Title: Coastal 2-Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Estuary/Sea Views 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 # Coastal 2-Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Estuary/Sea Views Riverside holiday home with water park and Hot tub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90520000/90519200/90519105/368a5ec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90520000/90519200/90519105/7b8d899b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90520000/90519200/90519105/b62c9473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90520000/90519200/90519105/f648121c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90520000/90519200/90519105/309e423a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On Mersea Island, Elmtree Cottage offers a characterful retreat with exposed beams and low ceilings. Soak up the views of the Blackwater Estuary from your king-size bed or enjoy them while sitting at the table in the living/dining room. With fibre-optic WiFi and an HD television, you'll have all modern comforts to hand. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Coastal 2-Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Estuary/Sea Views Elmtree Cottage offers unforgettable views of the Blackwater Estuary and National Nature Reserve. Visitors to the island always pile down to West Mersea for the views, the food and the atmosphere, but you'll have your own private cottage (with parking!) right in the heart of the action for you to soak up and watch the world go by. Once you’re awake, take time to enjoy the views from your triple aspect bedroom and very comfortable king size bed. Once you're ready for the day, stomp along the protected and historic beaches on your doorstep, or indulge in some of Mersea Island's world-famous Oysters and seafood. At the end of the day, retreat back to your cottage and enjoy a hot tub whilst watching the sunset, perhaps followed by a comforting and romantic fire in the living room whilst streaming a movie on your HD TV. Whatever you choose to do during your stay, Elmtree Cottage is certainly the perfect location to create your own wonderful memories you'll cherish for a lifetime. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage ### 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 - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102230000/102223800/102223798/1f2de434.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 BR - Luxury Family Home Near The Beach Mersea Island - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=102223798&PinnedHotelID=102223798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34140000/34138000/34137913/8da8197c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea West Mersea - Kitchen - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=34137913&PinnedHotelID=34137913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74700000/74693100/74693074/1e7ce480.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful period fisherman's cottage West Mersea - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=74693074&PinnedHotelID=74693074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/bf2bebe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage West Mersea - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=100716558&PinnedHotelID=100716558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789200/18789127/43ef23b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space Lee over Sands - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=18789127&PinnedHotelID=18789127&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114404400/114404337/236efeda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom terraced house in quaint West Mersea West Mersea - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=114404337&PinnedHotelID=114404337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120300000/120292500/120292482/13d45280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bucket is so much more than its name. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.780018,0.905261&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:eda%7BH%7BxoD%3FY%3FW%3FY%40Y%3FW%40Y%40Y%40W%40YBW%40Y%40WBYBWBWBWBYDWBWDWDWBUDWDWFUDWFUFUDUFUFUFUFUHSFUHSFSHSHSHSHSHQHSJQJQHQJQJOHOJQJOLOJMJOJMLMJMLMLMLKJMLKLKLILKNILILILGNILGLGNGLGNENELENELCNENCNCLANCNANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNDNBLDNDNDLDNFLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLJLJLHLJLLLJJLLLLLJLLLJNJLJNJNJPJNJPJNHPJPHPHRHPJRHRHRFRHRFRHTFRFTHTFTFTDTFTDTFVDTDVDVDVDTBVDVBVBXBVBVBVBXBV%40X%40V%40XBV%3FX%40X%40V%3FX%40X%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FVAX%3FXAVAX%3FVCXAXAVAXCVCVCXCVCVCVCVEVCVEVEVEVETEVGTEVGTETGTGTITGTGRITGRIRGRIRIRKRIPIPIRKPIPKNKPKNKNKPKLKNKNMLKLMLMLKLMJMJMJMJMJMHMJMHOHMFMHMFOFMFODMFODODMDOBOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOCMCOAOEOCMCOEMEOEOGMEOGMGMGOIMGMIMIOKMIMKMKMKKKMKMMMMKMMMKMKOKOMMKOKQIOKQKOIQKQKSIQIQISISISISGSISGUISGUGUGUGUEUGUGWEUGWEUEWCWEWEWCWEWCWCWCWCYCWAWAYCWAYAYAWAY%3FWAY%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9DPciCDBeUY07hUa1lCi8X_X0Lw=) Mersea Island #### What's nearby - Abberton Reservoir - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles - Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive - 10.7 miles - Layer Marney Tower - 18 min drive - 12.0 miles - Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive - 11.3 miles - University of Essex - 19 min drive - 12.1 miles #### Getting around - Colchester Town Station - 24 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 74 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hare and Hounds - ‬15 min drive - ‪Mersea Barn - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Plough - ‬7 min drive - ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬13 min drive - ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Coastal 2-Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Estuary/Sea Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Coastal 2-Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Estuary/Sea Views? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Coastal 2-Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Estuary/Sea Views? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Coastal 2-Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Estuary/Sea Views located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mersea Island Museum and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Gosfield Lake Golf Club 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 ## Coastal 2-Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Estuary/Sea Views Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### suzanne w. 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just love this location Amazing location. Right in middle of where you want to be but so peaceful too. Love dual aspect windows in main bedroom which overlook the sea. Rowland has added a great garden sofa/table area outside with optional sun screen, so we spent most of our time chilling in the garden, soaking up the view and enjoying the fresh catch of the day from over the road. If you want to unwind, this is the place to do it. Rowland is a great host and a pleasure to deal with directly. Love West Mersea and Elmtree Cottage is the best place to stay on the Island without doubt. ##### suzanne w. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra S. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing This place is magical, if you love the old world, bygone times as I would put it. The cottage is amazing. You have a view from every room, kitchen, lounge, master bedroom, even the bathroom (if youre sitting on the loo) Its amazing.Whoever built this place years ago, they knew what they were doing. Im missing the view so much now Im home, its amazing. The hosts are great. They really do everything they can to make you welcome. This is a fabulous place. So glad I booked it. ##### Debra S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### perry g. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4 nights stay excellent communication with Rowland (very helpful), excellent location,well equipped kitchen will stay again ##### perry g. 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