Ground Floor: Entrance to Hallway leading to open plan living area. Lounge area with sofa, armchairs, feature fireplace, TV, dining table to seat 4, and patio door to garden. Kitchen area with electric cooker and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster, kettle and dining table to seat 4 people. Bedroom 1 with double bed, TV and en suite bathroom with rolltop bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Family ‘Jack and Jill’ shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Osea is a private island located in the Blackwater Estuary, just across the water from Maldon. The island offers a truly unforgettable getaway; from the tidal causeway approach when arriving at the island, to the numerous activities, facilities and beauty spots that await guests once on the island. Guests staying in the property have access to the island’s private beach, outdoor swimming pool, cinema room, games room, and fantastic event spaces including a seasonal island pub.
No.6, situated in 'The East Village' part of the island, has a real beach chalet feel from the outside and homely feel indoors. The open-plan living area is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and the superb bedrooms will ensure top comfort at night. The en suite bathroom comes with a roll top bath and stylish fittings, and a well-thought-out Jack and Jill family shower room just adds to the charm and convenience of the property.
Please note that East Village No.6 can be booked on any day of the week for a minimum of 2 nights. Please check the calendar for the latest availability.
On rare occasions availability may differ from that displayed on the calendar. Please await final booking confirmation prior to making other arrangements such as travel. Should booked dates not be available a full refund will be issued. Alternatively please contact us on 01548 202020 or thc@toadhallcottages.co.uk to discuss.
Garden with seating, table and chairs, barbecue and fire pit.
Osea Island has the following communal facilities:
· Outdoor swimming pool (May until September) · The Shack with cinema room, games room with pool table and table football is available for communal use during daytime hours (This can be available for private evening event hire at extra cost – please enquire for further details) · Well stocked sports equipment shed including rounders, croquet, swing ball, golf clubs, cricket set, footballs and volleyballs · Free bicycles for guests to use · 4.5 miles of coastline to walk or cycle · Sea swimming and private beach · The Puffin pub (seasonal opening times) · The Bomb Factory (For events only. Additional costs apply – please enquire for further details) · The Power House (For events only. Additional costs apply – please enquire for further details)
Additional paid-for activities are also available such as boating, fishing, clay pigeon shooting and water sports.
Enchanting, mysterious, eclectic, exclusive, wild, rustic, unique – there are so many words to describe Osea Island, yet the only way to truly understand the island’s magic is to experience it first hand. This secret, private island is anchored in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, just a 90-minute dash from London yet offering complete escapism.
The adventure starts before you arrive on the island; forget check-in times, the tide dictates your approach to Osea. At low water, an ancient, seaweed-lined causeway built by the Romans winds its way from the mainland near Maldon, meaning the island is blissfully disconnected almost all day. At high water, a water taxi can ferry you across, while it's not uncommon for famous faces to arrive by helicopter.
Musicians, models and creatives love it here, but holidays on Osea Island are equally mesmerising for families – young and old, groups of friends and nature lovers. There’s 4.5 miles of coastline to explore, with shingle beaches, salt marshes, meadows and orchards. The shores are a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with the only traffic the local wildlife. Rabbits, foxes and pheasants hide between oaks, sycamores and chestnuts, and the tidal plains are teeming with rare waterfowl, while at night, the stars act as streetlights and the call of all five of the country’s native owls can be heard.
Osea Island’s accommodation is equally extraordinary. Inland you’ll find ‘the village’, with a cluster of clapboard cottages and an Edwardian mansion housing six apartments. Heading to the waterfront, there are two beach cottages, a large coastal villa and a grand turreted manor house. Inside, Osea’s holiday homes are cosy, well equipped and each have their own quirk. Expect four poster beds, roll top baths, open fires, leather chesterfields, vintage artwork and reclaimed original features.
Whether planning a quiet winter escape, a family summer break or a big group get-together for a special occasion, there’s so much to do during your stay on Osea. All guests are welcome to use the outdoor pool and the games and cinema room stacked with classic films. There are bikes with off-road tyres dotted all over the island that you can pick up and go to explore wild corners and private beaches, and level lawns for games of croquet. But nothing beats the simple pleasures – sea swimming in the Maldon-salt waters, sandcastle building, stone skimming and crabbing, picking blackberries and conkers come autumn.
Osea also houses a number of eclectic venues; enjoy a pint in the island’s tiny seasonal pub, The Puffin, dating back over 300 years with cosy corners, beamed ceilings and inglenook fireplace. The much-loved ‘Shack’ hosts the games room and cinema room, while ‘The Power House’ and ‘Bomb Factory’ (an old WWII torpedo store) provide versatile spaces for parties and events – from dance floors and wedding venues to yoga studios. There’s even a private recording studio on the island.
Offering a world of adventure, seclusion and solace, and outstanding natural beauty, Osea is island living at its best, all within close proximity to London. Whether you’re planning a simple yet far from ordinary holiday with family and friends, or would like to book the entire island for exclusive hire, prepare to be bewitched by Osea Island.
Parking at the property. Ample parking on the Island.
This property is not suitable for electric vehicle charging.
Included: Bed linen and towels (please bring your own beach/pool towels). Electricity and gas central heating. Wi-Fi.
Telephone: Telephone provided. Mobile signal good. Wi-Fi.
Pets: Two dogs allowed. There is a charge of £30.00 per dog per week.
EV charging: There are no EV charging facilities on site.
Short breaks: All short break options available from a minimum of two nights.
Please note: On rare occasions availability may differ from that displayed on the calendar. Please await final booking confirmation prior to making other arrangements such as travel. Should booked dates not be available a full refund will be issued. Alternatively please contact us on 01548 202020 or thc@toadhallcottages.co.uk to discuss.
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