El Ray

Dungeness , Kent

Property Reference: M510031

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The vast poetic landscape of Dungeness is the backdrop for this stunning designer beach house, with glorious sea views and an internal railway carriage!

1 Bathrooms
2 Bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Pets

Coastal Property

Wifi

Car parking on site

Woodburning Stove

Sea View

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About El Ray

Introduction

"As featured in The Times ’50 Coolest Cottages in the UK’.\n\\Hip name even hipper design and just 20 minutes along Dungeness Beach from lobster lunches at the Snack Shack this cuboid masterpiece is filled with quirky contemporary design including a kitchen built into a stripped-back Victorian railway carriage retro-cool moulded black plastic dining chairs and sliding doors that open to the big-sky shingle beach.\\ - The Times March 2018\nEl Ray stands like a beacon to contemporary design against the huge seascape beyond its glass wall and yet inside the kitchen is built around an original 19th-century railway carriage. It is this juxtaposition of ancient and modern that makes El Ray truly unique.\nThis gorgeous holiday home has an open plan living space with central wood burner and looks out onto a south facing sunny deck which is built to provide shelter from the winds. The 180 degree views from the deck are spectacular across this unique shingle spit dubbed as Britain’s only desert - the perfect location for a romantic holiday getaway. The two bedrooms look onto two internal courtyards which provide lovely sheltered sun traps.\nThe Dungeness Nature Reserve is a magical place to visit all year round. A recognised Site of Special Scientific Interest it is an area of shingle beach saltmarsh sand dunes. The unique landscape is a nature lover’s paradise perfect for walking and popular with photographers worldwide."

Summary

El Ray: sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Parking for 2 cars. Open garden

Ground Floor
Entrance hall leading to large open plan kitchen, sitting/dining room with wood burner and TV/DVD player (the TV is for DVD use only)
Kitchen with electric oven and hob, larder fridge, washing machine
Glass doors opening on to decked area
Bedroom 1 (sleeps 2), double bed
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2), double bed
Bathroom with walk in shower, basin and WC

Services
Wi-Fi/Broadband
Electric underfloor heating and wood burner

Outside
A large south facing deck with garden furniture overlooking the shingle beach and sea
Two internal courtyards protected from the wind

What you need to know

1 travel cot available

El Ray welcomes up to 2 dogs, however as the property has no boundaries, please keep your dogs on a lead in the vicinity of the property. Due to the high quality finishings in the property the owner would be most grateful if guests could ensure their dogs nails are clipped prior to arrival.

The property has direct access to the sea so please ensure children are supervised at all times

Please note that if the doors of El Ray are not locked as per house information pack, £100 will be deducted from the security deposit

Please note if you wish to hold a photo shoot or a TV/film production at this property an additional fee will apply. The necessary licences must also be obtained from The Dungeness Estate. Anyone who is found to hold such an event without permission or the relevant licences will be charged retrospectively.

In light of Covid-19, accommodation providers may have temporarily removed some non-essential, high touch items (some examples may include decorative cushions, games and hair dryers) from their accommodation.

Properties in England - Current government guidance states that in England, outdoor restaurants and takeaway options, as well as swimming pools are permitted to open in Step 2 (expected to be 12 April – 16 May 2021), subject to social distancing rules. Indoor entertainment and areas of hospitality will not be permitted to open until Step 3 (expected to be 17 May – 20 June 2021).

Properties in Wales and Scotland – guidance on which facilities and venues can open and when has not yet been published. We recommend that you keep up to date with government announcements for further information.

Government guidance and legislation on COVID 19 changes frequently. Before you travel, you need to ensure you have checked and understood the relevant legislation and guidance that is applicable to you and the make up of your party.

What makes this area so special

The Old Lighthouse is a popular visitor attraction, as is the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch steam railway which passes close by, a wonderful way to enjoy Kent’s scenery.
There are two pubs on the reserve, The Britannia and The Pilot, and the unique ’Fish Hut’ selling caught-on-the day fresh fish and lobster rolls in summer.

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Overall holiday experience

Based on 15

9.6

Overall rating

9.6

Comfort and Equipment

9.1

Location

9.5

Cleanliness

9.8

Local amenities

7.8

Value for money

8.7

10 out of 10

Julian Oxted | Father with two grown

Unique open plan design with quirky railway carriage kitchen perfectly suits the remote yet interesting setting. Full glass front is perfect for sitting in comfort and watching the world go by. Recommend for reflective getaway.

Published on: 2020-10-19

10 out of 10

Tina Brighton | Couple

Lovely relaxing stay. ElRay is very well equipped in the kitchen, although I did miss a freezer compartment for my ice for my G&T- I know a very small issue  Loads of hot water available. Great place to relax and watch the world go by.

Published on: 2020-10-22

9 out of 10

Holger Schwerte (Germany) | Couple

The house and the location are top level. The rental price too. Only three small things and one big one to mention: - The house was not well tempered (16 degrees Celsius were far too low.) - The thermostats of the under floor-heating (bath and bedrooms) were not started, we had to find out for ourselves how. - The wood-burning stove was the only heating for the living room, the dining room and the kitchen. We could handle this but from a customers point of view it is necessary to mention it in the description of the house on the website. - The toilet seat was not fixed so that you are sliding with it on/from the toilet - not very nice. Instead of screws someone had tried to fix the seat with silicone. The customer service reacted immediately and sent someone the next morning who installed a new seat that fitted.

Published on: 2020-10-06

10 out of 10

This is a beautiful and compelling house. One has to admire its creators. However, Dungeness just did my head in after three days. Its bleak majesty is genuinely hard to cope with for more than a day or two and I found myself overwhelmed, in need of a return to civilisation. This is a very personal criticism - others may revel in the extraordinary sense of place that El Ray embodies.

Published on: 2020-10-02

10 out of 10

Sue Norfolk | Couple

El Ray is situated in the most amazing location, and is comfortable, warm and inviting. We spent a week there in mid-September 2020 and really enjoyed the house, the location and the local amenities. It is a really unusual and peaceful spot to spend time. Sitting out on the deck watching the sunrise is one of the most relaxing things I've done this year. The house was spotlessly clean with lovely bed linen and big fluffy towels as well as oodles of hot water. The shower was excellent. The huge front windows and inner courtyards really add to the experience - It could possibly do with one more comfy chair from which to admire the view, but all in all we had a great time and we will certainly be back to the area, as a week was nowhere long enough to explore the surrounding towns and countryside. My husband - a keen fisherman - spent several happy evenings trying to catch supper! The neighboring power station was - much to our delight - totally silent, and once you are there you are almost totally unaware of it El Ray's owner, Sophie, helpfully provided advice on where to eat and places to visit. We would heartily recommend the Fish Hut for the most amazing fresh fish and the Pilot for takeaway fish and chips. The access to the house needs to be treated with great caution - the track is quite narrow and the gravel unforgiving - while reversing we turned a little prematurely, dropped into the gravel and had to be winched out by our very helpful and generous neighbours - which was a bit embarrassing, given we had read the warnings on the booking form! If you are looking for a unusual and peaceful spot with great views then El Ray fits the bill

Published on: 2020-09-21

9 out of 10

Eleanor London |

Beautiful and you are paying for the location, view and aesthetic of the property. We loved it. Only small downsides were, no blackout blinds and all the furniture was very low, as a pregnant person this was tricky. But we would go again in a heartbeat. Thank you!

Published on: 2020-09-15

10 out of 10

Ian London |

This is a wonderful place in an amazing location. We were delighted when we arrived to find the view from the veranda completely unimpeded, you get spectacular sunsets, the power station makes no noise at all and is actually really, really beautiful. The house itself is stunning, very contemporary but still very comfortable. The kitchen is really well appointed. My only advice would be: bring sea shoes, read up about pebbles, and bring binoculars. Oh, and if you want a sandy beach, try Greatstone, but check the tides: the sea is about a 20 minute walk away from the sand at low tide, over sticky, ankle-deep mud. Highly, highly recommended.

Published on: 2020-08-13

10 out of 10

Carolin Winchester | Family

You will spend a lot of time just looking, whether it is the birds in flight through the long landscape window in the main bedroom bed, or the changing of the light as night draws in through the main panorama window in the living area. The house is set up for comfort, and outside of the daytime hours there is only the occasional neighbour on a lonely walk. The wildlife around is special, and there are places for excellent seafood nearby. And should you be missing anything, the owner is very friendly and helpful. This was a very special holiday indeed. We hope to come back, and I am sure you will have a very special time as well.

Published on: 2020-08-03

10 out of 10

Jim Chiswick | Couple

El Ray is just as lovely as the pictures suggest. We loved the moody, windswept single beach, right on our doorstep. Cosy and warm even in the depths of winter. The original railway carriage that houses the kitchen adds charm and quirkiness to the otherwise modern, architectural design. A perfect retreat!

Published on: 2020-01-11

9 out of 10

kate London | Couple

Published on: 2020-12-11

9 out of 10

Fiona Banbury | Family

Published on: 2020-09-06

9 out of 10

Peter London | Couple

Published on: 2020-07-15

9 out of 10

Julie | Relations and dog

Published on: 2020-03-23

10 out of 10

Michael Brighton | Family (with only pre-school children)

Published on: 2019-12-08

10 out of 10

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Published on: 2019-11-04

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Great Service. A wonderful place to stay. Hopefully we will be back again very soon.

2018-11-23
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Great service, made sure we had all of the relevant information and clear directions to get to the cottage. Amazing building and location unlike anywhere we have been before. What would have been better would have been more information about the area but also about the amazing building and the build of it in that location. There were a few bits and pieces of kitchen equipment that we could have used - we like to cook, and found it a bit restrictive. Similarly the fridge didn’t allow for storage of much food particularly if frozen - wouldn’t have wanted to feed a family for a week! We thought the threat of £100 deduction if we failed to lock the front door correctly was a bit punitive, especially when the reason for the difficulty in locking was the fault of the ill fitting door itself, I didn’t always shut at the bottom perfectly. Don’t blame the guests for something that is a fault in the premises!

2018-09-24
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I think their administrative work was first class. It was easy to book, pay for and find the accommodation. It would have been nice to have a welcome pack after a long journey and there was nothing laid out...in particular there was to have been a bottle of Prosecco! Also for the rather high rent I would not have expected to have to go out and buy toilet paper and dishwashing tabs! The door of the dishwasher should have been repaired as it was difficult to operate.....cladding missing, therefore door catapulted up when loading machine. Very efficient and professional.

2018-09-13
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Guest
Easy to contact and online forms easy to complete. Loved this property and it’s location. If you want a ’get away from it all’ experience this is definitely the place.

2018-09-07
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Guest
We had a great stay in an awesome beach house at Dungeness. We have always loved this place, but never quite managed to stay until now.

2018-06-29
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Guest
An efficient booking service which was courteous and helpful. A delightful house, beautifully designed and equipped. The huge, bright windows looking out to the beach were a joy.

2018-05-07
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Guest
Fantastic and almost instant service. One phone call and within minutes I’d received exactly the information I needed. The property we stayed at was fantastic, perfect in fact. If only everything was this strife free!! I’ll definjtely be back! Idyllic! Cannot recommend El Ray highly enough. The owner was incredibly accommodating, charming and ensured our stay was heavenly! We’ll definitely be back!

2018-03-31
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Guest
Another outstanding short stay with Mulberry Cottages. El Ray is architecturally stunning and the owner has put a lot of thought into ensuring guests are immediately at home - even a bottle of fizz in the fridge. Excellent holiday - will definitely return and would certainly recommend Mulberry Cottages to anyone. El Ray is a gorgeous and architecturally exciting building. The owner has put a lot of thought into making the guests welcome and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

2018-02-23
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Guest
The booking was very easy and the photos of the property were very helpful. However our arrival was chaotic. There was a problem with the door lock at the property and the cleaner and builder were still at the property when we arrived. Mulberry phoned us to see when we were arriving but didn’t explain there was a problem....we would have liked to have been told so that we could have arrived after the problem had been had been fixed. El Ray was in a fantastic location and beautifully designed...we loved it. A few things to improve.....not enough cutlery,mugs or water/beer glasses for 4 adults if you are going to use the dishwasher. For letting in Autumn/Winter a proper supply of wood and firelighters is needed for the wood burner as this is the only source of heat and some hooks in the hall to hang up damp coats etc would help. A reading light needed in the sitting room too.

2017-11-20
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Excellent .. Fantastic. top quallity .will use again

2017-11-17
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Dungeness , Kent

The vast poetic landscape of Dungeness is the backdrop for this stunning designer beach house, with glorious sea views and an internal railway carriage!

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About El Ray

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