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Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Colchester, ENG
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Beth Chatto Garden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Gosfield Lake Golf Club and Colchester Visitor Information Centre. .This family-friendly cottage is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Lion Walk Church and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Hollytrees Museum.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • University of Essex - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 9 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anchor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jam Jar - ‬2 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.

Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
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

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: ONLY outside the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waterfront Cottage Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island
Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Colchester
Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island
Waterfront Cottage Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island
Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Colchester
Waterfront Cottage Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island
Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Colchester
Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island

Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Kalgoorlie WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the best place to stay, love the house, location and Heather, so sad it will probably be our last stay.Thank you soo much Heather, we loved it xx
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
First impression - "Wow, this is nice!" This continued throughout our stay. This feels like a home, not a holiday rental. Somebody cares about it. There was nothing we didn't like, but we were especially impressed by Helen's clear, helpful and comprehensive notes that she provided both before we arrived and within the property. We have stayed in over 50 holiday homes and rate this at the top of our list of favourites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage's position was wonderful and relaxing. It was also quite quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

Beautiful location, very quiet and peaceful. Great base to explore Essex. Would highly recommend Beth Chattos garden.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness

So Quiet!

A lovely relaxing and peaceful week in this modern and well equipped terrace cottage.Great views from the front door. Pubs, cafe and local shops all in easy walking distance.A really enjoyable week for the whole family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing riverside retreat.

Excellent, well equipped house with fantastic outlook and proximity to the village centre's attractions. Plenty of walks and water-based activities from the door and some fantastic local wildlife reserves. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was great, very well equipped, comfortable and has a great view of the river. The information left for us was vey useful and we took advantage of the pizzas at the nearby pub which were excellent. The only down side is the parking. We parked in the designated space but other people park in places which block the roadway or make getting out difficult. Unfortunately the property owner does not have any control over these inconsiderate people but it is something to be aware of if you have a large vehicle.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Teresa

Lovely place to be, so relaxing. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy access

Lovely place with good sized rooms. Easy access to transportation, good parking available for visitors, and with toilet facilities on the main level. Long stay, I was especially happy to have laundry with wash and dry.Lots of room for family dinner.
Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb accommodation

A lovely homely cottage, comfortable and well equipped, with a rather special riverside location offering views and privacy. Our first time to this area so enjoyed some river walks and hearing interesting history of Rowhedge gleaned from the very friendly locals. We only had a short stay but got a lot in , including a trip to Wivenhoe on the riverside opposite. Will definitely rebook next time we are 'out East' .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

IAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped, quiet, easy access for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Lovely accommodation with fantastic views, owner very efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ans S.

Liked: Cleanliness

View of the tidal river Colne

We loved the location, 6kms from Colchester 12 kms from the seaside. Rowhedge itself is also picturesque along the river. The house is tastefully furnished and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property - we will return.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful fully equipped cosy house

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer holiday

Lovely location - very peaceful. Property was a good size with plenty of space for a family of 4. Lots to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best ever bolt hole

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic Escape in Rowhedge

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very enjoyable few days

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

Wonderful location next to the estuary. Beautiful views of changing tides. Fully equipped cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage, exceptional location

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024