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Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly)

Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly)

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9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6115 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

West Mersea, Essex
  • Popular LocationFive Lakes Resort15 min drive
  • Popular LocationColchester Zoo19 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex20 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom Two

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

En-suite basin and wc

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

En-suite shower room

Shower only

Main bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly)

** NEW FROM OCTOBER 2023 ** We are happy to announce that the beds will now be freshly made up for your arrival and towels are also provided.

This beautiful Grade II listed cottage built in 1600 boasts all of its original features, so its jam packed with history. At the same time the decor has been updated to allow a fresh, coastal feel but retaining the coziness of a low ceiling-ed, exposed beamed cottage. If you are above 6ft 3" you will not fit into this cottage as its ceilings in the main living area are very low, but we feel it adds to its charm. The kitchen and master bedroom in contrast are later additions to the house and so have full height ceilings. This is a house that has evolved over the years and has a story to tell if only walls could talk!

With a fully equipped modern kitchen and bathrooms you will not have to suffer the inconveniences of period living but instead get a taste for the life of a fisherman that would have fished on the island hundreds of years ago, with all the modern day comforts!

The house has a large rear garden with beautiful views out towards the estuary and a small jetty where at high tide access can be gained to the water, for watersports. At the front there is a large driveway with parking for several cars.

The house is situated at the end of a long private driveway servicing just 5 houses all tucked away in the "Old City" part of the village also known as The Anchorage due to the Sailing/Yacht Clubs and Chandlers. This means that although the position is very secluded, quiet and peaceful you are never more than a few minutes walk from places to eat the lovely seafood on offer or drink in the local pubs. A few more minutes walk will take you to the centre of the village where you will find everything you need. With a top quality butchers, cafe's, post office, bank, library, shops and supermarkets, it means that once you have arrived, you'll never need to leave the Island again till it's time to go home!

Mersea Island is rapidly growing a reputation as a "foody haven", and just a few moments walk from Crabtree Cottage you will find the famous Company Shed. From this small "shed" by the waters edge you can eat freshly caught seafood moments out of the water. People trek from London to this unpretentious eatery each weekend to experience the fresh seafood on offer, its reputation is spreading so wide. There are plenty of other high quality, again unpretentious venues to eat the local seafood or other foody delights on offer, all accessed just a few minutes walk directly from the house. No need to take the car, just walk and have as many drinks as you like! Maybe sample each of the Mersea Island Breweries beers or Mersea Vineyard wines!

Property manager

Vanessa Roots

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
At travellers own risk.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
By prior arrangement £50 fee applies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Colchester Natural History Museum and Xtreme Gaming. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Colchester Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Five Lakes Resort - 15 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive
  • University of Essex - 20 min drive
  • Layer Marney Tower - 21 min drive
  • St. Osyth Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Colchester Alresford Station - 23 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Donkey & Buskins - 14 min drive
  • The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Coastal Coffee - 14 min walk
  • The Kings Head - 17 min drive
  • Mersea Island Fish Bar - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cudmore Grove Country Park and Gosfield Lake Golf Club. Five Lakes Golf Club and Five Lakes Resort are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shaun L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bags of Character.
Lovely position with ample parking. House has bags of character. Tall guests will need to mind their heads! As a house that allows pets, a few of us suffered mild allergic symptoms. Entirely my fault however as it is advertised as such but worthwhile mentioning if your group has allergies. Great for walks and seafood 😋
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with amazing garden and beautiful views
This is a lovely cottage in a really beautiful area with great views. The cottage is very spacious with comfortable seating and beds. Excellent communication with the host . Great amount of local information which we found very useful. My granddaughter loved the board games. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini break
Beautiful location and views. Very charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cal B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location but mind your head!
A wonderful old cottage right on the river - great atmosphere.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

philippa garner G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location home from home.
My family stayed at Crabtree cottage and we had a great stay. It was definately like staying in someones home rather than a holiday let. Great location short walk over to the jetty. Walking distance to shops and local pubs. We enjoyed the views over the estuary at night with a glass of wine. The downstairs bedroom and shower were ideal for my parents.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Vanessa Roots

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We are a fifty something couple who have a passion for property and interiors. Most of our time is spent researching, designing and making either furniture for our properties or designing their interiors.

We spend a lot of time doing hands on jobs ourselves, it's not often you won't find us with a paintbrush or sander in our hands, it's what we do to relax, we do enjoy it so much.

We love creating relaxing, calming, beautiful spaces to spend time in. The trouble is we never sit still long enough in any of them to make full use of them. Instead we have decided to share the homes with you, so you can enjoy these special spaces too.

We really hope you enjoy spending time in them as much as we did creating them!

Please be sure to check out our other property, a beautiful stone Masters House in rural Brittany, France just 20 minutes from the beautiful Crozon Peninsular with its amazing beaches;

https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p8160881?adultsCount=3&arrival=2023-02-20&departure=2023-02-27&petIncluded=true


Why they chose this property

We were brought up in rural Essex, so having lived in London for work for a few years we soon found ourselves missing the Essex coastline. We decided to look for a weekend home to escape from London and to spend more time with our friends and family. So the search began.

Having looked at other outlying villages in our part of Essex, we soon found that Mersea Island was the place for us. Although growing up only a stones throw from Mersea, we never fully appreciated it growing up. So when we found Crabtree Cottage in its amazing location, we soon realised we'd found a real gem in both this cottage and in Mersea Island. It really has its own charm.

Mersea Island is a special and unique place that enchants you from your very first visit, you'll want to return time and time again.

What makes this property unique

The many benefits of Crabtree Cottage include its secluded position down a long private driveway hidden from view. Even life-long Islanders have never heard of our location until they visit; we are so hidden away. However despite its secluded spot, the cottage is only a moments walk from the Anchorage part of the village, where the many Sailing Clubs, Pubs and Restaurants allow you to enjoy the coastal life!

Venture out beyond the bottom of the garden and you can walk along the sea wall all the way round the Island should you so wish! Or just a few minutes round the corner is West Mersea's Monkey Beach.

Just a 10 minute walk to the village centre allows access to all the amenities you could want. Once you've arrived no need to use the car, just leave it at home on the driveway! Perfect

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