[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House Vacation home in Colchester with kitchen and fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108420900/108420833/0bfdfcc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108420900/108420833/06eb4f6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108420900/108420833/a1444e4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108420900/108420833/cce3a341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108420900/108420833/efe6baba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location West Mersea is an idyllic location where you can stroll to the beach and enjoy enchanting sunsets. Discover beautiful scenery, historic charm, sailing holidays and abundant wildlife at this unique island getaway. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## 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. ### Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House The house is only a one-minute stroll from the beach that leads to boats, bewitching sunrises and enchanting sunsets, pubs, restaurants and the lovely village itself. West Mersea is also environmentally unique. Please note that the house can only comfortable accommodate 4 adults. Please view bedrooms and beds prior to booking and note that the house and beds are most suited to 5 adults and 3 children (max), or 4 adults and 4 children (max). The house does not comfortably accommodate more than 5 adults. Mersea Island is an idyllic location found nine miles south east of Colchester and covering seven square miles, with a glowing reputation for beautiful scenery and historic charm. The island offers .. Mersea Island boasts, incredible scenery, abundant wildlife, sailing holidays, water sports, boat trips, charter boats and yachts, holiday parks and caravans, fine restaurants, great seafood and super spaces to experience and explore. Please note that the house can only comfortably accommodate 4 adults. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 807 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789200/18789127/43ef23b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space Lee over Sands - 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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 8429865 ## 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%7C51.77447%2C0.92060&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QcEQ6d9EDXNNhJHfY9oQcPL7ZTw=) Colchester #### What's nearby - Colchester Castle Park - 17 min drive - 16.7 km - Layer Marney Tower - 17 min drive - 18.8 km - Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 17.5 km - University of Essex - 18 min drive - 18.9 km - Beth Chatto Garden - 22 min drive - 23.0 km #### Getting around - Colchester Kelvedon Station - 22 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬34 min drive - ‪Yachtsmans Arms - ‬29 min drive - ‪Mersea Barn - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Plough - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Coast Inn - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mersea Island Museum and 2.3 mi (3.6 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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