Navigation Cottage On The Historic Sea Lock Overlooking The Nature Reserve

Heybridge Basin, Essex

Navigation Cottage is a stunning historic coastal cottage located in Heybridge Basin, Essex. It offers elegant luxury in a beautiful location beside a historic Sea Lock, Nature Reserve, and the Sea wall. The cottage is beautifully furnished to high standards and provides stunning sea views, walks, and bikes for guests to enjoy. The cottage is set back from a sea lock at the mouth of the Blackwater Estuary, with beautifully restored Thames barges and yachts passing by daily.

Originally built in the late 1700s to house canal foremen, Navigation Cottage has been modernized to offer a well-equipped kitchen, two lovely shower rooms, and elegant bedrooms. The cottage exudes a romantic charm and offers a cozy fireplace for winter evenings. Guests are welcomed with a lovely cake, tea, coffee, and other amenities for a relaxing stay. The cottage is pet-friendly, allowing well-behaved dogs to stay.

The cottage features a beautiful garden with luxury decking overlooking a pond and the Lake Nature Reserve. Guests can enjoy meals in the formal dining room or conservatory with views of the garden. The location of the cottage allows for easy exploration of the surrounding area, with footpaths, canal walks, and nearby attractions like historic pubs, tea rooms, and outdoor activities. Navigation Cottage is managed with green credentials, blending into its natural environment and providing a comfortable and environmentally conscious stay.

Local attractions near Heybridge Basin and Maldon include good pubs, restaurants, and opportunities for fishing, sailing, and horse riding. The cottage comes equipped with modern amenities such as central heating, a fully stocked kitchen, fluffy towels, comfortable bedding, WiFi, Smart TV, and bikes for guests to use. Pets are allowed at an additional fee. Overall, Navigation Cottage offers a charming and luxurious retreat for guests looking to relax and explore the beautiful East of England region.

• Pets Allowed
• Internet
• Open Fire