Minutes from the beach and dunes of Camber Sands, The Rock is an attractive brick and weather board holiday cottage for easy, chilled out family holidays by the sea, where everyone's needs have been thought of even the family pet! There's so much baby gear and toys that planning and packing up is a piece of cake too. For starters, there are inflatables, deck chairs, windbreak, picnic set, bucket and spade all ready and waiting so the beach is beckoning!
The interiors are simple, contemporary and uncluttered, which means fewer hazards and breakables within reach of elastic-armed toddlers! The house is also spacious, comfortable and really well equipped for parents and youngsters alike. The high spec home entertainment in the sitting room includes a wall mounted flat screen TV with Smart TV and Sky + HD and on demand, DVD Player, high speed WI-FI, Nintendo Wii and WiiFit, XBox and a variety of games, ultimate ears bluetooth speaker.
As if that's not enough to keep all ages happy whatever the weather, The Rock has a treasure trove of DVDs, board games, books and a trunk full of kids toys, outside games and ride on's.
In the modern, open plan kitchen dining room, there's another Smart TV so grown-ups can watch something other than Cbeebies and enjoy wine and nibbles at the stylish dining table. A welcome pack is provided, plus the kitchen has some handy gadgets including a Nespresso machine with complimentary capsules, fridge freezer, smoothie maker, hand blender, sandwich toaster and picnic set for laid back holiday living, plus washer dryer and microwave. From the kitchen/dining room, patio doors lead into an enclosed decked garden with a large wooden dining table, bench seating, Weber BBQ and planters which have outdoor lights to create the right mood on warm summers evenings.
On the first floor, The Rock has a master double bedroom with Smart TV and ensuite shower and wc, a second double bedroom, a twin room and family bathroom. The bright, clean and simple theme flows throughout, finished with tasteful pictures, smart linen and towels. Fur babies are well looked after too with dog bed, bowl, toys and treats!
Accommodation Overview
The Rock sleeps 6 people or a maximum of 8, plus babies in cots (2 x travel cot provided), with two double bedrooms, one twin bedroom and a double air bed. The master double bedroom has an ensuite with shower, basin and wc. There is also a house bathroom upstairs and a separate wc downstairs. Off road parking for two cars.
The Rock is part of a village-style development just a few minutes' walk from the 7 miles of Blue Flag beach and dunes of Camber Sands. Often popping up in films, TV shows and ads, Camber Sands were used as the Sahara in Carry On Follow That Camel and as a location lookalike for the Dunkirk evacuation beaches. The village itself has a seaside atmosphere, with cafes, fish and chip shops, small general stores, shops selling beach gear, amusements, plus a couple of pubs.
The historic walled town of Rye is just 3 miles away, perched on a hill overlooking the River Rother and Romney Marsh. The town is great fun to explore, from Strand Quay up cobbled Mermaid Street, passing timber framed houses with quirky names such as The House With Two Front Doors' and The House Opposite. Hear colourful tales of Rye's history in the Castle Museum and take in the views from 13th century Ypres Tower. Browse interesting little shops, tuck into indulgent cakes in olde worlde tea shops and sample fresh caught fish dishes in the many bistros and pubs.
A fun way to explore the region is on the narrow gauge Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam railway and one of the South East's best loved family attractions is the time travel adventure at Yesterdays World in Rother. Other highlights include the 1066 town of Hastings, Canterbury and magnificent Bodian Castle .
For stocking up on groceries, the nearest supermarket is Sainsburys in New Romney (7 miles) and Tesco or Morrisons in Hastings (15 miles) who will also deliver. In the garden of England, however, local shops and markets are full of superb local produce, including the farmers market in Rye every Thursday morning and Winchelsea Farm Foods. For the perfect parental tipple on a summer's evening, pick up fine English wines at Carr Taylor Vineyard in Westfield or Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard in Rother.
Activities nearby include kite surfing centre, land boarding, kite, buggy and paddle boarding, kids camp providing windsurfing, and dingy sailing, and Rye Golf club.
Nearest Medical Services: A&E: Conquest Hospital, 729 The Ridge, St Leonards-on-Sea Tel: 01424 755255/, the Rye Medical Centre, Kiln Drive, Rye Foreign, Rye, TN31 7SQ Tel: 01797 223333
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Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 25%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 25%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
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The Rock sleeps 6-8 cots ( 2 x travel cot provided) in two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. |
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![]() | The house is just a few minutes walk from Camber Sands Beach. |
![]() | Baby gear provided includes: 2 x travel cots, 2 x highchair, Baby Bjorn bouncer, a steriliser, a potty, 2 stair gates, 2 x bed guard, socket covers,night lights, changing mat, non slip bath mat, toddler step, stroller, plastic cutlery, crockery and sippy cups. |
![]() | Inside little ones will find a toy chest filled with a good stock of toys along with board games, DVDs, Wii and children's books. |
![]() | Guests can arrange a pre arrival shop from Waitrose or Tescos. |
![]() | For outdoor use there are buckets and spades, beach and garden games, a Little Tikes ride-on car, a scooter, 3 x adult and 1 x children's bike, and inflatables. |
![]() | 2 stairgates are provided. |
![]() | There is a safe and secure decked garden with dining area with Weber BBQ. |
![]() | Free high speed Wi-Fri provided |
![]() | well behaved dogs are accepted (max 2 small/medium dogs) |
![]() | 2 x travel cots are available. |
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Lovely interior design and garden plus loads of baby and toddler kit/toys. We hope to return in summer when we can really enjoy the garden.Review dated 28/10/2019
Fantastically well equipped for families with babies and toddlers and in a great location. We really enjoyed Camber and Rye. Highly recommended.Review dated 02/08/2019
A fantastic property with everything you need for a family and especially a baby. The owners were extremely helpful with any questions we had prior to and during our stay. We would not hesitate in recommending this home.Review dated 30/06/2019
The Rock had everything you need for young children - lots of toys, books, buggy, highchair and beach equipment.Review dated 26/06/2019
Lovely cottage : everything designed perfectly for our needs (1 6y old and 1 3y old). Great cotton bedlinen and bath towels. Very neutrally and tastefully furnished and all required equipment availableReview dated 02/06/2019
Amazing host who went above and beyond to help us, great communication at all points. House was lovely and suited our needs, added extras of toys and baby equipment made our stay much easier. Nice and clean. We will book again if we come to this area for sure.Review dated 23/10/2018
This place was perfect for a family holiday with two little ones aged 2 & 5 plus 4 adults - house had everything we needed and was beautifully looked after. Camber and Rye is also fantastic area with lots to exploreReview dated 19/08/2018
Lovely place and well equiped for a family looking at spending evenings in because of little ones. Judith was friendly in communications and so would strongly recommend for anyone looking to stay in Camber.Review dated 18/02/2015
Generally very nice - could do with a few more toys really. Owner Update: Thank you for the valuable feedback. Tonnes of new toys have been added for 2014!Review dated 01/08/2013
*Ratings by verified BFB guests who stayed here with young children.
Rated by 23 guests.