A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

West Mersea, ENG

Five Lakes Resort15 min drive
Colchester Zoo19 min drive
University of Essex19 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

'The Cabin' is a pretty, coastal, two bedroom cottage on West Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex, England. It is a few steps to the sea on a much sought after quiet lane. There are beautiful beach walks and bike rides. Stop on the way at The Oyster Bar, Coast Inn, White Hart or the infamous Company Shed for some fabulous fresh fish either to take home or eat in.

The cottage sleeps 6 in two good sized bedrooms, one with a king size bed and Tempura mattress & and one with two bunk beds (only children on the top bunks please). Black out blinds in both rooms and so so quiet... Watch for the red squirrels in the garden in the early morning.

The newly refurbished bathroom is upstairs and has a large walk in shower cubicle.

The kitchen is well equipped and has bright seaside design which continues into the comfortable living room. It has a small enclosed private courtyard garden which is a sun trap in the summer and out of the wind during the colder months.

Well behaved dogs are welcome, there is a hose in the back garden for muddy paws.

There are two sailing clubs close by, a Stand up Paddleboard and windsurfing rental shop and Fishing trips are available.

Coming to Mersea is a little like stepping back in time, well known for it's traditional sailing and fishing boats. There is a nature reserve on the other side of the island and a perfect spot for walking, birdwatching or photography. You can also have the use of the two man kayak for a small extra fee.

There is a smart TV with use of Netflix and Amazon Prime (payment per view). Please note that from Easter 2024 there will be one King, One Superking and one bunk bed available. Not the two bunks as in the photographs

Property manager

Emma Jordan

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Sleep in the kitchen & are not allowed on sofas

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed in the garden only, thank you.

No dogs upstairs or on the sofas please. They must sleep in the kitchen. Thank .you

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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 on the waterfront. Roman Circus House and Jumbo Water Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mersea Island Vineyard and Gosfield Lake Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Colchester Natural History Museum, or check out an event or a game at Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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West Mersea, ENG

What's nearby

Five Lakes Resort - 15 min drive
Layer Marney Tower - 15 min drive
Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive
Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive
University of Essex - 19 min drive

Getting around

Colchester Town Station - 26 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 A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A cosy cottage by the sea with sea food and dog walks on the doorstep. located?

This family-friendly Colchester cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Abberton Reservoir and Gosfield Lake Golf Club. Five Lakes Golf Club and Colchester Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lucy E.

22 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Overall lovely house lots of lovely quirky bits, just a couple of grubby bits. Small garden quite overgrown making it hard to walk up the steps, the wooden bench outside starting to rot. None of this detracted from our enjoyment, obviously the great weather helped 😎

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea, boats and seafood

The house was comfortable, and comprehensively appointed after along walk along the sea shore a pleasure to return to.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

karen E.

2 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

I enjoyed the location of the cottage and it’s comfortable atmosphere

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

9 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucked Away

Quiet position but easily accessed. Keen sailing family's genuine holiday home. Cosy feel but good size rooms with everything you'd need and thoughtful touches on arrival. Room for 6 but only 2 bedrooms, 2nd bedroom with 4 bunk beds. Private sun-trap courtyard.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jennie B., Barnet

18 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

End of summer break

Lovely house. Very well equipped for adults and children. Brilliant location for the harbour. Part of a small group of modern houses but very quiet and relaxing. A couple of very minor cleaning issues easily resolved

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Emma Jordan

I was born on Mersea Island and moved away with my family when my father got a job in Kent where I still live. I married my Irish husband after meeting at a sailing event in Scotland and passed on my love of the island and sailing on the River Blackwater - he thinks that the water gets clearer every year he visits! We have three children who enjoy their holidays in different ways, dingy sailing, fishing and crabbing being at the top of the list as well as cycling (do bring bikes if you can, we try to park and cycle the whole time we're here). We have two dogs who love the beach and the sea wall, it's possible if you are keen walkers to walk around the whole island, it's 13 miles.

Why they chose this property

The Cabin is in the perfect location as it is on a very quiet Lane with minimal traffic with the sea lapping on to the road at the bottom at high tide. The Dabchicks Dinghy Club is also at the bottom of The Lane, the Yacht Club is 3 minutes walk.The Company Shed which is either eat in or take away seafood (3 minutes walk). The Coast Inn offering morning coffee and homemade cakes, lunches, afternoon cream teas or evening dinner (6 minutes walk). The Victory Inn has traditional pub food in a waterfront setting (8 mins walk), The Oyster Bar serves quality fish, shellfish and oysters (also 8 mins). There is also 'The Art Cafe' in the village which does a great breakfast and I believe lunches also, coffee and cake, this is a longer walk, probably 15 minutes? Tesco's Local is also 15 minutes walk although we usually cycle.

What makes this property unique

For a small fee you can have use of the two man kayak but please bring your own wetsuits and life jackets. Look out for the red squirrels in the garden in the early morning!

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