Old Lighthouse view
About the home
• Old Lighthouse view Penthouse is located perfect for trips to London, the journey takes one hour thirty minutes and just two minutes' walk from the beach, on the outskirts of the town often referred to as one of Essex’s best kept secrets. Quiet and peaceful, yet only ten minutes from the Dovercourt and Old Harwich, the Penthouse has easy access to all amenities, including the local shops and many excellent Restaurants, Bars and Pubs for eating out.
• The Penthouse benefits from being over two floors with panoramic sea and river views from the top floor lounge. Leading from the living room is a balcony with stunning sea views, furnished with a table and chairs to enable you to dine al fresco. With one double and one twin bedroom and the double sofa bed, the penthouse is ideal for families, with plenty in the surrounding area to see and do during your stay.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Harwich and Dovercourt, 300m |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Old Lighthouse view is a modern penthouse apartment great for all year round holiday breaks for families and couples, with gas central heating and all amenities for modern living and comfort.. The apartment is over two floors with the Lounge on the top floor to take advantage of the panoramic views of the River to one side and sea views to the other. On the lower floor you have the bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen/ diner with the balcony for further views.
• Luxury open plan Lounge with a galleried landing and with seating for six people with TV and a range of books and games.
• Master Bedroom with a double bed, with its quality furnishings and warm and cosy decor and places to store your clothes and belongings during your stay.
• Twin bedroom with twin beds with its quality furnishings and plenty of storage, suitable for adults or children.
• Family bathroom with bath and a shower over and all today’s modern needs.
• Kitchen/diner is fully equipped with built in cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer with dining comfortably for four with the balcony for the al fresco feel.
Further details outdoors:
There is private parking to the rear and for security a door entry system, located on the second floor with stairs leading to apartment.
Further details
Heating, electric, gas, linen, towels are all inclusive
Conditions
Strictly no smoking except on the balcony or outside.
The South East England / Essex region
North Essex has many things to offer for all ages, Harwich is the gateway to Europe with ferries and cruise ships daily makes a great place to start or finish a holiday. The region boasts many attractions with the Blue flag Dovercourt beach just footsteps away and the famous foot ferry that links you to Shotley, Felixstowe and Harwich harbour where the River Stour meets the River Orwell and seaward to the North Sea. Close to Constable country of Dedham which is always worth a day out. There is always Colchester the oldest recorded town in England with its historical garrisons, Castles and churches with its now cosmopolitan style of shopping, dining and nightlife influenced by its international university.
There is plenty of Victorian seaside towns to explore like Clacton, Frinton, Walton on the Naze, not forgetting Holland on sea, Jaywick sands, St Osyths that all sit on the coast. Further afield just across the river is the vibrant Ipswich that sits on the Essex - Suffolk border with its wealth of attractions and also full of history. Then you could jump on the train to London to places like the Tate gallery and see how he saw north Essex in his time. North Essex is definitely the forgotten treasury of England a place that time has nearly forgot but you will not forget the time you spend there.
The Harwich area
Harwich and Dovercourt has always been a holiday destination, probably more since Victorian times and especially in the fifties and sixties with the original Hi de HI Warners holiday camp. There is always something to see or do, from visiting one of the historic sites of Harwich like The Redoubt Fort, Halfpenny Pier, and Maritime museum Lifeboat museum all open 10am - 5pm daily from May to the end of August in the good weather there are tour guides from the tourist centre on the Halfpenny Pier. From July 1st to 10th the "Harwich Trafalgar Festival of the Arts" at various venues, not to be missed is the Sea Festival on the 31st July and not forgetting the Blue Flag beaches of Dovercourt with its sandy beaches and great sea views.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | London Stansted: 89 km |
| Railway: | Harwich Town: 0.2 km |
| Ferry: | Harwich International: 3 km |
By Ship Harwich International port. 5 min by car/taxi, Royal Caribbean sail their Jewel of the Seas, Cruise with MV Discovery, Stena line with their giant ferries to Europe, DFDS with their European services.
• By Road, From London take the A12 north towards Colchester and Ipswich, signposted Harwich. At Colchester take the A120 to Harwich. . Postcode for sat nav CO12 3HL
• By Rail, London Liverpool Street station to Harwich Town station then 100 yards on foot.
• By Air, Distance from London Stansted Airport 53 miles. Distance from Norwich airport 76miles, Distance from London Luton airport 103 miles, Distance from London Gatwick Airport 105miles. Distance from London Heathrow 113 miles.
• Local buses run regularly around the town and to Colchester and Clacton.
• There are always local taxis available
Activities near Harwich
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Spring | 21 Feb 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 385 | £ 60 | £ 65 | 3 Nights |
| Summer | 25 May 13 | 20 Jul 13 | £ 299 | £ 59 | £ 65 | 3 Nights |
| Peak | 20 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 600 | £ 86 | £ 114 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn | 31 Aug 13 | 30 Nov 13 | £ 374 | £ 54 | £ 60 | 3 Nights |
| Winter | 30 Nov 13 | 23 Dec 13 | £ 299 | £ 44 | £ 48 | 3 Nights |
| Xmas | 23 Dec 13 | 30 Dec 13 | £ 572 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 30 Dec 13 | 6 Jan 14 | £ 572 | £ 85 | £ 93 | 3 Nights |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Spring | 21 Feb 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 488 | £ 70 | £ 77 | 3 Nights |
| Summer | 25 May 13 | 20 Jul 13 | £ 499 | £ 75 | £ 85 | 3 Nights |
| Peak | 20 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 660 | £ 95 | £ 115 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn | 31 Aug 13 | 30 Nov 13 | £ 411 | £ 59 | £ 66 | 3 Nights |
| Winter | 30 Nov 13 | 23 Dec 13 | £ 329 | £ 48 | £ 53 | 3 Nights |
| Xmas | 23 Dec 13 | 30 Dec 13 | £ 629 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 30 Dec 13 | 6 Jan 14 | £ 629 | £ 90 | £ 99 | 3 Nights |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Spring | 21 Feb 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 535 | £ 77 | £ 84 | 3 Nights |
| Summer | 25 May 13 | 20 Jul 13 | £ 599 | £ 85 | £ 95 | 3 Nights |
| Peak | 20 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 727 | £ 104 | £ 115 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn | 31 Aug 13 | 30 Nov 13 | £ 452 | £ 65 | £ 71 | 3 Nights |
| Winter | 30 Nov 13 | 23 Dec 13 | £ 362 | £ 52 | £ 57 | 3 Nights |
| Xmas | 23 Dec 13 | 30 Dec 13 | £ 692 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 30 Dec 13 | 6 Jan 14 | £ 692 | £ 99 | £ 110 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
• To secure booking dates, 30% is taken as a deposit and the balance is due six weeks before the stay.
• Pleased to say for protection and convenience payments can be accepted by Paypal or debit/credit card directly via the Holiday lettings website.
• Overseas bank transfers must be charges prepaid.
• Grab a Bargain “Last Minute Deals" will get a 10% discount on unbooked dates,
BookAvailability
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