Guests say
Curlew offers a wonderful seaside escape with breathtaking estuary views, spacious and comfortable accommodation, and a host of thoughtful touches for families and guests of all ages. The property is exceptionally well-equipped, making it easy to settle in and enjoy your stay. Guests consistently praise the friendly and communicative hosts. While the immediate approach to the property and some aspects of the surrounding area are less appealing, the stunning location and high standard of the house itself more than make up for it.
Multiple reviews mention the property being very clean, modern, and well-presented, with no negative comments about cleanliness.
The property boasts an outstanding waterfront location with mesmerising views and sunsets. However, some guests note the approach through a holiday park and the condition of nearby properties detract slightly from the overall experience.
Guests highlight comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a relaxing atmosphere. The only caution is for those with limited mobility due to steep steps, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The house is exceptionally well-equipped, with everything from kitchenware to games, beach towels, and water sports equipment. Guests repeatedly mention the extensive amenities and attention to detail.
Reviewers praise the hosts for excellent communication, informative pre-arrival details, and thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack and extra bedding. While gifts like welcome packs are mentioned, please note these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Standing on the beach overlooking the beautiful Colne Estuary, this is a stunning holiday house perfectly sized for two or larger families for great seaside fun.. 1 step to entrance.
Lower Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
Ground Floor:
Games Room: Table Football, TV, Netflix, DVD Player
Bedroom 1: Bunk (Double On Bottom, Single Above) Beds (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, Sky, Netflix, DVD Player, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Welcome pack. Patio area with garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Live the seaside life at Curlew. Standing on the sea wall, this stunning holiday house overlooks the beach with amazing uninterrupted 180 degrees estuary views that are simply breath-taking whether it’s summer or winter. Perfectly sized for the larger family, generations, or two family get togethers. Specially designed to be a tranquil escape and take full advantage of the amazing sea views, sun, and wildlife, this is a truly unique property set immediately alongside the beach. This super location offers winter peace and summer fun to enjoy and relax at the seaside.
This modern beach-themed three storey property is fully equipped and very comfortably furnished for your full enjoyment. Excellent coastal walking can be enjoyed from the doorstep, and there is an abundance of bird life and nearby nature reserves, so be sure to bring your binoculars. The beach is 5 yards away so beach exploring, tidal swimming and crabbing is outside the door. Paddle-boarding and kayak on request.Windsurfing, kite-surfing, dinghy sailing, canoeing and sea fishing can be enjoyed from the beach (equipment not provided). Be prepared to drive out for trips and other amenities in local towns.
The Colne Estuary offers further fishing and boating opportunities. Check out Brightlingsea Harbour. There is a great watersports park at St Osyth, a 2-mile drive away. This area is well regarded as Essex’s ‘best kept secret’, with the popular coastal towns of Brightlingsea, Wivenhoe, Mersea, Clacton, Frinton and Walton-on-the-Naze, all within half an hour’s drive. There is a foot ferry (summer months) to Mersea Island to Brightlingsea to enjoy the promenade, lido and fish and chips. The town of Colchester is close by, famous for its cobbled streets, castle and world renowned zoo, with a wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. Further afield are Ipswich, Chelmsford and Felixstowe. Many picturesque villages and the Constable Country are close by - Dedham, Flatford Mill and Manningtree within ½ hour and, Nayland, Lavenham and Long Melford to name but a few. Other local pastimes include golf.
Pub, takeaway and cafe 150 yards, shop ½ mile walk with further pubs, takeaways and shops at St Osyth village, an easy 2 mile drive.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- West Mersea Beach
- Colchester Zoo
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
There's lots to like. Very friendly owner who went out of their way to provide information.Breathtaking views.Very clean and well presented.But, due to no fault of their own, the property is becoming increasingly blighted by its immediate surroundings.To get to the car parking, we often had to get out of the car to move rubbish strewn across the very narrow alley, passing by the broken fences and overgrown gardens of the unoccupied, unloved properties nearby. It ended up feeling less luxury and more 'eek'. Lovely locals in the adjoining caravan park etc, to be clear - it was more the practicality and appearance.I'd also add a tip for people whose mobility isn't perfect. The main accommodation is top floor, as you'll know - but the steep concrete steps up to the first floor are very steep indeed, and are not even, and all luggage etc has to be hauled up the two flights and through a gate that fights back. Do make sure you can do this, before booking.We'd recommend the actual property. But the tips above may be helpful for other guests.
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Lynne Stockdale
Had a great week at Curlew, despite weather being terrible! Extremely well equipped with plenty of space for all the family. View out of this world! Would certainly come again.
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Emma Garnham
Our stay at Curlew was amazing! The owners kept me fully informed of everything we needed to know about the property and the local information. We booked Curlew as it was a big property to accommodate all my family and the views and location were a big plus.There was everything we needed to meet our needs from cooking to entertainment. The bedrooms were a good size and the beds were comfy which isn't always the case.My granddaughter loved getting out on the beach and looking for crabs or playing with all the games that were left out for her. We all enjoyed our weekend staying here and will definitely look at booking again.