El Ray

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dungeness is an odd place. Like nowhere I had been before in the UK really, but that's what charged me about it. Certainly a place to get away from life and wind down. El Ray typified that too. With direct, open views to the expanse of shingle beach in front of you, it's hard not to take a deep breath and feel relaxed. El Ray was smaller than expected and although designed beautifully as a building, I felt it could have been a little more higher end in terms of furnishings inside to match the building itself. That aside, it's all about incredible fish and chips, windy beach walks and relaxing whilst looking out across the beach from the bean bags on the terrace. Simply, El Ray is a place to go and do nothing, and everybody needs a bit of that once in a while.

Published on: 2019-08-21

Beautiful place. Tranquil. Great views. A perfect getaway by the sea. We also loved the lobster and crab from the near by fish shack

Published on: 2019-08-17

Dungeness is an amazing place to visit and there is lots to do just a short drive away. El Ray is a fantastic modern house - it is obvious that a lot of thought has gone into the design! The old railway carriage which has been incorporated into the main living space works remarkably well as the kitchen. It was warm and sunny when we were there and the bedrooms were rather stuffy at night. We tried leaving the patio door open but the blind kept banging which kept us awake. There are only three comfortable chairs in the living room - it could do with another one. The information sheets mailed to us had the wrong code for the key safe but luckily we had the right one in an email. Despite the few criticisms we had a great time here and are happy to recommend this property.

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