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Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6753.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Wivenhoe, England
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Twin Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

A stunning Victorian semi detached cottage set in lower Wivenhoe, recently refurbished to a high standard. This beautiful, family friendly home features a large open plan living/kitchen and dining space, a utility room, cloakroom, two generous bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom. Guests can also enjoy a fabulous family/games room in the garden - which comes complete with board games, table football and a PS4 to keep the whole family entertained on those rainy days.
Wivenhoe’s famous waterfront, a mainline station, glorious walks and the area’s amazing variety of pubs, restaurants, art galleries and shops are all within a very short stroll.
A perfect holiday cottage all year round, dogs very welcome!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Woods Country Park and Dedham Vale, while Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Adrenalyze Leisure and The Wyvern Maze. Kayaking, windsurfing, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Wivenhoe, England

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Flatford Mill - 24 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Wivenhoe Station - 5 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Station Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Race Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Albany Gardens Fish and Chips - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

As of Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! on Jul 22, 2026 start from $263, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Colchester cottage is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Essex and Adrenalyze Leisure. The Wyvern Maze and Beth Chatto Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km). Wivenhoe Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

The property was cute and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wiv Xmas

Family Xmas near my sisters house, perfect location lovely property and Michael was a great host
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kath B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastically stylish house in a great location. We had an issue with the front door and with no hot water but Michael was very speedy in talking me through the problem. I would have no problem recommending this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

it was great

we have a lovely time, communicaiton was good, the property was nice, there was an extra snug at the back of the garden, great for teens. We had all we needed to stay, the communal area was very nice, there is a patio and garden too. We were able to park with 2 cars. It was only a few minutes walk from the shop and from the riverfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenji L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Wivenhoe home

The host of this home was very responsive. This home was just as described and look just like the pictures. Our kids enjoyed the game room in the back garden. All the local pubs were within walking distance in the water was also a nice walk. Everyone in the town is very friendly. One night we were late to town and all the pubs had closed and we had to cook in the kitchen and had everything we needed. The weather was lovely and we had take out from the nearest pub and dined outside in the garden space one evening. WiFi access was excellent. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked the property for my relatives to stay in while they were visiting us, and they were delighted with it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

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Hosted by Michael Simpson

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