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Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.... All on the Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To Verandah

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Coffee Machine, Air Fryer

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath, Toilet

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Verandah. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This lodge-style property is located on the fantastic West Mersea Holiday Park, 300 yards from the immaculately presented West Mersea beach with its feature brightly coloured beach huts. The lodge features two good-sized bedrooms and offers excellent accommodation for four people. An open plan kitchen, dining area and living room together with a wraparound verandah make this an excellent location to come and enjoy a long weekend or holiday.

Good quality fixtures and fittings have been used and the property benefits from a modern kitchen and two bathrooms, the en-suite also has a bath. Your living area is all on one floor so feel free to kick back in the comfortable sofa seating or enjoy the sunset and a glass of something cold from some of the outdoor seating. The name of the game here is relaxation… this property benefits from plenty of natural light along with free Wi-Fi and parking. What a great base to explore everything that Mersea Island has to offer.

Only 300 yards to the beach where you can explore or just take in the seaside sights. On-site, there is a beachside café and park as well as a small shop (seasonal) and a bar serving food & drinks. Mersea Island is famous for its seafood, oysters and sailing, but has so much more to offer. Walkers, cyclists and water sports lovers will enjoy the location. Close by you’ll find tea rooms, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a butcher, bakery and supermarkets.

Cudmore Grove Country Park is situated a short distance away at East Mersea and is terrific those who prefer green open spaces and quieter spots. Mersea Island is a great base but if you want to get out and about then only 20 minutes away and you can be in the historic city of Colchester or the market town of Maldon, both well worth a visit. Further afield you’ll find both Chelmsford and Southend – why not put them on your bucket list? This property is perfect for guests who like to get out and about, or just pop their feet up!

Free WiFi

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

su-UK41715-UK41715

About the area

Map
West Mersea

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Layer Marney Tower - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • University of Essex - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • St. Osyth Beach - 34 min drive - 34.5 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 24 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mersea Barn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coast Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fox - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ferry Boat Inn - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. located?

Situated in Colchester, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Mersea Island Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Mercer

Our lodge was clean and tidy and provided a perfect base to explore the area.

Our lodge was clean and tidy and provided a perfect base to explore the area.The location was idea and just a few hundred yards from the beach.There are some great places to dine at in Mersea, including the Michelin starred Stark and also the lovely Seafood by Dawn.

6/10 Okay

David A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside

good location and quiet site.the caravan had all the amenities described but the cleaning needs to be more thorough-crumbs left around ,basin not perfectly clean, torn curtain in one room.Almost good but needs more TLC
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025