Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space

Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space

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3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
7 guests
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Our family have owned Humperdink, our cottage, since 1964. It is a few miles from the village of St Osyth adjacent to the nature reserve of Lee Over Sands, with a mainly shingle and sand beach, depending on the tide, river and marshes. We brought our cottage into the 21st century in 2015, retaining its charm and character while adding some new creature comforts and mod cons, including gas central heating with radiators and running hot water (which was a first for us, never having this luxury at our cottage before when we were children or with our children!) to make any stay a memorable and pleasurable whatever the weather, or time of year. We have no hidden extras with our home, bed linen, towels, and tea towel are all included in the price. All pillows and mattresses have protector...Our family have owned Humperdink, our cottage, since 1964. It is a few miles from the village of St Osyth adjacent to the nature reserve of Lee Over Sands, with a mainly shingle and sand beach, depending on the tide, river and marshes. We brought our cottage into the 21st century in 2015, retaining its charm and character while adding some new creature comforts and mod cons, including gas central heating with radiators and running hot water (which was a first for us, never having this luxury at our cottage before when we were children or with our children!) to make any stay a memorable and pleasurable whatever the weather, or time of year. We have no hidden extras with our home, bed linen, towels, and tea towel are all included in the price. All pillows and mattresses have protector covers and are non allergic. Check in is 4 pm and check out is 11 am. The surrounding area is fields, however the river, sea and beach are just over the sea wall, where you can walk with, or without your dog, and enjoy the views, swim in the summer or you can just stay at our cottage, sit in the front garden watching the sheep in the field opposite or sit on the patio on the comfy rattan chairs at the back of the property and listen to the wildlife right on your doorstep, away from the hustle and bustle of reality. Deer have been seen near our cottage as well as hares, foxes as well lots of owls and multiple birds. Your dog is very welcome, please just notify us about this when you book. We only allow 2 dogs per booking and there is a charge of £20 per dog per stay. We ask that you clean up after your dog and also that you don’t allow your dog to sleep on the beds please. Please also be aware the garden is not fenced in. The cottage has two bedrooms upstairs, the front bedroom that has views to the sea and has a wooden Shaker Kingsize bed and a second bedroom at the back with a wooden double bed, as well as a single pine bed, so this room can actually sleep three. This room has spectacular views across the fields and also to the sea, where you can see the Wind Turbines near Clacton, quite spectacular at night with all the twinkly lights. You also see the sunrise from the back of the property, which is superb. There is a room downstairs, at the back of the property, that can either be a bedroom or a playroom. It has a very comfortable double sized sofa bed from Ikea. This room has french doors which open out onto a decking area, complete with chairs and a dining table during the summer and a picnic bench during the winter months, all ready for you to enjoy your meal at any time of the day or drink a la fresco. In the summer you wake on a lovely sunny morning with the sun streaming in, encouraging you to open the french doors and take in the peace and solitude of the area. We have provided an extra fridge in the garage for your bottles that can be turned on when you need it There is also a smaller fridge/freezer for your food which is left on all the time. The tumble dryer in the garage, next to the fridges is NOT TO BE USED by guests please, it is only to be used by our cleaner. Our cottage has a delightful open and sociable living space where you can cook, eat and socialize. There is a fitted, fully equipped kitchen, with a washing machine, electric oven and gas hob, slow cooker, George Foreman Grill, microwave, kettle, toaster and coffee machine. In the living space there is a SMART TV/DVD player/ radio in the comfy sitting area and a dining room table with 7 chairs, should they be needed. The bathroom, again, has been completely revamped with a shower over the bath. This runs off the hot water, provided by the combi boiler. The heating is also a smart system, called NEST and can easily be adjusted with the thermostat controller on the table under the lamp in the sitting room. We now have superfast fibre broadband. This is left plugged into the same plug as the toaster / microwave and the router is on the shelf above the microwave. You will be given the password at the cottage and in your welcome email which also gives you the keysafe code. The unique location on the Essex coast, which incidentally is one of the driest places in the UK, is adjacent to the Essex Wildlife Trust EWT (www.***********.uk) reserve on Colne Point. This bird reserve has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) affording habitat for many different birds both resident and migratory. As a guest you are allowed access to the beaches and wildlife reserve, which could be described a very exclusive experience as only members and residents are usually are able to go on this reserve. Over the sea wall is the creek which is obviously tidal and the sea which lend themselves to some kayaking or paddle boarding which is a lot of fun and often you are on your own on the water. London is only 2 hours away by car and there is a main train station at Colchester which is approximately 25 mins away from
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Bathrooms
1 Full bath

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What this rental offers
Kitchen and dining
  • Cooker
  • Grill
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Television
Indoor amenities
  • Internet access
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
  • Skiing available
Outdoor amenities
  • Garage
  • Patio
Living spaces
  • Highchair
Nearby
  • Countryside area
  • Horse riding facilities
Bathroom and laundry
  • Washer
  • Towels provided
Location info
  • Kid friendly

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Map
Getting there
Southend Municipal Airport
32.9 km

Stansted Airport
57.5 km
Restaurants
Nikki’s Cafe Bistro
7.1 km

Charnallies Restaurant
7.1 km

Steam On Sea
7.3 km

Bluebirds
6.9 km
Attractions
Cluetopia - Clacton Escape Rooms
7 kmEscape Games

Princes Theatre
7.2 kmTheatres

Hasty's Adventure Farm
5.1 kmFarms

West Cliff Theatre
6.7 kmArt Galleries
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableHorse riding facilitiesSkiing available

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 p.m. Check out by 11 a.m.
Cancellation policy

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