Title: Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100220000/100218900/100218873/3f0cdc2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video-game console, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100220000/100218900/100218873/250c1e8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100220000/100218900/100218873/20391adf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100220000/100218900/100218873/b0924bdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100220000/100218900/100218873/1419a967.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6754 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathrobes - Bathtub or shower - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## 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 ### Pets Pets 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 ![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%7C51.85664%2C0.96053&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qHEm8ZpGzOoKZkoXwkxtmAS0CGg=) Wivenhoe, England #### What's nearby - University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Beth Chatto Garden - 6 min drive - 5.5 km - Colchester Castle Park - 8 min drive - 7.0 km - Colchester Town Hall - 9 min drive - 7.6 km - Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 11.8 km #### Getting around - Wivenhoe Station - 5 min walk - London (SEN-Southend) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Greyhound - ‬1 min walk - ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬16 min walk - ‪Anchor - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Station Pub - ‬5 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). ### 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!? > Check-out 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 mi (10 km). Wivenhoe Station is only a 5-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Jenny M. Apr 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Lovely cottage ##### Jenny M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan W. Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute place The property was cute and convenient. ##### Ryan W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean M. Dec 27, 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 ##### Sean M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Estelle C. Apr 17, 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. ##### Estelle C. 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