Ground Floor
Entrance to hallway. Kitchen/Breakfast room with electric oven, gas hobs, large fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine (guests to bring own capsules), table and chairs to seat up to 6, and large Butler’s pantry. Living room with 3 sofas, log burner and table to seat up to 4. Dining room with table to seat up to 16 and patio door to garden.
First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed, seating area with water views and en suite bathroom with rolltop bath, shower cubicle and WC. Bedroom 2 with double bed and en suite bathroom with rolltop bath, shower cubicle and WC. Bedroom 3 (suite) with double bed, small living room with seating, dressing room and en suite bathroom with rolltop bath and separate WC. Kitchen with cooker and sink. Bedroom 8 with double bed and water views. Bedroom 9 with double bed and water views. Bedroom 10 with double bed. Family bathroom with rolltop bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC. Second floor
Living room with two sofas, TV and water views. Bedroom 4 with double bed. Family bathroom with rolltop bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC. Bedroom 5 with double bed and water views. Bedroom 6 with double bed and water views. Bedroom 7 with double bed. Family bathroom with rolltop bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC.
A selection of bedrooms have a TV.
Osea is an exclusive private island located in the Blackwater Estuary just across the water from Maldon. Accessed by an ancient Roman tidal causeway, the adventure starts before you even set foot on this truly unique and remarkable place, racing the tide to check in before the track is submerged beneath the waves. Once you do arrive, there is no shortage of activities to keep you busy, all whilst remaining possibly one of the most serene locations in the country. The island offers an outdoor pool, cinema, games room, 4.5 miles of stunning coastline to explore, and a host of event spaces, including a tiny seasonal pub and characterful function rooms.
The Manor House, located by the water’s edge, is arguably the showpiece of Osea Island with its regal turrets and beach access. The grand detached Edwardian house, which oozes in both space and style, is set over three floors, and comprises no less than 10 bedrooms and six bathrooms – most of which boast four-poster beds and roll top baths. Perfect for celebrating and entertaining, there are several reception rooms with open fires and library walls, a large country kitchen and two separate breakfast rooms. The primary living room and majority of bedrooms overlook the comings and goings of boats and nature on the water, and the master bedroom is perhaps the premier room on the entire island.
Please note that The Manor 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.
Outside
Large gardens surround the property with large wooden table and benches, ample wooden sun loungers, barbecue and fire pit. Directly in front of the property is the private beach.
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.
The local area
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
Ample private parking at the property or on the island.
This property is not suitable for electric vehicle charging.
Additional information
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 night stays.
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.
