From Our Family to Yours Beside The Sea Holidays is a family business: man, woman, boy and dog. We’re lucky to live every day beside the sea, and we take pride in sharing what our beautiful coastline and countryside has to offer our guests. Whether your ideal break is action-packed or reserved for long, leisurely walks on the beach or in the countryside, we’ll help you create a trip you’ll remember. We know all of the best places to enjoy the sea, culture, history and food that make this postcard-perfect pocket of the East Sussex and Kent coast the ideal destination for your well-deserved break! Our Homes Every property we offer is exclusive to Beside The Sea Holidays and meets our demanding standards. We know each cottage inside out, and can assure you that if we have put our name on it, you’ll love staying there. These are places where all those little (and not-so-little) things that make a difference are standard. Comfortable furniture? Check. Gorgeous décor? Check. Cosy bedding? Check. Fully loaded kitchen to assist you with all those naughty holiday treats? Check! Our handpicked portfolio consists of dwellings where you can relax, unwind and simply enjoy...

Find your next cosy bolt-hole for two at The Surf Shack, set in the grounds of our Coastguards Cottages - a splendid semi-wilderness you wouldn’t expect to discover just under two hours from London. Barely a moment’s walk to the beach. With miles of often-empty beach, a towering sky overhead and wind fresh with Atlantic salt, ‘The Surf Shack’ is all about relaxation. Kick off your shoes, shake the city dust from your hair and wander back to that bit of yourself that gets lost in the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Nestled on the border of 1066 Country and The Garden of England with their stunning coast and countryside, ancient towns and historic sites, a holiday at Coastguards Cottages can be exactly what you want it to be. Seasonal Activities Spring and summer evenings are best spent gathered around the BBQ after a day of exploring the coast and countryside. Autumn, the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ (to quote Keats) is a time for fantastic seaside sunsets bursting into turquoise and pink, and the countryside sprinkled with gold and auburn. It’s also a time of food and drink festivals, and a time to scare yourself silly on a ghost walk in Rye! A winter break at Coastguards Cottages is an unsurpassed experience. Revive your senses with an invigorating walk, then warm your toes in front of the log burner with a good book and a glass of wine. Walks & Hikes Keen walkers will be in hiking heaven with the diverse natural landscapes to explore on your doorstep, such as Romney Marsh with its colourful history of invasions, threatened attacks and smuggling. As one of the most important nature conservation sites in Europe, this patch of pristine wetland covers a whopping...