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Penthouse |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Harwich in South East England

from £43 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£299–£727 / weekBookable online

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3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, may take pets - please enquire

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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.

Facilities

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.

Photos

 

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Sunset view from the lounge

 

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Sunset over the river Stour viewed many days from the Penthouse lounge balcony.

 

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One of the spectacular views always enjoyed from the Penthouse

 

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The Quayside and pier from the sea.

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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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

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	21 Feb 13	25 May 13	385£ 385	60£ 60	65£ 65	3 Nights
Summer	25 May 13	20 Jul 13	299£ 299	59£ 59	65£ 65	3 Nights
Peak	20 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	600£ 600	86£ 86	114£ 114	3 Nights
Autumn	31 Aug 13	30 Nov 13	374£ 374	54£ 54	60£ 60	3 Nights
Winter	30 Nov 13	23 Dec 13	299£ 299	44£ 44	48£ 48	3 Nights
Xmas	23 Dec 13	30 Dec 13	572£ 572	-	-	1 Week
New Year	30 Dec 13	6 Jan 14	572£ 572	85£ 85	93£ 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£ 488	70£ 70	77£ 77	3 Nights
Summer	25 May 13	20 Jul 13	499£ 499	75£ 75	85£ 85	3 Nights
Peak	20 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	660£ 660	95£ 95	115£ 115	3 Nights
Autumn	31 Aug 13	30 Nov 13	411£ 411	59£ 59	66£ 66	3 Nights
Winter	30 Nov 13	23 Dec 13	329£ 329	48£ 48	53£ 53	3 Nights
Xmas	23 Dec 13	30 Dec 13	629£ 629	-	-	1 Week
New Year	30 Dec 13	6 Jan 14	629£ 629	90£ 90	99£ 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£ 535	77£ 77	84£ 84	3 Nights
Summer	25 May 13	20 Jul 13	599£ 599	85£ 85	95£ 95	3 Nights
Peak	20 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	727£ 727	104£ 104	115£ 115	3 Nights
Autumn	31 Aug 13	30 Nov 13	452£ 452	65£ 65	71£ 71	3 Nights
Winter	30 Nov 13	23 Dec 13	362£ 362	52£ 52	57£ 57	3 Nights
Xmas	23 Dec 13	30 Dec 13	692£ 692	-	-	1 Week
New Year	30 Dec 13	6 Jan 14	692£ 692	99£ 99	110£ 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.

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• Overseas bank transfers must be charges prepaid.

• Grab a Bargain “Last Minute Deals" will get a 10% discount on unbooked dates,

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