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Reviews of Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island

Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island
Colchester, ENG

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable few days
The cottage is clean, bright, warm,and has great views of the river. Ideal for bird watching!! Veryclose to local pubs, small supermarket, and bus route.....left the car behind for 5 days!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
Wonderful location next to the estuary. Beautiful views of changing tides. Fully equipped cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage, exceptional location
A beautiful, light, attractive cottage with an exceptional setting right on the river, with the riverside walk just outside the door. Very quiet, no traffic passing the door. Small supermarket a short walk away. Lots of things to do in the wider area, to suit all interests. Would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rowhedge
It was the second time we had stayed at the property. We love staying there because of the house itself and the great location on the banks of a tidal river.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
Excellent. We hope to rebook in the not too distant future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay in Rowhedge
Well appointed holiday home in Rowhedge overlooking the river. Clean and comfortable and well equipped. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful house and wanted to stay there forever. Great host and the house had lots of additional things like washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets which was really helpful. Also a decent amount of toilet rolls which is unusual! The location was simply perfect and beautiful. We had the best time and will be booking in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside fun.
Excellent location and facilities, perfect for visiting relatives and friends in Rowhedge, walks in the woods and kayaking on the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma Cave a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside retreat
Delightful restful house close to great sightseeing and amazing habitants. Recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday cottage
Comfortably and well situated for visiting a number of National Trust houses which we enjoyed. Lovely cottage overlooking the water. We had everything we needed and fitted out well. All very clean and tidy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rowhedge
We found the property was all we had hoped for. Eveything provided for your comfort and convenience. Great location for exploring places around Colchester. Lots of local leaflets available. We hope to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C., Cortland NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Essex Offers Everything!
Close to both London and lovely little villages, Rowhedge has it all. There is a pub, a cafe and a Coop all within a 2 minute walk of the cottage. If you don’t have a car, You need a bus( 4 pounds return) or a taxi( 20 pounds return) to get into Colchester train station, but well worth it. We stayed for a month and enjoyed every minute! London 3x, Colchester, Tiptree, Mersea, Brightlingsea, Dedham, York, Clacton on Sea and several trips into Colchester. Great vacation, accommodating hosts.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rowhedge
Perfect place to stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and Peaceful home with Panoramic views of the River Colne.
This home location was perfect for enjoying the tidal activity and watching the water birds. We did occasionally leave to explore other towns, but why leave perfection? Thank you for the special touches, like the blankets when we sat outside with our morning coffee! Thank you for sharing your home, Cheers! Stephanie
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
Thank you so much Heather for the truly wonderful stay at your beautiful cottage. We had such a great time staying there as a base for our 8-week holiday from NZ. The cottage had everything we needed and more and the village of Rowhedge was so quaint and peaceful. Thank you so much for going the extra mile and for the great communication. We could not recommend it enough.
Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage, clean and warm. and waemm
My family and I stayed for 5 nights . It was high standard for everything. Easy contact to owner. No problems booking. and paying through an agent.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Never felt so relaxed. Fantastic view across river and so many places to visit, we couldn't fit them all in. We will have to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay, we would be delighted to host you again if you decide upon a return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our best holidays
This property is clean, comfortable, very comfortable mattresses and has everything you need. There are beautiful walks all around and the two pubs were very friendly. The local shops provided everything we needed. We had a lovely holiday and would like to return. Thank you. x
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

clare d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
A wonderful choice for our annual break together. So lovely watching the ever changing tide, catching the ferry from the jetty a stone throw away, to potter in Wivenhoe. Although Rowhedge is very quiet, within a few minutes walk we enjoyed a delicious home cooked meal at the Anchor pub and tea and cake at the row club “hut”. On the Saturday, a pop up bakery appeared, having travelled across on the ferry. The bus takes you into Colchester. I travelled by train and bus, my friends drove and their cars stayed put, so easily done by public transport. We loved it and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy Amer

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a great location.
Great cottage, clean well equipped and in a wonderful river front location with river view pubs nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

JOHN B.

Lovely holiday
Wonderful location, well equiped, just needs a little attention eg sink not draining well, toilet seats loose and remote for tv temperamental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property and location
Amazing property in a beautiful location. The village is just perfect. House has everything you need for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for a vacation
Calm, clean property right on the banks of the river. Parking is convenient but a short walk away, the pub(s) and stores are really close. House is well appointed with modern kitchen and bathrooms.. plenty of room! Great place to hang out and watch the world go by.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Lovely house on the river front. Some noise from other people enjoying the river. Clean and well presented with everything you need. Good wardrobe space with lots of hangers. Close to Colchester, local shop keepers are friendly and helpful. Nearby pub is vegan friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful waterfront cottage
The cottage was lovely, clean and comfortable and with everything provided (including hand soap etc!). There are even a couple of crabbing lines there. The cottage is right on the waterfront, with lovely views over the estuary and across to the village on the other side. We swum in the estuary at high tide. Lovely walks along the estuary. Very easy striking distance from both Colchester and Mersea Island, where the seafood is wonderful and very reasonably priced, as well as some lovely beaches for swimming. The overall atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly, without the pretentiousness of Norfolk. The host was very accommodating and answered a query or two immediately. Check in and check out was easy, too. All in all a lovely place to stay - would highly recommend for a family holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil home from home
Our stay in Rowhedge was delightful! Everything about it was faultless, the location was perfect, near the local shop & pub (The Jam Jar - pizza on a Thursday was a winner!) The scenery was wonderful, our daughters enjoyed an attempt at crabbing on a few evenings too! The house is clean and everything is very well thought out. Heather was super quick to respond to any queries. It felt like we were in our own home with a change of scenery! I would highly recommend this place to anyone with family or even just couples who would like to escape the busy town for a tranquil home from home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in a geat location
Lovely, very clean house, with views of the Colne right outside the window.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart A.

Liked: Cleanliness
FIRST TIME TO ESSEX
An excellent property, very spacious, light and airy. The location right on the river was a delight - we spent many hours on the bench at the front watching the tide come and go. The parking space in the close was a big plus. Two good pubs, tea room and two convenience stores within 100 metres. Perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Narinda C., Brantford

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect end to our extended holiday
We loved it here. Great location, the Anchor Pub is fantastic and defo worth a few visits. Make reservations though. House was comfortable with everything you need. Heather was great, quick to answer any questions or concerns.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Malcolm D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view.
Clean and tidy cottage, very friendly. At every other rental property my family and I have stayed at there has been at least a pint or jug of milk to make a drink on arrival but there was nothing here, after a long journey a drink would have been nice. The floorboards in twin bedroom creak the loudest I have ever heard, enough to wake others in other bedrooms. There was also mention in guest book from a couple years ago about the television blanking out on one station frequently, this is now all channels all the time so you miss the important parts of conversation during program, so it could do with some attention. Apart from those couple of niggles a lovely spot to recharge the batteries and relax, view up and down the river was brilliant one could sit there all day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time at Rowhedge cottage
we stayed here last year and found it so clean and comfortable and just so beautifully close to the river. It suited us very well as my husband is not very moblile and being so close to the walkway he could sit out front and socialise with passers by who are most friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Val W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting, lovely cottage
Warm, comfortable and well equipped cottage with the most brilliant outlook over the ever changing river.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside retreat
The cottage was very well equipped with everything you needed, it was clean and tidy, the heating was very efficient although not needed much due to the beautiful weather that we had. It is situated right on the banks of the river, the perfect spot to sit, with a book and forget the world for a short while. The village itself has an old world charm inspite of the recent addition of a new housing estate and having an excellent pub only a few steps from the front door was a big plus. We will definitely keep the cottage on our short list for future breaks.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

mirain e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful riverside house
Excellently appointed accommodation, clean, comfortable, warm, well equipped ... a real home from home. An added mportant bonus was the situation right on the bank of the tidal river Colne which was a constant source of fascination, and the fact that the village of Rowhedge had such an interesting maritime history.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelm M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely cottage in a graet location. Al it was promised to be.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rowhedge
This was a lovely cosy cottage.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVELY HOUSE IN A GREAT LOCATION
Was a great experience from start to finish, from booking, checking in and staying Will be definitely booking again, the house has everything and more you could want, a proper home from home Superb Views and Wildlife, lovely walks and shops only round the corner Don’t miss out on this place
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally L., Thornbury, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Super home from home!
Delighted with the home, it had everything we needed. Very comfy furniture and beds. The village is very friendly. We had a wonderful time and the hosts were very helpful
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

Liked: Cleanliness
By the riverside
This property was brilliant. We loved the view of the river from our front door. The property was very clean, extremely well-equipped and a joy to stay in for a week. We knew the owners were at the end of the phone if we needed anything,
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Lovely cottage, home from home but with better views. Great location for walking and exploring. Brilliant sunrise over the river. Cottage very clean, modern and comfortable. Pub in walking distance, just a 1 min walk and serves good food. We would definitely visit again and this visit was from a family recommendation as they visited earlier in the year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location
Enjoyed exploring the area, particularly Mersea and Flatford Mill from our base in the cottage that has a lovely view over the river Colne.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay!
Returned for 10 days after several years and had yet another wonderful stay. The property is light and airy, very clean, excellently equipped, and in a perfect location. Step outside the door and take in the wonderful views up and down the river. So relaxing with lots of wildlife activity to watch! The location is ideal for exploring the area and there is much to offer for those wishing to be outdoors. Uncommercial, unspoilt, just perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness
all I hoped it would be
clean and comfortable the friendliness of passers by the closeness of the river the walks easy access to places to visit (although we only live 30minutes away and just wanted to be close to the water for a rest)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday home
A well equipped and very comfortable cottage in a peaceful location, overlooking the river Colne. The nearby Anchor pub served delicious home cooked food. Lots of useful information provided by the hosts both prior to arrival and at the property. A lovely place to stay and get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Staycation
Great property in a lovely village. The views over the river were fantastic. The property worked well for our family having good wifi for the teenage son and my daughter also being able to do a couple of days work on-line whilst we were there. Rooms were fine and everything work well. Location was great for a visit to the coast or a walk around the castle park in Colchester. 20 mins to Dedham and Flatford for a walk or row down the river around Constable country.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Lovely property which was immaculate and a real home from home. Very peaceful setting with good facilities nearby and a good base to explore from. The host provided all the information that you could need both for your arrival and for your stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful riverside venue
Second visit to this delightful cottage on the tidal River Colne. Excellent location, well maintained and equipped property, nearby pub and shop and lovely area to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality house in great location
The title says it all. Rowhedge is a hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021