Outside of The Loft Tea by the Sea with blue bench seat and boats in the background

About

The Loft is a modern tearoom with a vintage feel, set in the beautiful working marina of the lovely coastal village of Tollesbury in Essex. The Loft offers freshly ground coffee and a variety of loose leaf teas all served in our beautiful vintage china, as well as light lunches and delectable homemade cakes.

Wherever possible we use homegrown or locally sources products. We accept cash and card.

Facilities

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Map & Directions

The Loft - Tea by the Sea

Type:Cafe

Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury, CM9 8SE

Tel: 01621 869063

Opening Times

* Tues-Sat: 10.30-4pm, Sunday: 10-2pm

What's Nearby

  1. One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing…

    0.09 miles away
  2. Walkers along the sea wall at Tollesbury will be fascinated by the large red ship moored…

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  3. Tollesbury Congregational Church has served the village since 1803.

    0.6 miles away
  1. WhimbrelArt in Tollesbury is a gallery specialising in the work of local artists and…

    0.63 miles away
  2. St Mary the Virgin is a beautiful Grade II* Listed church in the village of Tollesbury.…

    0.66 miles away
  3. Tollesbury War Memorial stands in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin, a beautiful Grade…

    0.66 miles away
  4. Tollesbury's little prison was opened in 1700 and was in operation for around a century…

    0.68 miles away
  5. This is a large, open site with good views across the Blackwater Estuary towards St…

    0.71 miles away
  6. An opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural…

    1.21 miles away
  7. This is a large open site on the edge of the village with views to the south towards the…

    2.35 miles away
  8. A blue plaque marks D'Arcy House as the home of famous novelist Margery Allingham who…

    2.43 miles away
  9. In the middle of the road junction in Tolleshunt D'Arcy stands the village maypole, one…

    2.44 miles away
  10. Bradwell Marina, on the Blackwater Estuary is ideally situated for exploring the river,…

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  11. St Nicholas Church is Grade I listed. Its churchyard extension, a little way up the road,…

    2.48 miles away
  12. RAF Bradwell Bay is a former Royal Air Force station located on the Dengie Peninsular,…

    2.9 miles away
  13. St Lawrence Bay, also known as Stone, is undoubtedly the most beautiful beach in the…

    2.94 miles away
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