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Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island

Our lovely waterfront cottage provides flexible, light and airy accommodation in the lovely village of Rowhedge which is ideally located for easy access to the Essex seafront at Mersea Island, Brightlingsea and Clacton, Frinton and Walton as well as being 10 minutes from Colchester town centre, an hour from London and 45 minutes from the popular Suffolk coastal region including Snape, Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Southwold.
The property is right on the waterfront in the heart of this quiet and welcoming village. The house is surprisingly spacious and is maintained to a high standard. It very comfortably sleeps 5, and has a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a twin bedroom, a single bedroom and family bathroom with an over-bath shower. There is easily room for a travel cot in any of the bedrooms as well. There is a large living area with comfortable seating, a dining table and chairs, a modern kitchen with all the appliances. The small back garden is a real sun trap and lovely for outdoor dining. There are two assigned parking spaces.
This is our much loved home and is regularly used by us and our family and friends.

The cottage's pièce de résistance is the view across the river Colne estuary to the picturesque village of Wivenhoe and the nature reserve, it is a tranquil and lovely start to every day.

Rowhedge is a quiet village with a friendly community and is well located for easy access to Colchester town centre and transport links. Village amenities include a Co-op Local with a post office, a convenience store and a health food shop. There is a lovely cafe and the excellent Anchor pub and restaurant, as well as the Albion pub a little further along the water front. At weekends and on bank holidays the tea hut on the village green serves drinks and home made cakes.

Property manager

Heather Waugh

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: ONLY outside the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waterfront Cottage Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island
Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Colchester
Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island
Waterfront Cottage Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island
Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Colchester
Waterfront Cottage Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island
Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Colchester
Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island

About the neighborhood

Map
Colchester, ENG

What's nearby

  • Colchester Town Hall - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • University of Essex - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 17 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 9 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sullivans Fish & Chip Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island located?

This family-friendly Colchester cottage is located on the waterfront, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gosfield Lake Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Colchester Natural History Museum and Xtreme Gaming. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Colchester Zoo are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 147 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

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

Great stay

Lovely accommodation with fantastic views, owner very efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well equipped, quiet, easy access for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Teresa

Lovely place to be, so relaxing. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Easy access

Lovely place with good sized rooms. Easy access to transportation, good parking available for visitors, and with toilet facilities on the main level. Long stay, I was especially happy to have laundry with wash and dry.Lots of room for family dinner.
Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Superb accommodation

A lovely homely cottage, comfortable and well equipped, with a rather special riverside location offering views and privacy. Our first time to this area so enjoyed some river walks and hearing interesting history of Rowhedge gleaned from the very friendly locals. We only had a short stay but got a lot in , including a trip to Wivenhoe on the riverside opposite. Will definitely rebook next time we are 'out East' .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Summer holiday

Lovely location - very peaceful. Property was a good size with plenty of space for a family of 4. Lots to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ans S.

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

View of the tidal river Colne

We loved the location, 6kms from Colchester 12 kms from the seaside. Rowhedge itself is also picturesque along the river. The house is tastefully furnished and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz e.

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

Lovely property - we will return.

Lovely property, we felt very at home here. The village is very pretty with a local co op, a cafe and a few pubs. Great local walks. We have family in the village and will definitely return to this property. Thank you to the owners.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony c.

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

Beautiful fully equipped cosy house

beautiful house in a great location with amazing view of the river, with a well equipped kitchen and where travel cot and high chair were provided free of charge and fans were also supplied in all the bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

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

Wonderful location

Wonderful location next to the estuary. Beautiful views of changing tides. Fully equipped cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Best ever bolt hole

We love coming here. The position right by the water is what gets us coming back. It is cosy and clean and close to many attractions. Also proximity of shops is helpful. Thank you Heather for another enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Very comfortable and cosy house.

We had a very nice family time. Very well equipped kitchen. Nice surroundings, café and pub.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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

Riverside fun.

Excellent location and facilities, perfect for visiting relatives and friends in Rowhedge, walks in the woods and kayaking on the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

Beautiful cottage in a geat location

Lovely, very clean house, with views of the Colne right outside the window.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Very enjoyable few days

The cottage is clean, bright, warm,and has great views of the river. Ideal for bird watching!! Veryclose to local pubs, small supermarket, and bus route.....left the car behind for 5 days!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma Cave a.

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

Riverside retreat

Delightful restful house close to great sightseeing and amazing habitants. Recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neuroth U.

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

Wonderful holiday

We liked the cottage very much. It was cosy and had a wonderful view to the River Colne. We found everything we needed. We had 2 trips to London, 1 trip to Flatford Mill, to Wivenhoe, the beach of Mersea Island , to Cudmore Grove and we visited our Englisch friends in West Mersea. It was a great adventure, even our grandchildren loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

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

Fantastic stay in Rowhedge

Well appointed holiday home in Rowhedge overlooking the river. Clean and comfortable and well equipped. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

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

Rowhedge

Perfect place to stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Holiday cottage

Comfortably and well situated for visiting a number of National Trust houses which we enjoyed. Lovely cottage overlooking the water. We had everything we needed and fitted out well. All very clean and tidy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Excellent. We hope to rebook in the not too distant future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Rowhedge

It was the second time we had stayed at the property. We love staying there because of the house itself and the great location on the banks of a tidal river.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Lovely cottage, exceptional location

A beautiful, light, attractive cottage with an exceptional setting right on the river, with the riverside walk just outside the door. Very quiet, no traffic passing the door. Small supermarket a short walk away. Lots of things to do in the wider area, to suit all interests. Would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandy B., portland

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

Lovely house with fabulous view

We enjoyed our stay! The grandkids loved it too. Very well equipped and the decor is lovely. Clean and tidy. Would love to return. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021