For a sense of the vibe at The Gallivant , let me list you some of the household names you’ll come across during your stay: Bamford , Dryrobe, Teapigs, Hunter, Gusbourne . Are you sold yet? If you’re looking for a chilled-out spa break on the beach in the heart of English wine country, it doesn’t get much better or more British than this coastal retreat. The adults-only, dog-friendly hotel sits just behind the sand dunes at Camber Sands — an enviable beachside location that’s integral to every part of your stay, from morning yoga on the golden sands to hot toddies in the dunes after dinner.
Sea dips, massages and vineyard tours are among the highlights at the Gallivant, which boasts the UK’s largest English wine list and an exclusive partnership with award-winning wine estate Gusbourne, just a 20-minute drive away, with private tours, transfers and wine-paired lunches available on request. From board games by the fire to facials in the Beach Hut spa cabin, here’s what to expect. Right behind the dunes next to Camber Sands Beach in East Sussex, just an hour from central London and right in the heart of English wine country.
Historic Rye is just a 10-minute drive away and Hastings is 40 minutes by car. Fire pits on the plant-filled terrace. Dominoes and card games in the snug.
Hunter wellies and Dryrobes by the front door. The vibe at The Gallivant is sophisticated but relaxed — and the devil is in the details, from the deck chairs you take take to the beach fro.