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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
23 Apr 2026
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Rebecca M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house
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Escape to Island House, a fabulous family home with an open-plan kitchen and separate dining room. French doors lead out to the sunny south-facing garden and patio area where you can dine al fresco or fire up the charcoal BBQ. With fast WiFi, electric fire in the lounge, and parking for 4 cars, this house offers a warm welcome.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
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About this property
Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house
- Island House is a fabulous family four bedroom detached home and has a generous open plan kitchen on the ground floor, leading to a separate dining room with a table to sit 8. French doors open to the rear south facing garden and patio area. The kitchen includes, induction cooker, D/W, F/F, Nespresso & washing machine, lounge with electric fire and TV. Enclosed outdoor dining area, patio table set and charcoal BBQ. Parking for 4 cars, and fast WiFi. No smoking please.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a village
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Swimming 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: 1,938 square feet
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Pets not allowed
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 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
About the area
Located in Colchester, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mersea Island Vineyard and Gosfield Lake Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming. Travelling with kids? Consider Colchester Natural History Museum, or check out an event or a game at Colchester Community Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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West Mersea, England
What's nearby
Colchester Zoo19 min drive - 16.5 km
Ipswich Waterfront56 min drive - 62.6 km- beach near Fishing lake11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Mersea Island Museum18 min walk - 1.5 km
- University of Essex31 min drive - 18.5 km
Getting around
- Colchester Town Station21 min drive
- London (SEN-Southend)67 min drive
Restaurants
- The Plough6 min drive
- The Kings Head44 min drive
- The Green Man45 min drive
- Coastal Coffee16 min walk
- Mersea Barn5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house located?
This family-friendly Colchester holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mersea Island Museum and Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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10/10 Excellent
Peter C.
18 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, yes yes.
My only hesitation to giving this review is that it will encourage other people to stay there and I hope it’s not all booked up so we can stay there again ourselves, haha.
Everything about the house was perfect.
Peter C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022