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✓Detached modern beach-themed three storey property
✓Standing on the beach / on the sea wall with uninterrupted 180 degrees estuary views
✓4 bedrooms: 1 bunk bedroom (double bottom, single top), 1 zip and link bedroom (2 x single 2ft 6in beds), 2 double bedrooms (4ft 6in beds each)
✓2 full bathrooms: 1 bathroom with bath and shower over, heated towel rail, and toilet; 1 shower room with cubicle shower, heated towel rail, and toilet; plus 1 wet room with shower and toilet on lower ground floor
✓Electric central heating throughout
✓Utilities included: electricity and Wi-Fi
✓Lower ground floor utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
✓Ground floor games room featuring table football, TV with Netflix and DVD player
✓First floor open plan living space with living area including TV, Sky, Netflix, DVD player, and patio doors leading to balcony
✓Open plan dining area adjacent to kitchen
✓Kitchen equipped with breakfast bar, electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
✓Patio area with garden furniture and BBQ
✓Balcony accessible via patio doors from living area
✓Private on-site parking for 2 vehicles
✓Pets allowed free of charge, maximum 2 pets
✓1 step to entrance providing easy accessibility
✓Welcome pack provided on arrival
✓Bed linen and towels included
✓Baby highchair available
✓No smoking policy throughout the property
✓Sea views and coastal waterside location
✓Nearby amenities: pub/takeaway/cafe within 150 yards, shop within half mile walk, further pubs and shops 2 mile drive at St Osyth village
✓Nearby activities include excellent coastal walking, bird watching, beach exploring, tidal swimming, crabbing, paddle-boarding (on request), kayak (on request), windsurfing, kite-surfing, dinghy sailing, canoeing, sea fishing from the beach, fishing and boating on the Colne Estuary, watersports park activities, golf, and horse riding nearby
✓Nearby towns and attractions include Brightlingsea (harbour, promenade, lido, summer foot ferry to Mersea Island), Wivenhoe, Mersea, Clacton, Frinton, Walton-on-the-Naze, Colchester (cobbled streets, castle, zoo), Ipswich, Chelmsford, Felixstowe, Dedham, Flatford Mill, Manningtree, Nayland, Lavenham, Long Melford, and St Osyth (2 mile drive)
✓Check-in time after 16:00 and check-out before 10:00
✓Entertainment options include TV with Sky and Netflix, DVD players in living area and games room
✓Property awarded Customers' Choice in 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026

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Local Insights: Curlew

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Clacton-on-Sea, East Anglia

Weather & Local Conditions

17°C

Overcast

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 2:56am

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17.40°C

Temperature

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16 km/h

Wind Speed

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88%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Curlew sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

(7 feet above sea level)

Curlew sits in a peaceful East Anglia setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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Elevation

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Clacton-on-Sea

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Clacton-on-Sea are typical East Anglia lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.8011970° N | Longitude: 1.019275° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Clacton-on-Sea (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

3:51am

Sunrise

7:11pm

Golden Hour

8:11pm

Sunset

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3:51am

Sunrise

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8:11pm

Sunset

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7:11pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:11pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Clacton-on-Sea, you have approximately 16.33 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Curlew.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural East Anglia. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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Curlew, Clacton-on-Sea

About Curlew

Need To Know

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Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Getting To Curlew

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Curlew Right For Your Group

For Families

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Dining & Cafes

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