BED & BREAKSURF

27/05/2007

THE PLACE, CAMBER SANDS

OVERLOOKING one of Britain’s most popular bucket and spade beaches, The Place is one of a new generation of stylish seaside hotels that also manages to be family-friendly.

The 18 bedrooms are simply furnished in neutral shades and natural fabrics. Local fishermen from Rye Bay deliver fresh fish to the kitchen door.

The menu also uses lots of local produce such as lamb from Romney Marsh and fresh asparagus.

WHAT TO DO: Grab your cozzie for days on the sandy beach. You can enjoy all sorts of watersports at Camber Sands, from windsurfing to kite surfing. Take a walk around the protected wildlife areas and spot rare seabirds, or head off on a day trip to historic Rye.

WAKE-UP CALL: B&B from £40pp per night when two share. A triple room with one double and one single costs from £30pp per night when three share. See www.theplacecambersands.co.uk