Welcome home – Your guide to ownership at Mersea Island
Make yourself at home
Escape to the blissful Essex Coast whenever you want, with whoever you want (even those on four legs!), by owning a holiday home of the heavenly variety at Mersea Island Holiday Park.
Mersea Island is the ultimate seaside family holiday. With your own bolthole, you can elevate your getaway to next level luxury. The perfect upgrade to your downtime.
Why Mersea Island?
With jaw-dropping scenery and miles of countryside to explore, Mersea Island Holiday Park is what seaside dreams are made of.
The beach is big, beautiful, and brilliantly versatile, perfect for those looking to relax, get out the bucket and spade or cheer on the windsurfers. There’s room for everyone to unwind their own way - whether that’s perfecting the tallest sandcastle in Essex or soaking up the sun with a good book and something cold in hand.
On park, you’ll find an awesome mix of facilities and activities for the whole family.
Take the classic seaside escape and turn it up a notch. A British holiday that’s hard to beach. Sorry, beat!
Fun times guaranteed.
Our Facilities
• Direct access to miles of secluded beach
• Indoor heated pool
• Outdoor adventure playground
• Seasonal activities programme
• Boat & jet ski launching
• The Muddy Duck Bar
• Seasonal family entertainment
• On-site shop
• Walking & cycling routes
• Dog friendly
• Beautiful walking trails & cycle routes.
Some activities have a small charge – just ask us for the details and we’ll happily fill you in.
LOCAL GEMS & DAYS OUT CLOSE TO Mersea
Island
Mersea Island
West Mersea Beach
Colchester Castle
Lexden Wood Golf Club
Colchester Zoo
Mersea Barns
Mersea Boating Lake Wyvernwood Beth Chatto Gardens
Abbotts Hall Farm
Military Services Museum
Mersea Island Vineyard
WEST MERSEA
LEXDEN
WYVERNWOOD
COLCHESTER
A home to suit you
We’ve got holiday homes for all types of families, budgets and tastes.
Unless you hate relaxing, in which case we can’t help you.
Caravan or Lodge?
Once you’ve chosen The One, our team will get it ready for you. They might even leave a chocolate on your pillow (no promises).
A lovely owner community
One of the best things about Mersea Island? The people. Owners here are famously friendly, and our events are a brilliant way to meet new friends and swap stories. Maybe it’s the Essex coastal air, maybe it’s the shared interests, maybe it’s the wine - but the community spirit here is something special.
A team just for you
Our dedicated holiday home team will make sure your holiday home experience runs as smoothly and blissfully as possible. Got an issue?
Swing by Guest Services and they’ll get on it like a car bonnet.
(they won’t get on YOUR car bonnet, just to be clear)
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The perfect pitch
We’ve got holiday home locations to suit every taste. We’ll explain all the options, prices and best spots when you come have a nosey.
By now you’ll have realised that holiday homes come in all shapes, sizes and budgets. At Mersea Island, the most important part of the equation is you. So, when we ask you lots of questions, don’t worry! It’s not an interrogation; it’s just us making sure your holiday home fits you perfectly.
For every holiday home we sell we plant a tree in the UK working with
Supporting national and local charities
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Things to consider
Budget
Unless you’ve just won the lottery, it’s best to find a caravan or lodge that suits your budget. Our team will guide you through the options.
Finance*
Once you’ve fallen in love with Mersea Island Holiday Park, a pitch and a holiday home, it’s time to talk payment. Some customers have savings, others use a bank loan. We’re also a licensed Credit Brokers and, subject to your personal circumstances, we can put you in touch with specialist lenders in this field.
Subletting
Want your holiday home to help pay for itself? Our managed letting scheme lets you sublet to holidaymakers. We’ll explain how it works and what you could earn.
We’ll handle the hard work, from bookings to upkeep, so you can relax knowing your holiday home is cared for. During your visit, we’ll show you how it works and what kind of income you can expect.
Owners Privileges
Holiday home ownership comes with plenty of perks. You’ll get full use of the park facilities, invitations to complimentary owners’ brunches and fancy evening soirees such as hog roasts and cheese and wine parties.
Annual Running Costs
Like any home (or car, boat or helicopter) there are ongoing running costs. We’ll help you factor those into your budget.
There is an annual pitch fee paid by all holiday home owners which covers:
• Up to eight owners passes that give you FREE access to use of the park facilities. (a few activities carry a small charge)
• Use of the indoor heated swimming pool
• Use of our family entertainment venues.
• Exclusive owners parties and events throughout the season.
• Use of your holiday home from 1st February - 2nd January
We also carry out other duties that are covered by the pitch fee which include: