The Crow’s Nest / 2-bed home on Osea Island, Essex

Welcome to Osea Island, a remote holiday resort situated in the estuary of the River Blackwater in Essex. Boasting an array of onsite facilities, the island is the perfect staycation destination for holidaymakers looking to enjoy a fun-filled family getaway. All properties are self-catered. The Crow’s Nest offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, a kitchen & a dining area. Sleeps up to 5 guests. Osea Island adopts strict social distancing & cleaning policies to ensure your safety.

Spaces
LIVING ROOM:
The living room is furnished with a sofa, 2 armchairs, a coffee table and a flat-screen TV.

KITCHEN & DINING:
The kitchen is fully-equipped and includes a kettle, a toaster, a microwave, an oven and hobs. The adjacent dining area can seat up to 6 guests. Please note that Osea Island is entirely self-catered with no access to shops or restaurants, therefore please bring lots of food, snacks and drinking water.

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed. The second bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. There is an additional single bed located in the hallway. The bathroom is fitted with a cabin shower.

This home is managed by ALTIDO London. We are proud to offer our guests a wide selection of top-quality properties across Europe. ALTIDO London is pleased to offer hotel-standard hospitality services and provide hotel-quality linen & towels, bathroom essentials and professional cleaning services.

Access
Guests will have access to the entire home alongside the communal facilities on the island. A member of the Osea Island team will always be on hand to check you in, provide you with at least one set of keys and give you a tour of the property.

Interactions
We will ensure that there is someone onsite upon your arrival to welcome you, give you keys and help you settle in with a quick tour of the property. We are always on hand to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, and we pride ourselves on going the extra mile so please don't hesitate to drop us a line or an email. Whether you need help with the house, a recommendation or somewhere to leave your suitcase, we are here to help! We also have residential staff on the island, both housekeepers and maintenance, available to assist you during your stay. They will be able to assist you with the best walks, bird watching, fishing and star gazing spots.

Surroundings
Osea Island is a unique and exclusive destination, perfect for families and groups of friends looking to enjoy a fun-filled getaway. The island boasts a wide range of activities to enjoy throughout your stay. As well as the outdoor swimming pool, there is a fleet of bicycles at your disposal, a croquet lawn, a football pitch, a tennis court, mini golf, fishing and sea swimming. The island is also great for couples or solo-travellers looking to relax and unwind amidst the tranquillity and serenity. Exploring the island is one of the primary activities our guests enjoy, as it is a fascinating place to get out and about. Other activities such as sailing can be booked in advance upon request, please get in touch if this is something you are interested in.

Transport
Osea Island is a tidal island and is accessible via a mile-long tidal road for a 4 hour period every 12 hours when the tide is low. At high tide, access is possible by water taxi. During daylight hours, access is possible by helicopter. A Tide Time chart and specific driving instructions will be provided once your booking has been confirmed.

If you're travelling by car, the postcode for satellite navigation is CM9 4SA.

If you're travelling by train, Witham Station is approximately a 20-minute taxi away from the island. The cost of a taxi from the Station to Osea is £40.

The closest international airport is Stansted Airport. It is approximately 40 minutes away by car.

The water taxi costs £60 each way. If coming from the mainland, it leaves from Heybridge basin. Cars can be parked at Heybridge basin car park (Daisy Meadows) and you can pick up the cars when it is low tide again, or if departing from the island. If departing from the island, the water taxi picks you up from the beach outside the Manor House. It can take up to 6 people but numbers may be reduced if bringing luggage with you.

Helicopters can be accommodated across the island. Please notify us of any anticipated arrival via helicopter. We would need to establish contact with the pilot or charter company before your journey.

Notes
We look forward to receiving your booking inquiry. Special discounts and reduced rates are on offer for stays longer than a week. Please get in touch for further information. Please check our cancellation policy carefully before booking.

Osea Island is a tidal island and is accessible via a mile-long tidal road for a 4 hour period every 12 hours when the tide is low. At high tide, access is possible by water taxi. During daylight hours, access is possible by helicopter. A Tide Time chart and specific driving instructions will be provided once your booking has been confirmed.

Osea Island is self-catering and there are fully-equipped kitchens in each cottage to support this. We recommend purchasing as much of your required groceries as you can before you arrive, however Ocado will cross the causeway and deliver to the island if you select a one-hour delivery window which falls within the low tide.
WiFi is available in most properties on the island and is powered by mobile 4G routers. Due to our remote location, the WiFi can occasionally prove temperamental. We would ask guests to please refrain from using the WiFi for streaming purposes.

Osea Island supplies firewood/logs for any property that include a working fireplace or wood burner.

Outside barbecues are permitted and guests may bring their own.

The heated outdoor swimming pool is open from April - October.

If there is anything that has been missed out or if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to get in touch! All feedback is appreciated.