Title: The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770284/ec354832.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770284/419ed8f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770284/1a05a3db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770284/60c1248c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770284/be67f449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to The Hexagon, a tranquil retreat amidst the Essex Marshes and bird sanctuaries. Enjoy a lovely English Breakfast basket, unwind in front of the glass-fronted wood burning stove or take in the magnificent views from The Radar Tower's viewing floor. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote Wow… What a Location ! The Hexagon is an impressive addition of open plan accommodation to the Radar Tower. The location is simply stunning as you are fields away from any neighbours down a farm track leading to the wonderful Essex Marshes and bird sanctuaries. The Radar Tower and Hexagon stand in a large hedged and fenced meadow surrounded by the owners fields. The Hexagon is designed to sleep a couple with space for a travel cot…. but f you want to bring children to enjoy this experience then feel free to bring a tent with you, there is a small charge for a pitch from £15 a weekend to £25 per week. The bird life around you is amazing with Marsh Harriers, hawks, migrating geese, herons, kites, ducks, waders, plovers, larks, owls, egrets and many, many more, all around you. At the end of the field you are in the Wildlife Nature Reserve with endless walks along the sea wall where you can take in the beautiful changes in landscape from marshy wilderness to hidden creeks and farmland. Looking out to sea or along the Blackwater Estuary you will often see the impressive sight of an historic Thames Barge under Full Sail or a fleet of competing yachts. It is amazing that this Cottage is near London as it feels a million miles away. The owners spoil their guests with a lovely English Breakfast basket. Cottage Walk through The Hexagon is a completely self-contained living area all on the ground floor with one en-suite king sized bedroom and a well equipped kitchen . It is accessed from the entrance to The Radar Tower and guests may use the Tower to take in the magnificent views from a high vantage point over the marshes to the sea. The owners have put in a wood burning stove and sofas in the top viewing floor for guests to enjoy bird watching and the magnificent sunsets. There is a sheltered car park for 2 cars next to the Tower and plenty of room for more vehicles. You access The Hexagon via The Radar Tower, in the large hallway there’s lots of local information regarding the Tower and the local area, with maps of the Nature Reserves and Bird Sanctuaries, there’s also a second toilet off the hallway and stairs to the viewing floor. You enter the Hexagon from the hallway door. The floor of the Hexagon is marble tiled throughout with no steps. There is an en-suite king sized bedroom on your left with a neat shower room. On the right is a well equipped kitchen with a hatch to access the table in the open plan sitting/dining room. At the end of the hall is the main open planned sitting and dining room, the whole front of which is glazed with 8 glass folding doors with views out into your meadow and beyond – there are no neighbours \[Emoji Removed\] There is an efficient glass fronted wood burning stove in this room and a lovely large glass hexagon pyramid roof light adding to the elegant spacious feel. This is a truly Unique Cottage. 2 well behaved doggies are welcome, the garden is totally enclosed and there are Miles of walks stright from the property, but please do not let your dog off the lead when near farm animals of in the bird Sancturies. There is a £20 charge per pet for up to 7 nights. Garden The Hexagon is access via a farm track through 3 field gates which brings you to the old disused railway track leading down to the Hexagon and onwards to the sea wall. At the Hexagon is a sheltered car park and ramp to the Radar Tower. The Radar Tower and Hexagon are set in about an acre of meadow grassland which is hedged and fenced for all but the most determined dogs – as cattle are sometimes kept in the field around the Hexagon’s meadow this has in addition electric fencing on the cattle side – don’t worry it’s not dangerous just a slap to keep the cows from eating through the hedge. If you wish to bring a tent for your children the owners are completely happy with that but please leave the garden in a nice state afterwards. There is a £15 charge for bringing a tent for less than a week and £25 for a week. Thus adding to the normal sleeping capacity of the Hexagon which is 2 adults. Outside The field surrounding The Hexagon belongs to the owners, who are Champion cattle breeders. The field is adjoined by the Essex Marshes and the Sea Wall, so you have direct access to some of the best bird watching areas in England and miles and miles of some of the best dog walks as well. The Marina at Tollesbury is about 700 metres away across the fields and there’s a meandering pathway at the end of the field that will take you there. You are fields away from any neighbours \[Emoji Removed\] Green Credentials Mell Farm, in which The Hexagon sits, 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 Hexagon, which adjoins the historic Submarine lookout Radar Tower, is a new build with underfloor heating and full modern insulation, making it supremely energy efficient. It is clad in hardwood timber reclaimed from the renovation of Portsmouth docks. And of course it is self reliant with waste water treatment. We have started to plant fruit trees in the surrounding area to create a small orchard and are negotiating with a local bee keeper to get some hives. 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. Local Area Tollesbury is the nearest village and is at the end of a peninsular created by the river Blackwater’s Estuary and the Tollesbury Fleet with its many small creek’s. Tollesbury is hemmed in by the mysterious and graphically stunning lunar landscape of the Essex marshes. Indeed the buildings closest to the harbour are built on stilts to accommodate the high tides which swamp the marshes and when the sea simply comes up the road. There is a nice safe tidal pool that has been created for people to enjoy a swim, canoe or picnic on the created beach just beside the marina. At low tide you can have hours of fun walking round the endless tide pools of this lunar landscape marshland, past the historic ships, the bright red Lightship and the local working boats and long forgotten hulks – it is a completely different World. There are some lovely cafes like the ‘The Loft’ or restaurants in the Marina and all the shops you need in Tollesbury. Dogs & Cats The owners are happy to accept well behaved dogs and cats and the garden is enclosed and safe for all but the most determined escapologist dog. … But… Obviously …please be aware that it is very important that you keep your dog on a lead when going into a field with cattle or sheep in and don’t let it splash off the sea wall to scatter rare nesting birds etc … apart from that you have miles and miles of area to let your doggie run free. Standard Inclusive Features Kitchen: The Hexagon is a complete little home and facilities include modern central heating, refrigerator, hobs, oven and / or microwave, toaster, crockery & serving dishes, cutlery, many utensils, fire-extinguisher, lots of pots & pans, glasses & mugs, kettle, cafetiere, teapot, kitchen towels, oven gloves, olive oil, salt & pepper, sugar, herbs, tea, fresh and instant coffee, washing up liquid, cloths, general cleaning materials, etc. Bathroom: We provide fluffy cotton towels, bath mats, toilet brush, toilet rolls. Bedroom: cotton bed linen, wardrobe with coat hangers / chest of drawers, hairdryer. Living room: A TV, books, games, magazines, local brochures, OS and other maps plus a folder with our special ‘What To Do’ insiders guide to the local area. Please note that there are no adult bikes available at this cottage as the nearby lanes are not really suitable but there are some small children’s bikes for use in the garden and on the cart-track. This is more of a walking area than family biking. Babies: Baby cots and high chairs are provided in cottages accepting babies (please bring babies bedding which is not supplied). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 629830 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.75132%2C0.84848&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L1jB7bNVZhFAHPMdDMOfJc88-cM=) Tollesbury, Essex #### What's nearby - Five Lakes Resort - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles - Layer Marney Tower - 13 min drive - 9.3 miles - Forrester Park Golf Club - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles - Colchester Zoo - 17 min drive - 11.4 miles - University of Essex - 25 min drive - 16.7 miles #### Getting around - Wickford White Notley Station - 28 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tiptree Tea Room & Jam Shop - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Plough - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Coast Inn - ‬19 min drive - ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬18 min drive - ‪The Fox - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote located? > Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Five Lakes Golf Club, Mill Beach and Abberton Reservoir. Forrester Park Golf Club and Layer Marney Tower are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lysa B. 22 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fab place Loved the setting totally secluded ##### Lysa B. 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