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A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table.
A house with a covered patio, a black exterior, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious living area with a glass dining table, wooden chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchen with white cabinets and an oven.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with blinds, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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East Mersea, near Colchester
  • Place, Cudmore Grove Country Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Waterside Marina
    ‪28 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located within a leisurely stroll of Cudmore Grove Country Park, this cottage is within a few miles (5 km) of Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. The cottage includes a kitchen and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • Cudmore Grove Country Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 48 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 55 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 55 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • University of Essex - 56 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 23 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Creek - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Mersea Island Fish Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Village Chippy - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Brightlingsea Swimming Pool Cafe - ‬32 min drive

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 perfect hidden gem.

A perfect hidden gem. A must for any seafood lovers - plenty of restaurants and cafés to enjoy. Spectacular walking, bird watching available from the doorstep. Red squirrels nest around the property so do bring some nuts.. All on the Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Freeview Smart TV, Bluray Player

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed

Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Private garden with sitting-out area. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. From the moment you arrive you will begin to de-stress and relax from the island’s peaceful atmosphere. Beautifully converted to offer the warmest of welcomes, boasting open plan accommodation with vaulted ceilings and two wonderful bedrooms each having their own facilities. If you’re a "foody" there are plenty of restaurants and cafés and if you love seafood you shall never want to leave. You are surrounded by a superb coastline and a few minutes’ walking distance from the oyster fishery, where you can experience the freshest oysters. This is Britain’s most easterly inhabited island and access to the island is via the Stood causeway crossing... so watch the tide times! A superb location for walking, bird-watching, swimming and cycling, East Mersea boasts very quiet beaches of sand and shingle and often you will be the only person there. Be sure to bring your walking boots, leave the car behind, explore this magical location on foot with miles of walking and bird watching opportunities available from the doorstep. Only 9 miles from Colchester with its famous castle and zoo, also conveniently located for exploring Dedham Vale, Stour Valley and Constable country. Pub 1.5 miles. Supermarket 3 miles.

Free WiFi



One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

su-UK34921-UK34921

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Colchester within a short 10-minute walk of Cudmore Grove Country Park. You'll also find Mersea Island Vineyard and Mersea Island Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at A perfect hidden gem.?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is A perfect hidden gem. good for couples?

At this lakeside cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a kitchen in some cottage, as well as a garden.

Does A perfect hidden gem. have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does A perfect hidden gem. have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 20.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at A perfect hidden gem.?

No, you won't find cottage with balconies at A perfect hidden gem..

A perfect hidden gem. Reviews

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Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fiona Kimm

North Farm Lodge was an idyllic spot for a Christmas break.

North Farm Lodge was an idyllic spot for a Christmas break. It’s peaceful and isolated and we had a wonderfully relaxing holiday. The lodge is spacious, warm, well equipped and quiet, and we had everything we needed, and Christmas decorations and some useful and tasty goodies, which Andrea and Mat had left us. Mersea Island is a joy - friendly, attractive, with lots of walks, plenty of good pubs and the sea ever present. You do need a vehicle, and the lodge has good private parking. The only drawback -or perhaps bonus - is that the island is cut off at high tide, so you do need to know the low tide times when you arrive or leave.All in all a 5* experience. Many thanks.