Wayside Cottage Vacation Home
Cottage in Tendring District
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
Wayside cottage is an end of terrace property, which is 150 years old, located in the historic village of St Osyth. It is situated in between the village centre, where you will find all the necessary amenities, and the lake, where you will find water sport activities, scenic walks and bike rides. The cottage has been completely renovated to retain all the original quirky features of wonky ceilings, old exposed beams and original gate doors. The rooms are cosy and inviting. All of the windows are double glazed but there is an element of road noise at certain times of day that is out of our control.
Our quaint cottage will host four guests comfortably, however we can accommodate five by adjusting the single day bed, in bedroom two, to become a double. We can supply an additional dining room chair or high chair if required.
We will provide continental breakfast supplies, sufficient for your first morning, consisting of tea, coffee, milk, small selection of individual cereals, orange juice, bread, butter and jam.
There is a charcoal BBQ in the outside storage for your use in the beautiful garden.
On arrival you will find a chilled bottle of wine in the fridge to welcome you to Wayside Cottage.
We are very dog friendly and our Hugo ( chocolate Labrador ) loves the local walks so please bring yours and enjoy the fantastic walks avalible.
We only live a few miles up the road and can offer any advise on the local area, restaurants, dog walks, cycle rides, days out at near by local beaches, villages and of course Dedham the Constable Country etc.
Wake boarding, kayaking and paddle-boarding is available to rent on the local lake which is only a 1 minute walk away, where you will find which not only has two wakeboard Cables with jumps but also boasts the largest water inflatable obstacle course in Essex !!
With the St Osyth Parish boasting to be the driest area in the UK, only receiving on average 507mm of rainfall a year a Priory and a history of Witching there should be plenty to keep you entertained :)
Our quaint cottage will host four guests comfortably, however we can accommodate five by adjusting the single day bed, in bedroom two, to become a double. We can supply an additional dining room chair or high chair if required.
We will provide continental breakfast supplies, sufficient for your first morning, consisting of tea, coffee, milk, small selection of individual cereals, orange juice, bread, butter and jam.
There is a charcoal BBQ in the outside storage for your use in the beautiful garden.
On arrival you will find a chilled bottle of wine in the fridge to welcome you to Wayside Cottage.
We are very dog friendly and our Hugo ( chocolate Labrador ) loves the local walks so please bring yours and enjoy the fantastic walks avalible.
We only live a few miles up the road and can offer any advise on the local area, restaurants, dog walks, cycle rides, days out at near by local beaches, villages and of course Dedham the Constable Country etc.
Wake boarding, kayaking and paddle-boarding is available to rent on the local lake which is only a 1 minute walk away, where you will find which not only has two wakeboard Cables with jumps but also boasts the largest water inflatable obstacle course in Essex !!
With the St Osyth Parish boasting to be the driest area in the UK, only receiving on average 507mm of rainfall a year a Priory and a history of Witching there should be plenty to keep you entertained :)
Amenities
Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Tendring District
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely cottage, super clean and everything you could imagine was provided. Kitchen was well equipped, and so was the bathroom with toiletries provided. Great that breakfast was provided too. Private garden with comfortable seating. Able to park outside for loading and unloading then moved to an off road car park just down the road. A great aqua sports centre is literally just down the road, we wished we had time for more, because there were so many activites we could have done there. The village is quite rural but great for the coast and inland too - we visited Flatford Mill in Constable Country and swam in the river Sowe.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is fantastically equipped and presented. Loved the garden.
A holiday home of the highest order
10.0 / 10.0
Second time we have stayed at the cottage and will be returning. Suzanne’s communication leading up to, during and afterwards has been spot on without ever intruding.
Highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0
We booked last minute to get out of the bustle of the city. Suzanne and John were really thoughtful in sharing that there was unexpected roadwork outside the cottage, giving us the opportunity to find another place to stay but we decided to go ahead and are so glad that we did. The cottage is comfortable and quaint with all the amenities you need to relax. The cottage is walking distance to local cafes, restaurants, and bars. It was great for a weekend away and exactly what we needed. Definitely on our list to revisit, thanks for having us!
10.0 / 10.0
This property met all our expectations and more ! It was so homely and cosy. We visited with our pup, who absolutely loved the enclosed garden. Lots of places to visit locally and many many walks had by all. Thank you 😊
10.0 / 10.0
Very welcoming, great place
10.0 / 10.0
An amazing well equipped cottage. Hosts were fantastic and couldn't do enough for us. Would highly recommend for a family break with your four legged fur baby :-). Lots of lovely walks and the nearby water park was a hit with the braver members of the family. They also do great coffee and cake.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay at Wayside cottage. The hosts really did go above and beyond. The cottage was cosy and situated in a lovely village. It was spotless and the attention to detail was spot on. We would love to stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Very pleasant and comfortable long weekend stay. Suzanne & John made us feel very much at home, meeting all our needs and very easy to contact.
The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped, including a decent sized and well maintained garden. The 'goodies' there on our arrival were well appreciated.
As stated in the listing, the road is fairly heavily used but the noise was not intrusive and S&J have arranged for very suitable nearby parking.
We are already looking to return
10.0 / 10.0
Like home from home & very comfortable. Lots of extras provided. Eg bread, milk, tea. Street parking a little difficult but owner had sorted parking arrangements with a nearby local business. Good location to explore Essex coast.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful little cottage, hosts were amazing in their communication,very welcoming and had everything you can need to make your stay comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
This cottage is perfect for a quiet getaway. It is clean and has many little extras included that you would not expect. Lovely garden which is very secure. St Osyth is a little village with some good dog walks. The hosts have thought of everything to help you have a good holiday.
10.0 / 10.0
This cottage was perfect. It was very clean. All the little extras that are included are very much appreciated and there was much more than we expected, even dog towels to dry your pet in case you don't have any. St Osyth is a lovely village, very peaceful and we found some good dog walks and is only a short drive to Clacton and Colchester. The garden is very secure as our dog is only little but there was nowhere for him to get out. The owners were very helpful and we hope to stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Had a lovely stay here for 2 nights despite the awful weather. The cottage was clean, homely and everything you need. Right down to brand new toothbrushes.
Communication with the owners was fantastic.
Only downfall for me was the noise of passing traffic. Although not terribly busy was still quite loud even of a night, I am a very light sleeper though
Beautiful walks and short distance to beach.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely property, nice little extras (milk, bread, cereal, orange juice) Hosts very easy to get hold of. Would definitely stay again
10.0 / 10.0
Really lovely cottage , clean and well looked after . Good garden as well A short walk from the village .
. Best to have a car .
10.0 / 10.0
Everything about the cottage was wonderful. Lovely extra touches such as wine in fridge along with everyday essentials - milk, bread etc. Excellent value for money with all bed linen and towels included. The robes and toiletries made it feel like a hotel stay! Nicely placed for exploring area. Would highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Thank you Suzanne and John for a perfect stay. Very good pre-stay communication, directions and access to the cottage. Also for the provisions for breakfast - orange juice, tea/coffee, milk, bread and butter and a bottle of wine. We arrived on the day of the Queens funeral so this was very appreciated.
The Cottage was great for us and also the secure garden for our dogs.
We look forward to returning and highly recommend
Thank you for a great stay
Jo, Rob, Jenny and the dogs Thomas and Harvey
10.0 / 10.0
Wayside Cottage is lovely, beautifully decorated and so comfortable and homely, very well equipped with everything you could need for your stay. The owner has thought of everything!
8.0 / 10.0
Communication with the owners was very good and we were not disappointed with property
10.0 / 10.0
Idyllic vacation in my favorite town
Our stay at the beautiful Wayside Cottage could not have been enjoyable. We spent two weeks there summer '22 after having to cancel in spring '20... and the wait was more than worth it! The owners were wonderful throughout and the property more than lives up to its online billing - compact (to be expected) and a treasure of a place with the amount of room, comfort, and obvious care inside. The location is great for all the family - idyllic St Osyth and its surroundings, the quayside next door, and the watersports down the hill - we had many great hours at all of these places this trip. Perfect, thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
A simply stunning, clean well kept cottage and fantastic owner.
The reason I gave online accuracy 4 stars is because while the pictures are fabulous, they do not express how wonderful and pristine and homely Wayside Cottage actually is in the flesh. It’s well equipped, cosy, and Suzanne is thoughtful, generous and all round great property owner.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful cottage
Wayside cottage was fully equipped with everything that you could ask for. A lovely welcome pack awaited us. beautiful finishing touches as in bath robes toothbrushes and toiletries.
Impeccably clean. Beds lovely and comfy.
Garden was nice and safe for my dog. especially liked listening to the turkeys gobbling!
In a good location a short walk into St Osyth with a selection of shops and pubs. Bus stop straight outside the house .
We would definitely book again. Many Thanks to the hosts for a very enjoyable stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Visit to Essex
Wonderful property, home from home, with everything you could need,
8.0 / 10.0
2 week rental, not holiday
This is a lovely cottage, but lots of busy traffic which obviously the owners have no control over. But if just using the cottage as a holiday base this should not cause any inconvenience.
10.0 / 10.0
Family Stay
Great spot, really enjoyed our time in this little cottage. Great pubs, the kings arms in particular.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect get away
Ideal location. Friendly village property very comfortable and clean everything you need. Given location was not aware of traffic. Garden perfect for family and dog secure.
10.0 / 10.0
Family Holiday
The cottage was immaculate when we arrived and the welcome pack of bread, milk etc was very welcome. Suzanne had very kindly left some toys out for my Granddaughter which she loved. The cottage garden is lovely and secluded and St Osyth is in a great location. The lake is literally on the doorstep and we had great fun trying out the Aqua Park and Paddle Boarding. There are also many great beaches close by and Colchester Zoo is only a short drive away. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful and quick to respond. All in all a great holiday.
10.0 / 10.0
Very pleasant stay
Was beautiful cottage great location had all sufficient amenities was very clean and Suzanne the owner was very sufficient and helpful such an enjoyable stay and will definitely be going back .
10.0 / 10.0
Well presented dog friendly cottage
Stayed here for 3 nights July 2021 and we were really impressed with Wayside Cottage. Spotlessly clean, nicely decorated and presented. The attention to detail was exceptional; milk, bread, orange juice, butter, wine and more in the kitchen. New toothbrushes and luxury toiletries in the bathroom. Netflix and smart TV to keep us entertained. A lovely, private sunny/ shady garden which was safe for our dog to wander in and lovely for us to sit and enjoy. Comfortable sofas! We’ve stayed in cottages in the last with really small uncomfortable sofas so this was a treat. Bed was great too. We enjoyed exploring the local area including walks on the doorstep.
Great communications from the owner Suzanne. We’ll happily recommend the cottage and hope we might return one day. Thanks for making our stay so enjoyable!
10.0 / 10.0
Charming property
So relaxing , cottage is so pretty , garden perfect sun & shade & totally enclosed for the dogs 👍 cute little quiet village also felt very safe
10.0 / 10.0
50th birthday celebration weekend
A lovely cosy clean cottage & secluded garden great for our dog.The Owners left toiletries & food essentials bread,butter, milk,tea, coffee ,juice & wine even though we stayed just 2 nights which was so welcoming . lovely village location close to curve water sports.Great walks & a short drive to the beach.We all had a great weekend our kids didn't want to leave and we would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Just perfect!
Couldn't have asked for anymore in a cottage! The property was spotless when we arrived, yet still felt homely right away. So many 'extras' included like breakfast foods, milk, condiments, toiletries, books and toys! The owners are so friendly and helpful, they provided advice and recommended things around the area for the children. Will definitely be staying again!
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing stay
Very comfortable cottage with everything you need to min she your stay ok perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely brilliant!
This cottage must be one of the best value properties we have ever booked! Quaint and immaculately clean with a lovely cosy feel, the cottage is well placed and a really good base for getting around the area. Communication with the owners was brilliant and the complimentary food treats and toiletries they left for us were wonderful and welcome. I can not recommend this property more highly for the cost! Exceptional!
10.0 / 10.0
Great cottage
Communication from the owners is very good from the start and all way through. Very clean and comfortable. Large garden that's not overlooked. Few minutes into town.beds all comfortable. Only stayed 2 nights but still got welcome pack with wine . Can't find fault.
10.0 / 10.0
Great little cottage
It's a comfortable and dog friendly home and the owners were very kind and helpfull
10.0 / 10.0
St Osyth Short Break With Dog
The cottage was comfortable and well equipped to a high standard. The owner provided grocery essentials such as bread, butter, juice and milk plus condiments, toiletries, a bottle of wine and even biscuits for our dog. The only negative for us was the noise from the road during the night. We knew the cottage was directly on a road but didn’t realise just how busy it would be as it the only road to
Point Clear. We decided to move into the back bedroom and make up the day bed which was better. The owner has taken this on board and is addressing possible issues with the bedroom window. The garden was nice to sit in when we were not out and about. The owner was easily contactable and was always willing to help.
10.0 / 10.0
Typisch Englisch mit romantischem Garten
Das Haus ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet, alt und modern (Bad und Küche) gelungen verbunden. Es war alles vorhanden, was man braucht und für das erste Frühstück und den Wein am Ankunftsabend war gesorgt. Das fanden wir großartig.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic characterful cottage which is a real home from home
Wayside cottage is simply wonderful. It is full of character and real care has been taken with every little detail. Suzanne was friendly making the check in and all communication a pleasure. The garden is perfect for a family with a dog and it is great to have a side entrance rather than only a front door. Everything in the cottage is to a very high standard ; well-equipped kitchen, plush carpets, lovely bathroom with a rain shower, gorgeous furnishings throughout, tv with Netflix (great for teenagers) and some many thoughtful details (eg bath robes, spare toothbrushes, high end toiletries, wine and breakfast items). I cannot praise Wayside Cottage and Suzanne highly enough. Our family had a relaxing stay and didn't want to leave! This is a real gem.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Tendring District?
The average price for a rental in Tendring District is $98 per night. This rental is $28 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wayside Cottage Vacation Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Wayside Cottage Vacation Home. Enjoy the water!
Is Wayside Cottage Vacation Home pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Wayside Cottage Vacation Home?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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