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The Boat House at Tides Reach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Mersea Island, near Colchester
- Place, Colchester Castle Park17 min drive
- Place, Colchester Zoo18 min drive
- Place, University of Essex18 min drive
- Airport, London (SEN-Southend)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
The Boat House at Tides Reach
You’ll love being able to see the sea from the front of the house.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV, DVD Player
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels included and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Private parking for 1 car. On road parking (seasonal restrictions); additional public car park nearby. No smoking.. A recently built fabulous property set in an enviable location and only 400 feet to the beach. The Boat House offers room for four people and space to relax. On the ground floor you’ll find the master bedroom, complete with shower/wet room and plenty of storage. Upstairs is the second bedroom with twin single beds and space for the travel cot, and family bathroom. The house benefits from plenty of natural light and modern plantation shutters to the windows and the second bedroom also has Velux windows and blackout blinds, along with free Wi-Fi. You will find a folder within the property listing many local attractions, pubs and restaurants.
Mersea Island benefits from some fantastic shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs as well as being famous for its seafood and brightly coloured beach huts. Enjoy a drink or something to eat in one of the family friendly pubs and restaurants. Mersea Island is great for anyone who wants a break beside the sea but there are lots of activities to keep you busy too - walking, cycling and sailing to name a few. The Boat House is an ideal location from which to explore Mersea Island.
Cudmore Grove Country Park is situated a short distance away at East Mersea and is terrific for those who prefer green open spaces and quieter spots, why not take a picnic? Should you decide to travel, only 20 minutes away and you can find yourself in the historic city of of Colchester or Maldon, both worth a visit. There are two beachside cafés, a park, a small shop (seasonal) and a bar serving food all within 5 minutes walk of the property. There are further amenities just over a mile away including butchers, bakery and supermarkets.
Free WiFi
There will be building works carried out next door from August 2024 - End of 2025 - there will potentially be noise between 8am and 4pm.
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV, DVD Player
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels included and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Private parking for 1 car. On road parking (seasonal restrictions); additional public car park nearby. No smoking.. A recently built fabulous property set in an enviable location and only 400 feet to the beach. The Boat House offers room for four people and space to relax. On the ground floor you’ll find the master bedroom, complete with shower/wet room and plenty of storage. Upstairs is the second bedroom with twin single beds and space for the travel cot, and family bathroom. The house benefits from plenty of natural light and modern plantation shutters to the windows and the second bedroom also has Velux windows and blackout blinds, along with free Wi-Fi. You will find a folder within the property listing many local attractions, pubs and restaurants.
Mersea Island benefits from some fantastic shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs as well as being famous for its seafood and brightly coloured beach huts. Enjoy a drink or something to eat in one of the family friendly pubs and restaurants. Mersea Island is great for anyone who wants a break beside the sea but there are lots of activities to keep you busy too - walking, cycling and sailing to name a few. The Boat House is an ideal location from which to explore Mersea Island.
Cudmore Grove Country Park is situated a short distance away at East Mersea and is terrific for those who prefer green open spaces and quieter spots, why not take a picnic? Should you decide to travel, only 20 minutes away and you can find yourself in the historic city of of Colchester or Maldon, both worth a visit. There are two beachside cafés, a park, a small shop (seasonal) and a bar serving food all within 5 minutes walk of the property. There are further amenities just over a mile away including butchers, bakery and supermarkets.
Free WiFi
There will be building works carried out next door from August 2024 - End of 2025 - there will potentially be noise between 8am and 4pm.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Colchester
Colchester is home to this cottage. Mersea Island Vineyard and Gosfield Lake Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Colchester Zoo are also worth visiting.

Mersea Island, near Colchester
What's nearby
- Colchester Castle Park - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
- Layer Marney Tower - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
- Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
- University of Essex - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
- St. Osyth Beach - 34 min drive - 34.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 34 min drive
- Yachtsmans Arms - 29 min drive
- Mersea Barn - 6 min drive
- The Plough - 7 min drive
- The Coast Inn - 4 min drive
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