About the Accommodation

Sea Vista is a classic Victorian Villa with great views towards the port of Harwich and round the bay to the Naze from its vantage point 100m above the beach at Dovercourt. From the garden, you can walk out to the Promenade and walk or cycle the mile round the seawall into Old Harwich to explore the port with its pier, quirky pubs and museums, or along past the colourful beach huts to Hamworthy nature reserve for a wilder walk. Or you can just potter down on the beach building sand castles, collecting shells, and swim or buy an ice-cream all 2 minutes from the house! Younger people may also enjoy the nearby boating lake and adjacent playing fields. This well-proportioned seaside townhouse provides a warm welcome:

Ground Floor:

Lounge: With sofa and easy chairs to admire the seaview and watch the ships and yachts crossing the horizon. 43" Freesat TV. There is a retracting partition and doors through to the:

Kitchen/dining room:

With table and chairs to seat 8 people, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, and small freezer. The kitchen is well equipped for family meals. Through the side of the front bay window you can see across the Memorial Gardens out to sea. From the front door with its beautiful stained glass, the hallway leads past the downstairs WC to the rear porch, and access to the Terrace which is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a coffee. Steps connect the Terrace to the main Decking with outdoor dining table and chairs for 8 people, and BBQ area.

Lower Groundfloor

Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer, hoover, iron and ironing board, (sink) Lower Lounge: With 65" Freesat TV, sofas and chairs, table for games, and selection of board games, jigsaws and books. A door opens onto the Lower patio, with an outdoor hot shower (and shower attachment for your dog) and outdoor toilet. Steps lead up from the Lower patio to the main Decking.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: With kingsize+ bed (conti size, 5ft 6) Large window with sea-view opening onto balcony. (This room can also be set up as a twin if required for longer stays) En-suite shower room.

Bedroom 2: With twin beds, desk, bay window to the front, and sea-view from the side window. Space for your own travel cot.

Bathroom: Roll-top bath with claw feet, and period shower fitting over the bath Toilet: Our traditional high level toilet with period fittings has its own magnificent view of the bay (and handy blinds of course)

Second Floor:

Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed and fitted cupboards, and view of the entire bay from the large picture-window. Porthole with side sea views. En-suite with shower cubicle, WC and separate roll-top bath. Landing with window and seats.

Bedroom 4: Velux windows to the front from where you can see the sunset over the rooftops to the estuary, or watch the stars! Twin beds (or can be set up as a double bed for longer stays) Space for your own travel cot if needed.

Heating: Gas central heating,

Included: electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. 

Outside: Enclosed rear garden with outdoor hot shower and toilet on the Lower ground patio, outdoor dining area on the Decking with seating for 8 and BBQ, and upper Terrace with additional seating. Through the gate you can walk down the lower garden to the Sea Promenade.

Parking: Private parking in the lower garden. Parking is also allowed on the road at the front of the house.

Sea Vista is an inspiring home from home, with high ceilings and period features, modernised to provide high standards of comfort. There are magnificent sea views to the rear and side of the house. The bedrooms are on the first and second floor, along with a family bathroom and two en-suite shower rooms. The kitchen/diner and lounge can be opened up to create one large space, and there is also a good size lower lounge equipped with a large screen and games. The Lower patio can be lit up in the evening, or used for a quick shower after the beach or a long walk with the dog. And the main deck area is great for eating out on a sunny evening, or cooking a BBQ. Many guests particularly enjoy the views from the topfloor landing with its two snug seats. Though guests in either of the en-suite rooms can admire this view from bed(!), especially lovely early morning with the sun shining in over the sea.

Amenities

Notes

Sea Vista is an inspiring home from home, with high ceilings and period features, modernised to provide high standards of comfort. There are magnificent sea views to the rear and side of the house. The bedrooms are on the first and second floor, along with a family bathroom and two en-suite shower rooms. The kitchen/diner and lounge can be opened up to create one large space, and there is also a good size lower lounge equipped with a large screen and games. The Lower patio can be lit up in the evening, or used for a quick shower after the beach or a long walk with the dog. And the main deck area is great for eating out on a sunny evening, or cooking a BBQ. Many guests particularly enjoy the views from the topfloor landing with its two snug seats. Though guests in either of the en-suite rooms can admire this view from bed(!), especially lovely early morning with the sun shining in over the sea.

Neighbourhood

Dovercourt was a busy and elegant beach resort during Victorian and Edwardian times, from which it has inherited lots of interesting architecture and lighthouses. It was also the site of the popular holiday camp used for filming Hi-de-Hi! in the 1980s! These days, it is quieter in summer than other stretches of the Essex coastline, with a modest few cafes amongst the beach huts adjacent the playing fields. And nearby Hamworthy nature reserve hosts a colony of seals and rich birdlife. The blueflag beach is calm for swimming, Stand-Up paddleboards, sea kayaks etc. and doesn’t experience the rougher waves which would attract surfers. Dogs are allowed on the entire length of beach in winter, and our house is just near the start of the dog-friendly section in summer. Visitors of any age can enjoy the satisfaction of watching the sea fill the moat around your sandcastle before the tide sweeps in to overwhelm it! From the front door it is five minutes’ walk to the supermarket and Dovercourt High Street for all your needs. Walk or drive into Harwich old town to explore the historic port and a wide choice of pubs. There is also a passenger ferry across to Felixstowe.