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West Mersea Vacation cottage accomodation with internet access, walking, fireplace and TV

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  • Cottage
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 0.5 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

** NEW FROM OCTOBER 2023 ** We are happy to announce that the beds will now be freshly made up for your arrival and towels are also provided.

This beautiful Grade II listed cottage built in 1600 boasts all of its original features, so its jam packed with history. At the same time the decor has been updated to allow a fresh, coastal feel but retaining the coziness of a low ceiling-ed, exposed beamed cottage. If you are above 6ft 3" you will not fit into this cottage as its ceilings in the main living area are very low, but we feel it adds to its charm. The kitchen and master bedroom in contrast are later additions to the house and so have full height ceilings. This is a house that has evolved over the years and has a story to tell if only walls could talk!

With a fully equipped modern kitchen and bathrooms you will not have to suffer the inconveniences of period living but instead get a taste for the life of a fisherman that would have fished on the island hundreds of years ago, with all the modern day comforts!

The house has a large rear garden with beautiful views out towards the estuary and a small jetty where at high tide access can be gained to the water, for watersports. At the front there is a large driveway with parking for several cars.

The house is situated at the end of a long private driveway servicing just 5 houses all tucked away in the "Old City" part of the village also known as The Anchorage due to the Sailing/Yacht Clubs and Chandlers. This means that although the position is very secluded, quiet and peaceful you are never more than a few minutes walk from places to eat the lovely seafood on offer or drink in the local pubs. A few more minutes walk will take you to the centre of the village where you will find everything you need. With a top quality butchers, post office, bank, shops and supermarkets, it means that once you have arrived, you'll never need to leave the Island again till its time to go home!

Mersea Island is rapidly growing a reputation as a "foody haven", and just a few moments walk from Crabtree Cottage you will find the famous Company Shed. From this small "shed" by the waters edge you can eat freshly caught seafood moments out of the water. People trek from London to this unpretentious eatery each weekend to experience the fresh seafood on offer, its reputation is spreading so wide. There are plenty of other high quality, again unpretentious venues to eat the local seafood or other foody delights on offer, all accessed just a few minutes walk directly from the house. No need to take the car, just walk and have as many drinks as you like! Maybe sample each of the Mersea Island Breweries beers or Mersea Vineyard wines!

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Stereo system

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Interaction with guest

We provide an onsite LockBox with a key to the cottage available from the check in time on the day of arrival. This allows you to arrive at your own leisure. We provide recommendations of places to visit, restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops etc upon booking. Please ask if any further information is required during your stay.
Sea View Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly) – Home 9455309

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    Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Damage deposit: ($435.68) £350.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Well behaved pets are allowed, subject to a fee of £50 and by prior arrangement.

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    About the owner

    Vanessa R.
    Average reply time:
    2 hours 24 minutes

    Calendar last updated:
    25 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    5

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    Languages spoken: English
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    Reviews

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    njanelondon
    London, United Kingdom

    A very relaxing and peaceful holiday in 16th century cottage and beautiful island surroundings
    Jun 2023

    We had a wonderful stay in Crabtree Cottage for five nights in late June with four adult members of our family. The weather was reasonable and generally dry and warm. The cottage is at the end of a le… More 

    10 Jul 2023

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    Traveler13785599653

    Lovely Cottage
    Aug 2022

    We loved our stay here, it's such a quirky cottage, kitted out with everything you'd need for your stay. The weather was perfect for our stay so got to enjoy the use of the outside spaces as… More 

    11 Aug 2022

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    So peaceful and wonderful cottage
    Mar 2022

    We have just had the most lovely, long weekend in your beautiful cottage. It is so cozy and pretty and what a wonderful view. We enjoyed watching all the geese and birds from your garden immensely to… More 

    17 Mar 2022

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Very relaxed stay at beautiful country cottage
    Sep 2020

    With perfect weather to compliment our stay on Mersea Island, we enjoyed an amazing long weekend at Crabtree cottage. The view in the evening watching the sun go down with a glass of wine in your han… More 

    22 Sep 2020

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    Kazbar6645
    Windsor, United Kingdom

    Lovely characterful cottage in a perfect and peaceful location.
    Feb 2020

    We loved our long weekend stay at Crabtree Cottage. A quirky beautifully located cottage dating from the 1600s with lovely original features, but beautifully renovated and so well equipped, comfortabl… More 

    4 Mar 2020

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    Review 1-5 of 12

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