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

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.

Palm Beach House
A thoroughly modern and minimalist Scandi-style retreat for relaxed coastal getaways, just one minute's wander away from Pett Level Beach. Named after what were once marshes that stretched all the way along the East Sussex coast to Rye Bay, Pett Level is a fascinating place to spend some much-needed downtime. There is so much scenery to take in here, from the beautiful beach to the Weald…

The Beach House, Hayling Island
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! Occupying a dreamlike location between Chichester Harbour and Portsmouth, Hayling Island is home to three glorious miles of pebble and sand beaches, three of which have been awarded a European Blue Flag. Access to the island is via…

The Forest House
A 17th century fairytale retreat with a thatched roof, secluded in the woods on one of the highest points of the Sussex Weald, for spectacular views of the North and South Downs. A visit to The Forest House is not unlike stepping right into the pages of a children's fairytale. Even your approach will feel deliciously magical, since the listed, thatched-roof retreat is accessed through…

The Nest at Severels
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. Visually striking and rich in rural charm, The Nest at Severels is part of a rare Grade II-listed property, designed by the noted architect Walter Greaves as his family home. Described by Historic England as "a particularly…

Cloud House
A sumptuous, dog-friendly coastal retreat filled with quirky treasures, just two minutes' walk away from the magnificent white-sand beach at Camber Sands. Beautifully positioned in the East Sussex village of Camber - part of 1066 Country - Cloud House is a mere two-minute walk from the vast, white-sand beach at Camber Sands, and its nature-steeped dunes that stretch out for over three miles. Yet…
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