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Marina Yurts

2 reviews

Don’t forget to look out for the fairies!

Toilet and shower facilities, a few minutes' walk from the yurt

Dog-friendly luxury yurt site in a private marina in Emsworth harbour
A 20-minute drive from Portsmouth and half an hour from the beach
Cooking equipment provided; walk to cafés, restaurants and pubs

Who could refuse yurts with harbour views and a quality marina setting? Marina Yurts is a luxury, self-catering yurt site on a private peninsula with quite the coastal location in the centre of Emsworth’s yacht harbour. This area is in the foothills of the South Downs and part of the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Beauty. What should you expect? For starters, waking up to views of the harbour, Hayling Island and Thorney Island. There are a number of coastal walking and cycling paths in the surrounding area for peaceful days out by the water too. The yurts each sleep a max of two adults and three children. All bedding is provided, so all that’s left for you to sling over your shoulder are towels for the modern toilets and shower rooms a minutes’ walk away. Remember your swimming gear too, as the sea is nicely close by, with beaches at West Wittering and East Wittering half an hour’s drive away. The owners live in the marina, so after meeting and greeting you, they’ll be close by if you need a hand with anything or extra info about this gorgeous area (the top sailing spots perhaps?) The site has all the comforts you’d expect from a luxury glamping experience. That includes a kingsize dual-heated waterbed and a splendid set of cooking equipment including a small oven with two hobs, a fridge with a small freezer compartment, a kettle, a French press, cooking utensils, pans, cutlery and glasses and mugs. Breakfast is not included in your stay here, but with a restaurant just a few minutes’ walk away and several independent cafés within 15 to 20 minutes’ walk of the site, you should be quite content with the coffees, teas and meals on offer. The cafés are on the outskirts of Emsworth, which has a train station and a host of pubs, restaurants and takeaways all within walking distance of Marina Yurts. There are great local bus, ferry and train connections, as well as the A3 and M27 a short drive away.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Marina Yurts

Emsworth Yacht Harbour

Thorney Road

Emsworth

Hampshire

England

PO10 8BP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.84293°N
-0.93037°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.2 km Precinct

8.3 km Precinct

8.4 km Cowplain Shops

Rail

1.1 km Emsworth Rail Station

1.7 km Southbourne Rail Station

2.8 km Warblington Rail Station

Ferry

5.7 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing

6 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing

8.5 km Hayling Island Ferry Landing

Airport

32.5 km Southampton Airport

45.1 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Your first port of call might be Portsmouth (20 minutes’ drive). That would be fitting, since the port city has a big maritime past and a historic dockyard with a warship and Tudor ship. Second on your course? Perhaps Chichester (20 minutes), where there are Roman remains like a city wall, baths and an amphitheatre? The village of Bosham (10 minutes), which is a hot sailing destination? (Another claim to fame is that it stars in the Bayeux Tapestry…) At Goodwood House (25 minutes), there are a lot of different ways your day could play out, from golfing and cycling to afternoon tea.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Eastoke	7.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Wittering	7.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Beachlands Central	7.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Beachlands West	8.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bracklesham Bay	10.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fishbourne Roman Palace 8.5 km

Chichester Cathedral 10.5 km

Royal Marines Museum 10.7 km

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum 11.7 km

West Dean Gardens 12.5 km

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 12.5 km

Bembridge Windmill 21 km

Hinton Ampner 27.1 km

Petworth House and Park 27.6 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Cafï¿½ 33.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Thorney Island - a remote coastal walk 0.4 km

Emsworth Mill Pond and Seashore 0.6 km

Chidham - A Remote Coastal Walk 3.5 km

LEIGH PARK (STAUNTON COUNTRY PARK) 4.9 km

PILSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/09/1985) 5 km

Local events

Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, England 13.8 km
Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 26.4 km
Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 19 June 2025 – Thursday 19 June 2025)
Newport, England 29.5 km
CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, England 47.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Payment terms

Offers

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Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

You have no choice but to relax

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2023

Crab Shack yurt

Liked: Amazing stay the boys loved it.
Andre is a fantastic host

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Interesting site and area with lots to do.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Liz A. Jul 2023

Crab Shack yurt

Liked: Really lovely location. Lots of things to look at and do with the kids. We had a kayak and paddleboard with us and could easily launch. The walk into Emsworth is easy and interesting and there are lots of pubs and restaurants there. The yurt was cosy and well equipped. Sleeping 5 meant that there wasn't loads of room inside but in the summer that doesn't really matter. Was a lovely spot to have a fire and watch the sunset over the marina.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Marina Yurts have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Marina Yurts dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Marina Yurts? Your first port of call might be Portsmouth (20 minutes’ drive). That would be fitting, since the port city has a big maritime past and a historic dockyard with a warship and … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Marina Yurts?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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