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A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea

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Beach nearby
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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West Mersea, England
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Mersea Island Museum and 5 minutes from Mersea Island Vineyard. .This family-friendly cottage is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Cudmore Grove Country Park and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Abberton Reservoir.
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What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Layer Marney Tower - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • University of Essex - 18 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 22 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Kelvedon Station - 24 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yachtsmans Arms - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Mersea Barn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea

Sunshine Corner is a 5 minute stroll to the beautiful beach with the village a 10 minute walk and the world famous Company Shed a 15 minute walk. The cottage is completely self contained with underfloor heating in the conservatory opening onto sun decking and enclosed lawned garden, situated in a quiet area with off road parking. Bike hire is available on request. Beach Hut hire is available locally for your stay. Private entrance with a key safe access.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 1

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Wonderful Retreat Island West Mersea House
Wonderful Retreat Island West Mersea
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Cottage
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Colchester
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Cottage
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Colchester