It was supposed to be a 2 week break covering Essex (to see our latest grandchild) then onto Suffolk and finally across country to our old abode in Ludlow. But things didn’t quite work out as planned. Such is life.
We spent most of the week in Brightlingsea itself other than a couple of trips into Colchester which has the most horrendous traffic (and roundabouts). Our apartment however was magnificent and I would move there in a heartbeat if I didn’t have to go anywhere near London or Colchester. The views across the water, the sunsets, even a couple of sunrises, endless fun watching the goings on including people crabbing from the heritage jetty (feature image), the ferryman taking foot passengers back and forth to Point Clear, river policemen stopping for their lunch break, posh yachts coming and going, rowing clubs out on the water and more.
Brightlingsea is a coastal town and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It is situated between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, at the mouth of the River Colne, on Brightlingsea Creek.
I have split the photos up into several posts (there are a lot of photos) so let’s first go for a walk around the Waterside Marina area in which we stayed.
The weather was unpredictable with sunshine, some heavy rain and almost always windy, with the terrace doors open we were serenaded by the ‘whap, whap, whapping’ sound of the closest yacht’s rigging slapping against the mast and on the windiest days a shrill whistling or howling sound. I have to say that I actually liked it. Made a change from the usual cattle sounds.
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that looks like a lovely place to stay. I like to be able to look over water.
It was very interesting. And some spectacular sunsets.
It’s always a treat to stay in beautiful accommodation in lovely surroundings. You certainly had different views from your usual outlook.
Beautiful sunrise and it really does look like a lovely place for a holiday. Anywhere, near water is relaxing especially the ocean. I hope you both had plenty of baby time.
It’s a lovely area. My son lives in Maldon and that part of Essex always feels so good.
You know the nightmare of driving there then.
Well it’s only 90 minutes from our home, so usually not too bad..but of course we have that Dartford thing which can be a pain…