Looney Dunes, Camber - 1 min to sand dunes, 2 sunny gardens, 3 bedrooms
House in Camber
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
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)...
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)...
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Camber
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests had an amazing time at the property, appreciating the well-equipped house, friendly hosts, great location near the beach, and thoughtful amenities provided.
5.0
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.
5.0
"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!
5.0
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)
5.0
Fantastic House by the beach
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!
5.0
Cracking Camber
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!
5.0
Cosy, quiet house next to the beach
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.
5.0
Ideaal vakantiehuisje!
We werden hartelijk ontvangen door Chris & Jenny en kregen alle uitleg die we nodig hadden. Het huis was op alles voorzien (bedankt voor het welkomspakket!) en voor de kinderen was het ook fantastisch om alles te ontdekken (Lego, Thomas de trein-set, buitenspeelgoed, strandspeeltjes, dvd's,...). Alle kamers zijn smaakvol en gezellig ingericht. In de keuken is alles aanwezig wat we nodig hadden. Een goeie uitvalsbasis om de regio te ontdekken én ideaal gelegen om na een daguitstap nog af te koelen in de zee of een zandkasteel te maken in de prachtige duinen. We hadden een supervakantie! :)
5.0
Sommerurlaub im Juli 2019 in Camber
Uns hat der Urlaub in diesem Ferienhaus gut gefallen.
Wir wurden herzlich von den Vermietern empfangen und haben uns in der Unterkunft gleich wohl gefühlt. Das Ferienhaus ist genauso wie beschrieben und damit für Familien besonders geeignet. Den sehr schönen Strand erreicht man über eine hohe Düne, von der man einen tollen Blick über den Strand und den Ort hat.
5.0
Fantastic stay in Camber Sands
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!
5.0
Short break May 2019
Lovely house which has been well thought through. It had everything we needed and more plus the owner was super friendly and helpful.
5.0
A lovely, beautifully decorated house, minutes from the beach
We spent a long weekend at Looney Dunes with friends and had a wonderful, relaxing time. Chris met us on arrival and showed us where everything was. The house is immaculate, clean and has everything you could want, including a well stocked honesty larder, fully equipped kitchen, fab sound system and hundreds of books to while away a lazy afternoon. The dog basket and bowl were much appreciated by our dog who loved tearing around the secure back garden.
We all would whole-heartedly recommend Looney Dunes and hope to return soon. Many thanks Chris for sharing a fantastic home, and thanks to your son for baking such a wonderful surprise birthday cake for my husband!
5.0
Looney Dunes - lovely house with all needs catered for!
When we arrived we met Chris who showed us around the property. My grandsons were particularly impressed there was an X Box which of course they played during our stay. They also loved the selection of dvds, and the older ones of us found ourselves reminiscing with some of the LP's! Then, if that wasn't enough, there were the many books to go through, that's if we had the time! Went to the beach, boys loved the beach board, badminton set and boules, all of which kept them busy. Luna felt very at home in the dog bed provided and settled in almost immediately. Lovely touches were the home made jam and chocolate cookies which made us feel at home. Our every need was catered for down to the beach towels, and nothing was too much trouble. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely holiday property and hope to come back ourselves in the not too distant future!
Thanks again Chris - we all had a lovely relaxing break, the boys didn't want to leave!
Jenny, Brian & family
5.0
Super house in a peacefult yet convenient location.
The house is very close to the sand dunes and beach in Camber. We appreciated the peaceful yet convenient location.
On arrival we were greeted by Chris who showed us around the house and pointed out where everything was situated in the home. Chris has been extremely friendly and helpful before, during and after our stay at Looney Dunes, nothing is too much trouble. I have to add that Chris’s attentiveness is NOT in any way intrusive.
The house is beautifully furnished and is equipped with everything you could possibly need for a holiday. My grandson even borrowed a bucket and spade, bats and ball and a sand scooter for the beach. We also enjoyed playing pool and swingball in the garden. When I say this house has every requirement for a brilliant holiday I really mean everything. There was a fabulous welcome pack of groceries, including homemade bread, jam and cookies, which were delicious and much more. The honesty cupboard is a fab idea as you have no need to worry if you forget anything.
All ages are certainly very well catered for, from small children to oldies, like ourselves. You can even bring along your four legged friend if you so wish. (with owner’s approval).
If you like a beach holiday close to amenities then I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Looney Dunes, Camber. It is close to Rye, less than 10 minutes by car. It is also quite easy to visit other places in the South East, we particularly enjoyed visiting Canterbury.
We had a super two week holiday and would love to return again in the future.
From the four of us, thank you Chris for everything.
5.0
Bliss
🎵O I do like to be beside the seaside 🎶
5.0
Looney Dunes is a lovely house in a great location!!
This is a well kept house which comes with a warm welcome and was an absolute pleasure to stay in!
5.0
Good
21-28 April 2018. Nice size well equiped house within walking distance to all that Camber has to offer and a haven of peace in the maelstrom that is Camber on a sunny day. Nice warm wellcome from Chris including a goodie tray.
The Owl Pub very friendly (for dogs and humans), serves a nice pint and bowl of water (for the dog).
A welcome break which we would recommend.
Phil & Riitta + laid back lurcher Mr Darcy.
2.5
21-28 April 2018. Nice size well equiped house within walking distance to all that Camber has to offer and a haven of peace in the maelstrom that is Camber on a sunny day. Nice warm wellcome from Chris including a goodie tray.The Owl Pub very friendly (for dogs and humans), serves a nice pint and bowl of water (for the dog).A welcome break which we would recommend.Phil & Riitta + laid back lurcher Mr Darcy.
5.0
Beautiful house, great location.
We had a fab long weekend. It’s a beautiful house, with excellent facilities. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Great house with great set-up for families
Wonderful house, great location to the beach, and a friendly welcome. Couldn't fault it!
5.0
Perfect for our family get together by the beach
We stayed here with our two kids and their Grandparents for a long weekend and everyone enjoyed their stay. It was just a short walk to the beach. There is a lovely enclosed garden and the house was very clean and cosy. The owners really have thought of everything with a variety of outdoor games, Xbox, dvds, a filled pantry (with an honesty box). I would love to stay here again and highly recommend it.
5.0
Lovely house with everything you could need
Great comms from Chris before our stay and he was there to greet us when we arrived. Kindly showed us around and was extremely helpful throughout the stay. The house is lovely, perfect for us (2 adults, 4 year old and 2 year old). Has everything you need and then some. Loved the toys, games, books, dvds and music. We really appreciated the welcome pack (kids loved the cookies) and the honest larder was a great touch. The garden, had loungers, games and an assortment of stuff for the beach. Great location for the beach, 50m up and over a dune, or a more leisurely 200-300m to the main entrance. Overall we loved it and would definitely recommend staying here for a break in camber and/or rye
5.0
The property was fantastic! Clean, smart and plenty of meat finishing touches
Our family loved staying here and felt so very welcome. From the home baked cookies when we arrived to the vast array of toys, games, books and things to do provide by Chris and Jenny it made the weekend a treat. A fabulous property with a great well maintained garden and only minutes from the beach we had a great time. Can't wait to come again!
5.0
absolutely perfect
great location 5mins walk from beach. inside of house is very well maintained with a considerate welcome pack and a considerable supply of provisions in the honesty larder plus tons of toys, books records to stay busy. the strong wifi all over the house was the icing on the cake.
5.0
very impressed with facilities
Enjoyed staying here. Very close to beach and local eateries. Comfortable stay
5.0
Superb holiday home - something for everyone!
This house had everything- books and games for kids and grown ups, lovely rooms and conservatory, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, but close enough to walk to beach, pub, restaurant or Holiday park. It is very close to a lovely beach with golden sands that go on for miles. The owners are lovely and made us and our pet pooch very welcome. Their attention to detail was superb and we will definitely be returning! Thank you.
5.0
Fantastic property, really close to the beach...
Spent an amazing extended weekend at this property, and what an excellent place to stay, it's close to the beach, extremely well-equipped and the owners really made a huge effort to ensure we had a great time. Their attention to detail just kept surprising us! I cannot recommend this place enough for its location, how well equipped it is and the wonderful owners, Chris and Jenny. I wouldn't think twice about booking this place again, and in fact, seriously considering it for the summer!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Camber?
The average price for a rental in Camber is R 3,779 per night. This rental is R 1,714 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Looney Dunes, Camber - 1 min to sand dunes, 2 sunny gardens, 3 bedrooms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Looney Dunes, Camber - 1 min to sand dunes, 2 sunny gardens, 3 bedrooms pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Looney Dunes, Camber - 1 min to sand dunes, 2 sunny gardens, 3 bedrooms?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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