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Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

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Interior
Marina
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6754 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Wivenhoe, England
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Essex, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Adrenalyze Leisure. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 16 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 18 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 32 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • Flatford Mill - 33 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wivenhoe Station - 5 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Albany Gardens Fish and Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Station Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Race Cafe - ‬7 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.

Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

A stunning Victorian semi detached cottage set in lower Wivenhoe, recently refurbished to a high standard. This beautiful, family friendly home features a large open plan living/kitchen and dining space, a utility room, cloakroom, two generous bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom. Guests can also enjoy a fabulous family/games room in the garden - which comes complete with board games, table football and a PS4 to keep the whole family entertained on those rainy days.
Wivenhoe’s famous waterfront, a mainline station, glorious walks and the area’s amazing variety of pubs, restaurants, art galleries and shops are all within a very short stroll.
A perfect holiday cottage all year round, dogs very welcome!
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player and a video-game console. The bathroom offers hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Exterior
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 754 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Colchester, close to Beth Chatto Garden, Colchester Castle Museum, and Colchester Castle Park. You'll also find Hollytrees Museum and Xtreme Gaming within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront cottage include a smart TV, a kitchen, and bathrobes.

Does Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! have a hot tub?

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

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 22.9 mi away. Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 29.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

Yes, every cottage at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! comes with a patio.

Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

The property was cute and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wiv Xmas

Family Xmas near my sisters house, perfect location lovely property and Michael was a great host
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kath B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastically stylish house in a great location. We had an issue with the front door and with no hot water but Michael was very speedy in talking me through the problem. I would have no problem recommending this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

it was great

we have a lovely time, communicaiton was good, the property was nice, there was an extra snug at the back of the garden, great for teens. We had all we needed to stay, the communal area was very nice, there is a patio and garden too. We were able to park with 2 cars. It was only a few minutes walk from the shop and from the riverfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenji L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Wivenhoe home

The host of this home was very responsive. This home was just as described and look just like the pictures. Our kids enjoyed the game room in the back garden. All the local pubs were within walking distance in the water was also a nice walk. Everyone in the town is very friendly. One night we were late to town and all the pubs had closed and we had to cook in the kitchen and had everything we needed. The weather was lovely and we had take out from the nearest pub and dined outside in the garden space one evening. WiFi access was excellent. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025