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Mersea Island Cottage by the beach and coast.
Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
West Mersea, Essex, England
- Place, Mersea Island Museum6 min walk
- Place, Colchester Zoo16 min drive
- Place, University of Essex20 min drive
- Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
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
Mersea Island Cottage by the beach and coast.
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 like The Company Shed just a short stroll away along the waterfront. Parking at the property 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 built in 1750 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 Seafood at Dawn; 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.
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 built in 1750 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 Seafood at Dawn; 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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available
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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
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. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
West Mersea, Essex, England
What's nearby
- Mersea Island Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
- University of Essex - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
- Colchester Castle Park - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
- Flatford Mill - 38 min drive - 41.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Plough - 7 min drive
- Mersea Barn - 7 min drive
- Victory at Mersea - 5 min walk
- The White Hart Inn - 7 min walk
- Ferry Boat Inn - 36 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by 8
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 .
Lovely garden and terraces for sitting out both back and front with views of the waterside as you walk around .
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