The retreat
Nature lodge in Mersea Island
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more
About this nature lodge rental
Located in West Mersea in the Essex region, The retreat is a 5-star property featuring free WiFi. Set 37 km from Freeport Braintree, the property offers a garden and free private parking.
Amenities
Pool
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Garden
Map of Mersea Island
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 592 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Ratings and reviews
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8.0 / 10.0
A little gem. Liked the walkway leading up to the property. The little touches were lovely inside the property.The communication was excellent. The location was perfect.
Had problems with the TV, it kept loosing the signal which was frustrating. The teabags were awful. Mould in the shower.
10.0 / 10.0
What a beautiful place. Lovely touches like an ice box outside. Lovely toiletries supplied tea and coffee facilities. 10/10
Welcome email with restaurant recommendations was appreciated.
Nothing! it was brilliant.
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing
No hot water
Cold
No lamp either bright or pitch black
Had to wait to get into building
10.0 / 10.0
Finished to a high standard. Beautiful location everything you need just a short distance.
9.0 / 10.0
Great location, very clean and comfortable. Communication from the host was amazing and ensured our stay was comfortable and happy. My partner and I both work for the emergency services, so we had organised this little trip in between work rest days. This was the perfect place on the coast, not too far from big cities or from the water.
10.0 / 10.0
One night stay out of the city, beautiful decor, easy to.find, great location. Came back feeling very refreshed.
Can't think of anything
10.0 / 10.0
The property was perfect for our stay, was well equipped with everything we needed. Loved the extra touches, good supply of tea and coffee and a very welcoming treat of a bottle of Prosecco on ice.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful little space, perfect for a romantic getaway. Clean and had everything we needed. Bed was was amazing. Will definitely recommend and will be back.
8.0 / 10.0
I loved the hideaway feel of this room, being situated in the garden and surrounded by trees was a lovely and made it feel very calm and peaceful.
As the accommodation doesn't provide breakfast, it would be very handy to have a small fridge for fresh milk and cold drinks. The shower pressure was very low, particularly for washing hair.
9.0 / 10.0
Room only. Location good. Peaceful. Clean. Nice linen/towels. Superior toiletries. Plates etc for bring back food/drink to the room a nice touch.
The bed was comfortable but every time one of us stirred the whole mattress bounced. A coffee/side table would have been useful, after we'd moved the tea tray from the bed the only place for it was the floor. I would have expected enclosed individual tea bags not loose (no idea what they were but didn't smell or taste like ordinary breakfast tea to me)
5.0 / 10.0
The room was clean and location was great close to beach.
Lumpy and dirty mattress, bed very uncomfotable no mattress protector.
8.0 / 10.0
Room was lovely and clean, bed was gorgeous.
N/a
8.0 / 10.0
Very quiet, peaceful and private. Very clean.
Mattress was not to our liking.
7.0 / 10.0
Comfy bed, light and clean decor. Was nice to have a smart TV to use.
Lacked surfaces. Chairs were provided but these really would benefit from a small table so that they could be better used. Making tea and coffee was a little difficult as the area was very small and lacked surface space.
10.0 / 10.0
All round perfect
10.0 / 10.0
spacious yet cosy. excellent location. comfy bed, plenty of hot water
n/a
10.0 / 10.0
was absolutely beautiful and clean
nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, quiet and secluded room. Extremely comfortable and loads of space.
The way in is very dark at night with an uneven path, I almost tripped a couple of times (scaring the cat!). While the tea & coffee supplies were great, the kettle wasn't the best.
10.0 / 10.0
The location was exceptional, tucked away and very private. Very well appointed and spotlessly clean.
Fixtures and fittings of a very high standard and feels very luxurious. Super comfy bed i think all that was missing was a complimentary pair of slippers
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place set in a lovely location. Very clean and very well decorated nice warm shower and very comfortable bed with lovely bed linen tea coffee and sugar an added bonus. A stones throw from the beach really lovely. Fish and chip shop amazing. Had a lovely stay
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
the bed was so comfortable and the bathroom products were beautiful. it was super cozy and beautiful
would have really loved a little fridge and more knowledge on the products as we absolutely loved the shower products and would have loved to purchase some to take home. otherwise we really loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
Great little get away and great value very helpful host
10.0 / 10.0
absolutely beautiful room, with anything your could need for a short stay.
10.0 / 10.0
I thought it was a very clean and cute property . Felt like home when I was here
There was some noise that kept waking us up in the morning . Sounded like some renovations. Otherwise it was a very quiet area
9.0 / 10.0
Clean comfortable and quiet
Travel iron, small hanging space shower not great, low pressure
9.0 / 10.0
The Retreat was quiet and secluded. It was a short walk to the waterfront. The accommodation was very cleverly laid out, with everything you could need, and the bedding was good quality. Also the tea and coffee tray was very good.
FAQs
How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Mersea Island?
The average price for a rental in Mersea Island is £95 per night. This rental is £1 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this nature lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this nature lodge?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The retreat. Enjoy the water!
Is The retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The retreat?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, parking, tv, and garden.
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