Island Cottage, Mersea Island . Beach area. Autumn dates available

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4.7

Outstanding(22 Reviews)

Cottage in Mersea Island

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this cottage rental

Island Cottage is a traditional waterside cottage with wifi and parking on the grounds, sleeping 4 people in 2 bedrooms. It is just a stones throw from the Mersea Island swimming and beach as can be seen in the pictures. This is a real, original, period cottage dating back to 1700s with the inherent charm and characteristics of an old cottage. It has a delightful, sunny, beach-house feel, a comfortable sitting room, dining area, well -equipped kitchen (washing machine, hob/cooker, microwave) and bathroom, all downstairs. Upstairs there are two bedrooms - a good sized double and a twin (2' 6' beds) with a 10 step staircase to the upstairs, see pics. It is in a perfect location just across the road from the water and beach, 2 minutes from the village shops and a short stroll along the coast to the waterside restaurants e.g. The Company Shed (renowned as one of the best fresh fish/shellfish places in the UK), the Coast Inn and the Dukes waterside eating.

Bookings start any date in week and we can be flexible just send a message. Short 2 night bookings possible just ask or month long booking occasionally possible.

There is a large garden with sunny sitting out area back and front and garden furniture also Smart TV with Netflix, iPlayer and digital channels. Elizabeth said 'We enjoyed a lovely stay at Island Cottage. It was beautifully clean and tidy on our arrival. The cottage is ideally located. Walking distance to the village and just a stones throw from the beach! My children particularly enjoyed the large garden. And I loved a soak in the bath after a day at the beach. We will definitely book again.'

The cottage is available to start on flexible days through the week for 2, 3, 6, 7 nights or monthly depending on time of year, please contact the owner to request via this website - just ask!

Parking is available on the property grounds.

2 night weekends start at around £300 in low season (January).

If you want to travel off this peaceful island you are near to Constable Country (Dedham, Flatford Mill), Wivenhoe (lovely riverside location), Mistley, Malden, Colchester and lots of delightful villages in the countryside. The island is reached by a causeway and is popular for sailing, lovely walks, birdwatching, watersports, lovely fish restaurants and generally a relaxing time. If you take the car off the island you can reach Suffolk Constable Country easily and all the lovely pubs and restaurants of Essex and Suffolk. Colchester Castle and shopping is just 9 miles away.
Local shops, delis and pubs are very near by – just a short stroll.
For fans of radio - Enjoy a visit Radio Caroline's legendary former pirate radio ship Ross Revenge where it is moored on River Blackwater in Essex.

Accommodation details:
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. 10 fairly steep cottage stairs to first floor, not suitable for elderly or those with movement difficulties : 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin (2ft 6in beds suitable for children and most adult). Absolutely no pets, candles or smoking due to being an old timber built cottage and recent government introduced fire risk rules.

Facilities:
Bed linen and towels inc. NS heating. Smart TV. Stereo/CD. M/wave. W/machine. Garden with patio and furniture. Free Parking on property grounds. No smoking, candles or pets. For short visits Friday or Sat arrival preferred or Sunday/Monday. Can accommodate different arrival /departure days occasionally please ask.
Due to very high energy rates currently I ask for a contribution to extra electricity of £7 per night Nov to April this is extra to rental. A refundable damage deposit is requested depending on length of stay.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Mersea Island

Nearby attractions

Island Cottage, Mersea Island . Beach area. Autumn dates available

4.7

Outstanding(22 Reviews)

Cottage in Mersea Island

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Mersea Island

Nearby attractions

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(22 Reviews)

4.7

Aug 2024

Very happy with property and excellent location, only a short walk to beach, cafes and bars, with great fresh fish and seafood locally caught. Lovely peaceful garden to relax in and enjoy a glass of wine Would definitely go back again. Ideal for couples.

4.7

Aug 2024

The check-in was easy and very well explained before. We found everything we expected since the description in the ad was very accurate. The house was mostly very clean and we felt good. The surroundings are very beautiful. Colchester, Chelmsfordand London are easily accessible and enabled a variety of exciting activities. We take home a big suitcase full of beautiful memories.

4.7

Dec 2023

I was delighted with the quick responses from the host,and found the property beautifully clean,warm and Chrissmassy! We found the property well equipped. The location is really good for the beach, where some of us braved winter swims . Highly recommended.

4.7

Dec 2023

Overall good. In a good location with easy walking to beach and shops. Also daughter and son-in-law close to parents house. Slight problem with shower - possibly caused by weak water pressure as not always easy to wash hair.

4.7

Dec 2023

We had a lovely relaxing stay at the cottage. Such a warm friendly welcome from Diane. The facilities in the cottage were fantastic with everything we needed. The location is also perfect and close to everything from shops, pubs and the beach. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nice little getaway in a beautiful part of Essex.

4.7

Aug 2023

We (my husband and I and our 17 year old son) spent 10 days at the cottage in July 2023. The cottage is centrally located and close to the beach, restaurants, cafes and grocery stores. We highly recommend the Art Cafe for breakfast and lunch (call to reserve a table as they get busy) and the Coast Inn that overlooks the water for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Both are within walking distance of the cottage. The cottage itself it absolutely lovely and comes with everything you need for your stay. As mentioned in the listing this is a small cottage with tricky stairs so although it was perfect for us it may not be suitable for the elderly or people with little kiddos. We will definitely stay here again as we loved every minute of it.

4.7

Jul 2023

We had a lovely stay at the cottage, we sat in the garden under the trees for breakfast

4.7

May 2023

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, it's in a lovely quiet location and so close to the beach and short walk to the village. We had everything we needed for our stay and were very comfortable there which is important to us after traveling from the US. We will keep this cottage in mind for future visits. The host was easily reachable, friendly and helped with heating etc even though we weren't expecting to need it.

4.7

Sep 2022

Lovely small cosy cottage in a very quiet location near the beach and centre of west Mersea very clean and everything you needed really enjoyed the week that we stayed there

4.7

Jul 2022

The cottage, which was spotlessly clean, is in a perfect coastal location between beach, shops and restaurants. We love the charm of traditional fisherman's cottages, which we appreciate are modest in size, yet found 4 adults comfortable in this cottage , even my husband who is 6'3'' There is a super front garden and back where we enjoyed sitting out morning and evening and my morning run along the beach was sublime. Inside there is a good TV with Netflix etc. We wished we could have stayed longer!

4.7

Jul 2022

Charming traditional cottage with gorgeous garden in fabulous location

Charming traditional cottage with gorgeous garden in fabulous location

4.7

Jun 2022

This place is very nice and cosy, it is very well located and has a great garden at the front and back of the house. Be careful if you are over 6.2 feet as there are two low entrances into the living room and towards the staircase. The only issue was that the place was not cleaned properly, it was very dusty and needed a deep clean.

4.7

Jun 2022

Nice place with great views and garden, close to the sea

Nice place with great views and garden, close to the sea

4.7

May 2022

Mersea Cottage

Mersea Cottage

A delightful cottage in an excellent location, close to the shops and restaurants . It is well equipped and has outside seating at the front and as well as a pretty garden at the back. It proved to be an excellent base for our four day Island walking holiday.

4.7

May 2022

This is a very cosy cottage. However it is very small especially for 4 grown adults. The twin beds are smaller than regular twin beds. The ceilings and doors are very low so not great for tall people & the stairs are very steep. Luckily the weather was fantastic so we were able to enjoy both seating areas in the front and back gardens. Be aware of the 60 day cancellation!

4.7

May 2022

Great Location

Great Location

4.7

Apr 2022

Wunderschön-einfaches, gemütliches Cottage

Wunderschön-einfaches, gemütliches Cottage

Tolle Lage, gute und zuvorkommende Kommunikation sowie Tipps der Vermieterin. erholsames und entspanntes Urlaubsfeeling mit allem was man (wirklich) braucht und unbedingt weiter zu empfehlen! Wir kommen gerne irgendwann wieder...

4.7

Apr 2022

The property is much bigger inside than we expected. Nicely furnished; no dishwasher (but we didn't want one anyway!); good size living room. But beware the exceptionally steep stairs. We managed OK but they are not for the faint hearted! Bathroom is on ground floor so if you need to use it during the night, you have to be wide awake and be very careful.

4.7

Mar 2022

Great place for a week-long holiday. Great location. Quiet yet near coast, shops & restaurants.

Great place for a week-long holiday. Great location. Quiet yet near coast, shops & restaurants.

4.7

Mar 2022

Very nice, quaint cottage in a perfect location. We stayed for a whole month and really enjoyed some lovely walks on the beach. Lots of restaurants available. It's a very nice area - people are friendly, especially the neighbours. Good communication with the owner. Highly recommended vacation property.

4.7

Mar 2022

Lovely cottage next to the sea

Lovely cottage next to the sea

4.7

Nov 2021

We had a great stay here for three nights. This is a cute little cottage ideal for a group of up to four. It's perfectly placed a stone's throw from the beach and a short walk from the restaurants down at the harbour and in the village. We'd highly recommend it.

4.7

Oct 2021

Lovely short break

Lovely short break

4.7

Jul 2021

This is a lovely cottage really close to the beach and to West Mersea village. The upper floor has glorious real wood floors and a sea view. The downstairs has access to a lovely long enclosed garden, perfect for relaxing after a day out exploring. The stairs up to the two bedrooms is quite steep but there is a lovely handle rail, the bedrooms are nice and airy. We did a mix of self-catering and meals out during our stay and this worked well for us. My favourite spot: sitting on The Square side of the cottage, on the bench, reading a book - with the sea to look at. Glorious!

4.7

Jun 2021

Ideal location, close to beach and easy to get around. Spent all our time outside as the weather was superb and the garden was the ideal spot to sit.

4.7

Jun 2021

Delightful cottage with great garden

Delightful cottage with great garden

4.7

Jun 2021

Relaxing short break

Relaxing short break

Ideal location, close to beach and easy to get around. Spent all our time outside as the weather was superb and the garden was the ideal spot to sit.

4.7

May 2021

Lived up to the listing completely. Really lovely little cottage and garden in great location. Would definitely recommend.

4.7

Apr 2021

short break

short break

Lived up to the listing completely. Really lovely little cottage and garden in great location. Would definitely recommend.

4.7

Jul 2017

Bright and beautiful little cottage

Bright and beautiful little cottage

Island Cottage is bright, clean, comfortable and well equipped. A brilliant location with the beach, shops and restaurants all within easy walking distance. We had a brilliant week building sandcastles, collecting shells, crabbing and eating seafood. Just big enough for the four of us - the kids loved the garden too!

4.7

Apr 2017

Nice little place in a great location close to the beach, a green and lovely cafes. Very relaxing.

4.7

Apr 2017

Lovely place for a little get-away.

Lovely place for a little get-away.

Nice little place in a great location close to the beach, a green and lovely cafes. Very relaxing.

4.7

Aug 2016

Perfect for me

Perfect for me

Absolutely perfect cottage with lovely and large garden. Like coming back to your own home everyday. Ideal location. Great if you want to stay in and around West Mersea but Colchester is easily accessible if you want a visit to a bigger town.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mersea Island?

The average price for a rental in Mersea Island is $183 per night. This rental is $20 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Island Cottage, Mersea Island . Beach area. Autumn dates available. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Island Cottage, Mersea Island . Beach area. Autumn dates available pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Island Cottage, Mersea Island . Beach area. Autumn dates available?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Island Cottage, Mersea Island . Beach area. Autumn dates available

Cottage in Mersea Island

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Mersea Island

Nearby attractions

Island Cottage, Mersea Island . Beach area. Autumn dates available

Cottage in Mersea Island

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Mersea Island

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mersea Island?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Island Cottage, Mersea Island . Beach area. Autumn dates available pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Island Cottage, Mersea Island . Beach area. Autumn dates available?

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