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Cottage Details
What a gorgeous coastal location
A stunningly beautiful historic cottage: Enjoy elegant luxury in a beautiful location beside a historic lock, Nature Reserve and Sea wall.
Mark
This cottage is being added to our collection right now
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- 1 Available Start Date (click for quote)
- 1 Unavailable Date
Map
Facilities Checklist
- Barbeque
- Bath
- Bed Linen Provided
- Bikes Provided
- Cats Accepted
- Central Heating
- Clothes Airer or Washing Line
- Clothes Dryer
- Clothes Washer
- Cooker and Hob
- Courtyard
- Dishwasher
- Dog Friendly
- Flame Effect Fire
- Freezer-compartment
- Fridge
- Garden
- Garden - Enclosed
- Ground Floor Bath
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Shower
- Ground Floor Toilet
- High Chair Provided
- Internet Access
- Iron and Board
- King Size Bed
- Microwave
- Off Road Parking
- Open Fire
- Shepherds Hut Holiday
- Shower, over Bath
- Shower, Walk In
- Single Storey
- Smart TV
- Television
- Towels Provided
- Travel Cot Provided
- Village
- Wifi
- Wood Burner
Description
This stunning Cottage is being added to our website right now - I am going to take more outside photos in the next couple of weeks.
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 and this will not be functioning till Autumn.
- 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
- You have a large mature garden to enjoy, where you can have meals outside or sit in the comfortable Conservatory and relax with an evening drink and watch the sun go down over the Nature Reserve
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.
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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.
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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.
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Bathroom: The lovely large shower bathrooms downstairs and upstairs are provided with fluffy cotton towels, hair-dryer, bath mats, toilet brush and toilet rolls.
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Bedroom: Cotton bed linen and duvets.
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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.
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Heaters: Central heating throughout the cottage.
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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
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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.
Treats
Bikes are provided for you free of charge to explore the local lanes, please check with the owner your requirements.
Our "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.
Cottages with open fires are supplied with a complimentary first load of fuel after which you can buy more using an honesty box.
Most cottages also supply Bikes free of charge unless it is stated that no bikes are available.
We can offer you your own Personal Chef at this cottage to create the perfect evening in.
Public Transport
London Liverpool Street Station to Witham 45 mins
Taxi to Heybridge Basin 20 minutes
Taxis cost approx £15
- Knights 01376 518 383
- Crusader Cabs 01376 500 555
- Waltham Taxis 01376 512 808
- Terrys Cars 07710 778121
What the Guests Say
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Sunday, 17th of June, 2018, John:
The cottage is beautifully furnished and very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Its position is superb and the lovely garden is ideal for sitting in and enjoying the views and that's before you start on the walking! We look forward to coming back again.
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Thursday, 31st of May, 2018, Peter, Nicky,Ame,Ella and Elaine plus the doggies:
A perfect escape ! Beautiful cottage, very well appointed and stylish. Lots to do and even the weather was kind. Our hosts incredibly helpful and eager to please. We don't usually re-visit a cottage, but feel we shall make an exception for Navigation Cottage. Thank you so much
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Monday, 28th of May, 2018, Peter:
Just back from a wonderful three nights at Navigation Cottage. Lovely cottage, well designed, immaculate and very well equipped. Lots to do nearby. Wonderful garden. Will definitely book there again. Owners very friendly and helpful. Our dogs loved it too!
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Friday, 25th of May, 2018, Justine, Amanda, Phoebe (12) and Emilia age 10:
Written by Phoebe age 12 and Emilia age 10. We Had a wonderful stay in Navigation Cottage. The Cottage has a beautiful garden and a very homely feel. The views on walks are very pretty and everywhere around is super nice. The weather was great so all of us played lots of games of cricket ! We also really loved the pond in the garden ! The cottage is in an amazing location and we loved watching the boats sail by. we feel very privileged to have been the first family to stay in this cottage ! Thank you so much ! Justin, Amanda Phoebe and Emilia
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