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Introducing Cabins and Castles, for Fairytale Retreats on the South Coast

23 November 2021

Born out of love for the South Coast of England, Cabins and Castles offer a hand-chosen, personally-vetted selection of unusual holiday retreats that introduce discerning travellers to the very best of Sussex, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

Delights include a master architect-designed home, set amongst four acres of enchanting garden and woodland with a beautiful river ambling through, and a gorgeous ‘upside down’ coastal escape set right on the beach at Hayling Island… otherwise known as the “birthplace of windsurfing”.

And that’s just the beginning! Read on to discover even more unique South Coast havens from Cabins and Castles.

The Beach House, Hayling Island

Hayling Island, Hampshire, England
A super-stylish ‘upside-down' coastal retreat with a scenic dining balcony, nestled right on the picturesque beach with family fun and watersports in abundance!
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 11
From
£300 / night

The Nest at Severels

Chichester, West Sussex, England
An architect-designed, Grade II-listed haven set within idyllic garden and woodland, beautifully secluded along a tranquil country lane in a West Sussex village.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£165 / night

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