Question 1

2025 Prices and Information

Accepted Answer

May - September Rates:

• Weekends - Bank Holidays - School Holidays: £85 per day
 • Weekdays: £75 per day
 • Out of Season Prices: October - March: £75 per day
        *School holidays: 10th July – 6th September*

Question 2

Hire Times

Accepted Answer

From April to September: 10 am – 7 pm
From October to March: 10 am – 4 pm

Question 3

Tide Times

Accepted Answer

Please check the tide times and plan your visit accordingly

West Mersea Tide Times (https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/west-mersea-tide-times)

See when you can cross The Strood(http://stroodcam.co.uk/newwp/)

Question 4

Can the beach hut be used at high tide?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sea Breezy can be used during high tide as it doesn't reach the beach hut. 
However, please check high tide times and plan your visit approximately an hour minimum before or after high tide.

Question 5

Can we have a BBQ?

Accepted Answer

BBQs are strictly prohibited in and around the beach hut.

Question 6

Emergency contact

Accepted Answer

In the events of an emergency, please call 999

Question 7

Can we stay in Sea Breezy overnight?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, our licence conditions prohibit overnight stays.

Question 8

Weather policy

Accepted Answer

Regrettably, we cannot offer refunds for unfavourable weather conditions or unused dates.

Question 9

Is Sea Breezy on the sand?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Sea Breezy is a front-row beach hut directly on the sand, offering a prime location.

Question 10

Is there running water?

Accepted Answer

There is no running water inside the beach hut, but a water caddy is located under the sink and can be filled from the public drinking water tap behind the beach hut, to the left of the kids park.

Question 11

Is there electricity?

Accepted Answer

The beach hut does not have electricity. There is a gas stove with the gas bottle located in the stove. 
Battery-operated lights are provided in the ceiling for added ambiance; please remember to switch them off when not in use.

Question 12

Public toilets

Accepted Answer

Public toilets are located behind Sea Breezy, just to the left of the kids park and opposite The Two Sugars Café.
These toilets are open (tbc)

Question 13

Finding Sea Breezy

Accepted Answer

Address: 186 Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BP.

• Park as close to the Kids playground as possible in Victoria Esplanade, and walk through the opening to the front row.
 • You'll find our beautifully decorated striped beach hut, with the beach hut number displayed on the front and back.
 • We will email you the evening before with the codes for the key safes and padlock.

Question 14

Is there a car park close by?

Accepted Answer

• The closest car park is Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BP, offering 150 spaces. 
 • Opening times are 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week, from March to October, and subject to weather conditions. 
 • It is situated directly behind the beach hut. More details and restrictions can be found here West Mersea car parks Colchester City Council (https://www.colchester.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/west-mersea-car-parks/?id=&page=victoria--esplanade)
 • During peak seasons, this car park may be full. Alternatively, there is Willoughby Car Park with fees displayed on the board
 • You can also use MiPermit to pay for parking.
 • During October to March you can park on the nearby streets