About this property

Beachfront Location: Gorgeous Comfy Cottage Walking Birdwatching Paddle Boarding and Seafood on the Doorstep in West Mersea offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodation: The holiday home features two bedrooms and a living room with air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and streaming services. Outdoor Activities: Guests can engage in beachcombing, birdwatching, paddle boarding, and seafood gathering. The property is also ideal for hiking and cycling enthusiasts. Nearby Attractions: Located 62 km from London Southend Airport, the property is close to Colchester Zoo (16 km) and Colchester Castle (17 km). Other attractions include Freeport Braintree (37 km) and Hedingham Castle (44 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cliff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well laid out rooms. Pictures and decorations lovely.
  • Perry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location very nice, house very good and clean furniture comfy and bed very comfy
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was in a perfect location, clean with all facilities. Would definitely visit again.
  • Joana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, house was so cozy with all amenities, we loved it and will be back!
  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cabin is light and airy with all the comforts of home It is in a great location a couple of minutes and your on the harbour front with all the restaurants and amenities
  • Aliki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cabin is wonderful. It's clean comfortable and we felt at home straight away. We went with our 2 boys and they loved it. We hope to return soon.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Emma Jordan

8.5
Host review score
Emma Jordan
'The Cabin' is a pretty two bedroom cottage on Mersea Island, near Colchester. A few steps from the sea on a much sought after quiet lane. There are great walks and bike rides either along the sea wall or on the beach, and some fantastic seafood eateries. We also have a kayak that you can hire during your stay. Mersea Island is the most easterly inhabited island in the UK, off the coast of Essex, 9 miles southeast of Colchester, just one hour from London. It has fast WiFi and good 4G.
We are a family of 5 and enjoy an active outdoor life, walking, cycling, riding, sailing and skiing. We love cooking and especially sea food. We live in the countryside and love an open fire and a good movie too! We know that when you go away comfort is of the utmost importance and are very fussy about what products and furniture we use in 'The Cabin', we hope you'll agree! We don’t live on the island but are always available to message or call on our phones and Emily our house manager lives on the island and has many useful contacts.
The Lane is a perfect base to explore the island and a very safe place for children as there is minimal traffic, everywhere (apart from East Mersea) is a short walk away. It is quiet and peaceful and we find it a total escape from our busy lives. There are some really lovely walks and bike rides from the front door, down to the water and along the sea wall, along the beach or the whole way around the island if your keen! We welcome well behaved medium sized dogs but not upstairs please. There is a bike rental shop on the island if you would rather not bring your own. Walk down to the well known 'Company Shed' or 'Dukes Fish Bar' for a seafood platter to take away or eat in with your own bottle of wine. Eat at 'The Coast Bar & Restaurant' or the newly renovated 'White Hart Hotel' in the village, all a walk away. The shops, restaurants, beach and coffee shops are a walk away, park your car in your designated parking space just outside the front door infant of the garage and enjoy a car free holiday or bring your bikes. Colchester Zoo is a fantastic day out for children and Colchester Castle always fun to visit especially if they are learning about the Romans and Boudica! There are also Local nature reserves and of course many sea birds to spot on the marshes.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gorgeous Comfy Cottage Walking Birdwatching Paddle Boarding and Seafood on the Doorstep
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Food & Drink

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Semi-detached

Transport

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Gorgeous Comfy Cottage Walking Birdwatching Paddle Boarding and Seafood on the Doorstep takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £880 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 23
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gorgeous Comfy Cottage Walking Birdwatching Paddle Boarding and Seafood on the Doorstep in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £880 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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