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Beautiful period fisherman's cottage

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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West Mersea, England
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Ground floor single

1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful period fisherman's cottage

Anchor cottage is a delightful period Grade 2 listed, three-bedroom cottage situated in the heart of The Anchorage, once known as Mersea City. It was built circa 1575, and is the largest of three terraced fishermen's cottages, nestling alongside other period buildings in The Lane, and next to a very small chapel.

It has three bedrooms, a large double, a twin room and a ground floor single bedroom. The bathroom is also on the ground floor.

A large sitting/dining room provides plenty of space for five people indoors and there is also a lovely sheltered patio, with summer house, for alfresco dining.

Please note, being a 'period' property there are some low ceilings, some with beams, some low door heights and the stairs are quite steep too.

There is a private garden with BBQ area that enjoys the sun at most times of the day.

The Lane is a popular local walk with little traffic so lots of peace and quiet.

Being only 150 metres from the water's edge it provides ideal access to the water for paddle-boarding, kayaking, crabbing and swimming. Most of the island's bars and restaurants are situated in the anchorage so it's only a short walk to find food and drink hospitality. Well behaved dogs are welcome.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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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
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 on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir, while Headgate Theatre and Tymperleys Clock Museum are cultural highlights. Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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West Mersea, England

What's nearby

  • Abberton Reservoir - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Layer Marney Tower - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
  • University of Essex - 19 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 25 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hare and Hounds - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mersea Barn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Coast Inn - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful period fisherman's cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful period fisherman's cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful period fisherman's cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful period fisherman's cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Mersea Island Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Gosfield Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Victoria Khan

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