House Boat

A couple seeking something different will find House Boat delivers the unusual. Moored at a waterside marina near Colchester, this detached vessel sleeps two in a double bedroom, with a bathroom containing bath and shower, a kitchen with electric hob and microwave, and a living area warmed by a woodburner. One small dog travels free. The whole property is yours alone, accessed via a single step to the entrance; everything sits on the ground floor.

Electricity, bed linen and towels come as standard, along with initial fuel for the stove. There is parking for one car on site and a sitting-out area with garden furniture. The location sits opposite an aqua sports centre offering watersports tuition, kayaking and paddleboarding, with an inflatable park alongside. A coastal footpath leads towards Point Clear. The nearby village of St. Osyth has a small harbour, shops and restaurants, centred on an ancient priory estate and deer park. Clacton and Walton piers are a short drive away.

Colchester itself—20 minutes by car—holds the castle, museum, zoo and sports venues. No smoking is permitted. Arrive after 4pm; checkout is before 10am.