Title: Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=108408849&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House Residence in Colchester with free parking ## Photo gallery for Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House ![House | Beach - Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108410000/108408900/108408849/5104a1e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House | Interior - Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108410000/108408900/108408849/02a2c25b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House | Interior - Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108410000/108408900/108408849/ece76893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House | Property grounds - Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108410000/108408900/108408849/302eabbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House | 4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free wired Internet, bed sheets - Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108410000/108408900/108408849/590698b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Mersea Island Retreat offers a tranquil escape in a 4-bedroom house where visitors can truly relax. The property provides free self-parking and wired internet, creating an environment where guests can disconnect from stress while staying connected to what matters. ### Entire apartment 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House Residence in Colchester with free parking A garden, free self-parking and free wired Internet in public areas are available at this residence. Bathrooms are shared. This residence offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and washers/dryers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and dishwashers. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free wired internet ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - Highchair ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 shared bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Pets stay free ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - Breakage deposit: GBP 200 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### 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 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 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 Mersea Retreat 4 Bedroom House Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House Residence Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House Colchester Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House Residence Colchester ## About the area Colchester is home to this residence. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. 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