ESSEX · THE BLACKWATER ESTUARY
HOLIDAY HOMES IN MERSEA ISLAND
STATIC CARAVAN AND LODGE HIRE, DIRECT FROM THE OWNER
Beach huts, oysters and a tidal causeway
BEST BEACHES
- West Mersea Beach: sand and shingle lined with pastel beach huts, with a big tidal range.
- Cudmore Grove, East Mersea: a country park shore for birdwatching and beachcombing; dogs welcome.
DOGS ON THE BEACH: 2026 SEASON
No seasonal dog ban. West Mersea Town Council asks for dogs to be on a lead when the bathing beach by the huts is busy in summer. Rules can change each year, so check the signs.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
- The island is reached over The Strood, which floods at high tide. Check tide times before you travel.
- West Mersea Beach is lined with beach huts.
- Cudmore Grove Country Park, at the east end: a sandy beach, play area, toilets and WWII pillboxes. Dogs welcome. Open 8am to dusk.
- A walk along the west coast passes oyster beds, vineyards and old churches. Parts are uneven.
- Mersea Water Park (formerly Mersea Boating Lake), Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea.
- Train: the nearest station is Colchester, then bus 86.
- Eat: local oysters in West Mersea.
From local tourist information (visitessex.com visitessex.com westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk), checked 22 October 2026.
6 HOLIDAY HOMES IN MERSEA ISLAND
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QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
How much does it cost to rent a static caravan in Mersea Island?
Private caravans in Mersea Island on Static Stays run from £195 to £1,680 a week, depending on the season and the caravan. Owners set their own prices and there is no booking fee.
Are dogs allowed on the beach in Mersea Island?
No seasonal dog ban. West Mersea Town Council asks for dogs to be on a lead when the bathing beach by the huts is busy in summer. Rules can change each year, so check the signs.
Which holiday parks in Mersea Island have private caravans to rent?
Coopers Beach.
Can I bring my dog to a caravan in Mersea Island?
5 of the 6 caravans here welcome dogs. Use the dogs welcome filter in search.
Do I pay a booking fee?
No. You deal with the owner and pay them direct. Static Stays never takes payment and never adds a fee.
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