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Coopers Beach

  • 3.6 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • Hot Tub

About Coopers Beach

Whether you’re a beach lover, a nature enthusiast or just looking to unwind on a seaside escape, Coopers Beach, set on charming Mersea Island is the place to be when you really want to get away from it all.

Enjoy traditional seaside activities such as crabbing and fishing trips, head out on a countryside walk or take a trip to see views of the Blackwater Estuary and spot migrating birds. With all of this close by, you’ll love spending your days outdoors.

On park you’ll find facilities such as a choice of indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, adventure playground and multi-sports courts to keep the family entertained.

Please note: The main road to the island is covered with water at least once a day during high tide for an hour. Tide timetables are included in your welcome packs and are available at reception.

Need to Know

Lodge Facilities
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Outdoor heated pool (May 19-Aug 31 2023, weather permitting)
  • Kids clubs
  • Adventure playground
  • Multi-sports court
  • The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant
  • Entertainment venue
  • Convenience store
  • Launderette * charges apply
  • Free Wi-Fi access (in designated areas only)
  • Complimentary hub pass
  • A responsible person of 16 years or over must accompany children under 8 in the water
  • Maximum of one child under 4 per responsible person or two children aged between 4 and 7 per responsible person in the water
  • Early Bird – save up to £150 per week holidays booked by 3rd February 2019 or up to £120 per week holidays booked by 3rd March 2019
Accommodation features
  • A choice of two and three bedroom caravans or two and three bedroom lodges
  • TV with Freeview
  • Kitchen including microwave
  • Shower
  • Bed linen and duvets
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Babies must be included in party total
  • Travel cots £15pw each
  • Group bookings may be subject to restrictions
  • Pets £49 each per week or short break (max 2) (in specific accommodation only)
  • All non-smoking accommodation
  • * Outdoor heated pool – May 19-Aug 31 2023 (weather permitting) There may be entertainment variants; an entertainment guide will be available on park. A responsible person of 16 years or over must accompany children under 8 in the water. A maximum of one child under 4 per responsible person or two children aged between 4 and 7 per responsible person is allowed in the water. *
  • Charges apply.

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Coopers Beach Prices 2026

Lowest Price (3 Nts)
£413
Lowest Price (4 Nts)
£327
Highest Price
£2,539
Most Expensive Time
May
Cheapest Time
October
Avg Price Per Night
£236
Avg Price Per Week
£1,649
Lowest Price Accommodation
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Coopers Beach Reviews

3.6Visitor Rating out of 5

34 reviews from guests who stayed at Coopers Beach

Claire
May 2025

"We stayed here for a week in July with our two little dachshunds and it was such a lovely experience. The cottage itself is charming and cosy and the hot tub was a real treat, especially during the scorching days when the water was just right for a dip. The hosts were super friendly and made us feel right at home. Watching the planes land near Stansted was quite entertaining too! The village of Thaxted is adorable and the dogs enjoyed meeting new friends. Wed definitely recommend for a relaxing getaway!"

Alexandra
Apr 2025

"Really enjoyed the peaceful vibe here, perfect for dog walks and soaking up the countryside. Lovely day!"

Julia
Apr 2025

"We had a really lovely stay! Sharon and Robert made us feel super welcome, which was great. The place was spotless, comfy and perfect for Archie, our dog. The location was ideal - loads of nice walks and exploring nearby villages like Thaxted was a real treat. We definitely left feeling refreshed and relaxed. All in all, a pretty perfect break for us and wed happily come back again!"

Amelia
Apr 2025

"Beautiful place, super tranquil and perfect for our dogs with the enclosed garden. We loved it!"

Harriet
Feb 2025

"Our Coopers Beach review: The place is really lovely and super peaceful, perfect for unwinding. The garden is fully enclosed, which is great for dogs! We loved it."

George
Feb 2025

"We had a really lovely stay at the cottage, which is tucked away on a working farm but still feels quite private. The owners, Robert and Sharon, are absolutely charming and welcoming. The place itself is spacious and well-equipped, especially the kitchen and bathroom. The bed was super comfy and the garden, which is dog-proof and furnished nicely, is perfect for relaxing. There are plenty of walks nearby and Thaxted has some cracking restaurants like The Star and The Maypole. Wed definitely recommend it!"

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Top Days Out Near Coopers Beach

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Coopers Beach, with real driving times.

Zoo 24 min drive · 11.3 miles

Colchester Zoo

Sat nav: CO3 0SL

A full day among elephants, giraffes, big cats and Komodo dragons on the edge of Colchester.

  • Families
  • Full day
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Colchester Zoo has been open since 1963 and is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates, birds, invertebrates and fish. The animals are arranged in themed zones, so you move from one habitat to the next as you explore.

Tip: Arrive close to opening, and book e-tickets online at least 24 hours ahead to get the cheaper rate. If you arrive after midday, visit Kingdom of the Wild and Elephant Kingdom first, as they close an hour early.

Norman castle 23 min drive · 10.9 miles

Colchester Castle

Sat nav: CO1 1TJ

Explore the largest Norman keep in Europe, built on the foundations of a Roman temple.

  • Families
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Colchester Castle is a Norman castle dating from the second half of the eleventh century. Its keep is mostly intact and is the largest of its kind anywhere in Europe. The Normans built it on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, the largest Roman temple in Britain, so Roman and medieval history sit together in one building.

Tudor gatehouse 21 min drive · 11.3 miles

Layer Marney Tower

Sat nav: CO5 9US

England's tallest Tudor gatehouse, with gardens, a farm and a tearoom between Colchester and Maldon.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Dogs welcome
  • 2-3 hours
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Layer Marney Tower is a Grade I listed early Tudor house in Essex, built in rich red brick with some of the finest Italianate terracotta in the country. Its gatehouse is the tallest Tudor example in Britain, and it was begun by Henry, 1st Lord Marney, who served Henry VIII as Lord Privy Seal.

Norman castle 50 min drive · 28.1 miles

Hedingham Castle

Sat nav: CO9 3DJ

One of the best preserved Norman keeps in England, standing over gardens and parkland on the Essex-Suffolk border.

  • Families
  • Dogs in the grounds
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Hedingham Castle sits on a hill above the village of Castle Hedingham in Essex. Its Norman keep was built around 1140 by the de Vere family, later Earls of Oxford, and is widely described as the best preserved of its kind in England. The estate is still a family home, owned by their descendants, the Lindsays.

Tip: Check the events calendar and book tickets online in advance before you go.

Tudor mansion museum 49 min drive · 27.8 miles

Christchurch Mansion

Sat nav: IP4 2BX

A Tudor mansion in Ipswich with period rooms and the biggest Gainsborough and Constable collection outside London.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Couples
  • 1-2 hours
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Christchurch Mansion is a Tudor house in Christchurch Park, close to Ipswich town centre. Built on the site of a medieval priory, it has over 500 years of history. You can wander through period rooms, from the Tudor kitchen and the Georgian saloon to the Victorian wing, and imagine how owners and servants once lived.

Tip: Download the free Bloomberg Connects guide before you go, as the Mansion has no Wi-Fi, and note there is no parking at the museum.

Art museum 48 min drive · 25.8 miles

Gainsborough's House

Sat nav: CO10 2EU

The Sudbury birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, now a museum with a large collection of his paintings.

  • Couples
  • Rainy days
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Gainsborough's House is the birthplace of the English painter Thomas Gainsborough, in the Suffolk town of Sudbury. It is now a museum and gallery in a Grade I listed building, parts of which date back to around 1500. It is described as the National Centre for Gainsborough, with a large collection of his oil paintings, works on paper and artefacts on permanent display.

Tip: Check the website's exhibitions and events pages before you go to see what is on during your visit.

Heritage railway 51 min drive · 28.4 miles

Mangapps Railway Museum

Sat nav: CM0 8QQ

A working farm railway and museum with one of Britain's biggest public signalling collections.

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Mangapps is a working railway and museum set on a farm near Burnham-on-Crouch. Trains run along a standard gauge line past restored stations and signal boxes brought in from various sites across East Anglia and beyond. The railway has 18 steam and diesel locomotives and over 80 carriages and wagons, some of considerable historic and technical interest.

Tip: It isn't open every day, so check the website for open days before you set off.

Boat trip, ship tour 57 min drive · 32.3 miles

Radio Caroline Ross Revenge

Sat nav: CM0 7RB

A boat trip out to the legendary former pirate radio ship moored on the River Blackwater.

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Ross Revenge is the former pirate radio ship of Radio Caroline, moored on the River Blackwater in Essex. Visitors are taken out by tender from Bradwell Marina at Bradwell-on-Sea, with a fully qualified skipper, then shown round the ship on a guided tour.

Tip: Email to check availability and book ahead, and wear sensible grippy footwear, not sandals or flip-flops.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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