Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.

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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a counter and cabinets.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a glass-fronted upper cabinet.
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass shelf with wine glasses, and a kitchen area in the background.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, built-in shelves, and a glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A single-story mobile home with a fenced deck and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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West Mersea
  • Place, beach near Fishing lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mersea Island Vineyard
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir, while Headgate Theatre and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool.
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West Mersea

What's nearby

  • beach near Fishing lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mersea Island Vineyard - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 29 min drive - 17.9 km
  • University of Essex - 31 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Jimmy's Farm - 57 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 24 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Mersea Island Fish Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brightlingsea Swimming Pool Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Dukes Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Swan - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Mersea Island Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Our lodge was clean and tidy and provided a perfect base to explore the area.

Our lodge was clean and tidy and provided a perfect base to explore the area.The location was idea and just a few hundred yards from the beach.There are some great places to dine at in Mersea, including the Michelin starred Stark and also the lovely Seafood by Dawn.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside

good location and quiet site.the caravan had all the amenities described but the cleaning needs to be more thorough-crumbs left around ,basin not perfectly clean, torn curtain in one room.Almost good but needs more TLC
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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