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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Dymchurch in South East England

from £208 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£1450–£1800 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

21 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

As featured in the Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2011/nov/25/quirky-sunshine-beach-retreat-kent, Beach Sun Retreat uniquely offers the ‘perfect beach and summer holiday’ with guaranteed sunbathing 365 days a year! Occupying the ground floor of this former hotel, the property has been refurbished to an exceptional standard to provide a stylish, one off and spacious holiday retreat, nestled in a quiet location at the end of a private road, with a large lawned garden and direct access to the sandy beach.

The retreat is one of the first in the country, alongside The Wholistic Medical Centre in Harley Street and Grange St Pauls 5* Hotel, to have installed ‘Real Sunlight’s’ innovative health-giving sun simulators (www.realsunlight.co.uk). The sun room is part of the St Tropez-style large living area and provides a multisensory tropical haven where guests can top up their tan and feel fabulous since it is beneficial against a whole host of health conditions such as SAD, stress, arthritis, skin problems, sleeping disorders, Vitamin D deficiency and so on.

Whether it is enjoying playing celebrity chef with the six-hob range cooker, spinning the high end vinyl decks as a superstar DJ, or relaxing in front of a great movie in the authentic cinema room featuring velvet cinema seats and popcorn machine, guests will have a great time in this house!

For an excellent night’s sleep, fully unwind in the boutique-style individually-designed en-suite bedrooms featuring king size high quality beds, hand carved marble fireplaces and sumptuous linen and towels.

For those that can bear to leave the house, it is an ideal base to enjoy Kent’s many attractions. Sandy beaches, rolling countryside, picturesque villages, historic Canterbury, port of Dover and the Channel Tunnel are all within easy reach. The upper floors are unoccupied so visitors will have sole occupancy of the house and garden. Shop and pub within 500 yards.

For more information please visit www.beachsunretreat.com

Recently featured in the Guardian as one of the top unique places to stay in the UK (http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2011/aug/12/unusual-eccentric-places-stay-britain)

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Entrance/ Reception area with Baroque large mirror, grand chandeliers and solid oak floors
Spacious living/dining room 'St Tropez' style with french doors opening to illuminated tropical garden.
Cinema room with DVD/Blu-Ray collection and popcorn maker.
Large commercial quality kitchen with gas range (for cooking), Maytag fridge freezer with ice maker, dishwasher and large grill.
Real Sunlight multi sensory safe sunbathing room.
Utility room with 10kg washing machine.
Luxurious communal toilets.
Three steps up to two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed, hand carved marble fireplace and oak floor; one with en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, separate double shower cubicle and toilet, one with en-suite wet room with toilet. Single bedroom with adjustable bed. Storage room with extra wardrobe and baby cot

Further details outdoors:
House is situated at end of quiet private road with large lawn, large well stocked illuminated pond with Koi and gold fish, lots of parking, garden dining table and chairs, outdoor day bed/swing, barbeque, direct beach access

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Safe Indoor sunbathing in the Real Sunlight Room

 

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The "French" Bedroom

 

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Cinema Room

 

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The Beach Sun Retreat

The South East England / Kent region

From Dover’s white cliffs to the historic and magnificent Canterbury cathedral to the new £18m Turner Gallery in Margate, there’s so much to see and do in the garden of England. You can shop on cobbled streets in Rye perched on a hill with a medieval church, beautifully preserved historic houses and a range of fine dining, experience safari adventures at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, taste wines and ciders at Biddenden Vineyards, family fun at the Hop Farm family park, admire brightly-colored orchards and beautiful countryside driving through Kent’s many little picture card villages, as well as visit impressive Bodiam and Leeds Castle for something a little more grand.
There are more stately homes, castles and gardens in Kent and the surrounding area than in any other part of the UK. And if that isn’t enough, you can always pop over to France for lunch, which is only an hour away door to door with the Eurotunnel terminal only 7 miles away!
The neighboring historic Cinque Port town of Hythe has a lovely high street with plenty of antique and small shops, restaurants as well as an antiques market at the Malt House . For antiques, good quality shopping, fine restaurants and a relaxing day out head to the historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Folkestone’s Creative Quarter is a hive of arty activity with galleries galore. Strollers will enjoy the mile-long Folkstone Leas promenade that overlooks the ocean, perhaps ending with dinner at the Grand Hotel . For something a little different, Dungeness Nature Reserve is a fascinating place with fishermen’s huts and the largest expanse of shingle in Europe - a haven for wildlife spotters. The local RHDR Railway is a 15" gauge main-line in miniature, built in 1927 with operating steam and diesel hauled trains - you can even drive it yourself!

For rainy days and retail therapy, Ashford has a large outlet centre next to the International train station featuring shops like Ralph Lauren, Musto, Ted Baker, Henri Lloyd, Lacoste, Clarks, Benetton and Tommy Hilfiger .
There are several golf courses nearby such as Littlestone Warren (British open qualify rounds), Lydd , Hythe Imperial or Sene Valley

The Dymchurch area

Dymchurch is a small village situated on the coast in between Hythe and New Romney. It has a fantastic beach, a childrens fairground, some shops, pubs and restaurants.

How to get there

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Train: from London Kings Cross/St Pancras to Westenhanger (takes under an hour with a change in Ashford)
Car: 5 miles from Jn 11 M20, 1.5 hrs from central London
Plane: Lydd Airport is 15 mins away
Ferry: Board at Dover
Eurotunnel: 7 miles away (J12 M20)
Eurostar: Board at Ashford
Stansted airport 95 miles
Gatwick airport 75 miles
Heathrow airport 95 miles

Activities near Dymchurch

Reviews

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11 Jun 2013

“Quirky With Bags Of Potential Still To Be Realised” My family of five including three daughters of 18, 15 & 13 had a very enjoyable stay at the Beach Sun Retreat over the May Bank Holiday weekend (second one for 3 nights). We all loved the Beach area... more

03 Jun 2013

“AMAZING PLACE! Unique, eccentric and perfect getaway for friends” Me and my girlfriends came here from East London for a weekend away and had a total blast! The decks and the sound system is amazing and the main beack area is a hoot! The kitchen is really well equipped for a party of six and is a perfect setting for big meals, great chats and a spot of dancing! Moreover you're right by the real sea too and although it's not the MOST pituresque of towns, Dimchurch has access to a cute model railways and lots of nearby pubs. My advice is get the food delivered and spend all weekend just lounging about and eating and drinking too much as well as reap the soothing rewards of the indoor beach!

07 May 2013

“Amazing, extravagant, unique, fun haven by the sea” We stayed here at the beginning of September last year for 1 week, we are a couple but our son, daughter-in-law & two grandsons (7 & 4) came to stay for 2 days and didn't want to leave & neither... more Response: Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled and hope you'll come back soon for more Midnight Sunbathing in our Disco!

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07 Apr 2013

“A Miami bubble in freezing Dymchurch” An ideal UK retreat during the winter months or a chilly spring. Although it was bitterly cold outside, the house was a haven for a visiting family of a wide range of ages, all of which enjoyed themselves. From the cinema & its huge range of films, to the DJ decks & fabulous sun area and onto the high spec kitchen with all its gadgets. All the more relaxing in the Miami sun whilst snow was threatening in the pretty garden. As the sea wall & beach is just a staircase away from the house, I would definitely return to the retreat during the summer months particularly when the upper level of the house is open, as the panoramic views of the coastline would be great. Thanks to Karl & his team for their hospitality.

29 Mar 2013

“Amazingly different” I rented Beach Sun Retreat for a 40th celebration, and can't put into words what an amazing place it is. You will be truly surprised at the quirkiness, high quality and attention to detail in... more Response: We were thrilled to receive your review and such amazingly positive comments. Thank you so so much. Please come back and visit soon - sunshine 24/7/365 at The Beach Sun Retreat!

10 Mar 2013

“Amazingly well equipped dream home” Five of us stayed at the Beach Sun Retreat during a particularly cold spell in February and couldn't have wished for a better place to hide from the snow and wind. It's hard to imagine what... more Response: Thank you Ed for your wonderfully kind review. We loved your description of the main area "something you'd see on MTV Cribs - like an Ibizan villa with a built-in beach party". Who... more

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29 Dec 2012

“Heaven on earth” We have just returned from a most magical Christmas break!! It was the most miserable Christmas ever, rained all day every day, but our Christmas venue was Sizzling hot, with Bali sunshine all day... more Response: Thank you so much Kasha for your very kind review!! I am absolutely delighted that yourself and your family enjoyed your Christmas break, not least since your own properties are of such amazing... more

11 Nov 2012

“This is a must go to holiday experience” I booked the sun retreat holiday for my wedding anniversary , we ended up with a house full ! It was a complete surprise for my husban who was blind folded for most of the journy so he didnt know the... more Response: Very grateful for your kind review Sharon and so happy your husband enjoyed his surprise! Look forward to welcoming you back! Since you stayed we have now invested in an amazing new cooker, which... more

14 Sep 2012

“Exceptional property and wonderful host” Rented the beach sun retreat for one-week for family while organizing a relay of the English Channel. Entire family was happy and had an incredibly relaxing time and enjoyed relaxing in the house... more Response: Thank you Bradley for a very kind review! Since you were visiting all the way from California we are delighted that you had a great week!

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11 Sep 2012

“a Mediterannean holiday - in Kent” An amazing house with brilliant facilities and charm - this is a great place to go with teenagers who can keep themselves busy all day long watching films in the cinema, spinning tunes in the DJ... more Response: Very happy your family had a great time, especially your teenagers being kept entertained! So far you are our only academy award nominated guest and keeping our fingers crossed you will win next time... more

28 Aug 2012

“Unique accommodation” Anyone doing their homework here will have found most of the info already. So I'll focus on bits that suprised me to some extent. The house is full of gadgets. e.g. the lighting for the main... more

28 Aug 2012

“An quirky holiday home produced to a very high standard” The house has been kitted out to an excellent standard, as well as having all the toys required by both the adults and the toddler to keep everyone entertained. The full commercial kitchen is... more Response: Thank you Robert for your very kind review! I look forward to welcoming your again soon! Sunny Regards, Karl

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28 Aug 2012

“Lovely place to be” The property was much more spacious than we had imagined. The main living area with the 'beach' at the end was perfect for the little children. As the weather was very mixed we appreciated... more

27 Feb 2012

“a totally memorable way to celebrate my 40th” I will definitely try to book another weekend here. Even in winter, it feels like a real getaway thanks to the decor inside the property and the sun room. Really enjoyed our walk along the beach and our visit to the slot machines and retro cafe with bumper coffees! Response: I am so happy you had a great birthday celebration-look forward to welcoming you for your 50th!!

27 Feb 2012

“A dream get-away...” Every time you hear someone mention a "dream get-away" it is most likely that you would end up imagining a tropical island but the thing is it's not only a tropical island that could make a fabulous holiday and actually make the dream get-away reality. Situated in Dymchurch - England, a wonderful place called Beach Sun Retreat offers you more than you could ever wish for an amazing holiday. From the moment you enter the house, you feel like you are stauying in a 5 star luxurious hotel. It is exactly as shown on the pictures but even better when you are there. The town is very beautiful, the prople are very friendly and the beach is right next to the house. In a few words it's the perfect get-away!!! For those of you who love the sun, you could literally sunbathe during the night and listen to your favourite music. You could go to the cinema whenever you feel like because it's actually in your living room. Simply amazing. Karl, the owner, is a very friendly person, who would always help you and answer you whenever you are calling. Most of all he would have made sure himself that you would have everything that you could possibly need during your stay. Thank you Karl, it really was the best holiday ever!!!

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27 Nov 2011

“Not a home from home - much better than that!” We had a great week here. It is a perfect house for sharing with friends and next time we hope to do that. I had to work on and off while on holiday and it was great to be able to write reports on my laptop while laying in the sun in Miami, Mauritius or Bali - dependent on mood! The house had everything that we could possibly need - it was peaceful and quiet and a short stroll to local shops and pubs. Dymchurch is a quiet place but had everything we wanted for a relaxing holiday. Except for going to the local Vineyard and a couple of trips out for a couple of hours we didn't really feel the need to venture anywhere too far by car. We enjoyed a stroll along the beach every day and a walk to the Pub and on that note, the Ship Inn is 5 minutes walk and serves good food. Other than that we bought most of our food from the local Farm Shop and Fishmonger. All in all, you can book with complete confidence that you will have everything there to enjoy a relaxing and luxurious break. Thanks to Karl for making sure we knew how everything worked, for the attention to detail and for the welcome pack. Mark & Ann Response: Thank you so much for your review - really pleased you were able to relax and enjoy your time here, even whilst you had to work. Hope to see you again soon.

01 Nov 2011

“Just the ticket! Fine living and fantastic location” Had a fantastic week's holiday at the Beach Sun Retreat. Told my two children that we were going camping for a week so imagine their surprise when we turned up at this fabulous house equipped with a cinema, jucuzzi and beach access (to name a few). Karl was very accommodating and made sure we knew how everything worked when we got there and then left us to it. My eldest daughter who is only 10 played DJ the whole time we were there and when I got the chance I lazed on the deck chairs in the sun room. We had a great day at Hythe which is full of great pubs and trinket shops and a brilliant day at Lympne safari park which was well worth the money, the beach which is a stones throw from the house was made for perfect evening strolls. I have to say though, the best time we had was when we arrived back at the house and just chilled in the lovely surroundings. Well worth it!! Response: Thank you for the great review! Very happy that your family had a lovely time and enjoyed all the little extras to keep them entertained. Hope to welcome you back at some time in the future. Sunny Regards, Karl

26 Sep 2011

“Excellent property with great design touches” My wife and two young children (2 years old and 3 months old) spent a week at the Beach Sun Retreat. The owner, Karl, provided everything we needed to keep the children happy and didn't scrimp on the tea and coffee! The property itself has been updated to an excellent standard with really great design. The lounge is brilliant, and (with the Real Sun lights) makes for a great escape from typical British weather. The bedrooms and bathrooms are large and luxurious. A highly recommended place to stay. Response: Dear Colin, Really pleased you had a nice week and that it worked out well with your little girls. Next time you book I'll provide champagne instead of just tea and coffee :) Sunny Regards, Karl

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08 Sep 2011

“A dream weekend at the Chantry” I loved the Chantry beach sun retreat, we had such a great weekend there - it's truly fabulous and every bit as good as it looked in the photos. The two main bedrooms are stunning but for me... more Response: Thank you for your very kind review and really pleased you got so much from your break! We look forward to welcoming you back. Since both of you really enjoyed playing with all the music and... more

31 Aug 2011

“Absolutely fabulous!” We have just spent ten days at this amazing, quirky house. Spectacular interior design, with quality fixtures and fittings, including a sun room, cinema, bar, music decks and a jacuzzi bath. Spacious rooms and lovely garden. The house has a brilliant location, with direct access onto the sandy beach and miles of promenade stretching into Dymchurch and beyond. The owner, Karl, is extremely accommodating, even to the extent iof purchasing a brand new spare bed to accommodate an extra guest from London. This was one of the most relaxing holidays my family has had; I cannot recommend this hoilday house highly enough. The Prytherch Family. Response: Dear Linda, Thank you so much for your lovely review! Really pleased that it worked out so well for your kids staying over as well. We look forward to hopefully seeing you again soon :) Thanks and sunny regards, Karl

22 Aug 2011

“Unique, stunning and imaginative accommodation in a fantastic location with direct access to a quiet, sandy beach” How do I start to do justice to this amazing, feature-packed property? It is the entire ground floor of what used to be an historic landmark hotel in a quiet and exclusive area just a few minutes... more Response: Thank you so much Andrea and family for taking the time to write such a detailed review. We created something a "little different" and are really pleased that you were able to relax and... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Peak Season	29 Jun 12	7 Sep 12	1800£ 1800	-	-	Flexible
September rates	7 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	1400£ 1400	-	-	Flexible
Off Peak	29 Sep 12	14 Dec 12	1200£ 1200	-	-	Flexible
Pre-Christmas	14 Dec 12	21 Dec 12	1500£ 1500	-	-	Flexible
Christmas	21 Dec 12	28 Dec 12	2500£ 2500	-	-	1 Week
New Years Eve	28 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	2200£ 2200	-	-	1 Week
Off Peak	4 Jan 13	31 Mar 13	1200£ 1200	-	-	1 Week
Easter Holidays	31 Mar 13	16 Apr 13	1800£ 1800	-	-	1 Week
Off Peak	16 Apr 13	1 Jun 13	1200£ 1200	-	-	1 Week
June Rates	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	1450£ 1450	-	-	1 Week
Peak Rates	29 Jun 13	7 Sep 13	1800£ 1800	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Our changeover days are Mondays and Fridays

Prices listed are indicative and there may be some last minute offers available. Please call Louise to discuss on 07836 595845.

Weekend breaks available at all times from £780 (65% of full weeks hire)

Monday to Friday breaks available at all times from £780 (65% of full weeks hire)

During Off peak season we can be flexible and 2-3 night last minute weekday stays are possible.

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