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
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.
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
TV
Garden
Map of Mersea Island
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(22 Reviews)4.7
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
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
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
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
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
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
We had a lovely stay at the cottage, we sat in the garden under the trees for breakfast
4.7
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
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
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
Charming traditional cottage with gorgeous garden in fabulous location
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
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
Nice place with great views and garden, close to the sea
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
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
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
Great Location
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
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
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
Great place for a week-long holiday. Great location. Quiet yet near coast, shops & restaurants.
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
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
Lovely cottage next to the sea
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
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
Lovely short break
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
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
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
Delightful cottage with great garden
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
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
Lived up to the listing completely. Really lovely little cottage and garden in great location. Would definitely recommend.
4.7
short break
Lived up to the listing completely. Really lovely little cottage and garden in great location. Would definitely recommend.
4.7
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
Nice little place in a great location close to the beach, a green and lovely cafes. Very relaxing.
4.7
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
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 $168 per night. This rental is $18 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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