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Beautiful period fisherman's cottage

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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West Mersea, England
  • Layer Marney Tower
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Colchester Zoo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Ground floor single

1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful period fisherman's cottage

Anchor cottage is a delightful period Grade 2 listed, three-bedroom cottage situated in the heart of The Anchorage, once known as Mersea City. It was built circa 1575, and is the largest of three terraced fishermen's cottages, nestling alongside other period buildings in The Lane, and next to a very small chapel.

It has three bedrooms, a large double, a twin room and a ground floor single bedroom. The bathroom is also on the ground floor.

A large sitting/dining room provides plenty of space for five people indoors and there is also a lovely sheltered patio, with summer house, for alfresco dining.

Please note, being a 'period' property there are some low ceilings, some with beams, some low door heights and the stairs are quite steep too.

There is a private garden with BBQ area that enjoys the sun at most times of the day.

The Lane is a popular local walk with little traffic so lots of peace and quiet.

Being only 150 metres from the water's edge it provides ideal access to the water for paddle-boarding, kayaking, crabbing and swimming. Most of the island's bars and restaurants are situated in the anchorage so it's only a short walk to find food and drink hospitality. Well behaved dogs are welcome.

Property manager

Victoria Khan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir, while Headgate Theatre and Tymperleys Clock Museum are cultural highlights. Colchester Natural History Museum and Xtreme Gaming are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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West Mersea, England

What's nearby

  • Layer Marney Tower - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • University of Essex - 20 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 25 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Layer Fox - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Coast Inn - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful period fisherman's cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful period fisherman's cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful period fisherman's cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful period fisherman's cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cudmore Grove Country Park and Gosfield Lake Golf Club. Five Lakes Golf Club and Five Lakes Resort are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend
It was a lovely stay on a bleak February weekend, lovely and warm in the house very comfortable, thoroughly enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New year getaway
Perfect cottage everything we could want, warm and cosy . Welcomed with a bottle of bubbly for the occasion .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Mersea Island break
The property is beautiful, comfortable and homely in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Mersea Island is a perfect place for a break away. The quaint, but not so little, cottage is located in the loveliest area and is close to all the great seafood eateries. The homely cottage has been so thoughtfully put together by the owners to provide for your every need, both inside and out. So many little touches make you feel like a most welcome guest. Warning: You will be sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mandy p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Cottage is gorgeous.Only issue was wifi was extremely poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Perfect location
We immediately felt at home. I’m from Mersea circa 1950s and it’s always been my go to place. Now my family have all passed away I try and find somewhere lovely that I can introduce my grandchildren to the delights of crabbing and shell hunting. This is the first place that absolutely fits the bill. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The Fisherman's Cottage delightful thou with low ceilings anyone over 6' would struggle standing upright! A great location for the fabulous seafood food restaurants and good pubs. Highly recommend this lovely property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and comfortable
The Anchor Cottage is an utterly delightful, comfortable and (perhaps surprisingly given its 16th century heritage) practical place to stay. We were 5 adults together from different places in the world for a small family reunion. We loved cooking together (great kitchen),using the bbq, eating in either the garden or sweet dining room with candlelight and of course watching the Euro 2024 😂. The beds are super comfortable and the family bathroom more than adequate with plenty of hot water. We really appreciated the well equipped laundry room too, having been on the road for some time. Last but not least, the location steps away from the waterfront with all the restaurants, oyster and fish bars and of course the vast expanse of tidal waters, boats and the enormous Constable sky. We would love to come back again some day. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage in a good location
Lovely old cottage, furnished well with a nice kitchen having everything you need for eating in (except for a sieve or collander). Clay tiles on ground floor make the floor cold so bring slippers in low season. Some very low beams so tall people beware. Couldn't light the gas fire though. Surprised to find slow-moving bees on window sills or on floor each day when returning from day out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything worked and the instructions were clear. We felt at home - some nice personal touches - I won't spoil the surprise....Communication with the owner was really good too. There are some really great seafood places to eat nearby and of course lovely walks along the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical place, magical property
This is such a lovely place to stay - really good value, excellently equipped, private with a neat garden (photos don’t do it justice), and good communication with the owner plus a parking spot in a place where this is at a premium. It is also so beautifully quiet. Mersea island is well connected - not far from Constable country, the ancient town of Colchester, the salt marshes of Tollesbury, and the ancient chapel of St Peter on the wall at Bradwell on sea. Plus you can get to Maldon easily and it’s near London. It’s possible to walk all round the island and the shellfish from The Company shed and Dukes was fresh and delicious. The house represents great value and is located in the prettiest part of West Mersea on the prettiest road near the bustling seafront. A magical find in an area bristling with Anglo Saxon and Viking history.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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