Access statement

• Cosway Holiday Park is located on the eastern side of Mersea Island overlooking the North Sea.
• The Park is large and spacious occupying 22 acres of landscaped grounds gently sloping to the seashore.
• Hedgerows, trees and shrubberies divide the park.
• Tarmacadam roads link the park areas with a 5 mph speed limit throughout.
• Each holiday home enjoys a small area of personal grounds.
• Owners' dogs are welcome on the Park and a field is available for their exercise (dog walkers field).
• There is a large open area for ball games and a boat park, which leads to the shore.
• Both the dog walkers field and playing field are out of bounds in December, to safeguard roosting birds, which are in danger during prolonged freezing weather conditions.
• A card-operated barrier secures road access to the holiday homes areas.
• The park has a large car park adjacent to the sales/information office.
• The clubhouse has a ramp providing wheelchair access, all public areas are on one level and tables and chairs may be moved to accommodate wheelchairs.
• The ladies and gents are of very generous size and would accommodate a wheelchair user.
• The patio areas outside the clubhouse and beside the swimming pool are fully accessible to wheelchairs.
• The heated outdoor pool is situated in a walled area adjacent to the clubhouse.
• The pool has clearly marked depths, steps into the water and safety buoys, whilst the wide non-slip patio has ample seating space.
• The Park has designated refuse and recycling points, water and fire points most of which are adjacent to roadways.
• A delivery service is available for calor gas cylinders.
• A mobile shop visits the Park on a weekly basis.
• There is a local bus service, which stops at the end of Fen Lane (about 300 metres from the Park entrance) and local taxi services are available on the island.
• The Park has direct access to the sandy beach and is a short walk away from the 35-acre Cudmore Grove Country Park, which offers walks, a picnic area and wildlife observation hides.
• A ferry for pedestrians, bicycles and wheelchairs runs from East Mersea to Brightlingsea.
• Staff are usually available on-site for any emergency and some staff are first aid trained.
• There is a doctor's surgery, dental practice and pharmacy in West Mersea and the nearest A&E hospital is in Colchester; telephone numbers for local services are displayed at the sales/information office.

If this statement does not answer your questions please do not hesitate to ask for more information.

Cosway Holiday Home Park, Fen Lane, East Mersea, Essex, CO5 8UA. 01206 383252. Access statement.