacious and light lounge
The dunes and sandy beach opposite Eden Cottage, less than 500 yds. away
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The South East England / Sussex region
Extraordinary character, charm and creativity flourish in East Sussex where history and art inspires the imagination and stimulates the senses of any 21st Century visitor.
The charming settings, characters from the past, architectural delights, contemporary art galleries, theatres, and local myths and legends, all come together to tell stories that fascinate, entertain and intrigue.
Be it contemporary culture, a walk around a historic home, or an opera performance that appeals, there’s a wealth of cultural and heritage activities to suit the most discerning of visitor.
Wherever you are in Sussex you are never far from delicious, fresh, local produce on sale directly from farmers markets, specialist retailers or appearing on the menus of a myriad of contemporary bistros, gastro-pubs, al-fresco cafes or award winning restaurants.
Sample the freshest cheeses, smoked fish, organic lamb, the finest sparkling wines and award winning local ales for the tastiest Sussex gastronomic experience
Sussex is home to some of the most beautiful and inspirational gardens in the country; from landscaped parks created by Capability Brown to traditional cottage gardens, the selection embraces the best of English gardens including Wakehurst Place - 'Kew in the Country', Charleston Farmhouse, Hertmonceux Castle, Nymans, Leonardslee and Borde Hill Gardens.
You'll be delighted by the thriving market towns and picturesque villages and hamlets of this area, each with their own individual character. The independent shopping opportunities and bustling market days; the enchanting glimpses through twisting medieval streets and tiny twittens; the ancient castles and attractive spired churches; the hidden villages with cricket greens and duck ponds overlooked by the village pub are all part of the Sussex village scene.
Camber area
There is so much to see and do in the local area. Guests can participate (or just be a spectator if preferred!), in a variety of activities including kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing less than 5 minutes drive away, jetski, waterski, karting, cycling, (hire shop in Rye), tennis, bowls, mini golf/putting, fishing, birdwatching, horseriding, walking, swimming (both at the the beach, which has been awarded a yellow flag by MCS, the highest UK award for water quality standards, and at the new indoor pool at Rye. Or, if you are a golfer and want to play at the very private Rye (Old) Golf Club only minutes from the cottage,and considered to be one of the most memorable and challenging links courses in the country, visitors can either turn up and play on the newer course nearer the sea, or contact them in advance via their website. Alternatively there is the 18 hole Links Golf Club at nearby Lydd where no expense has been spared in creating this beautiful course with its tactical blend of bunkering and strategically placed lakes.
The following are also well worth participating in – if you still have time that is!
*Rye – Historic town and Cinque Port famous for its cobbled streets, antique shops, Castle, Norman Church, Medieval, Tudor and Georgian houses (large variety of lovely inns, restaurants and tea shops too!) *Battle – Site of 1066 Battle with Abbey, Battlefields, and Town (Olde Worlde town steeped in history) *Hastings – traditional seaside town including Sea Life Centre, Funicular Railway and Country Park *Canterbury – Famous Cathedral and now a UNESCO World Heritage site *Ashford – Eurostar Station (Paris less than 3 hours) & Retail Shopping Outlet (plus large Tesco and Asda) *Lydd Airport – brief 30 minute flight from nearby Lydd Airport to the elegant, French resort of Le Touquet with its fantastic restaurants, vast beach and chic boutiques *Rare Breeds Centre, Farm World and Port Lympne Zoo *Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway + Romney,Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (15" gauge working railway) *Bodiam Castle – National Trust owned picturesque, fairytale-like medieval castle with moat and towers. *Winchelsea – Smallest town in England with delightful walks and a teashop *Tenterden – Charming Kentish market town and Leisure Centre with flume, wave machine and ‘lazy river’ *Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - A mosaic of habitats beside the sea with shingle, saltmarsh, sand dunes, rivers, pits, grazing marsh, reedbeds and farmland and full of wildlife to discover *Local Vineyards – Wine tasting and purchasing *Sissinghurst Castle Garden - Former home and well kept garden of Vita Sackville West, writer and friend of Virginia Woolf. *Great Dixter Gardens - Fantastic gardens owned by journalist Christopher Lloyd *Scotney Castle Gardens - National Trust Victorian country house set in one of England's most romantic gardens surrounded by a beautiful wooded estate
In Camber itself there is a Church, a couple of supermarkets (Londis bakes fresh bread/pastries daily), a Post Office, fish and chip restaurant, a couple of public houses, the highly acclaimed 'The Place' brasserie/restaurant and some cafes and gift shops. We can highly recommend 'Dunes Bar' - newly refurbished, really good food (Sunday lunch is lovely) and right by the dunes. Also, 'Naughties' (!) cafe is great
A much larger selection of shops, cafes, restaurants etc. can be found in Rye, including Budgens supermarket, and the town plays host to many events throughout the year including the famous Arts Festival each September, the Bonfire Parade each November and its annual Scallop Festival, when restaurants all over the ancient town take part in the festival, offering the scallop in a variety of ways. It’s often sautéed in butter, or else breaded and deep fried and then eaten with a glass of dry white wine.
Comprehensive details of all the above + useful numbers can be found in the Eden Cottage Information Book
For more details on Rye and nearby towns and villages visit: www.rye-tourism.co.uk www.1066country.com www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism
How to get there
Travel information for UK residents
If you're coming by public transport , the nearest station is Rye, East Sussex. In front of the station are some bus stops. The 711 bus goes to Camber (about 3 miles) and on towards Lydd / Folkestone .
If you're driving and coming from the direction of Hastings, then take the coast road, the A259 to Rye and follow the signs to Camber from there. If you're travelling from London then the M20 is our choice. Come off at junction 10 and follow the signs for the A2070 to Brenzett or Lydd. This road then becomes the A259. When you get to the Brenzett roundabout with the Total garage by the ‘Little Chef’ restaurant, go straight on for a few miles until you come to a turning on the left for Camber.
Overseas Visitors
*Eurostar at Ashford International Station (approx. 25 minutes from the cottage) from/to Waterloo and to/from Calais, Paris, Disneyland Paris, Avignon, Brussels and Bruges to name but a few of over 100 destinations in Europe that can be reached. *Ferries from Europe can be taken to/from Dover and other ports *London Gatwick Airport can be accessed easily from many destinations by budget airlines
Below are some useful websites: www.eurostar.com www.poferreies.com www.easyjet.co.uk www.ba.com www.flymonarch.com
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
London Gatwick: 88 km
Railway:
Rye: 5 km
Ferry:
Dover: 56 km
Activities near Camber
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
TV, Video player, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Location! Location! Location!
Our 'home from home' detached, character cottage, with its seaside and nautical theme, is located in a private lane opposite miles of wonderful sandy Blue Flag beach. Because of its ideal proximity to both Kent and Sussex, there is so much to see and do all year round - whether you are a couple looking for a romantic Autumn/Winter stay (we offer short breaks too out of the Summer season) or a family searching for a relaxing beach holiday with the added bonus of a heated pool - Eden Cottage offers all this and at unbeatable prices too!
ROOMS
KITCHEN *Large eat-in cottage-style fully fitted kitchen, equipped to a high standard, with unique views of the sand dunes *Farmhouse-style table and chairs
LOUNGE *Spacious, light lounge with comfortable chocolate brown leather sofas *Full width panoramic patio doors, views of garden and pool - leading out on to covered pergola and decking *Cosy and romantic cast iron woodburner - environmentally friendly (but can be used with any solid fuel) *Large Flat screen TV/DVD/VCR with over 30 Freeview and terrestrial channels *Sound system, compatible with MP3 and audio CDs, with radio and tape facility *Large games cupboard which includes a chess set and jigsaws *Bookcase with lighting and glass doors incorporating selection of CDs, DVDs and Videos and lots of books!
BEDROOM ONE *Cosy and has a double bed, wardrobe/drawers, bedside cabinets - all in a New England style. *Corner shower cubicle and beech style laminate flooring.
BEDROOM TWO *Nautical theme with whitewashed pine bunk beds with a pull-out trundle bed (for a younger child) *Wardrobe, chest of drawers, cabinet + beach-hut style freestanding cupboard with shelves. *Laminate floor and wooden blind
BATHROOM *Family bathroom with a large corner bath enclosed in wood panelling with seating and shower attachment *Low flush wc and a deep pedestal hand basin – all in a Victorian style with nautical décor, pebble effect floor
Further details outdoors: *Lovely garden, with a seaside feel to it, secluded, mainly lawned, many colourful shrubs, flowers, fruit tree *Various large decked areas - one with covered pergola *Heated pool (Summer - subject to availability) approx. 20’x 12’ (level depth of approx. 4’6”) *Beach-house styled summerhouse with sofa bed and fitted with cupboards and worktops, lighting and power *Plenty of garden furniture provided, including two tables, small bench, ten chairs and loungers & picnic bench *Outside lighting all round the cottage including a full size Victorian style lamp at the front *Shingle drive providing parking for 2 vehicles *Large decking area at the front of the cottage for sitting and watching the sun setting over Camber Sands.
Further details
*Ideal for both couples and families needing time to rest, relax and re-charge in an unbeatable setting *Baby equipment can be hired locally and delivered to the cottage *Hand towels (not suitable for bath/ beach/swimming use) and linen included *Cleaned and linen changed after each let (£35 charge payable with balance)
Please note: Due to circumstances beyond our control, there are some high quality seaside properties being finished opposite the cottage. We don't expect it to spoil the enjoyment of a holiday at Eden Cottage but this has been taken into consideration in setting our very competitive rates.
Conditions
*Strictly no smoking *No pets allowed *Deposit of £100 (per week booked) secures/confirms booking *Balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival *Security deposit of £100 required and refunded within 21 days of departure from the cottage
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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September 2008
6 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
399£ 399
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October 2008
1 Oct 08
25 Oct 08
299£ 299
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Half Term week
25 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
350£ 350
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November & December* 2008
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
299£ 299
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds and include bed linen, hand towels (not for bath/ beach/swimming use please!) electricity (including the heating of the pool), a comprehensive information/reference file/book and heating.
There is a cleaning/linen charge of £35 to be added to the above prices.
DISCOUNTS There is a 10% Discount on the 2nd week when two consecutive weeks booked, a discount for 'returning' guests and for recommendations that lead to a booking (exc. ALL School Holidays and also June - Sept. inc.)
*Please contact us for our unbeatable Long Let or Chrismas/New Year/Easter/Half Term prices.
AS OUR COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES - NO 'HIKED UP' PRICES FOR SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAYS! .
Bookings can be reserved by phone or email, and then confirmed once the deposit of £100 (per week booked) is received. The balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival. An additional security deposit of £100 is required together with the balance. This will be refunded within 21 days of departure from the cottage after the property has been checked. Accidents easily happen and if so, a like for like replacement would be appreciated.
Changeover days are flexible, although, due to popularity with guests, Saturday preferred in July/August. Arrivals after 4pm and departures by 10am. although again a certain degree of flexibility can be shown.
Guestbook
"Thank you for a fantastic week at Eden Cottage -the weather was absolutely gorgeous and we had such a lovely time!" - Mr and Mrs C, Essex
"You have a lovely home-from-home and we even swam in your pool in April!" Dieter and Gabi - Germany
"We had a wonderful time at Eden Cottage and hope to return when our twins (due in a few months) are old enough to enjoy it!"Dr's HW & F - London
"We had a lovely time at Eden Cottage, which was very comfortable and homely" Ms. D - Bristol
Availability notes
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