Title: Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. Cottage in Colchester with kitchen ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89259500/89259478/dc11465c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89259500/89259478/3bb27cab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89259500/89259478/13c8b5c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89259500/89259478/7896cdde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89259500/89259478/4ef6985f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Unwind on the verandah of this seaside lodge, just 300 yards from West Mersea's vibrant beach. Living areas are all on one floor, with an open-plan kitchen and comfortable seating to relax in; enjoy modern amenities like free WiFi, a coffee machine and air fryer. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99980000/99970300/99970244/0ad3eaed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet friendly 2 bed caravan in coopers beach Mersea Island - Pet-friendly - Laundry - Gym - Parking available 7.8 Good 7 reviews £208 includes taxes & fees 21 Oct - 22 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=99970244&PinnedHotelID=99970244&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114966000/114965983/76467f79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming bunglalow close to the beach. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-UK41715-UK41715 ## About the area Colchester is home to this cottage. Headgate Theatre and Colchester Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum. Colchester Zoo and Tenpin Bowling Colchester are also worth visiting. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Cottages in Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Cottages.d4609-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.77540%2C0.93387&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k4tk2DzXgBZ3MXqcH9k0GAQGKT4=) West Mersea ### What's nearby - Mersea Island Vineyard - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Colchester Castle Park - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles - Layer Marney Tower - 18 min drive - 11.7 miles - Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 10.9 miles - University of Essex - 18 min drive - 11.8 miles ### Getting around - Colchester Town Station - 24 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 82 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Yachtsmans Arms - ‬29 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬34 min drive - ‪Mersea Barn - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Plough - ‬7 min drive - ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬3 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Mercer 11 Aug 2025 #### 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. ##### Thomas Mercer ### 6/10 Okay #### David A. 19 May 2025 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 ##### David A. 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