Ground Floor: Entrance to Hallway with space for coats and boats, large sink, cupboards and additional fridge freezer. Kitchen/Breakfast room with range cooker with electric oven and gas hobs, large fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine (guests to bring own capsules), table and chairs to seat up to 10, French doors to patio. Living Room with 3 sofas, log burner, large TV and French doors to patio. Dining Room with table and chairs to seat up to 22 and patio doors to side of house. Library/Living Room with large sofas, log burner, TV, table and chairs to seat up to 4, card table and French doors to patio. Hallway with seating and access to many rooms. Family bathroom with shower cubicle, basin and WC. Bedroom 3 with double bed and door to patio. Bedroom 4 with double bed. Family bathroom with roll top bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC. Bedroom 5 with twin double beds (Sleeps 4). Family Bathroom with shower cubicle, basin and WC. Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 1 with double bed, roll top bath and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, two basins and WC. Bedroom 7 with double bed. Bedroom 6 with twin double beds (sleeps 4).
Coach House: (situated around 50 yards from the main part of the house).
Bedroom 2 with double bed, roll top bath and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC. Bedroom 8 with double bed and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC. Bedroom 9 with double bed and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.
A selection of bedrooms have a TV.
Osea is island living at its very best. Set away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, this secluded location offers the perfect mix of fun, adventure and tranquility. There’s an outdoor pool, cinema room, games room, and 4.5 miles of coastline dotted with private beaches that guests are welcome to use, not to mention a seasonal island pub, The Puffin. You could easily mistake this for some far-flung, off-grid enchanted island. It’s no surprise it has been the venue for celebrity weddings, events and festivals on numerous occasions.
The Captain’s House is, as its name suggest, located by the water’s edge, with direct access to one of Osea’s shingle beaches. Set across two buildings, the Main House and the Coach House, it offers spacious living accommodation for large groups. Two living rooms, a large, well-equipped kitchen, sumptuous dining area seating up to 22, 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms ensure comfort of the very highest order. Whether settled in front of the roaring log burners, sinking into a roll top bath or enjoying sundowners around the fire pit, the Captain’s House is perfect for entertaining all year round. There’s plenty of space outside too, with patios, a verandah, dining furniture, sun loungers and a barbecue, all to the backdrop of the Blackwater Estuary.
Whether you’re looking for a place to celebrate a big occasion, or simply dreaming of a trip that will long last in your memory, look no further than Osea Island.
Please note that The Captain's House 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.
Large patio and garden with large wooden table and benches, ample wooden sun loungers, barbecue and fire pit. Steps down to the beach directly in front of the property.
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.
Driveway with parking for 2 cars. For numerous vehicles there is ample private 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.
Security deposit: A refundable security deposit of £500.00 will be applied to all bookings.
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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