This is a really beautiful historic coastal cottage, furnished to very high standards and situated beside the Sea Wall, the Historic ships at Heybridge Lock and a large water Nature Reserve which extends from its back garden

It is in a great location and offers lovely sea view walks, and bikes are freely provided.

Navigation Cottage is a historic listed weather boarded cottage set back from a sea lock at the mouth of the Blackwater Estuary. Restored London barges and yachts of different sizes and countries come and go every day creating a cosmopolitan environment along the Essex coastline. The back of the cottage opens out to unspoiled marsh lake-land and is a pit stop for migrating birds on their way to Africa, Scandinavia or Maldon, depending on their inclination and size.....

This romantic cottage has been modernised to offer a well equipped kitchen. Two lovely shower rooms designed to revive you once you have enjoyed a day trip out on the boat, or a walk along the sea wall or returned home from the many local attractions. In winter you can unwind in front of a fire or should you wish to stay in touch with the world enjoy our internet and Smart TV.

Navigation cottage was originally built in the late 1700's and housed the foremen who worked on the canal. Thanks to their hard work, tonnes of cargo made its way along the waterway developing trade whilst creating an outlet for adventure. The world was everyone's oyster back then and we hope that spirit of exploration and escapism will be revived during your stay at this beautiful pearl of a cottage.

Cottage walk through:

• You enter the cottage into a hallway with the cosy sitting room to your right and a marble bathroom to your left, ahead is the well equipped kitchen and stairs to the 3 bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor - please note that the only open fire is in the sitting room.
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• The kitchen opens out into the wonderful conservatory which catches the sun all day with views over the large garden and onto the Nature Reserve beyond. There is a lovely formal dining room off the kitchen as well as a handy well equipped utility room .

• The Cottage sits snugly between the historic lock with is beautiful ships, the Nature Reserve and the Sea Wall: A unique position but also very private as the cottage is well set back and the conservatory looks away from the Lock.

• The cottage is elegant and comfortable with beautiful antique and contemporary furniture rarely seen in a holiday cottage. It's position is exceptional for privacy, enjoying sea view walks, Nature and visiting local pubs and tearooms: a dream for doggies as everything is literally on your doorstep.

The Garden

• Navigation cottage is set back from the Sea Lock and Canal by a swath of grass and then it's own front garden - you come through a Rose arch to the Front entrance of the cottage and the gorgeous big mature garden, there is an expanse of luxury decking beside the pond taking in beautiful views over the adjacent Lake Nature Reserve.
   
• The beautiful rear garden is completely private and not overlooked.
   
• You can have meals in the luxury Dining room or the comfortable Conservatory with views over the garden and onto the lake Nature Reserve, there are even BBQ facilities outside.

Local Area

• Set beside the Historic coastal 'Lock' of Heybridge Basin there is an ever changing parade of yachts and historic ships to enjoy, pubs and tearooms are just accross the lock.

• The Sea wall runs beside the cottage and is a great place for a fresh air walk with views over the the tidal estuary and out to sea, you can trek along the Sea Wall into Maldon or 14 miles in the other direction up to Tollesbury - enough for the most ardent dog walker !

Standard Inclusive Features

All prices include vat and everything written below.

• Kitchen: All cottages are complete little homes and facilities include modern central heating, refrigerator, hobs, oven and / or microwave, toaster, crockery & serving dishes, cutlery, many utensils, fire-extinguisher, lots of pots & pans, glasses & mugs, kettle, coffee maker, teapot, kitchen towels, oven gloves, olive oil & vinegar, salt & pepper, sugar, herbs, tea, fresh and instant coffee, washing up liquid, cloths, general cleaning materials, etc.
   
• Complimentary "Welcome Pack": Contains all the freshest ingredients for a 'Proper English breakfast': eggs, bacon, butter, some tomatoes, fruit, a lemon, a litre of milk and a loaf of fresh local bread.
   
• Bathroom: The lovely large shower bathrooms downstairs and upstairs are provided with fluffy cotton towels, hair-dryer, bath mats, toilet brush and toilet rolls.
   
• Bedroom: Cotton bed linen and duvets.
   
• Living room: Wifi, Smart TV , books, games, magazines, local brochures, OS and other maps, folder with our special 'What To Do' insiders guide to the local area.
   
• Heaters: Central heating throughout the cottage.
   
• Bikes for adults and children: Please check with the owner that these are available before you arrive to avoid disappointment if they are in for maintenence  
   
• Baby: Cot and high chair provided in cottages accepting babies (please bring babies bedding).
   
• Dog: Water bowl and treat per dog is provided in cottages accepting pets.

* the canoes are only for experienced canoeists who have their own safety equipment - this is a private arrangement between the owner and the guests and are used completely at the guests own risk.