IVY COTTAGE, family friendly, with a garden in Mersea Island

Ivy Cottage in Mersea Island, Essex, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

Ivy Cottage consists of a kitchen with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, a dining room with seating for six, a sitting room with a TV, and a utility with a fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. The bedrooms include a double with en-suite basin and WC, and two twin rooms, along with a ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture and a small pond, as well as off-road parking for 2 cars. Within 0.7 miles, you will find a shop, and within 0.1 miles, a pub, and please note that this is a non-smoking and pet-free property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Highchair available on request. Ivy Cottage is a hidden gem in this part of Essex. Note: Steep staircase, not suitable for those with limited mobility. There is a pond in the garden; children must be supervised.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer. TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available on request. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture and small pond. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.4 miles. Note: Steep staircase, not suitable for those with limited mobility. Note: There is a pond in the garden, children must be supervised

Region: The Home Counties comprise the counties that surround London and include Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex. Although mostly built up, they include some fabulous scenery and attractions which are well worth a visit.

Town: Around seven miles square, beautiful Mersea Island is one of the most easterly islands in the UK. The island enjoys an abundance of wildlife and is ideal for walkers, bird watchers and watersports lovers alike. The east of the island offers unspoiled, remote locations, filled to the brim with wildlife and home to lovely beaches, whilst the west enjoys a wide selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and watersports opportunities. The island is famous for its oysters, to be bought from huts or enjoyed in the local restaurants and is situated just nine miles from Colchester, a lovely town offering a castle, museums, a zoo, excellent sports and leisure facilities, a cinema, great shopping and good restaurants. A little further afield is Ipswich, with an excellent shopping centre and interesting places, including Christchurch Mansion, museums, galleries, and the trendy Waterfront marina with wine bars, restaurants and river boat trips. A fabulous Island, ideal for a holiday to remember.