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The Best Beach Huts in Mersea: Hire, Food & Views

Welcome to your ultimate guide to the iconic, colourful beach huts of Mersea Island. Whether you want to hire a hut for a relaxing family day out, find the best spots for fish and chips nearby, or simply take the perfect coastal photo, we have you covered. Dive in to discover how to make the most of your seaside adventure on our beautiful shores.

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Santorini Beach Hut
#90
Bookings : Santorinibeachhut

Bringing a gorgeous slice of Greek island style straight to the Essex coast, this beautifully fitted front-row hut offers a relaxing beachside escape complete with a gas stove, seating, and complimentary hot drinks.

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Sea Breezy Beach Hut
#186 (in front of Victoria Esp. Car Park)
Email: hello@seabreezy.co.uk
Facebook: SeaBreezy

A beautifully decorated, family-run beach hut located on the front row of West Mersea beach, offering stunning sea views, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a dog-friendly atmosphere just steps from the tide.

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Little Green Huts Mersea
#20 (Jayne) #33 (Daisy)
Email: hello@thelittlegreenhutsmersea.co.uk
Facebook: Little Green Huts Mersea

Two stunning, spacious basecamps—Daisy and Jayne—complete with free parking right behind the deck, on-site facilities, a play park, and secure terrace gates so your dogs can relax off-lead in the shade.

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The Hut Mersea Island

The Hut Mersea Island - CIC
#254

Email:ty@thehutmerseaisland.co.uk
Facebook: The Hut Mersea Island

A beautifully designed fully accessible community beach hut designed so that everyone can enjoy a day by the sea. With an extended ramp, specialised beach wheelchair matting, and an all-accessible layout. 

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Little Pink Beach Hut

Little Pink Hut Mersea
#4

Email:
Facebook: Little Pink Hut Mersea

A picture-perfect, pastel pink beach hut, Beautifully equipped with all your coastal essentials, it provides a peaceful and stylish base camp for families to relax and enjoy the island views.

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Little Seafoam Beach Hut
#3
Email: info@littleseafoambeachhut.co.uk
Facebook:  Little Seafoam Beach Hut

Gorgeous front-row beach basecamp. Steps from the sand, this stunning pastel hideaway is beautifully fitted out fully stocked with all the home comforts you need.  Perfect escape for a family day out and sunset glass of wine.

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More Mersea Island Beach Huts...

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#5

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The Little Beach Hut Company

Mersea Mogo Beach Hut

#179

Mersea Lions Beach Hut

#81

Mersea Island Beach Hut Club

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Samphire Cabin Beach Hut

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Cool Coastal Huts
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Events

From traditional coastal celebrations like our famous regatta to vibrant local music, art, and food festivals, there is always something happening on Mersea.

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Fishing

Whether you're heading out into the estuary on a charter boat, casting a line from the shore, or relaxing by one of our peaceful local fishing lakes, Mersea is great for anglers.

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Stay Safe

A quick checklist of standard, long-standing island knowledge helping you respect the tides, currents so you can enjoy the water safely on Mersea Island.

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Occasions

Planning a birthday, a beach hut party or a local wedding.  Our creative island experts have your celebration completely sorted.  Froms cakes to venue styling.

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Explore

Mersea is a true paradise for walkers and explorers alike. From peaceful countryside trails and scenic strolls to hunting for ancient fossils along our beautiful beaches

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Beach Huts

Spending a day in a wonderful coastal beach hut is the ultimate way to enjoy Mersea. From front-row spots on the sand to huts perfect for a relaxing family day out

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Walks

From peaceful countryside trails to scenic coastal strolls past the beach huts, Mersea is a paradise for walkers.

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Out on the Water

Whether you want to head out on a boat trip, go fishing, or try your hand at paddleboarding and kayaking, island life is all about being on the water.

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Sports & Leisure

From traditional sports clubs like rugby, football, tennis, and bowls, to fitness classes like pilates and bounce, social clubs and leisure like acting, singing and dancing

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Where to Eat

World-famous native oysters, fresh seafood platters.  Waterside pubs and Sunday roasts. Find the best places to eat on Mersea Island.

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Where to Play

Dive into coastal life with crabbing at the jetty, paddleboarding, scenic walking trails, historic fossil hunting, and iconic beach huts.

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Island Life

Guides to help residents and visitors with your everyday living needs right here in our Mersea Island community.

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Where to Shop

Support local boutiques, discover unique local artisan gifts, and stock up on the freshest island produce and seafood dishes and platters.

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Where to Stay

Find your perfect island base camp, from bustling holiday caravan parks and waterside cottages to boutique B&Bs and hotels.

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