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A kitchen with a wooden island, white cabinets, and a red door. There is a window with curtains and a painting on the wall. - Coastguards Lookout -  a cottage that sleeps 4 guests  in 2 bedrooms (Jurys Gap)
A cozy attic bedroom with a skylight, a large bathtub, a wooden chair, a woven basket, and a fluffy rug. - Coastguards Lookout -  a cottage that sleeps 4 guests  in 2 bedrooms (Jurys Gap)
Coastguards Lookout - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Beach view

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About this property

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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About the area

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 Kino Rye. Marsh Academy Leisure Centre and Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Rye travel guide
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Jurys Gap, East Sussex

What's nearby

  • A beach with sand dunes and grass.
    Camber Sands
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • A lighthouse at dusk with a pink sky.
    Folkestone Harbour
    45 min drive - 28.5 miles
  • A historic castle on a grassy hill with a paved path leading to it.
    Dover Castle
    56 min drive - 38.2 miles
  • A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stone carvings.
    Canterbury Cathedral
    59 min drive - 42.4 miles
  • A coastal cliff with white chalk formations and green fields.
    White Cliffs of Dover
    59 min drive - 39.1 miles

Getting around

  • RH and DR Dungeness Station
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Knoops
    8 min drive
  • Whitehouse
    10 min drive
  • The Fig
    10 min drive
  • Globe Inn Marsh
    9 min drive
  • Rye Waterworks Micropub
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastguards Lookout - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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).

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8.0

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8.0

Cleanliness

6.0

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Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Dee

Cottage is cosy but major construction work happening so views around the property and of the beach are not as in the illustration. We looked out on heavy machinery and a concrete sea wall
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely comfortable house a few steps from the sea

The house is great - cosy, comfortable, well-equipped, nicely decorated - and is very close to the sea. There is a beach two minutes' walk from the house which at low tide is expansive, with sand and shingle, and you can walk all the way to Camber Sands if you're feeling energetic. Otherwise it is a very short drive to Camber, where the beach is beautiful, as there are stunning dunes and there is very little development. It is also not far to drive to Rye one way and Dungeness the other, both of which have their charms. We liked the bleakness of Dungeness a lot, although we found the food at the Pilot Inn only so-so. Still worth it for sitting outside and looking across the shingle to the sea, though.The location of the house is not quite as picturesque or as remote as it can seem from the photos, as it is close to the road, flanked by an MoD firing range, and has some rather scruffy houses close by - but we liked it immensely anyway, for the proximity of the sea and other places to visit not too far away. And I liked the view out of the bedroom window across the marshes to the wind turbines. The beds are also incredibly comfy and we all slept well. One of the best things about the house is the digital guide that comes with it - which is exceptional, providing great information on where to shop, eat, visit - helping us discover amazing hot chocolate in Rye, a really fun animal park (with safari) in Lympne, an evocative castle with a moat in Bodiam, a great pub lunch (the Owl) in Camber and so forth. And the manager, Sophie, was very responsive when we had a problem with the wifi, which was resolved quickly. All in all, a great stay, only 2 hours' drive from London where we live, and a real break. We would happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sehr gemütliches Haus direkt am Strand. Toll eingerichtet mit sehr schöner abgeschlossener Terrasse

Guter Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen, Strandspaziergänge aber auch Besichtigungen von Gärten, Städten und historischen Plätzen. Ideal zum erholen mit der Nähe zu London
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018