West Mersea Cottage, Coast Road. Beach/sea area. Xmas/NY availability | Cottage in Mersea island

9.6 (27 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
West Mersea Cottage | West Mersea Cottage, Coast Road. Beach/sea area. Xmas/NY availability

2 Bedroom Cottage in West Mersea, Mersea island

Island Cottage is a traditional fisherman’s cottage with wifi and parking on the grounds, sleeping 4 people in 2 bedrooms. It is just moments from Mersea Island swimming and beach as can be seen in the pictures. This is a real, original, period cottage dating back to 1700s with the inherent charm and characteristics of an old cottage. It has a delightful, sunny, beach-house feel, a comfortable sitting room, dining area, well -equipped kitchen (washing machine, hob/cooker, microwave) and bathroom, all downstairs. Upstairs there are two bedrooms - a good sized double and a twin (2' 6' beds) with a 10 step staircase to the upstairs, see pics. It is in a perfect location with a path to the water and beach, 2 minutes 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), the Coast Inn and the Dukes waterside eating.
Bookings start any date in week and we can be flexible just send a message. Short 2 night bookings possible just ask or month long booking occasionally possible.
There is a large garden with sunny sitting out area back and front and garden furniture also Smart TV with Netflix, iPlayer and 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. And I loved a soak in the bath after a day at the beach. We will definitely book again.'
The cottage is available to start on flexible days through the week for 2, 3, 6, 7 nights or monthly depending on time of year, please contact the owner to request via this website - just ask!
Parking is available on the property grounds.
2 night weekends start at around £300 in low season (January).
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. The island is reached by a causeway and is popular for sailing, lovely walks, birdwatching, watersports, lovely fish restaurants and generally a relaxing time. If you take the car off the island you can reach Suffolk Constable Country easily and all the lovely pubs and restaurants of Essex and Suffolk. Colchester Castle and shopping is just 9 miles away.
Local shops, delis and pubs are very near by – just a short stroll.
For fans of radio - Enjoy a visit Radio Caroline's legendary former pirate radio ship Ross Revenge where it is moored on River Blackwater in Essex.
Accommodation details:
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. 10 fairly steep cottage stairs to first floor, not suitable for elderly or those with movement difficulties : 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin (2ft 6in beds suitable for children and most adult). Absolutely no pets, candles or smoking due to being an old timber built cottage and recent government introduced fire risk rules.
Facilities:
Bed linen and towels inc. NS heating. Smart TV. Stereo/CD. M/wave. W/machine. Garden with patio and furniture. Free Parking on property grounds. No smoking, candles or pets. For short visits Friday or Sat arrival preferred or Sunday/Monday. Can accommodate different arrival /departure days occasionally please ask.
Due to very high energy rates currently I ask for a contribution to extra electricity of £7 per night Nov to April this is extra to rental. A refundable damage deposit is requested depending on length of stay.

West Mersea Cottage, Coast Road Beach/sea area Xmas/NY availability is located in West Mersea. West Mersea Cottage, Coast Road Beach/sea area Xmas/NY availability provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Oceanfront, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features Ocean View, Oceanfront, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

West Mersea Cottage, Coast Road Beach/sea area Xmas/NY availability has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the West Mersea has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in West Mersea, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Smart TV
General
  • Double-glazed windows
  • English
  • Near the sea
  • Near a zoo
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Elizabeth T.
Aug 9, 2025 03:30:12 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: A lovely fisherman’s cottage near Coast Rd in West Mersea. Very Comfortable bedrooms and after exploring the local area we slept soundly. The kitchen had all that we needed to make our breakfast as we bought food with us. The garden is secluded with outside dining table and chairs and sunbed. We left with a Mersea Island tan! The cottage is very quiet- no traffic in the evening. Check in is via a key safe and all details are sent to you. There are loads of lovely places to eat. Especially good is Seafood at Dawn - we had our first oysters there. There is also the famous Company Shed just up the road- you have to book. Just a word of warning places do close earlier than in London/Home counties. We made it with minutes to spare on a couple of evenings. If you want a relaxing holiday in an unusual island surround- go to Island Cottage.
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