Manningtree Beach, nestled in the picturesque Stour Estuary, boasts a serene shoreline of soft sand and tranquil waters. The Environment Agency consistently rates the water quality as Good, making it an ideal spot for a refreshing summer dip. With an estimated summer water temperature of around 18°C, this estuary beach is perfect for families and nature lovers.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Manningtree Beach, Stour Estuary (Tendring) & surrounds
Rural Retreats
From £704
This delightful Lodge on Wakes Hall Farm is a haven of peace in 500 acres of private land. Awarded a five star AA award. Each lodge has the ultimate indulgence – a soothing hot ...
Rural Retreats
From £590
Get back to nature and enjoy life on a working arable farm, in a lovingly converted barn with sweeping views of the fields and countryside all around you.
Rural Retreats
From £562
Situated on the Essex/Suffolk border, this stunning lodge is one of five lodges on Wakes Hall Farm, a haven of peace in 500 acres of private land. Awarded a five star AA award, ...
Rural Retreats
From £590
With its elegant, contemporary design and touches of luxury like underfloor heating and large picture windows, Woolmers is one of three lovingly restored barns in the heart of t...
Rural Retreats
From £1,250
For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? The Tower is a converted water tower, decorated in the classic, utilitarian style of the 1930s b...
Rural Retreats
From £704
Woodbell Lodge is one of five lodges peacefully situated in 500 acres of private land at Wakes Hall Farm, awarded a five star AA award. Located on the Essex/Suffolk border, the ...
Rural Retreats
From £626
Crows Hall is an idyllic retreat in beautiful countryside just an hours drive from London, making it the perfect place for family and friends to gather together.
Rural Retreats
From £704
This delightful lodge on Wakes Hall Farm is a haven of peace in 500 acres of private land. Having been awarded a five star AA award it features an open-plan kitchen/dining/sitti...
Sediment type has not yet been recorded for this site. Underfoot conditions and bank composition may vary.
Water quality is clean and fully compliant with safety directives. It regularly meets bacterial limits under standard environmental conditions.
This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a transitional or estuarine bathing water. Estuarine sites experience a mix of tidal ocean flushing and river discharge, causing fluctuating salinity and water quality.
Anglian Water Services Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2024. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Tendring area.
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