On the Quay: iconic grand building on Harwich pier

Gorgeous chique apartment in grand historic listed building built in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , previously the Great Eastern Railyway Hotel. This flat has a wonderful fresh modern feel and boasts 12 foot high ceilings. It's in the prime location for exploring Harwich and the local area, with local boat trips on your doorstep as well as ferries to Holland. Enjoy the 55 inch Samsung ultra HD Television with a DVD collection. Double bed in master, single bed and sofa bed in lounge. Brand new hot water boiler Jan 19 Park in the back and write in your car details in the visitor book in the lobby. In the lobby there's a lovely collection of books to read which you are welcome to borrow. There are a couple of DVDs too. Just put them back afterwards please! We're off site - it's self check-in and check-out. I'm not available in person but Dave, the building caretaker is on site and super helpful There's lots to see around Harwich and Dovercourt: Restaurant: Next door Stunning Milson Hotels Pier restaurant is literally next door Thai At the Quay (Tripadvisor 5*) 1 Eastgate Street, CO (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) The Alma Inn and Dining Rooms 25 Kings Head Street CO (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Local sites below: Queen Victoria Statue - Life-size figure of Queen Victoria (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) formed in white carrara marble standing on granite plinth erected in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) in a prominent seafront position looking towards Dovercourt Town Centre. Cliff Park - Situated on the seafront and just a few minutes walk from Dovercourt Town Centre, the grounds contain mature trees and formal gardens, a play area, the bandstand, seating areas and great views out across Dovercourt Bay. Mayor’s Garden - Restful public garden, containing shrubs and trees and featuring colourful floral beds during the summer. Redoubt Fort - Napoleonic circular fort and moat built between (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) and (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) to protect the port of Harwich against the threat of invasion. It houses old artillery pieces and period exhibits. High Lighthouse - Built in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) by John Rennie to replace a light over the Town Gate. This and the Low Lighthouse provided a transit line to guide ships safely into Harwich harbour. It also marks the end of ‘The Essex Way’, an 82 mile walking route through the Essex countryside. Ha’penny Pier - A great vantage point to view the harbour and waterfront buildings. Its name originates from the 1/2d (half an old penny) toll charged when the pier opened in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) The Visitor/ Information Centre (seasonal opening times) on the pier also houses an exhibition recording the voyages of Christopher Jones & Christopher Newport to the New World. Lightship LV18 - The last manned light ship in the UK, now moored permanently near the Ha’penny Pier as a Museum Ship, that welcomes visitors to tour the vessel and view its exhibits including Pirate Radio Station memorabilia. Lifeboats - The Harwich Lifeboat Station of the RNLI has two modern lifeboats which are a key rescue service for North Sea seafarers. Visitors are welcome to view the inshore boat housed in the building and the offshore lifeboat can be seen afloat on the waterfront. Navyard - In former times this commercial dock was a Naval Yard. Numerous wooden warships were built on the site for the Royal Navy during the time of Samuel Pepys and Nelson. On the frontage you can view the original (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Dockyard Bell and the list of fighting ships built here. Street Murals - Stroll along Wellington Street to view a colourful range of street murals on buildings and walls, including barges, ships, local features and seaside postcards. Electric Palace Cinema - Built in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , it is one of the oldest operational cinemas in the UK, with a glorious front facade, traditional interior and great film programmes. St Nicholas Church - This graceful Church was built in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Its simple neo-Gothic style incorporates slender iron columns, a wonderful organ and interesting monuments to seafarers. Designed to seat 1,500 people, it is the largest Church in the District. It is often open to visitors. The Guildhall - The town’s only Grade I Listed Building, it houses the Town Council Chamber and a prison cell with ship carvings dating back to Napoleonic times. Mayflower Project - Work is underway to construct a replica of the Mayflower – the ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to America in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) It has a public viewing area. Lifeboat Museum - The attractive old Lifeboat station on the waterfront now houses the “Valentine Wyndham-Quin”, an offshore lifeboat which was in service between (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , and other exhibits. Treadwheel Crane - A rare historic crane built in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , used at the Naval Yard, moved to its present site on Harwich Green in about (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) The crane was worked by men walking in the interior of two large wheels to raise and lower goods and materials. Low Lighthouse Museum - Built in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) as the forward of two transit light houses, it now houses a maritime museum and is a great vantage point to view the harbour from the lantern. Children’s Playgrounds - In Dovercourt play equipment for children situated in parks adjacent to the seafront promenade. The Dovercourt indoor heated swimming pool is open to the public throughout the year. The Dovercourt Low Road leisure area, adjacent to the beach and seafront promenade, provides a range of facilities including a boating lake, skate park, putting green and tennis courts. The Harwich Harbour Foot & Bicycle Ferry runs from March to October regularly from the Quay to Felixstowe ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) There is a pub across the road and you may hear some voices in the evening. Visit the yard where the Mayflower Project is underway with the building of a replica of the famous ship that sailed to America and see the work in progress. The plan is to sail to America in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) for the 400th anniversary. Other attractions include the Electric Palace, one of Britain’s first cinemas (which has local actor Clive Owen as its patron), and the atmospheric Redoubt Fort, which dates back to the Napoleonic Wars. Have a wander around Harwich and imagine yourself in the days of famed diarist Samuel Pepys, who was actually MP for the town. Don't miss the charming local festivals - see here (Website hidden by Airbnb)