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The Barn, Camber Farm House

The Barn, Camber Farm House, Camber, Rye, Sussex, England

Walk along the golden sands of Camber. Then retreat to The Barn for an immersion in the taste and imagination of the Holts. They have worked a rare magic on this building, filling it with light, colour, space and a sense of fun. Driftwood has been taken from the beach and used to great effect for shelving, quirky old furniture has been mixed with new, and the wooden deck for alfresco meals is an attraction in itself. The very modern kitchen is a corner of the vast open living room; above it is a gallery with a double bed, curtained for privacy. The main floor is stripped wood with a hessian rug and there's a wood-burning stove for winter cosiness. Black and white photos on the walls, sheets and towels of Egyptian cotton, plain white china and a basket of food waiting for you should you order one. Georgina is a rushed-off-her-feet mother, wonderfully friendly and helpful with two small and delightful children; yours may on occasion share her child-friendly garden, though you also have your own big lawn. Georgina will even cook you a delicious dinner and bring it to your door.

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The Barn, Camber Farm House

Contact: Georgina & Richard Holt

  • Tel: +44 (0)1797 225202
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Rooms: 1 double with bath/shower, 1 double on mezzanine, 1 twin, bath/shower room.
  • Price: £275 – £950. 
  • Closed: Never.
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking. A tennis court is available on or near the premises.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Situated in a coastal location, with one of the best sandy beaches near London
  • Luxury accommodation
  • Xtreme Sports such as kite surfing on the beach just a few minutes walk away
  • Great birdwatching on Romney Marsh
  • Well placed for day trips to France
  • Many historic houses and gardens in the area

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

The Barn, Camber Farm House The Barn

The Barn

The Barn, Camber Farm House The lounge

The lounge

The Barn, Camber Farm House Exposed beams

Exposed beams

The Barn, Camber Farm House A feature of the garden

A feature of the garden

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of The Barn, Camber Farm House and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

Help

Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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