Looney Dunes, Camber - 1 min to sand dunes, 2 sunny gardens, 3 bedrooms

Rye, England
$346 avg/night
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Bath 1

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Sleep 7

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Looney Dunes is our own family holiday home - perfectly located right in the heart of the popular seaside resort of Camber Sands. Despite being just a moment's stroll from the famous 2-mile stretch of beach and its best bars and restaurants, the house enjoys peace and quiet even on the busiest of Summer days. With views of the sand dunes from the sunny south-facing back garden and upstairs bedrooms, it really is a fabulous place to take a holiday.

Since we come on holiday here ourselves, the house is very well equipped. Pretty much everything you might need has been thought of. In addition to the usual facilities that you might expect to find, you'll be in for a treat with original artworks, a whole wall of books in the living room (over 1,000 at the last count), a vintage Bang & Olufsen hifi system (with turntable and our record collection), a heap of board games, XBox360 (plus games) and loads of children's DVDs and movies to keep them entertained whilst you're enjoying a drink in the back garden - a total suntrap - watching the butterflies or the sun setting. The house is centrally heated throughout and enjoys a reliable superfast broadband connection through BT Infinity 2 at around 60 Mbps.

Looney Dunes has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 4 adults and 2 children - one master bedroom with a double bed, another main bedroom arranged either as two singles or joined together as a king-size double and a kids' bedroom with 2 full-size bunk beds. The two south-facing bedrooms enjoy views of the sand dunes. In the spacious family bathroom (no bath) there is a spacious shower cubicle with power shower, much the best way to clean away all the fine sand that you bring back from the long day at the beach!

There is plenty of room downstairs too. The house has a living room with French doors that open out fully onto a patio area with a lawn and flower beds beyond, plus floor-to-ceiling bookshelves along the entire length of one wall; a conservatory with dining table and chairs; a fully-equipped kitchen with separate larder; and a downstairs WC and porch area for storage.

The gardens must be our favourite part of this property. The south-facing back garden is the proverbial stone's throw from the sand dunes and is made up of a patio area and a flat lawn surrounded by shrubs and flowers on three sides (and populated by many species of butterfly throughout the long summer days). The garden is fenced all around and is fully enclosed. A high privet hedge in the front garden provides privacy from the cul-de-sac (so no passing traffic) and creates a natural goal for any penalty shoot out! This garden is also very sunny and provides off-street parking for 2 cars (3 at a pinch).

Here are the main details about the property:

Enclosed entrance porch - for all your coats, shoes, wellies, buckets and spades...
Hallway - with 3 under stairs cupboards; one converted into a larder with freezer and microwave; one containing an iron, ironing board, clothes horse, Miele vacuum cleaner; and one crammed full of kid's toys, masses of Lego, etc...
Downstairs WC
Living Room - 3-seater sofa; armchair; rocking chair; original artworks; floor-to-ceiling bookshelves along the entire length of one wall with over 1,000 books; Xbox 360 with games; loads of adult and kids' DVDs; board games; 1970's B&O hifi system (turntable/tuner/amplifier) with smartphone connections that allow you to play your own music through our vintage floorstanding speakers; French doors that open out fully onto the patio area of the back garden...
Galley Kitchen - fridge, freezer, electric cooker with hob, grill and oven, extractor fan, washer dryer, plenty of cupboards, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, milk frother, plenty of crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware, plus food basics (herbs, spices, condiments, etc)...
Door to:
Conservatory - with dining table and chairs, highchair (on request), blinds, door to back garden...
Back Garden - south-facing and a real sun trap, with views of the tops of the sand dunes, totally enclosed, secure, safe, an oasis of peace and quiet even on the busiest of Summer days; outdoor table and chairs for alfresco dining; barbecue; sunloungers to help top up the tan; a shed full of beach paraphernalia like boules, buckets and spades, etc; and an outside tap too...

Stairs to:

Landing - with airing cupboard (the property is centrally heated and so is warm and cosy in the winter months too), stairgate (if required)...
Bedroom 1 - double bed with sumptuous sprung mattress; wardrobe with full-length mirror; bedside tables with lamps; room for a cot (a travel cot is available on request, meaning that the house can comfortably sleep 4 adults, 2 children and a baby)...
Bedroom 2 - orthopaedic, adjustable, divan beds can either be arranged as 2 singles or fixed together as a kingsize double; wardrobe with full-length mirror; bedside tables with lamps; large window with wooden blinds and views to the dunes...
Bedroom 3 - full-size bunk beds for 2 kids; wardrobe; small chest of drawers...
Family Bathroom - includes a walk-in shower cubicle with power shower (no bath)...

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 22 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Recycling Smartphone Uses Some LED Lighting Waste Recycling Policy
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Sailing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Table Tennis Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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Review Review

  • Tom B.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    Clean, comfortable, and conveniently close to the beach…plus some great Christmas decorations:)

  • Tony B.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    We had a cracking long weekend here. 5 mins flat walk to the sandy beach (even closer if you lump it over the hill). Chris and Jenny met us at the house and explained everything we needed to know. They were also super accomodating setting things up for our toddler in advance (gates/cot/chair). Thanks to the hosts.

  • Michelle C.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2023

    Stayed Aug 22, 2023

    We had a lovely 7 day stay here. I could not believe how well equipped the house is. There is everything you could possibly want or need. Thank you so much Chris and Jenny we will definitely be back in the future.

  • Elise A.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2022

    Stayed Aug 27, 2022

    Looney Dunes is lovely property and was perfect for our weekend break at Camber Sands. My little four year old loved the games in the living room and the books in the kids bedroom were a lovely touch. The property is in a fantastic location right by the beach and we had some great food at the local cafes/restaurants that were also just a short stroll away. We arrived later than expected but it wasn't an issue at all. The communication with Chris was fab and he was very accommodating! We hope to visit again in the near future!

  • christopher s.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2022

    Stayed Jul 29, 2022

    We had a great time + we got way more than expected. We - family of five - wanted a beach, a house and some calmness. We got it all and in addition all kind of toys for the beach/the garden/inside + Prime + Xbox + cool Books. In addition, the hosts Chris & Jenny are also very nice. Regarding the location Cambers / Ray = nice beach, windy (English coast), great fresh fish shops, a nice playground for kids nearby, a lot of locals (not only tourists)

  • Ross W.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2022

    Stayed Jul 21, 2022

    Chris made sure the house was perfect for our arrival. It has everything you need for your family. It’s the prefect little simple beach retreat near the wonderful Camber sands only minutes away! Couldn’t recommend it more. The beach stuff for the kids and beach towels were brilliant and helpful, the honesty “I forgot something” at the supermarket cupboard is a brilliant idea. The kids loved the garden and the sofa in the lounge and great to have a drive for parking! Great stay and great host!

  • Clare A.

    Submitted May 6, 2021

    Stayed Apr 30, 2021

    We spent the most wonderful May bank holiday at Looney Dunes. Chris was very communicative from the outset and went out of his way to make sure we had all the provisions and information we needed from the outset. After a slight oversight (on our part) around check in times he and his housekeeper were very accommodating and understanding. The house was perfect as a little bolthole for enjoying the Bank Holiday break for our family of 5 and 2 x dogs. Everything was pristine, the welcome pack was delicious and a lovely personal touch with home-baked goodies and it was perfectly located within a stones throw of shops, eateries, a park and of course the dunes and beach. Wonderful, thanks Chris and Jenny!

  • Nina Z.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2019

    Stayed Oct 14, 2019

    Lovely welcome by Chris at arrival. Thanks a lot, Chris! Everything you need was in the house. We had a late arrival, but to our delight Chris had prepared fresh baked bread and cookies among others amenities. :-) The house had enough space for the four of us and we enjoyed the week in Camber immensly.

  • Helen D.

    Submitted May 24, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We couldn’t have asked for more from our mini holiday- 4 days of great weather, and a great holiday home in a fantastic location close to the beach. Chris the property owner was absolutely lovely, quick to respond to questions and requests, and the welcome basket and home tour was gratefully received. Highly recommend Looney Dunes to families, buckets and spades aplenty, toys & books and a lovely kids room. Thanks for a brilliant stay!

  • Maria B.

    Submitted May 20, 2019

    Stayed May 17, 2019

    Lovely house which has been well thought through. It had everything we needed and more plus the owner was super friendly and helpful.

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