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The Oyster Smack

The Oyster smack inn
Rated 8.4 in 307 reviews

The Oyster Smack is a charming hotel located in the picturesque town of Burnham on Crouch in the United Kingdom. This delightful boutique hotel exudes a welcoming atmosphere, offering a perfect blend of modern comfort and traditional character. Nestled in a serene corner of the town, The Oyster Smack provides a tranquil retreat for those seeking to explore the beauty of the Essex coastline or enjoy a peaceful getaway.

Housed in a historic building, the hotel seamlessly combines its rich heritage with contemporary design elements, creating an inviting space for guests. The rooms are thoughtfully designed to offer both style and comfort, featuring tasteful décor, comfortable furnishings, and modern amenities to ensure a pleasant stay. Guests can expect personalized service and attention to detail, hallmarks of the boutique hotel experience.

The hotel's on-site restaurant is a highlight, serving a delightful menu that showcases local and seasonal ingredients. Known for its culinary excellence, the restaurant offers a range of dishes that celebrate the rich flavors of the region, ensuring a memorable dining experience. The Oyster Smack also features a cozy bar area, perfect for unwinding with a drink after a day of exploring.

Located just a short walk from the scenic River Crouch, guests at The Oyster Smack can enjoy leisurely strolls along the waterfront or partake in various outdoor activities available in the area. With its warm ambiance, attentive service, and convenient location, The Oyster Smack is an ideal choice for travelers seeking a relaxing and authentic experience in Burnham on Crouch.

Climate and Weather

January
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Burnham on Crouch and near The Oyster Smack

Mangapps Railway Museum
Mangapps Railway Museum
Railway museum near Burnham-on-Crouch
2km / 1.2mi
Creeksea Place
Creeksea Place
Country house in Essex, England, UK
1.5km / 0.91mi
Burnham-on-Crouch & District Museum
Museum in Essex, England, United Kingdom
360m / 390yd
St Mary the Virgin, Burnham on Crouch
St Mary the Virgin, Burnham on Crouch
Church in Burnham-on-Crouch, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
1km / 0.63mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Paglesham, Essex, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Church of St Leonard
Church of St Leonard
Church in Southminster, Essex, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
All Saints, Creeksea
All Saints, Creeksea
Church building in Creeksea, Essex, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
St Barnabas, Mayland
St Barnabas, Mayland
Church in Mayland, Maldon, Essex, England
4.9km / 3mi
St Andrews, Althorne
St Andrews, Althorne
Church in Althorne, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Saint Nicholas, Canewdon
Saint Nicholas, Canewdon
Church in Canewdon, Essex, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Saint Mary the Virgin, Foulness Island
Saint Mary the Virgin, Foulness Island
Grade II listed church in Foulness, Rochford, Essex, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Asheldham Youth Church  Church Of St Lawrence
Asheldham Youth Church Church Of St Lawrence
Building in Asheldham, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Saint Lawrence and All Saints
Saint Lawrence and All Saints
Church building in Steeple, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
St James, Dengie
St James, Dengie
Church building in Dengie, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Saint Mary the Virgin
Saint Mary the Virgin
Church in Little Wakering, Essex, England, UK
7.8km / 4.9mi
All Saints, Barling Magna
All Saints, Barling Magna
Church in Barling, Essex, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
St Mary and All Saints, Stambridge
St Mary and All Saints, Stambridge
Church in Great Stambridge, Essex, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Magnolia Fields
Magnolia Fields
Park in United Kingdom
9.5km / 5.9mi
Rochford Hall
Rochford Hall
Grade I listed building in Rochford, United Kingdom
9.7km / 6mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Rochford, Essex, England, UK
9.6km / 6mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Tillingham, Essex, England, UK
9km / 5.6mi
St Lawrence Church Centre
Church in St Lawrence Bay, Essex
9.7km / 6mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Hawkwell, Essex, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
St Lawrence Church
St Lawrence Church
Church building in St. Lawrence, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
St Mary
St Mary
Grade I listed church in Mundon, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
9.6km / 6mi
St Nicholas, Great Wakering
St Nicholas, Great Wakering
Church in Great Wakering, Essex, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
St Andrews, Ashingdon
St Andrews, Ashingdon
Church in Ashingdon
8.7km / 5.4mi
All Saints, South Fambridge
Church in South Fambridge, Essex
8.8km / 5.5mi
Holy Trinity, North Fambridge
Holy Trinity, North Fambridge
Church in North Fambridge, Maldon, Essex, England
10km / 6.2mi
Southchurch Park
Southchurch Park
Park in Southend-on-Sea
11.9km / 7.4mi
Prittlewell Priory
Prittlewell Priory
Grade I listed historic house museum in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
11.3km / 7mi
St Laurence and All Saints Church
St Laurence and All Saints Church
Church in Southend-on-Sea, UK
11.3km / 7mi
Southchurch Hall
Southchurch Hall
Grade I listed historic house museum in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
11.8km / 7.4mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church in Southend-on-Sea, UK
11km / 6.8mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Southend-on-Sea, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
St Augustine, Thorpe Bay
St Augustine, Thorpe Bay
Church in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea
11.4km / 7.1mi
All Saints, Prittlewell
Church in Southend-on-Sea
11.9km / 7.4mi
Civic Fountain
Grade II listed fountain to the east of Southend Civic Centre, Southend on Sea, Essex, England, UK
11.9km / 7.4mi
Emmanuel, Hawkwell
Church in Hawkwell, Essex
11.3km / 7mi
St Peters, South Shoebury
Church in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea
11.1km / 6.9mi
St Mary the Virgin, North Shoebury
St Mary the Virgin, North Shoebury
Church in Southend-on-Sea, UK
10.1km / 6.3mi
Saint Andrew's, South Shoebury
Saint Andrew's, South Shoebury
Church in Southend-on-Sea, UK
11.6km / 7.2mi
Christ Church, Southchurch
Church in Southchurch, Essex
11.8km / 7.3mi
Saint Luke's, Prittlewell
Church in Prittlewell, Essex
11.1km / 6.9mi
St Stephen, Prittlewell
Church in Prittlewell, Essex
10.6km / 6.6mi

What to do in Burnham on Crouch and near The Oyster Smack

Mangapps Railway Museum
Mangapps Railway Museum
Railway museum near Burnham-on-Crouch
2km / 1.2mi
Creeksea Place
Creeksea Place
Country house in Essex, England, UK
1.5km / 0.91mi
Burnham-on-Crouch & District Museum
Museum in Essex, England, United Kingdom
360m / 390yd
St Mary the Virgin, Burnham on Crouch
St Mary the Virgin, Burnham on Crouch
Church in Burnham-on-Crouch, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
1km / 0.63mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Paglesham, Essex, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Church of St Leonard
Church of St Leonard
Church in Southminster, Essex, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
All Saints, Creeksea
All Saints, Creeksea
Church building in Creeksea, Essex, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
St Barnabas, Mayland
St Barnabas, Mayland
Church in Mayland, Maldon, Essex, England
4.9km / 3mi
St Andrews, Althorne
St Andrews, Althorne
Church in Althorne, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Saint Nicholas, Canewdon
Saint Nicholas, Canewdon
Church in Canewdon, Essex, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Saint Mary the Virgin, Foulness Island
Saint Mary the Virgin, Foulness Island
Grade II listed church in Foulness, Rochford, Essex, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Asheldham Youth Church  Church Of St Lawrence
Asheldham Youth Church Church Of St Lawrence
Building in Asheldham, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Saint Lawrence and All Saints
Saint Lawrence and All Saints
Church building in Steeple, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
St James, Dengie
St James, Dengie
Church building in Dengie, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Saint Mary the Virgin
Saint Mary the Virgin
Church in Little Wakering, Essex, England, UK
7.8km / 4.9mi
All Saints, Barling Magna
All Saints, Barling Magna
Church in Barling, Essex, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
St Mary and All Saints, Stambridge
St Mary and All Saints, Stambridge
Church in Great Stambridge, Essex, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Magnolia Fields
Magnolia Fields
Park in United Kingdom
9.5km / 5.9mi
Rochford Hall
Rochford Hall
Grade I listed building in Rochford, United Kingdom
9.7km / 6mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Rochford, Essex, England, UK
9.6km / 6mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Tillingham, Essex, England, UK
9km / 5.6mi
St Lawrence Church Centre
Church in St Lawrence Bay, Essex
9.7km / 6mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Hawkwell, Essex, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
St Lawrence Church
St Lawrence Church
Church building in St. Lawrence, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
St Mary
St Mary
Grade I listed church in Mundon, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
9.6km / 6mi
St Nicholas, Great Wakering
St Nicholas, Great Wakering
Church in Great Wakering, Essex, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
St Andrews, Ashingdon
St Andrews, Ashingdon
Church in Ashingdon
8.7km / 5.4mi
All Saints, South Fambridge
Church in South Fambridge, Essex
8.8km / 5.5mi
Holy Trinity, North Fambridge
Holy Trinity, North Fambridge
Church in North Fambridge, Maldon, Essex, England
10km / 6.2mi
Southchurch Park
Southchurch Park
Park in Southend-on-Sea
11.9km / 7.4mi

About Burnham on Crouch

Burnham on Crouch, located in Essex, offers a variety of activities and sights that reflect its coastal charm and maritime heritage. A visit to the Burnham-on-Crouch Marina is worthwhile for those interested in sailing or simply enjoying the scenic views of the River Crouch. The marina is a hub for yachting enthusiasts and provides a pleasant atmosphere for a leisurely stroll along the waterfront.

For a taste of local history, the Museum of Burnham on Crouch showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the town’s maritime past, offering insights into the local culture and heritage. Exploring the historic High Street reveals a mix of independent shops, cafes, and galleries, perfect for a relaxed afternoon of browsing and enjoying local cuisine.

Nature lovers can appreciate the Crouch Valley, which provides opportunities for walking and birdwatching, with its diverse landscapes and wildlife. The nearby Burnham Beaches offer a tranquil environment for beachcombing and enjoying the coastal scenery.

If you're interested in local events, check the schedule for activities at the Burnham-on-Crouch Sailing Club and other community organizations, which often host regattas and social events that reflect the town's strong nautical culture.

Finally, taking a boat trip on the River Crouch can provide a unique perspective of the area and is a peaceful way to experience the surrounding nature. Overall, Burnham on Crouch presents a blend of outdoor activities, historical exploration, and local community engagement.




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