Coastal Hotels launch The Gallivant

Coastal Hotels is delighted to announce the opening of The Gallivant hotel in Camber, East Sussex. The hotel adds to the reinvention of the British seaside holiday and marks the transformation of Camber as a chic beach destination on London's doorstep.

With a wonderful setting behind the sand dunes on 8 glorious miles of beach, and two excellent restaurants, The Gallivant - formerly The Place at the Beach - is an exclusive contemporary, seaside hotel with a fresh, New England sensibility. At Camber Sands, close to the charming coastal town of Rye, the fishing port at Rye Harbour and the Rye nature reserve, The Gallivant offers the perfect elegant beachside weekend immersed in nature - starting from £85 per night. What's more, Camber Sands is just one hour ten minutes from London by train: a windswept idyll of which many Londoners are unaware but is prized by locals.

Choose from 18 whitewashed Hamptons-style bedrooms including four studios with private entrances for small groups or families. Rooms are uncluttered, comfortable and stylish with custom made driftwood furniture, fine cotton sheets, feather pillows and soft feather duvets.

The Beach Bistro at The Gallivant serves modern British food sourced from local farmers and fishermen. The Beach Café in the Coastal Garden, open at weekends and through the summer, specialises in fresh fish and meats char-grilled to order, accompanied with signature salads.

Camber Sands is a top British destination for windsurfing and kite-surfing, cycling, beach horse riding, fishing and golf.

The Gallivant is also popular for beach weddings of up to 150, and caters for corporate gatherings ranging in size from 10 to 100 guests - it's a million miles away from the usual.

At the Gallivant a top-class British break needn't cost the earth. Double rooms start from £85; studios from £99. Sunday lunches are well priced.

For more information and reservations, visit: thegallivanthotel.com