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Island Cottage by beach/waterside. Reduction on June weeks available!

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Beach
Property grounds
Cottage
Room
Beach
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

Check out the area

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West Mersea, Essex, England
  • Popular LocationFive Lakes Resort15 min drive
  • Popular LocationColchester Zoo19 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex20 min drive
  • AirportLondon (SEN-Southend)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Island Cottage by beach/waterside. Reduction on June weeks available!

A top location - with the beach and waterside just across from the cottage, and views towards the waterside from both bedrooms. Lovely local food shops and excellent seafood restaurants just a short stroll away along the waterfront. Parking is available on the property grounds and wifi is free.

There are two bedrooms a good size double bedroom and a twin with two beds (2'6" wide single beds suitable for children and most adults ). The family bathroom is downstairs with a fully equipped kitchen and dining room area. The sitting room includes a TV with Netflix and BBC iPlayer. As this is an old, original cottage the stairs are a little steep and can be difficult for those with mobility issues.

Two super sitting out areas - the back terrace with dining table and chairs, off the kitchen, gets sun from morning and the front garden gets the sun from mid morning until sunset. Also a good size garden delightful for relaxing all day.

The kitchen includes a washing machine, cooker with hob, fridge with small freezer and microwave plus all utensils for cooking and eating out on the terrace or indoors.

The island will keep you entertained with superb fish restaurants like The Company Shed, The Dukes (outside only) and the West Mersea Oyster Bar and Restaurant; beaches; lots of walks on West Mersea and East Mersea (sometimes a ferry taking you to Brightlingsea); boat trips and watersports (paddleboarding/kayaks etc). Mersea watersports can rent to you paddleboards, kayaks etc. If you want to go further in a car, day trips to Colchester, Maldon, Wivenhoe, Rowhedge and Constable Country are super.

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Water view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Headgate Theatre and Tymperleys Clock Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Roman Circus House and Jumbo Water Tower. Colchester Natural History Museum and Xtreme Gaming are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
West Mersea, Essex, England

What's nearby

  • Five Lakes Resort - 15 min drive
  • Layer Marney Tower - 16 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive
  • University of Essex - 20 min drive
  • St. Osyth Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 26 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Coastal Coffee - 7 min walk
  • The Kings Head - 17 min drive
  • Mersea Island Fish Bar - 8 min walk
  • The Fox Inn - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Cottage by beach/waterside. Reduction on June weeks available! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Cottage by beach/waterside. Reduction on June weeks available! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Cottage by beach/waterside. Reduction on June weeks available! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Cottage by beach/waterside. Reduction on June weeks available! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cudmore Grove Country Park and Gosfield Lake Golf Club. Five Lakes Golf Club and Five Lakes Resort are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shaz t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday cottage
My best friend and I stayed 10 days at this beautiful cottage. Apart from the narrow stairs leading up to the bedrooms, the cottage was absolutely gorgeous and quaint. The garden was well kept, and beautiful too. It was very quiet and relaxing, just what we needed. And the people on the island were so friendly. DEFINITELY worth staying at, AND it's worth 5 stars. Thanx again to Diane 😊💖
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful small cottage close to sea
We had a lovely couple of days after Christmas visiting family and friends and the cottage on Mersea was a great base for us. Kitchen has everything you need and although it’s quite small, it’s cosy. The bathroom is downstairs and ( as the owner points out) the stairs are steep and not for anyone with mobility issues but bedrooms are very comfortable. Lovely views and very peaceful. We had a great stay. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
A fabulous property, cleaned to a wonderful standard, with everything you would need in the kitchen and holiday home provided. Absolutely loved Mersea, super friendly locals and local restaurants served delicious meals. Even the weather was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Fantastic base to explore a beautiful part of the country. The host was very helpful in providing information of things to do in the area and lovely places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Your host

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Island Cottage was the first property I bought many years ago. I fell in love with what is an original, period cottage and was built in the early 1800s. Looking out from the bedroom windows over the waterside was my dream come true. This cosy cottage is old and real so don't be surprised by old style doors/windows and a staircase with a few fairly steep steps that is in keeping with the original features.

Why they chose this property

This is an original period cottage with super views of the West Mersea waterside from the two bedrooms and short stroll to beach, shops and seafood restaurants. Sleeps 4 in a double and small twin (2'6" beds) upstairs and a bathroom with bath, shower and toilet downstairs. Kitchen includes an oven with hob, microwave, washing machine, fridge and the utensils needed for cooking and eating. A large patio and garden is off the kitchen and parking for one car. Also a second sitting out area is at the front of the cottage.

What makes this property unique

Waterside views from the bedrooms as shown in the photographs best before high summer when leaves are out.
Lovely garden and terraces for sitting out both back and front with views of the waterside as you walk around .

Languages:

English
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