Tall Ship Lady of Avenel, Heybridge Basin

The Lady of Avenel is a 102ft Square Rigger available for accommodation. Moored at Heybridge Basin, near Maldon, she is available outside her sailing season from Nov to end of March. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to experience life on board a tall ship. She sleeps up to 14 in twin cabins & has 2 toilets/showers & an extra deck toilet The galley and well appointed saloon are available for all your requirements. £475 PER NIGHT FOR THE ENTIRE SHIP MINIMUM 2 NIGHT STAY IMPORTANT INFORMATION: DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS ALL GUESTS STAYING WITHIN A GROUP MUST BE WITHIN THE SAME SOCIAL BUBBLE. LADY OF AVENEL HAS SHARED KITCHEN AND BATHROOM FACILITIES. CLEANING OF AREAS DURING YOUR STAY IS THE GUESTS RESPONSIBILITY. A 72 HOUR BUFFER PERIOD AND CLEAN WILL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN VISITS. Moored at the picturesque Heybridge Basin, near the historic town of Maldon, the ship gives you an ideal base for winter walks along the salt marshes with a large selection of birdlife, exploring the historic towns of Maldon and the surrounding area at a fraction of the cost to a hotel and much more flexible. Accommodation is based on rental of the whole ship only. Contact us for individual cabins. The maximum number of guests is 14, for over 12 in number, an extra charge will apply of £30 per person. There are 7 twin berth cabins, just remember these are ships cabins so not as spacious as a house bedroom, the beds are ships bunks but plenty large enough for one person. The cabins are located below the main deck at the aft end of the accommodation, where there is a toilet with separate shower room and forward there is a toilet with shower combined. Ashore there are further toilets and shower facilities only steps from the vessel with BBQ stands and outside seating on the grass by the ship . (DURING COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS THESE AREAS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED) The ship has central heating and if necessary space heaters can be provided for colder periods. Duvets and extra blankets are provided if you require them. The deck saloon with large ships window and skylights is fitted with a wood burner and is extremely cosy with two large tables and easy seating for 14 people. There is a well appointed galley that is built to cook for 17 persons when the ship is at sea. A cook can be supplied for breakfast and/or dinner if required. Prices can be quoted on request. Duvets and bed linen are supplied. Towels can be arranged - please ask for details. There is free parking in Daisy Meadow (5 minutes walk). Get away from it all with no WiFi and internet (there is 4G reception) you can relax in this peaceful self-contained location but please remember this is a traditional sailing ship so it will be a different experience from a hotel! PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO CURRENT COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS WE ARE OPERATING A MINIMUM TWO NIGHT STAY POLICY TO ENABLE COMPLIANCE WITH THE 72 HOUR BUFFER PERIOD. UNFORTUNATELY, AT THIS TIME, WE WILL BE UNABLE TO OFFER THE OPTION OF AN ON-BOARD COOK. FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND SANITIZER AND CLEANING MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE BY OUR GUESTS. Guests can feel free to make use of our well equipped galley and cosy saloon as well as the external deck areas. But please don't climb the masts or go in the skippers cabin. We have someone on board when you are staying to ensure that everything is prepared for you and you can find what you need as well as to ensure you understand the differences between a ship and a house (but please don't wake her up to ask for an Oven Glove at midnight!) We are not currently charging you for cleaning so we would therefore ask you to leave the property in the same condition as you find it on arrival. If excessive cleaning is required after your stay we will ask for a contribution. There will always be someone on board or not far away when you are on board just in case you need help with the boat or her systems. Heybridge Basin is located at the end of the 13 mile Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation and contains the sea lock which joins the canal to the Blackwater estuary. From the sea walls you can take in the views of the Blackwater estuary and Osea Island. The Basin is a favourite location for visitors and walkers where you can walk the sea wall path to Maldon, or in the opposite direction, to Goldhanger and beyond. You can also walk the canal towpath to Heybridge or Beeleigh Falls and the ancient hamlet of Beeleigh right up to Chelmsford if you have the legs for it. The Basin hosts two pubs, The Jolly Sailor and The Old Ship and local tea room Tiptree Jams Cafe. Free parking just the other side of the canal in Daisy Meadow Car park a five minute walk NEW YEARS EVE: Please make advance enquiries. For access arrangements, our representative will meet you on board and be on hand for assistance. For more information on The Lady of Avenel and her summer activities please see our website