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No, Osea Island is private property and only accessible to guests who book accommodation on the Island
Yes, we have a resource of Taxi drivers who will do the journey, it costs in the region of £25.00 from Witham station or Osea to Witham.
Osea is a tidal island and is accessible via a mile long road for a 4 hour period every 12 hours. Outside of these times access is via boat (The river taxi which takes 8/10 minutes, must be pre-booked in advance, a fee is applicable) or by helicopter (London/ Battersea Heliport, 20 mins, a fee is applicable).
A Tide Time chart will be provided for your convenience by email when you book.
Guests are asked to vacate their accommodation by 10am but are able to stay and enjoy the island until the end of the low tide if they haven't missed it or to the beginning of the next low tide. For example say the tide opens 9am - 1pm, depart your accommodation by 10am, depart the island before 1pm If unsure please always ask.
Arrival is based on the same principle guests are permitted to arrive according to the tide but are still restricted to actually having entry to the accommodation until it has been prepared for their arrival which in most cases would be between 12noon- 2pm- If the property is vacated earlier the guest will be informed upon arrival. Whist waiting to have access to the accommodation guests can enjoy and explore the island.
Yes there are at least 5 points along the 1 mile tidal road which will allow two cars to pass one another.
This is rare, but if this does happen please contact the island (numbers provided when you book and are in your welcome pack) and you will be assisted.
For all guests who stay in cottages and apartments in the village , please off load your car and then park in the allocated parking lot provided for you. This will be shown to you once you have arrived. For the Manor House and the two coast facing cottages , Manor beach I & II you are welcome to keep your cars with you and can be parked right outside your property.
You have three options: Option one: Decide to wait ( 8 hours) read a book, play charades, Option two: drive back to Bentals shopping centre, grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat ( only a few miles away) or Option three, drive to Heybridge Basin and contact the water taxi service to see if it would be possible to arrange a last minute trip.
With regards to the water taxi, you have to pre-book in advance and pay direct. The water taxi leaves from Heybridge basin ,it can take up to 6 people, generally if coming from the mainland cars are parked at heybridge basin car park, and we can pick up the cars when it is low tide again, or if departing from the island , picks you up outside the manor house and you would need to take a taxi to the station or drive your car if it is there already. The water taxi costs £40 each way from Heybridge basin.
Please inform the island manager of your arrival time so that they can prepare for your arrival.
It can take up to 6 people; it does not transport your vehicle.
Osea provides bath towels, linen and soap but best to bring beach/pool towels and of course great walking shoes.
We have a selection of accommodation which permit pets such as,
The Manor House- up to three dogs
Cottages: Honey Pot, Sweet shop, Mulberry and Puffin Burrow cottage.
Apartments: Cherry blossom, Garden house, Rosette and Orange blossom
Yes £25.00 per pet per stay. Please bring own food and drinking bowels and beds. Pets are not permitted on furniture or beds.
Yes.You can connect to the office internet connection from the seating area in the gamesroom. Connect to ‘osea office’ (no password required) It is also available in The Manor House for Manor House guests only.
The nearest pub is around 3 miles away, and the nearest town is Maldon. With a high street that has everything from retails stores to costa coffee. There are two Tesco's, one in the Bentals shopping centre and a 24 hour Tesco's just a few miles out.
Unfortunately not , it is best to purchase as much or your required groceries as you can before you arrive.
There are 8 cottages which are all located in the village a stone's throw away from one another; many are right next door to one another. The two coast facing cottages Manor Beach I and Manor Beach II are next to the manor house and are situated next to one another.
They are inside a large house called the Courtyard. It has a communal hall way by which most of the front doors of the apartments lead off from. The courtyard is located in the Village next to the outdoor heated pool
Yes, please contact Joanne on 07810753226
On special occasions a few visitors are permitted but this is by prior arrangement, guest's names and arrival times will be required and are compulsory. Access is permitted only with prior consent and could be declined if we are not informed.
The island is self-catering and you have fully fitted kitchens with a microwave. If you wish to celebrate on a large scale for example anniversaries, family "get together's", birthdays we can provide set menus for your party and you can dine in the chapel gallery which can seat up to 60 or so people, over a few tables. If you want an intimate dinner just the two or you or a couple of friends, why not buy the ingredients and hire a chef for the night at £150.00 and he can do the cooking for you. We also supply BBQ's, great for the summer
Children are very welcome but please be advised this is an island with rugged terrain , surrounded by water, and may be hazardous to young children if left unsupervised. Please do not let your children wander around without your supervision.
Children are never permitted in the pool without adult supervision.
Please do not encourage your child to feed the animals without you being with them as animals can be temperamental.
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