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Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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In lower Wivenhoe, this beautifully refurbished Victorian cottage offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Unwind in the luxurious bathroom or enjoy family time in the fabulous games room with table football and a PS4.

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Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6754 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space

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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.

Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

A stunning Victorian semi detached cottage set in lower Wivenhoe, recently refurbished to a high standard. This beautiful, family friendly home features a large open plan living/kitchen and dining space, a utility room, cloakroom, two generous bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom. Guests can also enjoy a fabulous family/games room in the garden - which comes complete with board games, table football and a PS4 to keep the whole family entertained on those rainy days.
Wivenhoe’s famous waterfront, a mainline station, glorious walks and the area’s amazing variety of pubs, restaurants, art galleries and shops are all within a very short stroll.
A perfect holiday cottage all year round, dogs very welcome!

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video game console
Video games

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a zoo
Near the marina
On a river

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Garden
Unit size: 754 square feet

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

HK$5,706 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

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

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

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Located in Colchester, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Woods Country Park and Dedham Vale, while Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Beth Chatto Garden and Wyvernwood. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Wivenhoe, England

What's nearby

University of Essex - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
Mercury Theatre - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
Flatford Mill - 24 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

Wivenhoe Station - 5 min walk
London (SEN-Southend) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬16 min walk
‪The Station Pub - ‬5 min walk
‪Henley's Fish and Chips - ‬2 min drive
‪Anchor - ‬11 min drive
‪The Greyhound - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Colchester cottage is located on a river, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of Essex, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Beth Chatto Garden and Wyvernwood. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Xtreme Gaming are also within 6 miles (10 km). Wivenhoe Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

27 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wiv Xmas

Family Xmas near my sisters house, perfect location lovely property and Michael was a great host

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle C.

17 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

it was great

we have a lovely time, communicaiton was good, the property was nice, there was an extra snug at the back of the garden, great for teens. We had all we needed to stay, the communal area was very nice, there is a patio and garden too. We were able to park with 2 cars. It was only a few minutes walk from the shop and from the riverfront.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

17 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

The property was cute and convenient.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath B.

8 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastically stylish house in a great location. We had an issue with the front door and with no hot water but Michael was very speedy in talking me through the problem. I would have no problem recommending this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenji L.

6 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Wivenhoe home

The host of this home was very responsive. This home was just as described and look just like the pictures. Our kids enjoyed the game room in the back garden. All the local pubs were within walking distance in the water was also a nice walk. Everyone in the town is very friendly. One night we were late to town and all the pubs had closed and we had to cook in the kitchen and had everything we needed. The weather was lovely and we had take out from the nearest pub and dined outside in the garden space one evening. WiFi access was excellent. Would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025