2 Bedroom (Sleeps 4) Cottage in West Mersea

Island Cottage - Cottage by beach, May/June dates available for weekends

• Holiday Cottages
• United Kingdom
• England
• Essex
• West Mersea

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Island Cottage is a delightful, period fishermans cottage with traditional small rooms and views across estuary from bedrooms. Just across the road from the waterside , boats and beach as can be seen in the picture. The cottage, with parking and internet/ wifi, has a delightful, sunny, beach-house feel, a comfortable sitting room, dining area, well -equipped kitchen (washing machine, double oven cooker, microwave) and bathroom, all downstairs. Sorry no pets.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms - a good sized double and a small twin (2 x 2' 6' beds) giving views towards water. The cottage is in a perfect situation very near the beach and swimming, 2 minutes stroll from the village shops and a short stroll along the coast to the waterside restaurants e.g. The Company Shed (renowned as one of the best fresh fish/shellfish places in the UK) and the Oyster Bar and Restaurant.

Also there is a large garden enjoying sunny sitting out area with dining table and chairs for 4. TV with Freeview and Netflix digital channels. Elizabeth said 'We enjoyed a lovely stay at Island Cottage. It was beautifully clean and tidy on our arrival. The cottage is ideally located. Walking distance to the village and just a stones throw from the beach! My children particularly enjoyed the large garden. We will definitely book again.'

Example rates:
From £130 to £180 per night
7 nights from £299 (Jan) to £699 (Aug)
Plus cleaning fee.
Refundable damage deposit.
2 nights to 28 nights accepted. Wifi good to work from home and discounts for long bookings.

.The island is reached by a road across the water and is popular for sailing, lovely walks, birdwatching, watersports, lovely fish restaurants and generally a relaxing time. Local shops, delis and pubs are very near by – just a few minutes stroll. Also super restaurants are within a short walk including the famous Company Shed, Coast Inn and The Art Cafe even an Indian and Chinese!. If you want to travel off this peaceful island you are near to Constable Country (Dedham, Flatford Mill), Wivenhoe (lovely riverside location), Mistley, Malden, Colchester and lots of delightful villages in the countryside. Colchester Castle and major shopping is just 9 miles away. Don't forget to book The Company Shed for fish lunch before arrival.

Accommodation details - Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. 10 stairs and door way to first floor which those who are elderly or with mobility issues can find steep. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin (2ft 6in beds).

Facilities: Elec heating, bed linen and towels inc. WIFI. Freeview/Netflix TV. M/wave. W/machine. Lovely garden with patio and dining furniture. Parking on property grounds. SORRY NO PETS, no smoking, no parties allowed. Flexible changeovers are fine please ask... Cleaning charge on departure. Heating charge extra in winter. 2,3, 7, 14 and 28 nights available.

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April 2025	Week	399
May 2025	Week	399
June 2025	Week	499
July to Aug	Week	699
September	399
October	299
November	250
Early December	250
Xmas/NY	595
Jan-March 2026	299

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