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A perfect hidden gem.

Cottage in Colchester with kitchen

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Escape to this secluded retreat on Britain's most easterly inhabited island, East Mersea. Unwind in the beautifully converted open-plan living space with vaulted ceilings, or stroll through the peaceful surroundings and enjoy bird watching from your doorstep. The private garden offers a serene sitting-out area and two bedrooms each have their own facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • 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.

A perfect hidden gem.

Cottage in Colchester with kitchen
This smoke-free cottage features a garden and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen with a dishwasher.
This Colchester cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. This accommodation has kitchens with dishwashers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 not allowed

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-UK34921-UK34921

About the area

Located in Colchester, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir, while Headgate Theatre and Tymperleys Clock Museum 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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East Mersea, near Colchester

What's nearby

  • Cudmore Grove Country Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Essex - 28 min drive - 22.5 km
  • St. Osyth Beach - 47 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 47 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Jaywick Martello Tower - 47 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 23 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yachtsmans Arms - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Rosebud - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Tavern - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Mash And Barrel - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Mersea Barn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A perfect hidden gem. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A perfect hidden gem.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A perfect hidden gem.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A perfect hidden gem.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A perfect hidden gem. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cudmore Grove Country Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool and Mersea Island Vineyard. Mersea Island Museum and Abberton Reservoir are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Fiona Kimm

North Farm Lodge was an idyllic spot for a Christmas break.

North Farm Lodge was an idyllic spot for a Christmas break. It’s peaceful and isolated and we had a wonderfully relaxing holiday. The lodge is spacious, warm, well equipped and quiet, and we had everything we needed, and Christmas decorations and some useful and tasty goodies, which Andrea and Mat had left us. Mersea Island is a joy - friendly, attractive, with lots of walks, plenty of good pubs and the sea ever present. You do need a vehicle, and the lodge has good private parking. The only drawback -or perhaps bonus - is that the island is cut off at high tide, so you do need to know the low tide times when you arrive or leave.All in all a 5* experience. Many thanks.