Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island
Cottage in Colchester
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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
Our lovely waterfront cottage provides flexible, light and airy accommodation in the lovely village of Rowhedge which is ideally located for easy access to the Essex seafront at Mersea Island, Brightlingsea and Clacton, Frinton and Walton as well as being 10 minutes from Colchester town centre, an hour from London and 45 minutes from the popular Suffolk coastal region including Snape, Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Southwold.
The property is right on the waterfront in the heart of this quiet and welcoming village. The house is surprisingly spacious and is maintained to a high standard. It very comfortably sleeps 5, and has a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a twin bedroom, a single bedroom and family bathroom with an over-bath shower. There is easily room for a travel cot in any of the bedrooms as well. There is a large living area with comfortable seating, a dining table and chairs, a modern kitchen with all the appliances. The small back garden is a real sun trap and lovely for outdoor dining. There are two assigned parking spaces.
This is our much loved home and is regularly used by us and our family and friends.
The cottage's pièce de résistance is the view across the river Colne estuary to the picturesque village of Wivenhoe and the nature reserve, it is a tranquil and lovely start to every day.
Rowhedge is a quiet village with a friendly community and is well located for easy access to Colchester town centre and transport links. Village amenities include a Co-op Local with a post office, a convenience store and a health food shop. There is a lovely cafe and the excellent Anchor pub and restaurant, as well as the Albion pub a little further along the water front. At weekends and on bank holidays the tea hut on the village green serves drinks and home made cakes.
The property is right on the waterfront in the heart of this quiet and welcoming village. The house is surprisingly spacious and is maintained to a high standard. It very comfortably sleeps 5, and has a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a twin bedroom, a single bedroom and family bathroom with an over-bath shower. There is easily room for a travel cot in any of the bedrooms as well. There is a large living area with comfortable seating, a dining table and chairs, a modern kitchen with all the appliances. The small back garden is a real sun trap and lovely for outdoor dining. There are two assigned parking spaces.
This is our much loved home and is regularly used by us and our family and friends.
The cottage's pièce de résistance is the view across the river Colne estuary to the picturesque village of Wivenhoe and the nature reserve, it is a tranquil and lovely start to every day.
Rowhedge is a quiet village with a friendly community and is well located for easy access to Colchester town centre and transport links. Village amenities include a Co-op Local with a post office, a convenience store and a health food shop. There is a lovely cafe and the excellent Anchor pub and restaurant, as well as the Albion pub a little further along the water front. At weekends and on bank holidays the tea hut on the village green serves drinks and home made cakes.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Colchester
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Stunning riverside cottage with tranquil views, tastefully decorated interior, and mesmerizing panorama. Ideal for birdwatching and peaceful escapes. Highly recommended!
10.0
Lovely property, we felt very at home here. The village is very pretty with a local co op, a cafe and a few pubs. Great local walks. We have family in the village and will definitely return to this property. Thank you to the owners.
10.0
beautiful house in a great location with amazing view of the river, with a well equipped kitchen and where travel cot and high chair were provided free of charge and fans were also supplied in all the bedrooms.
10.0
Lovely location - very peaceful. Property was a good size with plenty of space for a family of 4. Lots to do in the area.
10.0
We liked the cottage very much. It was cosy and had a wonderful view to the River Colne. We found everything we needed. We had 2 trips to London, 1 trip to Flatford Mill, to Wivenhoe, the beach of Mersea Island , to Cudmore Grove and we visited our Englisch friends in West Mersea.
It was a great adventure, even our grandchildren loved it.
10.0
We love coming here.
The position right by the water is what gets us coming back.
It is cosy and clean and close to many attractions.
Also proximity of shops is helpful.
Thank you Heather for another enjoyable stay.
10.0
Everything was perfect thank you
10.0
Tucked away on the banks of the River Colne, our recent stay at this beautiful riverside cottage in Rowhedge was pure tranquility. The moment we stepped through the door, we were enveloped in peacefulness. The tastefully decorated interior offered a haven of comfort, but it was the view that truly stole the show.
Windows framed ever-changing scenes of the river, from the gentle lapping of water to the dance of sailboats in the breeze. We spent countless hours curled up with on the bench mesmerized by the ever-shifting panorama and the sound of the birds.
The village of Rowhedge itself is a delight, offering two friendly pub and a charming atmosphere. Yet, the true magic lies in the cottage's idyllic setting. If you're seeking a peaceful escape with breathtaking scenery, this riverside retreat is an absolute dream.
10.0
The cottage is clean, bright, warm,and has great views of the river. Ideal for bird watching!! Veryclose to local pubs, small supermarket, and bus route.....left the car behind for 5 days!
10.0
Wonderful location next to the estuary. Beautiful views of changing tides.
Fully equipped cottage.
10.0
A beautiful, light, attractive cottage with an exceptional setting right on the river, with the riverside walk just outside the door. Very quiet, no traffic passing the door. Small supermarket a short walk away. Lots of things to do in the wider area, to suit all interests. Would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone.
10.0
We had a very nice family time. Very well equipped kitchen.
Nice surroundings, café and pub.
10.0
It was the second time we had stayed at the property. We love staying there because of the house itself and the great location on the banks of a tidal river.
10.0
Excellent. We hope to rebook in the not too distant future.
10.0
It's a wonderful and spacy house, we didn't miss anything. The look on the river Colne is very nice, just sitting on the bench in front of the house or the chair at the window. We loved it.
The equipment in the house fulfills every need, maybe a coffee machine would be nice.
We can recommend the house to everybody.
10.0
Well appointed holiday home in Rowhedge overlooking the river. Clean and comfortable and well equipped. Highly recommend.
10.0
Beautiful house and wanted to stay there forever. Great host and the house had lots of additional things like washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets which was really helpful. Also a decent amount of toilet rolls which is unusual! The location was simply perfect and beautiful. We had the best time and will be booking in future.
10.0
Excellent location and facilities, perfect for visiting relatives and friends in Rowhedge, walks in the woods and kayaking on the river.
10.0
Delightful restful house close to great sightseeing and amazing habitants. Recommend it!
10.0
Comfortably and well situated for visiting a number of National Trust houses which we enjoyed. Lovely cottage overlooking the water. We had everything we needed
and fitted out well. All very clean and tidy.
10.0
We found the property was all we had hoped for. Eveything provided for your comfort and convenience. Great location for exploring places around Colchester. Lots of local leaflets available. We hope to come back.
10.0
Close to both London and lovely little villages, Rowhedge has it all. There is a pub, a cafe and a Coop all within a 2 minute walk of the cottage. If you don’t have a car, You need a bus( 4 pounds return) or a taxi( 20 pounds return) to get into Colchester train station, but well worth it. We stayed for a month and enjoyed every minute!
London 3x, Colchester, Tiptree, Mersea, Brightlingsea, Dedham, York, Clacton on Sea and several trips into Colchester. Great vacation, accommodating hosts.
10.0
Perfect place to stay. Would recommend.
10.0
This home location was perfect for enjoying the tidal activity and watching the water birds. We did occasionally leave to explore other towns, but why leave perfection? Thank you for the special touches, like the blankets when we sat outside with our morning coffee! Thank you for sharing your home, Cheers! Stephanie
10.0
Thank you so much Heather for the truly wonderful stay at your beautiful cottage. We had such a great time staying there as a base for our 8-week holiday from NZ. The cottage had everything we needed and more and the village of Rowhedge was so quaint and peaceful. Thank you so much for going the extra mile and for the great communication. We could not recommend it enough.
10.0
My family and I stayed for 5 nights . It was high standard for everything. Easy contact to owner. No problems booking. and paying through an agent.
10.0
Never felt so relaxed. Fantastic view across river and so many places to visit, we couldn't fit them all in. We will have to come again.
10.0
This property is clean, comfortable, very comfortable mattresses and has everything you need. There are beautiful walks all around and the two pubs were very friendly. The local shops provided everything we needed. We had a lovely holiday and would like to return. Thank you. x
10.0
A wonderful choice for our annual break together. So lovely watching the ever changing tide, catching the ferry from the jetty a stone throw away, to potter in Wivenhoe. Although Rowhedge is very quiet, within a few minutes walk we enjoyed a delicious home cooked meal at the Anchor pub and tea and cake at the row club “hut”. On the Saturday, a pop up bakery appeared, having travelled across on the ferry. The bus takes you into Colchester. I travelled by train and bus, my friends drove and their cars stayed put, so easily done by public transport. We loved it and hope to return.
10.0
Great cottage, clean well equipped and in a wonderful river front location with river view pubs nearby.
8.0
Wonderful location, well equiped, just needs a little attention eg sink not draining well, toilet seats loose and remote for tv temperamental.
10.0
Amazing property in a beautiful location. The village is just perfect. House has everything you need for your stay.
10.0
Calm, clean property right on the banks of the river. Parking is convenient but a short walk away, the pub(s) and stores are really close. House is well appointed with modern kitchen and bathrooms.. plenty of room! Great place to hang out and watch the world go by.
10.0
Lovely house on the river front.
Some noise from other people enjoying the river.
Clean and well presented with everything you need.
Good wardrobe space with lots of hangers.
Close to Colchester, local shop keepers are friendly and helpful. Nearby pub is vegan friendly.
10.0
Wonderful waterfront cottage
The cottage was lovely, clean and comfortable and with everything provided (including hand soap etc!). There are even a couple of crabbing lines there. The cottage is right on the waterfront, with lovely views over the estuary and across to the village on the other side. We swum in the estuary at high tide. Lovely walks along the estuary. Very easy striking distance from both Colchester and Mersea Island, where the seafood is wonderful and very reasonably priced, as well as some lovely beaches for swimming. The overall atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly, without the pretentiousness of Norfolk. The host was very accommodating and answered a query or two immediately. Check in and check out was easy, too. All in all a lovely place to stay - would highly recommend for a family holiday.
10.0
Tranquil home from home
Our stay in Rowhedge was delightful! Everything about it was faultless, the location was perfect, near the local shop & pub (The Jam Jar - pizza on a Thursday was a winner!) The scenery was wonderful, our daughters enjoyed an attempt at crabbing on a few evenings too! The house is clean and everything is very well thought out. Heather was super quick to respond to any queries. It felt like we were in our own home with a change of scenery! I would highly recommend this place to anyone with family or even just couples who would like to escape the busy town for a tranquil home from home!
10.0
Beautiful cottage in a geat location
Lovely, very clean house, with views of the Colne right outside the window.
10.0
FIRST TIME TO ESSEX
An excellent property, very spacious, light and airy. The location right on the river was a delight - we spent many hours on the bench at the front watching the tide come and go. The parking space in the close was a big plus. Two good pubs, tea room and two convenience stores within 100 metres. Perfect!!
8.0
The perfect end to our extended holiday
We loved it here. Great location, the Anchor Pub is fantastic and defo worth a few visits. Make reservations though.
House was comfortable with everything you need.
Heather was great, quick to answer any questions or concerns.
8.0
Lovely view.
Clean and tidy cottage, very friendly. At every other rental property my family and I have stayed at there has been at least a pint or jug of milk to make a drink on arrival but there was nothing here, after a long journey a drink would have been nice. The floorboards in twin bedroom creak the loudest I have ever heard, enough to wake others in other bedrooms. There was also mention in guest book from a couple years ago about the television blanking out on one station frequently, this is now all channels all the time so you miss the important parts of conversation during program, so it could do with some attention. Apart from those couple of niggles a lovely spot to recharge the batteries and relax, view up and down the river was brilliant one could sit there all day.
2.0
Relaxing time at Rowhedge cottage
we stayed here last year and found it so clean and comfortable and just so beautifully close to the river. It suited us very well as my husband is not very moblile and being so close to the walkway he could sit out front and socialise with passers by who are most friendly.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Colchester?
The average price for a rental in Colchester is $96 per night. This rental is $13 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island. 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 Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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