Dune House - Free parking, EV charger, Beach

Escape to Dunes House, Camber Sands – a stylish 3-bed, 2-bath retreat just steps from the golden dunes. Relax in the private garden, enjoy fast WiFi, free parking & EV charging. Explore medieval Rye, the wild beauty of Dungeness, 1066 history at Battle, world-class vineyards & watersports on your doorstep. Perfect for families & friends seeking beach days, outdoor adventures & historic charm. Book your seaside getaway today! The space Welcome to Dune House, Camber Sands Address: Dune House, 14 Old Lydd Road, Camber, Rye Sleeps: up to 6 (3 bedrooms: 1 king, 1 double, 1 twin with 2 singles) Layout: 3 floors (top-floor twin which can only be accessed through the main bedroom) Bathrooms: 2 Parking: Off-street parking for two cars (EV charging available) Garden: Enclosed garden Beach access: Public cut-through about 10 yards from the front of the house leading directly to the dunes & Camber Sands Dog-friendly: Well-behaved dogs welcome (see ‘Pets & Beach Rules’) Camber is glorious year-round – golden summers, big-sky autumns, crisp winter beach walks and wildflower spring days. Make yourself at home! Quick House Manual Check-in / out • Check-in from 15:00 • Check-out by 10:00 Wi-Fi Network Name: HUB-24BF17 Password: fcxAewA9VAk3 Please ensure both are entered exactly as shown, including capital and lowercase letters. Heating & hot water • Smart thermostats control heating & hot water – please set comfortable temperatures rather than switching to full power. • Towel radiators are on the bathroom circuits. Kitchen kit • Induction hob/oven, dishwasher, cafetière, toaster, washer-dryer. • Basic spices & cooking oil provided; please replace anything you finish. EV charging (on site) • 7kW home charger on the drive. BYO cable. • Please only charge EVs on the dedicated charger (not from house sockets). • Pay-per-kWh via QR on the charger. Bins & recycling • Collection day: Thursday mornings • Green (general), black box (glass), and yellow sack (mixed dry recycling). • Please place bins out to the kerb the evening before collection. Noise, smoking & candles • No parties. Quiet hours after 22:00. • Strictly no smoking or candles indoors. Stairs & layout • Stairs are traditional cottage-style and a touch steeper than modern new-builds; please take care, especially with little ones. Baby gates are in the hall cupboard. Breakages • We get it – things happen. Please tell us so we can fix/replace swiftly. Emergency • 999 for police / fire / ambulance. • Nearest A&E: Conquest Hospital, Hastings. • Minor injuries & pharmacy options are listed under ‘Essentials’ below. Getting to the Beach (2–3 minutes) Out through the gate; 2) follow the public path about 10 yards from the house; 3) cross Old Lydd Road carefully; 4) take the sandy path over the dunes to the beach. Tip: Tide times, flags and RNLI advice are on the beach boards – always swim between the red-and-yellow flags in season. Pets & Beach Rules • One well-behaved dog is welcome. Please keep muddy paws to the hallway and use the outdoor tap & dog towels provided. • Camber Sands is dog-friendly year-round, with seasonal zoned restrictions from 1 May to 30 Sept (clearly signed on the beach). Please bag & bin at all times. • Many cafés and pubs listed here welcome dogs – look for (🐾). Essentials (Walkable / Short Drive) Corner shops (Camber village) Small convenience stores for basics on Lydd Road / Old Lydd Road. Farm shop & café (EV rapid chargers) • Salts Farm Shop & Café – superb local produce, coffee & light lunches. Typically Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00; Sun/Bank Hol 10:00–16:00. 6 rapid chargers on site. Big supermarket • Jempson’s Superstore (Peasmarsh) – large, local independent supermarket; open daily (reduced hours on bank holidays). 10–12 minutes’ drive. Pharmacy / minor ailments • Jempson’s Pharmacy (Rye) – in the high street; good for essentials. • NHS 111 for out-of-hours advice. Public EV options near the house • The Gallivant (hotel) car park – PodPoint chargers (ask at reception). • Old Lydd Road (central car park). • Rye Harbour car park – chargers near the Discovery Centre. • Salts Farm Shop – multiple rapid chargers. Taxis (pre-book in busy periods) • Compass Taxis, Rye • Rye Royal Taxis • Winchelsea Taxis (Back-up: Avra Taxis; Botley’s) Getting Around Trains from London • Fastest route: London St Pancras → Ashford International (HS1) → Rye (change at Ashford). Typical journey ~1h10–1h30; trains run through the day. • From Rye station, it’s 8–10 minutes by taxi to Dune House. Buses • Stagecoach 102 runs Rye ↔ Camber ↔ Lydd/Hythe/Folkestone, with an hourly pattern most days. Closest stops are along Old Lydd Road / Camber. Driving • From London: M20 → A2070 → A259 to Rye, then Camber Road. • Parking: our drive fits two cars. Please don’t block neighbours. Eat & Drink (Local Favourites) In Camber (walkable) • The Owl (🐾) – proper seaside pub behind the dunes; excellent fish, Sunday roasts & local ales. Typical food service 12:00–14:30 & 18:00–21:00; bar open later. Booking advised at weekends. • The Clam (daytime café) – breakfasts, brunch & great coffee. Typical hours 09:00–14:00 (Mon–Fri & Sun); Sat 09:00–15:00. • The Gallivant – stylish coastal dining & cocktails; book ahead for dinner. In Rye (10 mins) • The Union – seasonal small & large plates; kitchen usually Mon–Tue 12:00–15:00 & 17:30–21:00; Wed–Thu 17:30–21:00; Fri 12:00–15:00 & 17:00–21:00; Sat–Sun 12:00–21:00. • Webbe’s at The Fish Café – local fish & seafood; Lunch 12:00–14:00; Dinner most evenings from 18:00 (Tues often closed). • The George Grill – classic grill in a chic hotel setting. • Knoops (🐾) – famous chocolate-drink bar; typically Mon–Thu 07:30–19:00; Fri 07:30–20:00; Sat 08:00–21:00; Sun 08:00–20:00. • The Hoof Rye (🐾) – fantastic steaks, burgers and local craft beers in a relaxed setting; usually Tue–Sat 12:00–21:00; Sun 12:00–16:00. • The Fig Rye – modern café-restaurant with excellent brunches, small plates and cocktails; typically Wed–Sun 09:00–15:00 & 18:00–22:00. Nearby countryside pubs (short drive) • The Woolpack Inn, Brookland (🐾) – 15 minutes’ drive; cosy 15th-century inn with open fires, great food and local ales. Open daily 12:00–22:00, food served 12:00–21:00. Dungeness (20–25 mins) • The Pilot Inn (🐾 garden) – famous fish & chips; usually Bar 11:00–22:00; Food 12:00–21:00 (Sun till 20:00). • Dungeness Snack Shack – beach-side grills & Dungeness crab rolls; weather-dependent, typically Wed–Sun ~11:00–15:30. Things to Do On the doorstep Camber Sands Miles of soft sand & dunes. In summer, swim between the RNLI flags; in winter, bring the dog and chase sunsets. Watersports • The Kitesurf Centre, Camber Sands – kitesurfing, winging & SUP lessons; hire for experienced riders. • Rye Watersports (Northpoint Water) – RYA/BKSA centre offering windsurfing, dinghy sailing, SUP & wing lessons on a coastal lake. Walks & wildlife • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve – accessible paths, bird hides & big horizons. Nature Reserve open 24/7; Discovery Centre 09:30–16:30. • Camber Castle – reached via the reserve; interior open only on select guided tours. • RSPB Dungeness – birding among shingle, pits & reedbeds. Reserve 09:00–17:00; Visitor Centre 10:00–16:00 (Wed–Sun). Golf • Rye Golf Club (Camber) – historic links (Old & Jubilee). Visitor tee times are limited; enquire well in advance. • Lydd Golf Club & Driving Range – friendly pay-and-play 18-hole with range. Steam railways • Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (RHDR) – miniature steam trains across the marsh to Dungeness. • Kent & East Sussex Railway (KESR) – heritage steam from Tenterden to Bodiam Castle. Boat trips (seals & sea air) • Rye Harbour Sea Safari / Full Throttle Boat Charters – half-hour Rye Bay RIB rides and 1-hour Seal Safari to Fairlight’s haul-out. Antiques & art • Rye is packed with treasures around Strand Quay & the Rope Walk Arcade, plus galleries & makers like Rye Pottery. Day trips Rye Citadel (10 mins) Cobbled lanes, the Ypres Tower museum, Lamb House (National Trust; often Wed–Sun 11:00–16:00), cafés, pubs and boutiques. Dungeness (20–25 mins) Shingle desert, wild skies & fishing boats; Old Lighthouse open Mar–Nov ~10:00–16:00 (last entry ~15:00); Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage garden visible from the lane. Battle (35–40 mins) 1066 Battle Abbey & Battlefield – atmospheric ruins & battlefield trails; typically daily 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00) in main season, reduced hours in winter. Hastings (35 mins) Old Town, cliff railways, indie shops; Hastings Contemporary gallery Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00. Great fish & chips on the Stade. Brighton (1h15–1h30) Vibrant lanes, beach & pier; Royal Pavilion palace 10:00–17:15 (winter) / 09:30–17:45 (summer). Vineyards & wine • Chapel Down (Tenterden) – tours & tastings; shop 10:00–17:00 (Sun to 16:00). • Gusbourne (Appledore) – tasting room; tours most days in season, 10:00–17:00. • Tillingham (Peasmarsh) – natural-wine pioneer with farm, bottle shop & restaurant; hours vary. • Oxney Organic (Beckley) & Biddenden also within reach. Festivals • Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival – every August Bank Holiday (Thu–Mon). Headliners at St Mary’s and free outdoor stages around town. Watersports & Beach Basics • Camber is one of the UK’s best kitesurf beaches – great wind & wide tidal range. Beginners should always book lessons; experienced kiters must keep clear of swim zones and follow local rules. • Onshore winds build chop; offshore winds are deceptive. Check forecasts, tides and lifeguard flags. • Always leash SUPs; winter sea is cold – use appropriate wetsuits. Rainy-Day Ideas • Kino Rye boutique cinema & café-bar. • Heritage hop: Battle Abbey, Lamb House, Bodiam Castle. • Galleries & potteries across Rye & Hastings; linger in tearooms afterwards. Checkout List Check all rooms & under beds. Put dishes through the dishwasher & run the last load. Bag rubbish/recycling and place in the correct outdoor bins. Return keys to the lockbox. Message us that you’re away safely – and tell us your favourite local find! Contacts & Useful Links • Host messaging: via your Airbnb app (fastest). • Taxi: Compass • Rye Royal • Winchelsea • Medical: 999 emergencies • NHS 111 non-urgent • Nature Reserves: Rye Harbour Discovery Centre • RSPB Dungeness • Buses: Stagecoach route 102 (Rye–Camber–Lydd/Hythe) • Trains: London St Pancras ↔ Rye (via Ashford Intl) Have a wonderful stay at Dune House – and don’t forget the sunset on the dunes! 🌅