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Living area | The Boat House at Tides Reach, Mersea Island, near Colchester
Dining Area | The Boat House at Tides Reach, Mersea Island, near Colchester
Open plan living space | The Boat House at Tides Reach, Mersea Island, near Colchester
Double bedroom | The Boat House at Tides Reach, Mersea Island, near Colchester
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Mersea Island, near Colchester
  • Popular LocationLayer Marney Tower15 min drive
  • Popular LocationColchester Zoo18 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex19 min drive
  • AirportLondon (SEN-Southend)73 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

You’ll love being able to see the sea from the front of the house.

You’ll love being able to see the sea from the front of the house.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV, DVD Player
Bathroom 1: Bath With Shower Over Bath, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels included and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Private parking for 1 car. On road parking (seasonal restrictions); additional public car park nearby. No smoking. . A recently built fabulous property set in an enviable location and only 400 feet to the beach. The Boat House offers room for four people and space to relax. On the ground floor you’ll find the master bedroom, complete with shower/wet room and plenty of storage. Upstairs is the second bedroom with twin single beds and space for the travel cot, and family bathroom. The house benefits from plenty of natural light and modern plantation shutters to the windows and the second bedroom also has Velux windows and blackout blinds, along with free Wi-Fi. You will find a folder within the property listing many local attractions, pubs and restaurants.
Mersea Island benefits from some fantastic shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs as well as being famous for its seafood and brightly coloured beach huts. Enjoy a drink or something to eat in one of the family friendly pubs and restaurants. Mersea Island is great for anyone who wants a break beside the sea but there are lots of activities to keep you busy too - walking, cycling and sailing to name a few. The Boat House is an ideal location from which to explore Mersea Island.
Cudmore Grove Country Park is situated a short distance away at East Mersea and is terrific for those who prefer green open spaces and quieter spots, why not take a picnic? Should you decide to travel, only 20 minutes away and you can find yourself in the historic city of of Colchester or Maldon, both worth a visit. There are two beachside cafés, a park, a small shop (seasonal) and a bar serving food all within 5 minutes walk of the property. There are further amenities just over a mile away including butchers, bakery and supermarkets.
Free WiFi

Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
There will be building works carried out next door from March 2024 - there will potentially be noise between 8am and 4pm.

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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is on a river. Mersea Island Vineyard and Gosfield Lake Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Colchester Natural History Museum and Xtreme Gaming. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Colchester Zoo are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Mersea Island, near Colchester

What's nearby

  • Layer Marney Tower - 15 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive
  • University of Essex - 19 min drive
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 20 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Railway Tavern - 29 min drive
  • The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Coastal Coffee - 2 min drive
  • The Kings Head - 16 min drive
  • Mersea Island Fish Bar - 2 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy!
The property was scrupulously clean & was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig T., Oxfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house in great location
The house was very clean, well equipped and comfortable. Lovely welcome from the propery owner. Dog friendly beach only a short walk away. Shops etc. a slightly longer walk, or a short car journey. Great place from which to explore Mersea island and the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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