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A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep.

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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The front of 'The Cabin'. There is a private space for one car.
A Super King bed with two separate mattresses, one firm, one medium.
Looking out over the driveway with a wardrobe and small desk/dressing table.
The second bedroom has a King Sized bed with Tempura mattress and a bunk bed.
There's a small hanging cupboard and a couple of drawers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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West Mersea, ENG
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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Frequently asked questions

Is A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep. located?

This family-friendly Colchester cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mersea Island Museum and Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Very comfortable base for our short trip to Mersea Island. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

nick e.

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

Trip to Mersea

The property is very nice and well equipped, beautiful location so close to the sea and front. Lovely walks with the family and dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Overall lovely house lots of lovely quirky bits, just a couple of grubby bits. Small garden quite overgrown making it hard to walk up the steps, the wooden bench outside starting to rot. None of this detracted from our enjoyment, obviously the great weather helped 😎
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea, boats and seafood

The house was comfortable, and comprehensively appointed after along walk along the sea shore a pleasure to return to.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

I enjoyed the location of the cottage and it’s comfortable atmosphere
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucked Away

Quiet position but easily accessed. Keen sailing family's genuine holiday home. Cosy feel but good size rooms with everything you'd need and thoughtful touches on arrival. Room for 6 but only 2 bedrooms, 2nd bedroom with 4 bunk beds. Private sun-trap courtyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jennie B., Barnet

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

End of summer break

Lovely house. Very well equipped for adults and children. Brilliant location for the harbour. Part of a small group of modern houses but very quiet and relaxing. A couple of very minor cleaning issues easily resolved
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jude C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and accommodation

I grew up on Mersea and wanted to return with my teenagers. The cabin was perfect for us, both in location and layout. We loved its homely feel and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family catch up

We chose this location as it is close to family in Colchester who we hadn’t been able to see for many months. Having spent my childhood in Essex I can’t believe that I didn’t know about the island. I absolutely loved it and hope to return. The cottage is perfectly located and has everything we could have wanted. It feels like a home as soon as you arrive. We unfortunately managed to lock ourselves out one day and it was dealt with extremely promptly. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home by the sea

A real cosy cottage that feels light and airy, with every home comfort. Within walking distance of the coast and all the walks that the island has to offer. Great food in the locality, from traditoonsl fayre to seafood specialities. Loved our week.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Fantastic experience from start to finish! Arrived to radio on, windows open, fresh flowers and snacks, milk, butter etc. The Cabin is absolutely delightful, so welcoming and plenty of storage space so you can unpack, get rid of the suitcases and feel at home. Emma was very responsive if we had any questions although there was a comprehensive book with lots of info about the cabin and facilities in the surrounding area. Absolutely loved our 2 week stay and we will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable homely stay

I felt very comfortable staying here. I loved the location particularly. The house was well equipped and I liked the furnishing a lot
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week at the Cabin

We had a fantastic stay at "The Cabin" a real home from home. Very clean, well equipped, every we needed and more. Very dog friendly. The location is great loved walking down the lane to the water front.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house close to the sea

The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s a fully kitted out house with 2 bedrooms (1 kingsize, the other with 4 bunk beds), big kitchen, living room, bathroom and garden (where, if you’re lucky, you can see the red squirrels). It’s very close to the sea and all the local seafood places, plus a fair few pubs. Really enjoyed our stay and loved checking out the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Clean, comfortable, stylish and spacious cottage. Excellent base for walking, cycling, kayaking and boat trips. Within less than five minutes walk there are plenty of lovely places to eat and watch the sunset. Turn right at the harbour for a wonderful walk along the water towards the Strood. The cottage itself is tucked away down a quiet and idyllic lane with easy parking if you come in two cars. Highly recommended this cottage and the Island. We have come away with wonderful memories and some fantastic photos! Have already recommended this cottage to friends and family. Thank you Emma for your attentive communication and comfortable stay. Chris and Gill
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house by the sea

Lovely location, a stones throw to the waterfront, in a beautiful quaint lane. The house had everything we needed and the owner added extra homely touches too. It was cosy yet spacious at the same time. A real seaside vibe. We came with our dog and had some nice walks. We visited the vineyard on Mersea island and got some good wine too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage by the sea

The Cabin is a dear little cottage just a few yards up a quaint lane off the shore. It is light and airy, quiet and with beautiful, nautically-themed decor.

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home from home

Like a tardis, bigger on the inside than expected. Cosy and well appointed. Will definitely stay again if available.

10/10 Excellent

Judy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic find in West Mersea

We wanted to take our dogs away for the weekend , we were not disappointed. Lovely property a stones throw from the beach. The property had everything needed for a short break . Very clean and had a lovely homely feel to it .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best accommodation at west mersea so far

We have stayed on mersea island 4 times and this was by far the best accommodation. Very well equipped, great location, very cosy a perfect home from home.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Y.

Perfect holiday house

This is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday. The house is so comfortable, well equipped, cosy and welcoming. Extra touches for dogs were much appreciated too. It's location is great - a couple of minutes from the waterfront for walks and seafood. We loved it and hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Excellent

Met all our expectations great little cottage 2 adult 2 teenage girls room enough for all heating warm shower great
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Cosy Cottage

Perfect location with parking. Home-from-home comforts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Lovely coastal town - great walks and fab seafood

Great place to stay for a week. Very peaceful and the cabin had everything we needed. It was warm and cosy and great place to chill after a long walk along the beach. Back entrance to garden and hosepipe ideal for washing down sandy dogs before taking them inside. West Mersea is lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our daily walk along the beach. The Lane is a great location as very quiet yet only 2 mins from the sea front and the only a few more minutes walk to lovely pub/seafood cafe....The Coast Inn and both seafood cafes along the front are fab but my favourite was Mehalahs - a 5 min drive from the Cabin - where the seafood was the best I’ve ever had. A truly relaxing break :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Delightful cottage in lovely location

Well appointed cottage in good location for the seafood restaurants and walks along the estuary. Added bonus of enjoying owner’s paintings. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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