Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I park?
Having a beach hut booked does not guarantee you a parking space. There are pay and display car parks on Victoria Esplanade, Willoughby Avenue and Seaview Avenue, but they can fill up very quickly, especially in the summer.
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How do I find The Hut?
All the huts have numbers on them so you can check if you’re heading in the right direction to get to The Hut. It is located roughly half way between The Two Sugars Cafe and Seaview Cafe almost directly below the public toilets at the bottom of Empress Avenue
What happens when you book a beach hut?
When you book you will receive a booking confirmation email.
You will then get another email about a week before your booking with all the information you need.
Please check in your junk folder as it might be there. If you have any other questions please email me on Ty@thehutmerseaisland.co.uk
How do I get in The Hut?
Access to the hut is via a key safe. The key safe code will be included in the email that we send you in the days leading up to your booking. When you replace the keys at the end of the day, please be sure to scramble the keycode and close the shutter on the keysafe. The Hut is secured with two padlocked security bars. If you think you may have difficulty with opening the hut please let us know before you book so we can discuss further.
How many are allowed in the huts?
A maximum of 6 per hut including children and babies (including in and out of the hut.)
We reserve the right to ask you to leave if we find too many guests. Too many people in The Hut jeopardises my Licence with the council and I don’t want that to happen.
When are you open?
From April 1st to the end of October half term. We put details of any short notice cancellations or special offers on Facebook.
How and when do I pay?
The website handles all the payments. Payments are required in full at the time of booking
What are your Check in and Check out times?
April-October 10am-7pm The car park closes at 8pm. If you need different times please let us know
Can we stay in the huts overnight?
No overnight stays are allowed in the huts
Can we have birthday/anniversary bunting and balloons?
You can put up your own but please be sure not to damage the surfaces and remove any traces before you leave.
If you would like us to organise anything special please ask before booking and we will try to help.
What do you supply in the hut?
- A table
- Inside benches and beach chairs
- Cups/Glasses/Plates/Cutlery bottle opener/corkscrew
- Tea/Coffee/hot chocolate sugar sweeteners
- 2 litre bottled water
- sink with washing up water
- 2 Ring Gas Stove
- Kettle
- Cushions
- Beach Toys
- Dust pan and brush/ Broom / Mop / Wipes
- Washing up liquid, bowl and brush tea towel
- Bin bags
Sometimes things do go missing but I try my hardest to keep the list above up to date.
Please bring your own:
- Beach towels
- milk for your tea/coffee
- additional drinking water ( may be collected from nearby public taps too)
Are the huts accessible for wheelchairs?
There is a step up into both beach huts. We have tried to make Mabel hut more accessible with an extended deck, and beach wheelchair but she is not a proper fully accessible hut Please get in touch with us to check suitability and availability.
I hope to make both huts more accessible in the future.
Beach Wheelchair Hire
Mabel has her own beach wheelchair, wheelchair matting and ramp. Please let me know at time of booking if you need them .
On the Island, there are also two beach wheelchairs to hire for a donation – ‘D-Bug’ and ‘Hippocampe’ (more sporty model). This is through a separate organisation.
Tel: 01206 383855 or 07946 888063
Can I bring my dog?
Unfortunately I don’t let dogs in my huts. I love dogs but sometimes they can be a bit too excited in the hut.
Do you have Gas or Electricity?
The hut does not have electricity but does have a gas stove. Please remember not to leave the stove unattended when on and to turn the gas off at the bottle when you leave.
Is there running water?
There are drinking water taps near The Hut. There is water in the hut for washing up only and we provided a 2 litre bottle of drinking water. Please bring your own water and drinks if you require more.
The public outside taps are switched off from October to March.
Where are the toilets?
Public toilets can be found nearby
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SUMMER OPENING HOURS
1st April to 30 September
8am to 8pm
WINTER OPENING HOURS
1 October to 31 March
8am to 6pm
Fairhaven toilets closed for the winter season
Are there beach toys?
I do provide some beach toys but please bring your own if you have favourites you want to use. There are also some playing cards and games in the huts.
Are the huts cleaned between guests?
Yes, I want you to have an amazing time at The Hut and try to have it looking perfect for you but please be aware that this relies on each guest treating it as they would their own place.
If you break or soil something please let us know so that I can try to sort it out for the next guests.
Should I tidy up before I leave?
The Hut should be left in a clean and tidy condition before you leave. Please wash up, dry and put away, sweep the floor and remove all rubbish. Please make sure the gas is turned off at the cylinder as well as stove. Please padlock the window shutter if you have opened it
What is your Cancellation Policy?
If you want to guarantee the weather then please do not book a hut in advance! Wait until you are convinced that the weather will be as you want it to be and then check what’s available. As much as I would love everyone to have a glorious, sunny day for their visit, this is not the reality of our British weather but the joy of a beach hut is that it provides enjoyment and shelter whatever the weather! There is a canvas windbreak with clear plastic on the doors that can be closed when it is cold or wet for added protection.
Is there a Waiting List?
Beach safety
Please click to go to RNLI Beach Safety and remember to RESPECT the water.
The beach at Mersea is full of shells. It is advisable to bring beach shoes to protect feet