West Mersea Travel Guide
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The Victory at Mersea
Was lovely
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub
We had a fantastic Christmas stay at this beautiful property. From the moment we arrived, the house was clean, tidy, and welcoming.The host was fantastic, providing excellent communication and helpful voice notes on how to use the house features. They even checked in shortly after our arrival to ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Great location, 10 minutes from rhe shops &zoo. Food was lovley, rooms were clean & staff were very friendly & helpful. Would 100%stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub
We had a fantastic Christmas stay at this beautiful property. From the moment we arrived, the house was clean, tidy, and welcoming.The host was fantastic, providing excellent communication and helpful voice notes on how to use the house features. They even checked in shortly after our arrival to ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Beautiful period fisherman's cottage
Lovely cosy, comfortable and charming cottage in a fabulous location. Lovely welcome and host communication
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Lighthouse Retreat - A stones throw from West Mersea beach
Bedding coud have been more organized. Beds made up for 4, when there were 5.people staying.
Reviewed on 29 May 2025
Popular places to visit
Colchester Zoo
Get up close to huge mammals, watch as birds of prey swoop above your head and come face to face with deadly reptiles at one of the best zoos in Britain.
Colchester Castle Park
Take a pedalo for a spin on the lake, practicing your putting at the mini golf course or just put your feet up in Colchester’s favourite park.
Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Beth Chatto Garden
When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world.
Mercury Theatre
Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.
Layer Marney Tower
The tallest Tudor gatehouse in England is a great place to spend an afternoon outdoors, exploring the knot garden, farm and the historic grounds.
- Adventure Island
- Colchester Zoo
- Colchester Castle Park
- Jimmy's Farm
- Southend Pier
- Clacton-on-Sea Beach
- Cliffs Pavilion
- Chelmsford City Racecourse
- Thorpe Bay Beach
- St. Osyth Beach
- Beth Chatto Garden
- Chalkwell Beach
- Layer Marney Tower
- Jaywick Martello Tower
- Shoebury East Beach
- Alton Water
- Walton Pier
- Gainsborough's House
