2 guests
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1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
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Egrets wade through the waters and hawks soar above at this unique home in the Essex Marshes. At the end of the adjoining field, the Wildlife Nature Reserve begins, where you can spend hours wandering the trails spotting plovers, owls, herons and larks. Although the scenery around you is marshes and fields as far as the eye can see, it’s just a ten-minute stroll into the centre of Tollesbury to stock up on groceries or stop in a café. The home itself is a hexagonal-shaped, open-plan abode sitting at the base of the old radar tower. Head up to the tower's public viewing platform to get the full feel of where you are. Walls of glass look out over the marshes from the living room and flood the space with natural light. Slide open the doors to blend indoors with outdoors, and let the living room spill out onto the private patio. You can dine outside, or hole up with a blanket on the bench and enjoy the view. Should a chill creep in come evening, there’s a wood-burning stove inside to keep things cosy warm. Boardgames and books can keep you entertained and your host provides a full English breakfast in the morning to set you up for the day.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore the nature reserves of the Essex Marshes, right on your doorstep
Keep things warm and cosy with the wood-burning stove
Take your tea on the sunny patio and enjoy the view
Stay at the base of an old radar tower and head up to the viewing platform
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Home truths
If you would like to bring children, the host recommends pitching a tent and tent pitches cost an additional £15 for the weekend or £25 for the week
There is sheltered parking for two cars at this home
Access to this home is through the old radar tower and the hallway here is filled with local information
If you're arriving by car, you'll need to drive down a farm track with three gates to open on the way
Pets are more than welcome and the garden is fenced, but there are cattle in the adjoining field and rare birds nesting in the marshes
Your host can provide a cot and high chair, just ask
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
Patio / terrace
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
Extras
Additional fees
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you for an additional fee of £20 per pet, per week (for up to 7 days). Breed restrictions apply – please check with the host before booking to discuss the suitability of this home for you and your pet.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Essex
Despite being so close to London, Essex is a world apart. With rolling countryside that inspired Constable, one of Britain's greatest landscape painters, delightful seaside towns and a host of secret coastal islands, Essex surprises at every turn. Where else in the UK can you walk past Queen Elizabeth's hunting lodge in Epping Forest, enjoy a Michelin-starred lunch near Maldon (of sea salt fame), before spending your afternoon lounging in...
Get around
Airport
London Southend
1 hr 3 min
London Stansted
1 hr 16 min
Rochester
1 hr 30 min
Train station
Southminster
45 min
Bus stop
Fire Station
20 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
18 min
Cafe
22 min
Pharmacy
18 min
Points of interest
Beach
Brightlingsea Beach
56 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Mark
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. For over twenty years, Mark has been providing guests with a lovely collection of hand-picked, characterful cottages in Suffolk and Essex. Each home has authentic five-star charm on the inside, and idyllic rural settings on the outside. He'll go the extra mile to make sure you have a fantastic stay, so whatever you need, don't hesitate to ask.
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