Coastal Delights
Situated on the banks of the Blackwater Estuary, our beautiful location offers waterfront delights at every turn – from sailing, boating and dinghy racing across the large expanses of water with over 64 individual creeks to explore, through to paddle boarding, windsurfing and freshly caught oysters, right on your doorstep.
Here, adventure is at your fingertips.
Heybridge Basin
Just a 20-minute walk from our lodge development, Heybridge Basin was originally built to enable sea-going vessels to enter the canal and unload cargo enroute to Chelmsford. A favourite for locals, it’s the perfect place for a waterside pint overlooking splendid views – or, if you prefer, a lovely cup of tea and a scone at the famous Tiptree Tearooms instead.
Topsail Charters
Step aboard for an unforgettable river cruise experience on board a vintage Thames Sailing Barge. Available regularly from Hythe Quay, there’s a range of options you can choose from, including bird watching tours and cream tea cruises. No matter which you choose, you’re sure to remember it for a lifetime.
Visit WebsiteFrangipani SUP
One of the most active and friendliest Stand Up Paddle companies in Essex, they can provide a full range of lessons, courses and activities for all. From complete beginner to expert level, you’ll be taken care of by a team of fully qualified BSUPA instructors and have a fantastic (if slightly damp) day out – all with a side of cake.
Visit WebsiteMarconi Sailing Club
Open to all and whatever your boating choice, Marconi Sailing Club can help. Whether you’re after windsurfing, paddle boarding, sailing, dinghy racing or kayaking, they offer fantastic leisure and competitive events, all on the River Blackwater. See more on their website below.
Visit WebsiteBlackwater Sailing Club
One of the leading sailing clubs on the East Coast, their clubhouse and facilities are some of the best in the country, having benefited from significant investment over its 100 years of being open. With its own 7 acre freshwater lake for learner sailors, they also offer mooring opportunities for boats up to 30ft.
Visit WebsiteMaldon Oysters
Maldon is famous for its oysters, and they’ve been cultivated here since Roman times – in fact, there are oyster beds right in front of our lodge development! While you may not feel the need to go oyster diving yourself, take advantage at nearby local markets and restaurants which offer fresher-than-fresh local produce.
Visit WebsiteMill Beach Marine Club
Just one minute’s stroll from Blackwater Lodge Retreat is the Mill Beach Marine Club, making it the perfect place to moor your very own boat – with a slipway and substantial launching ramp, including both tractor and winch, it can accept boats up to 28ft long. The perfect place to ensure all your sailing needs are met.
Visit WebsiteOwnership Benefits
Owning at Blackwater Lodge Retreat offers the ultimate coastal escape, but it’s so much more than that.
OwnershipLodges For Sale
All of our luxury lodges are bespoke in design and have two beautiful interior styling options.
Lodges for SaleInvestment Opportunity
Our lodges are unique investment that gives you the option to earn extra income when you're not using it.
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