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A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea

Family-friendly cottage in Colchester

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Nestled in a quiet area, Sunshine Corner is the perfect haven for those seeking relaxation and adventure. Take a leisurely stroll to the beautiful beach, enjoy underfloor heating in your conservatory, or simply unwind on sun decking overlooking an enclosed lawned garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea

Sunshine Corner is a 5 minute stroll to the beautiful beach with the village a 10 minute walk and the world famous Company Shed a 15 minute walk. The cottage is completely self contained with underfloor heating in the conservatory opening onto sun decking and enclosed lawned garden, situated in a quiet area with off road parking. Bike hire is available on request. Beach Hut hire is available locally for your stay. Private entrance with a key safe access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 1

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wonderful Retreat Island West Mersea House
Wonderful Retreat Island West Mersea
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Cottage
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Colchester
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Cottage
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Colchester

About the neighborhood

Map
West Mersea, England

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Layer Marney Tower - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • University of Essex - 18 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 22 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Kelvedon Station - 24 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yachtsmans Arms - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Mersea Barn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea located?

This family-friendly Colchester cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mersea Island Museum and Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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