8/10 Good
perry g.
6 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 nights stay
perry g.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Coastal 2-Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Estuary/Sea Views
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mersea Island
- Layer Marney Tower16 min drive
- Colchester Zoo19 min drive
- University of Essex20 min drive
- London (SEN-Southend)74 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Coastal 2-Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Estuary/Sea Views
Elmtree Cottage offers unforgettable views of the Blackwater Estuary and National Nature Reserve. Visitors to the island always pile down to West Mersea for the views, the food and the atmosphere, but you'll have your own private cottage (with parking!) right in the heart of the action for you to soak up and watch the world go by.
Once you’re awake, take time to enjoy the views from your triple aspect bedroom and very comfortable king size bed. Once you're ready for the day, stomp along the protected and historic beaches on your doorstep, or indulge in some of Mersea Island's world-famous Oysters and seafood.
At the end of the day, retreat back to your cottage and enjoy a hot tub whilst watching the sunset, perhaps followed by a comforting and romantic fire in the living room whilst streaming a movie on your HD TV.
Whatever you choose to do during your stay, Elmtree Cottage is certainly the perfect location to create your own wonderful memories you'll cherish for a lifetime.
Once you’re awake, take time to enjoy the views from your triple aspect bedroom and very comfortable king size bed. Once you're ready for the day, stomp along the protected and historic beaches on your doorstep, or indulge in some of Mersea Island's world-famous Oysters and seafood.
At the end of the day, retreat back to your cottage and enjoy a hot tub whilst watching the sunset, perhaps followed by a comforting and romantic fire in the living room whilst streaming a movie on your HD TV.
Whatever you choose to do during your stay, Elmtree Cottage is certainly the perfect location to create your own wonderful memories you'll cherish for a lifetime.
Property manager
Rowland Bradford-Hill
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We can provide a travel cot & stair gate.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Colchester
Located in Colchester, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mersea Island Vineyard and Gosfield Lake Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Colchester Natural History Museum and Xtreme Gaming. Colchester Zoo and Tenpin Bowling Colchester are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mersea Island
What's nearby
- Layer Marney Tower - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
- Colchester Town Hall - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
- Colchester Castle Park - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
- Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
- University of Essex - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Layer Fox - 14 min drive
- Coastal Coffee - 13 min walk
- The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Donkey & Buskins - 14 min drive
- The Coast Inn
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Debra S.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Debra S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
suzanne w., London
24 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just love this location
suzanne w.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Rowland Bradford-Hill
I've been visiting Mersea Island for decades and my parents retired here approximately 10 years ago. In 2022, we had the opportunity to purchase one of the most iconic properties on Mersea Island with its accompanying property, the ever-so-charming 'Elmtree Cottage'. So we took the plunge and embarked upon our first holiday property, completed a substantial upgrade and we look forward to hosting you at the beautiful Elmtree Cottage.
Why they chose this property
Elmtree Cottage is an old and quirky little home, in fact it is one of the oldest properties on Mersea Island. Expect lots of exposed beams, floorboards and low level ceilings in places. The property is perfect for those that value character and charm over characterless and clinical.
Nonetheless, despite the character and charm, we endeavour to sympathetically blend in the requirements of modern living;
- A complementary hot tub in the garden, set to 35 degrees and available for your use throughout your stay. The perfect place to enjoy a [plastic] glass of fizz whilst watching the sunset.
- You can expect fibre optic WiFi throughout the property, with download speeds of up to 150mbps.
- The HD television is ready for you to enter your login details into the various streaming services to avoid missing your favourite programs (Please note; There is no free-to-air TV service).
Within the triple aspect main bedroom, sitting up in your king size bed, you can enjoy multiple views across the estuary watching a wide variety of boats swaying at their moorings.
From the living/dining room, you can sit at the table and also enjoy views across the estuary, whilst spotting the local wildlife leap in and out of your private garden.
Nonetheless, despite the character and charm, we endeavour to sympathetically blend in the requirements of modern living;
- A complementary hot tub in the garden, set to 35 degrees and available for your use throughout your stay. The perfect place to enjoy a [plastic] glass of fizz whilst watching the sunset.
- You can expect fibre optic WiFi throughout the property, with download speeds of up to 150mbps.
- The HD television is ready for you to enter your login details into the various streaming services to avoid missing your favourite programs (Please note; There is no free-to-air TV service).
Within the triple aspect main bedroom, sitting up in your king size bed, you can enjoy multiple views across the estuary watching a wide variety of boats swaying at their moorings.
From the living/dining room, you can sit at the table and also enjoy views across the estuary, whilst spotting the local wildlife leap in and out of your private garden.
What makes this property unique
Elmtree Cottage provides you with your very own, secluded little sanctuary in the heart of the waterside scene. When you stay at Elmtree Cottage, you don't walk to or past the beautiful views, you live them - whether you're sat up in bed enjoying a morning brew, eating breakfast in the dining area, savouring a meal on the raised patio area or sipping a sundowner from the luxury of your hot tub. Every aspect of Elmtree Cottage provides you with unprecedented views of the Blackwater Estuary and National Nature Reserve.
Elmtree Cottage will be your exclusive and private little home by the sea for the duration of your stay. You have your own parking space. No shared access points. No shared rooms. No shared garden. 100% yours to enjoy.
Elmtree Cottage will be your exclusive and private little home by the sea for the duration of your stay. You have your own parking space. No shared access points. No shared rooms. No shared garden. 100% yours to enjoy.
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