Title: Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house 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 # Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78110000/78103800/78103797/41579431.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78110000/78103800/78103797/00b15a2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78110000/78103800/78103797/f629020c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78110000/78103800/78103797/3e7da3ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78110000/78103800/78103797/b125c683.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 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 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 12:00 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 ### 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 This property is managed by a professional host. 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 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 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. ## 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 Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Tenpin Bowling Colchester, 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. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Holiday homes in Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Private-Holiday-Homes.d4609-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C51.78091%2C0.92290&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yYf_2lt3fAMAiDQSvXbx_bml0f8=) West Mersea, England ### What's nearby - Colchester Castle Park - 16 min drive - 9.8 miles - Layer Marney Tower - 16 min drive - 11.1 miles - Colchester Zoo - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles - University of Essex - 17 min drive - 11.2 miles - Beth Chatto Garden - 21 min drive - 13.7 miles ### Getting around - Colchester Town Station - 21 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 67 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬33 min drive - ‪Yachtsmans Arms - ‬28 min drive - ‪Mersea Barn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Coast Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Fox - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house? > Check-in begins at 12:00 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house Reviews 10 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 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. 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