Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, MoJo Houseboat Bed and Breakfast in West Mersea is an ideal place to stay.   You can relax and enjoy island life or spend some time on sightseeing trips in the local area. You'll also find all the peace and quiet you need to escape from the usual pressures of life.



• https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/west-mersea-tide-times  for up to date information on the time of tides and their height.
• Mersea Island has many things to offer the visitor, and is an ideal location for exploring the surrounding area.  Colchester, Maldon and Constable country are only a few miles away.  
• A few miles from the Essex University, so an ideal place to stay if visiting students.
• great choice of restaurants and eating places near by where you can sample the local oysters, enjoy some fresh seafood or some of the other local cuisine in the area.
• easy access by car, bus or train
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Local Places to grab a bite to eat (all a short stroll from the houseboat)

The Little Beach Hut Company

If you want to hire a beach hut for the day or the week; organise a small party or just afternoon tea on the beachfront at a beach hut, these are the people to organise it for you.  Check out their website for more information http://www.thelittlebeachhutcompany.co.uk/

Many of our guests are interested to hear about the surge tide and the flooding on Mersea that took place during the Winter in 2013.  Here is a link to a local website with pictures and text about that night.  Luckily, The Mojo floated gently in the highest tide we have ever seen since living on Mersea for about 37 years.

http://merseawildlife.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/surge-tide-siege.html  

The Art Cafe: You can be sure of a warm welcome at this local cafe in the village, near the Church and just a short walk from the houseboat.  Serving fine teas and coffee, home made cakes and excellent freshly prepared hot food during the day.  Local artists work on display and for sale in this homely and relaxing setting.  They have a second shop selling bread, cakes and coffee called 'The Cakehole'

http://www.islandartcafe.co.uk/

The Company Shed: Relaxed eatery where you can sample the local world famous oysters, seafood platters and more, now licenced, but customers should bring their own bread and wine if you wish.  A variety of seafood on sale to take away and prepare at home.  Only open during the day, no booking, just turn up and wait.  A favourite with many foodie writers and chefs.  Just a few minutes walk along the road from the houseboat.  www.thecompanyshed.co/ Tel : 01206 382700

West Mersea Oyster Bar:  Fresh fish and quality seafood to eat in or take away.   Licenced venue serving hot food from noon every day, with inside tables and outside seating overlooking the estuary for fine weather.  Check our the website for opening times as these vary depending on the time of year.  A short stroll along the road from the houseboat.  www.westmerseaoysterbar.co.uk Tel: 01206 381600

The Coast Inn: Open every date for morning coffee, lunch and evening meals, licensed bar, welcoming dining area and outside seating.  Just a short stroll along the road from the houseboat. http://www.thecoastinn.co.uk/  Tel: 01206 383568

The Victory Public House: Local pub with views of the waterfront, Oyster sheds and Victory Hard and boat yard.  Large Garden and restaurant with varied menu, check their website for restaurant opening times.  Real Ales available. www.victoryatmersea.com 01206 382907

There are two fish and chip shops, a pizza restaurant, a great chinese take away and a lovely indian restaurant with take away in the village.

Check out YouTube for some great short clips about Mersea island 

Radio Caroline is moored across the water from the houseboat and there are regular trips from Mersea to Radio Caroline when in operation.  Check the website for details of trips http://www.radiocaroline.co.uk/#home.html