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Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.

Cottage in Colchester with kitchen

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Unwind on the verandah of this seaside lodge, just 300 yards from West Mersea's vibrant beach. Living areas are all on one floor, with an open-plan kitchen and comfortable seating to relax in; enjoy modern amenities like free WiFi, a coffee machine and air fryer.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.

Cottage in Colchester with kitchen
This smoke-free cottage features parking. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
This Colchester cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations all include kitchens.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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

Property is also known as

su-UK41715-UK41715

About the area

Colchester is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir, while Headgate Theatre and Colchester Arts Centre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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West Mersea

What's nearby

  • Colchester Zoo which includes zoo animals and land animals
    Colchester Zoo
    16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Colchester Castle Park showing heritage architecture and a park
    Colchester Castle Park
    20 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Mersea Island Museum
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mersea Island Vineyard
    7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of Essex
    20 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station
    24 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yachtsmans Arms
    29 min drive
  • The Plough
    7 min drive
  • The Railway Tavern
    29 min drive
  • Mash And Barrel
    34 min drive
  • Victory at Mersea
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. located?

Situated in Colchester, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Mersea Island Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. Reviews

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6.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Mercer

Our lodge was clean and tidy and provided a perfect base to explore the area.

Our lodge was clean and tidy and provided a perfect base to explore the area.The location was idea and just a few hundred yards from the beach.There are some great places to dine at in Mersea, including the Michelin starred Stark and also the lovely Seafood by Dawn.

6/10 Okay

David A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside

good location and quiet site.the caravan had all the amenities described but the cleaning needs to be more thorough-crumbs left around ,basin not perfectly clean, torn curtain in one room.Almost good but needs more TLC
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025