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

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Thanet Walk cottage
Enjoy the view across the river
Exterior detail
View from the front door
Front window
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Colchester, ENG
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex9 min drive
  • Popular LocationColchester Castle Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeth Chatto Garden10 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ONLY outside the property

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is on the waterfront. Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Roman Circus House and Colchester Castle Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Colchester Natural History Museum, or check out an event or a game at Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Colchester, ENG

What's nearby

  • Colchester Town Hall - 8 min drive
  • University of Essex - 9 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 10 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ye Olde Albion - 5 min walk
  • Sullivans Fish & Chip Shop - 2 min drive
  • Bambu Vietnamese - 6 min drive
  • Top Bar - 8 min drive
  • Boadicea Bar & Restaurant - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally L., Thornbury, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super home from home!
Delighted with the home, it had everything we needed. Very comfy furniture and beds. The village is very friendly. We had a wonderful time and the hosts were very helpful
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Karsten J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gemütliches Haus in schöner Lage
Es war dieses Mal unser fünfter Aufenthalt in Cholchester, sodass wir die Gegend bereits sehr gut kannten. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig und idyllisch an direkter Wassefront. Cholchester ist mit dem Auto in ca. 10 Minuten zu erreichen. Oberflächlich ist das Haus sauber, nur beim genaueren Hinsehen und Nutzen der Küche waren zum Beispiel deutliche Fettanhaftungen an der Dunstabzugshaube und nicht gut gereinigtes Besteck festzustellen. Aufgrund des kalkhaltigen Wassers sind auch an den Badezimmerarmaturen deutliche Kalkanhaftungen zu erkennen. Badetücher und Handtücher waren zwar viele vorhanden, leider rochen insbesondere die dickeren Badetücher unangenehm nach alter Restfeuchte. Grundsätzlich ist das Haus umfassend und gut ausgestattet. Einzig haben wir eine Kaffeemaschine vermisst. Da wir diesen Umstand aber bereits in anderen Bewertungen gelesen haben, hatten wir uns einen eigenen Durchlauffilter mitgebracht.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Heather Waugh

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Our parents originally bought this house as their retirement home and now it belongs to our family. My brother and I grew up in Colchester and although our parents moved to Kent after we had both left home they returned to the area when they retired and stumbled upon this lovely cottage whilst out for a walk one day, it was love at first sight.

We are busy professionals with families but our roots remain in the Colchester area and we love this house for its tranquil location, it's warm atmosphere and its happy family memories.
We all regularly use the cottage as a retreat and for family get-togethers.

Why they chose this property

If you've ever dreamed of a house on the river then you couldn't fail to love the location and views from here.

What makes this property unique

You just can't beat the view, it's quite something to open the curtains in the morning and gaze out across the uninterrupted river view. The house is spacious and adaptable and Rowhedge is quite and friendly and very convenient with easy access to roads. In 10 minutes you can either be on the beach in one direction or in the town in the other. The surrounding area provides a large and diverse cross-section of sights, activities, entertainment, shopping and restaurants.

Languages:

English

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