[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester Cottage in Colchester with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32931900/32931832/a6fe3498.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32931900/32931832/6700b1e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32931900/32931832/57238804.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32931900/32931832/6fa70c6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32931900/32931832/f5cef5b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in West Mersea, Stokers Loft offers fantastic views of the sea from its upstairs living area. Just a few yards from the public hard for dinghies and two renowned fish restaurants, this delightfully converted property is perfect for sailing enthusiasts. With private parking, WiFi and a fully-equipped kitchen with washer dryer included. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester This delightfully converted property offers fantastic views and is the ideal holiday location with vast sailing opportunities.. Ground Floor: Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet First Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Futon (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only) Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. No garden. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Located in West Mersea just 20 yards from the sea, this delightfully converted property offers fantastic views from its upstairs living area. Stokers Loft is the ideal holiday location for sailing enthusiasts, the public hard for dinghies is just a few yards from the property. It is also conveniently situated for two renowned fish restaurants (the Company Shed and the Oyster Bar), local shops and pubs. Mersea Island is the most easterly inhabited island in the UK and is reached by crossing the Strood causeway (liable to be cut off for short periods during high/spring tides). Only 9 miles from Colchester with its famous castle and zoo, Mersea is also conveniently located for exploring Dedham Vale, Stour Valley and Constable country. A superb location for walking, bird-watching, swimming and cycling, Mersea boasts a beach of sand and shingle. A country club with golf and health club is a short drive away. Shop 75 yards, pubs 250 yards. Free WiFi reserved parking is outside #19 the lane approximately 40 yards up from the bottom of the lane ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 1 space) ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88820000/88818100/88818010/17df434f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea West Mersea - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=88818010&PinnedHotelID=88818010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107260000/107258800/107258766/992982aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lorna, Houseboat , West Mersea West Mersea - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Microwave - Toys/games 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=107258766&PinnedHotelID=107258766&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/bf2bebe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage West Mersea - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=100716558&PinnedHotelID=100716558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92400000/92391000/92390936/8f427782.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lighthouse Retreat - A stones throw from West Mersea beach Colchester - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews CA $203 CA $265 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=92390936&PinnedHotelID=92390936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107250000/107247300/107247261/78b74de6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Views & Chic 2-Bed Retreat by the Coast Essex - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=107247261&PinnedHotelID=107247261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99980000/99970300/99970244/0ad3eaed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet friendly 2 bed caravan in coopers beach Mersea Island - Pet-friendly - Laundry - Gym - Parking available 7.8 Good 7 reviews CA $150 CA $387 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=99970244&PinnedHotelID=99970244&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71070000/71068300/71068282/9ab2d999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bakehouse, Coggeshall Coggeshall - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=71068282&PinnedHotelID=71068282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770400/73770318/71efce43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Remote, Comfort, Sea Views, and the romance of the beautiful Essex Marshes - The Wobbin Tollesbury - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=73770318&PinnedHotelID=73770318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770284/ec354832.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hexagon - Wow. 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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-BRY-BRY 1 Bedroom Accommodation in West Mersea Near Colchester ## About the area Colchester is home to this cottage. Roman Circus House and Jumbo Water Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Colchester Zoo are also worth visiting. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Cottages in Colchester](https://www.expedia.ca/Colchester-Cottages.d4609-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.78078%2C0.90050&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0cwzbM_tZgByPjbXYrSQ8nPRwaE=) West Mersea, near Colchester ### What's nearby - Abberton Reservoir - 13 min drive - 8.3 km - Colchester Castle Park - 17 min drive - 16.9 km - Layer Marney Tower - 18 min drive - 19.0 km - Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 17.8 km - University of Essex - 19 min drive - 19.2 km ### Getting around - Colchester Town Station - 27 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 73 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Hare and Hounds - ‬15 min drive - ‪Mersea Barn - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Plough - ‬8 min drive - ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬13 min drive - ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester located? > Situated in Colchester, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Mersea Island Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Gosfield Lake Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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