'The Wobbin', beautifully remote with Sea Views.

This lovely remote Coastal Cottage with its sea views is perfect for families and dog owners wanting to get away from it all, the garden is secure and there is direct access to a private woodland - great for doggies A pretty walks takes you down to the Sea Wall, past important bird sancturies and famous salt marshes Tollesbury has a lively Marina with fishing trips and a salt water & sand play area for children - it is a just 12 minute walk through the village to get to 2 Dogs or Cats Welcome The space The Wobbin is a charming 1700s Grade II listed farm cottage with beautiful views over rolling farmland down to the sea. Its position is wonderfully secluded but just a 12 minute drive through the village to the pretty marina. The owners welcome you to The Wobbin with a lovely Breakfast Hamper with eggs, bacon, bread, milk, fruit, a lemon and a cake. The Wobbin was originally built as a pair of farm-workers cottages, which have now been combined to form a delightful and generously sized three bedroom house with two open fires and a fully enclosed garden. The location of The Wobbin at the end of a public single track lane, means it is beautifully secluded with lovely views and walks down to the sea through the owner’s farm land. You are ideally situated for exploring the Essex marshes and Nature Reserves or walk along the Sea Wall all the way down to Maldon’s Historic Hythe Quay where the famous Thames Barges moor up. We offer a reduced rate for 2 guests using just one bedroom. Please note that if you put in the number of guests as 2 then it is assumed you will only require one bedroom. If you want to use 2 bedrooms then you should put in the number of guests as 3, because outside High Season the larger cottages will have a reduced rate for 2 guests using only one bedroom reflecting the saving made on laundry and cleaning. Up to 2 well behaved doggies are Welcome: Cottage Walk Through Downstairs there are two cosy sitting rooms both with log fires as well as a dining room and a conservatory, which makes the perfect setting for a glass of wine to accompany the stunning sunsets. There is also a spacious and well equipped kitchen, complete with dishwasher and a convenient downstairs loo. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, one has a king size bed and the other a super king which can be divided into twin beds if required. There is a comfortable day bed nestled in the open ‘Suffolk landing’ bedroom. All bedrooms have a quaint arched mansard roof. On the first floor there is a bathroom with a bath and a mixer hand-held shower attachment for hair washing. The Gardens The cottage has gated ‘off road parking’ and sits in a completely enclosed garden with views over open countryside to the Estuary and Sea. The adjacent woodland Nature Reserve belongs to the owners and they have specially cleared a pathway for you straight from your garden This path ends in a clearing with seating from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the estuary – this is a great ‘safe’ walk for doggies but you will need to keep them on a lead as part of the woodland is used for educational visits about the wildlife this Nature Reserve contains. Outside There are several different footpaths to explore directly from the cottage, all of them are immediately in the countryside. One path takes you to the Marina at Tollesbury via the Sea wall, where the lovely Sail-loft café and restaurant is, the amazing red lightship in the moonscape of the salt marshes that make this area so unique, also it takes you to Woodup Pool, which is a tidal pool with a beach that families love to enjoy on sunny days, and of course the pretty Marina and the Marina Restaurant. The main cart-track leads through the owners land directly from the cottage to the ‘Sea Wall’. On either side of the sea wall are the wonderful Essex marshes and Essex Wildlife Nature Reserve, both of which hold an amazing variety of birdlife. You can walk for miles along the Sea Wall, all the way to the mouth of the Blackwater and Maldon. The remoteness of The Wobbin combined with the enclosed garden and lovely walks through the countryside or along the Sea wall make this a doggie Dream come true. Green credentials Mell Farm where The Wobbin is has been managed for Nature Conservation for 25 years. We have planted over 4,000 trees and there is now more woodland on the farm than at any time in the past 100 years. We have raised the water level on the grazing marsh to encourage the winter wading birds, and the grassland is managed to allow cover for the nesting birds in the spring and summer. Many of our visiting birds are migratory and can travel thousands of miles to this , their winter holiday home. The Wobbin is a listed building dating from about 1800 and had been renovated and redecorated in sympathy with its age, maintaining its exposed wooden beams and timber damp course. The Cottage is maintained using local labour (cleaner, gardener, workmen), using Ecover products where possible and full recycling facilities are provided. We encourage all our guests to use the excellent local shops and cafes in the village – all within walking distance. Guest access Everything Other things to note We offer a reduced rate for 2 guests using just one bedroom outside High Season. Please note that if you put in the number of guests as 2 then it is assumed you will only require one bedroom. If you want to use 2 bedrooms then you should put in the number of guests as 3, because outside High Season this cottage will have a reduced rate for 2 guests using only one bedroom reflecting the saving made on laundry and cleaning. Up to 2 well behaved dogs or cats are Welcome: Please note that cottage owners cannot accept pets that have not been paid for, so please make sure that you have paid for your pet before arrival. We are fine with up to well behaved doggies but please do not leave them alone on the property because they will fret and do damage. Also, never on the sofas or beds - thank you. Banned Dogs: Please also note that if you are considering bringing a dog breed which may be thought of as a danger or a concern to others, and definitely any Banned Dogs, then Please check with us first before booking and we will discuss the suitability of our cottage for you and your pet.