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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Dovercourt in Harwich

From £344 per week |  From £50 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car not necessary, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

This pretty cottage has been a private holiday home for more than thirty years and many generations, now it’s your chance to see the beauty. Wake up to a stunning view from the Master bedroom of where the rivers meet the sea. Set on a mild hill, located on a quite single track road with a secret rear entrance yards from the town centre. The cottage has open fires and a solid fuel Range and central heating, presented throughout with charm and that homily feeling, great for the tourist trial or mix it with the gorgeous blue flag beach of Dovercourt.
Short car ride to Clacton, Walton-on-Naze, St Osyth, Dedham with Colchester and Ipswich just a short train ride away or take the ferry over to Holland. There is some thing for everybody what ever the weather.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Can sleep up to occasional 8 using sofa bed in the lounge. Master bedroom has a super king-size bed for the tallest of visitor and bedroom two has a large 5 foot bed. Bedroom three has a set of bunk beds. Highchair and cot are available on request at the time of booking.

Further details outdoors:
The front and rear garden are child and dog friendly (enclosed) and private.

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View from the front of the property

 

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Master Bedroom

 

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Lounge with open fire

 

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Dovercourt Blue flag beach

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 / Dovercourt 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 services. By Road, From London take the A12 north towards Colchester and Ipswich, signposted Harwich. At Colchester take the A120 to Harwich. By Rail Liverpool street to Dovercourt station then 100 yards on foot. Distance from London Stansted Airport 53 miles. Distance from London Heathrow 113 miles. Postcode for sat nav CO12 3QL

Activities near Harwich

Reviews

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09 Sep 2011

“I could live in this cottage” Oh what a lovely cosy cottage so homely with everything you could want for a relaxing stay including dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer cooker microwave (if you want to cook )but really no need as plenty of great places to eat The TowerTh Hotel is lovely for bar or restaurant meals but if you need to cook plenty of shops near by. The children loved the playroom attic with its assortment of games and toys and also the beach which is so close and safe . We went on the pier and to the old fort and had a lovely day at Walton on the Naze a bit more seasidey for children.The weater was good to us but even if had not would have just enjoyed this lovely cottage and its views Response: Glad you had a good holiday and thank you for the feedback.

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Cosy cottage with lovely views, was pleased that we could take the dogs Mr & Mrs G

Enjoyed a very pleasant week at the cottage. Excellent facilities and a really charming atmosphere in the cottage, well well stocked for adults and children. I would certainly recommend to a friend. Gillian and family.

We had a great weekend, lovely cottage, will come again. Mark

Had a very pleasant stay in this delightful cottage, very peaceful and a good base for exploring. The huge bed was great and perfect for 5 ladies to watch a DVD!! Cottage very well equiped and clean. Diane,Sharon,Karen, Sue R and Sue B,

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage, the boys loved the attic with all the toys, Jam from Belgium

What a lovely place, we found plenty to do, visiting Flatford, Beth Chatto gardens, Walton on the Naze, walks along Dovercourt beach, Lovely fires in the evening. Nice and relaxed now. A great Rest Nick, Anne and family

Simply perfect! It felt like home as soon as we opened the front door and then to find a bottle of wine, wonderful. Plenty of long walks for the dogs and a stunning view to wake up to, what more could you ask for? Mr & Mrs C

As expats that have lived in Australia for over 40 years, we found the cottage wonderful! Home from home with everything that one would possibly need is in the cottage. Friends and family visited from all over England and all loved the cottage, a great pre cruise location and we will certainly recommend to all. Mary and Noel, Clareville Australia

Wonderful little cottage close to a very nice beach. Had a lovely stay, and there is almost everything you could need provided. The patio is perfect to sit out and have lunch in the sun. Had a pleasant stay, despite being stuck inside most of the time revising for exams! Steph, Alex and Jake

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	1 Mar 11	1 Jun 11	392£ 392	5858	6363	Flexible
Summer	1 Jun 11	1 Sep 11	526£ 526	7575	7979	Flexible
Autumn	1 Sep 11	27 Nov 11	344£ 344	5050	5959	Flexible
Winter	13 Jan 12	27 Feb 12	400£ 400	5757	6363	3 Nights
Spring	27 Feb 12	28 May 12	444£ 444	6464	6969	3 Nights
Summer	28 May 12	27 Aug 12	578£ 578	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	27 Aug 12	26 Nov 12	378£ 378	5555	6565	3 Nights
Winter	26 Nov 12	25 Feb 13	400£ 400	5757	6363	3 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	1 Mar 11	1 Jun 11	436£ 436	6565	7070	Flexible
Summer	1 Jun 11	1 Sep 11	550£ 550	7878	8383	Flexible
Autumn	1 Sep 11	27 Nov 11	382£ 382	5555	9999	Flexible
Winter	15 Jan 12	27 Feb 12	445£ 445	6464	7070	3 Nights
Spring	27 Feb 12	28 May 12	449£ 449	6565	7070	3 Nights
Summer	28 May 12	27 Aug 12	585£ 585	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	27 Aug 12	26 Nov 12	382£ 382	5555	5959	3 Nights
Winter	26 Nov 12	25 Feb 13	405£ 405	5858	6464	3 Nights

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	1 Mar 11	1 Jun 11	485£ 485	7272	7777	Flexible
Summer	1 Jun 11	1 Sep 11	550£ 550	7777	8181	Flexible
Autumn	1 Sep 11	27 Nov 11	425£ 425	6161	6666	Flexible
Winter	13 Jan 12	27 Feb 12	495£ 495	7171	676676	3 Nights
Spring	27 Feb 12	28 May 12	550£ 550	7777	8585	3 Nights
Summer	28 May 12	27 Aug 12	715£ 715	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	27 Aug 12	26 Nov 12	550£ 550	7777	8181	3 Nights
Winter	26 Nov 12	25 Feb 13	550£ 550	7777	8181	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.

• To secure booking dates, a third is taken as a deposit and the balance is due six weeks before the stay.

• Dogs are welcome at Hill Cottage for £20 per dog per stay

• Payment options are online bank payment,

• Paypal*, Credit/Debit card* or UK cheque or cash at any Post Office. * There is a 5% charge for payment made by this method.

• Overseas bank transfers must be charges prepaid.

• Grab a Bargain “Last Minute Deals" will get a 10% discount on unbooked dates, payment in cash on arrival.

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2 years listed You are contacting Paul Valentine Valentines (property manager) Landline +44 01255 570007 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The property manager is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.

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