insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 14 - April 2016 | Page 61

GETAWAYS

The main event in a visit to Camber Sands is the sands itself, an
enormous swathe of golden beach that never feels crowded due to its
sheer size, and is simply stunning. Located within minutes of Sandways,
I hopped over the closest dune and walked for miles across the sand on
a sunny Sunday morning before heading back, armed with the weekend
papers, to sit on the garden decking in blissful quiet eating a shamelessly
indulgent breakfast. Life doesn’t get much better than that.
Sandways sleeps 10, but if you’re not in a large group, or would just
prefer a smaller abode, Camber Holiday Cottages look after a number of
just as fabulous alternative accommodations that sit on the same lane.
“Just up the lane from Sandways, we have Samphire, a contemporary
house less than five minutes away from the splendid Camber Sands
beach. It was painstakingly and totally redesigned and renovated in
2013 to create a home away from home by the sea,” says Georgina
Holt, owner of Camber Holiday Cottages. “With a fabulous collection of
local art, it has been sumptuously decorated with four bedrooms and
three bathrooms, state-of-the-art sound and entertainment systems,
and a beautiful, fully-equipped kitchen; it is a luxurious escape. Opposite
Samphire is Red Roofs; with a minimalistic beach feel and stunning
landscaped garden, the open plan living space is perfect for family get
togethers or celebrations, and it has a massive ensuite master bedroom
with a balcony large enough