Coastguards Lookout - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
🏖️ COASTGUARDS LOOKOUT
Wake to the sound of the sea at Coastguards Lookout, a beautifully renovated 1875 coastguard cottage on the edge of Romney Marsh. This secluded end-unit retreat offers dramatic sea views, direct beach access, and a landscape steeped in myths and legends—barely a moment's walk from the shore and less than two hours from London.
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✨ COTTAGE HIGHLIGHTS
• Steps to the beach with miles of often-empty shoreline • Stunning sea views and Romney Marsh vistas • Dog-friendly with south-facing decked garden • Attic bathroom with sea views and stargazing • Built in 1875 to guard against smugglers and invaders • Playful seaside décor with traditional features • Extended garden area perfect for ball games • Quiet, secluded location at the end of the three-unit row • Under 2 hours from London
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🛏️ BEDROOMS
Master Bedroom (Upstairs): Super king-size bed with expansive marsh views where smugglers once plied their trade. Climb to the attic for an exceptional bath under the stars with the sea's waves as your soundtrack.
Bedroom 2: Two 3-foot beds (perfect for children or can be pushed together for a couple). Sea views and small flat-screen TV.
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🚿 BATHROOMS
Family Bathroom: Luxurious walk-in shower with views across the bay and sea
Attic Bathroom: Unique stargazing bath accessible from the master bedroom with sea-wave soundtrack
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🏠 LIVING SPACES
Kitchen/Dining Room: Open-plan space with rustic breakfast bar made from locally sourced wood, coffee machine, induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, and music player.
Lounge: Perfect spot to relax with a roaring fire after beach walks and exploring atmospheric pubs with intriguing histories.
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🌳 OUTDOOR SPACE
South-Facing Decked Garden: Decorated with buoys and featuring an extraordinary fence made entirely from reclaimed sea-groynes. Includes outdoor dining table and benches—ideal for enjoying wine after a day of exploring.
Extended Garden: Large grassed area beside the cottage, perfect for ball games, lazing in the sun, or sipping sundowners as the sun sets.
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📍 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
• Pebble beach – Barely a moment's walk away • Romney Marsh – Explore quiet lanes, medieval churches, drainage ditches with yellow waterlilies • Atmospheric local pubs – Intriguing histories, resident ghouls, roaring fireplaces, cracking ales • RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve – Rare plants and wildlife • Medieval town of Rye – Historic Cinque Port with shops, pubs, restaurants • Camber Sands – Miles of beach for coastal walks • Historic invasion coast exploration
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⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Military Firing Range: This property is near the Lydd Ranges, a historic military firing range and nature reserve. Access to the foreshore is occasionally restricted during live firing exercises (red flags are flown). When firing is not taking place, you may walk along a designated path along the shore.
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Kick off your shoes, shake the city dust from your hair, and wander back to that bit of yourself that gets lost in the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a towering sky overhead and wind fresh with Atlantic salt, Coastguards Lookout is all about relaxation.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Rye
Located in Rye, this cottage is near the beach. Lamb House and Landgate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rye Golf Club and Oxney Organic Estate. Marsh Academy Leisure Centre and Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway are also worth visiting.
Is Coastguards Lookout - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Coastguards Lookout - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastguards Lookout - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 4 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,141, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Coastguards Lookout - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Coastguards Lookout - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Coastguards Lookout - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Coastguards Lookout - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated near the beach, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Camber Sands and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Rye Golf Club. Lydd Kart Circuit and 1066 Country Walk are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Richard Smith
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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