Solitude 2 hours from London. Sea. Sky. Space. – Home 566044 Log cabin
- 3 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Solitude 2 hours from London. Sea. Sky. Space. – Home 566044
- Log cabin
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Now with mains water and fibre broadband and Netflix, the Beach House is situated on the Essex Sunshine Coast next to a Nature Reserve right on the bank of a tidal creek with stunning views of the sea in front and the river behind. The huge, usually empty, beach is just over the creek so you can wade over (bring wellies!) at low tide or walk down to the end of Beach Road to the nature reserve and through to the beach. Or you can stroll through the reserve, along the beach and back along the sea wall or stop and bird-watch from the hides or the sun deck. A booklet is in the house along with binoculars and bird books if you don't know a plover from a pigeon. We have a list of birds spotted (34 in one weekend including Marsh harrier, linnets, Reed buntings, oystercatchers and kestrel) and can email it to you if you ask. Jaywick is about 20 minutes walk along the sea wall (about 30 minutes along the beach) where you will find pubs, shops and amusements.
The Beach House is in the tiny hamlet of Lee-Over-Sands which is about three miles from St Osyth and about five miles from Clacton-on-Sea in Essex. There are two bedrooms (two doubles with washbasin), a large living room with integral kitchen and an upper sun room and deck with wrap-around views of the sea and river. The house is clean and comfortable and the Seventies-style shower won't be winning any design awards but is actually very efficient. There's parking for two or three cars along the side of the house and a slipway into the creek for the nautically-minded.
The real joy is the sheer tranquility, waking up in the morning to flocks of geese and sitting in the sun room or on the deck gaping at the views over the creek, sea, river and marsh. At night sit in the nautically-themed sun room and watch the ships' twinkling lights or gaze at the spectacular night sky including the occasional shooting star.
Our rates include everything except linens and towels. You are more than welcome to bring your own or we can provide professionally-laundered linens for £20 for double bed linens and two sets of towels and £10 for a single and one set of towels.A household pack of shower mat, hand towel for the shower room and two tea towels is available for £10.
We are very flexible, depending on prior bookings, extremely friendly and we genuinely want others to share this unique spot so just ask. Most things are possible!
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Deck
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Elizabeth M.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 09 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 21 reviews
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21 reviews
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- Very Good
- 1
- Average
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- Poor
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“Wonderful for bird watching”
A great place to stay. Sitting on the terrace with skylarks serenading us from high in the sky, watching oystercatchers chatting together by the creek, and a little egret fishing for its lunch - what … More
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“Incredible autumn stay!”
We had such a great time at the Beach House last week - the weather was beatiful and the house was cosy, warm and with the best views - especially as the tide comes in. Would love to stay again soon!
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“So very very peaceful,”
Never experienced such silence in the UK, really is a wonderful place to recharge the batteries. The top floor with a full moon and the tide in - really beautiful. If there had been a hammock I think… More
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“Excellent little wildlife haven to just totally relax”
This place is a little gem, lots of wildlife and a practically private beach on your doorstep. Owner was so helpful and couldn't do enough. Great place to relax and unwind in peace and quiet. My daughter loved catching crabs just outside our door and was out there several times a day just wading in the creek looking for crabs and shrimps. Excellent place and will be booking again.
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Response from the owner What a lovely review Kristy, thank you. You would be welcome back anytime at all. As you say, the house is great for a really old-fashioned holiday for children to keep them away from devices! You were ideal guests and I wish you all the best until I hear from you again, Elizabeth
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“A unique special place.”
I booked the beach house on my husband’s criteria- “quirky and remote “- it certainly was both! I was expecting it to be special by the photographs and reviews, but nothing could h… More
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“Truly magical get away from it all....”
What an amazing place to stay, so quirky as close to being on a house boat as it’s possible without floating! The directions from Elizabeth were perfect and the beautiful beach views from every… More
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“Quirky house in amazing location with incredible views and lovely manager.”
We stayed here for a last-minute weekend on a whim because of the excellent reviews and the intriguing position over the sea wall but we weren’t really expecting that much, to be honest. The hou… More
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Response from the owner What a lovely review! Thank you so much; it was a pleasure to 'converse' with you and I am delighted that you are planning to return in September. I look forward very much to being in touch again with you both. My kindest regards Elizabeth
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“Perfect place to unwind and be in nature”
The Beach House gave us the chance to enjoy nature and stillness from a fully equipped, warm and cozy retreat. I spent my time just watching the weather, the birds and the tides from the windows and w… More
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Response from the owner 'Watching the weather' is a wonderful and very apt description; thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. With my best wishes Elizabeth
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“Lovely isolated location”
In the middle of almost nowhere, with only one neighbouring property, The Beach House is a wonderful getaway. It is in an Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserve, where the surrounding salt marshes flood… More
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Response from the owner Thank you kindly for taking the time and trouble to leave us a review. It is truly appreciated and we look forward to hearing from you again. You would be more than welcome. Warm wishes Elizabeth
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“Perfect Peace”
If you are looking for a wild night life this is not the place for you. If you are looking for an away from it all break then this is the one. Yes it is quite remote and yes you only have one neighb… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your review. It is not a good place for wild nightlife but it IS a very good place for night (& day) wildlife! Please come back one day - you would be more than welcome Best wishes Elizabeth
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Elizabeth (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Elizabeth (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Elizabeth (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Elizabeth the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Elizabeth (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Elizabeth (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Elizabeth (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Elizabeth (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Elizabeth (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Elizabeth (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Elizabeth (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Elizabeth (the owner) a message.
If Elizabeth (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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