Title: Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4609&destination=Colchester%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=100716558&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly ## Photo gallery for Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly ![Exterior - Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly (West Mersea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/0f70cb2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly (West Mersea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/5cc644cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly (West Mersea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/3f1b193c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly (West Mersea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/8acebcf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly (West Mersea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/14513341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Imagine a Hamptons-style retreat just minutes from the anchorage, where you can unwind with waterfront views and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of nearby cafes and restaurants. Salt Lodge offers a spacious open-plan living area, balcony seating, fully-equipped kitchen, contemporary bathroom with massive walk-in shower and double bedroom. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly Your break starts here! Welcome to your peaceful "Hamptons style" seaside retreat in the heart of the Anchorage, West Mersea. This bright and stylish apartment offers a calm, private escape just moments from the shoreline, coastal footpaths, cafés, and the island’s famous seafood spots... a must do is to see the amazing sunsets across the water! Whether you’re visiting for a romantic break, a slow weekend by the sea, or an outdoor adventure, this is the ideal base to unwind and explore Mersea Island. The Space Inside, the apartment is thoughtfully designed to feel light, open and relaxing. Enjoy a comfortable lounge area, a well-equipped kitchen for easy self-catering, and a peaceful bedroom perfect for lazy mornings. Natural light fills the space, creating a calm, coastal atmosphere. Step outside onto your private balcony — perfect for morning coffee, evening wine, or simply soaking up the island’s laid-back vibe. What Our Guests Love Tranquil, secluded feel while being close to everything Bright, airy interiors with modern touches Balcony with outdoor seating Pet-friendly — bring your four-legged family member Free on-site parking Fast Wi-Fi for remote working or streaming Moments from beaches, pubs, cafés and the waterfront Outdoor Living Mersea Island is known for its incredible coastline, sailing, paddleboarding and beautiful walking routes. You're only a short stroll from West Mersea Beach and the waterfront, where you’ll find colourful beach huts, sea views and local eateries serving freshly caught seafood. Local Highlights The Company Shed – famous for its oysters Coastal walks around the island Paddleboarding, sailing and kayaking spots Seafront cafés and traditional pubs Cudmore Grove Country Park Brightlingsea and Colchester within easy reach Pet Friendly Well-behaved small dogs are welcome. With beaches and coastal paths on your doorstep, it’s a perfect spot for long walks. Perfect For Couples’ getaways Solo escapes Weekend breaks Nature lovers Remote workers who want peace & sea air Pet owners If you’re looking for a cosy, calm and beautifully located base to enjoy Mersea Island, this secluded Anchorage retreat is the perfect choice. Salt Lodge is attached to the owner's house and another holiday rental but has its own private entrance and is fully self-contained. It does share the Boot/drying room (where the washing machine and tumble dryer can be found with the other holiday rental). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 484 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92400000/92391000/92390936/c2dac01f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lighthouse Retreat - A stones throw from West Mersea beach Colchester - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews £142 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=92390936&PinnedHotelID=92390936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=100716558&PinnedHotelID=100716558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=100716558,92390936) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules No Vaping ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Seniors-only community. Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area Located in Colchester, this apartment 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir. Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Apartments in Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Apartments.d4609-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.77552,0.905633&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ah%60%7BHe%7Bo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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=x6sa5RsqCNCkN7Xu9OAhglycYp4=) West Mersea, England ### What's nearby - ![Colchester Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081373/642303a6-7942-40d0-993a-51f21990e2ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Zoo 16 min drive \- 10.3 miles - ![Colchester Castle Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081369/7503fe40-29b4-4424-9853-20ceb802d43a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Castle Park 20 min drive \- 10.7 miles - ![Ipswich Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140287/f4d6303d-b5dc-4dbf-b0f8-1b3290db3263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ipswich Waterfront 48 min drive \- 36.0 miles - Mersea Island Museum 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - University of Essex 20 min drive \- 11.5 miles ### Getting around - Colchester Town Station 21 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) 70 min drive ### Restaurants - Donkey & Buskins 12 min drive - The Plough 7 min drive - The Railway Tavern 29 min drive - The Hare and Hounds 14 min drive - The Layer Fox 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly? ### What time is check-in at Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly? ### What time is check-out at Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly? ### Where is Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bright Contemporary Anchorage Loft Apartment – Balcony, Parking & Pet Friendly Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda C. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mersea retreat Stunning property, very clean and well equipped. Fabulous location, walking distance to beach and great restaurants. Apartment was very well designed and peaceful too, loved it and will stay again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c86d04e2-c36f-42fe-8e7c-6623a7326fa7-1748324556936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9e1647c2-cb6a-4b54-8dbc-adfff4826451-1748324557746.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5fc66c16-e89b-45e8-a35f-1bf0fa487b0b-1748324556983.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melinda C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey L. 21 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mersea Perfect for our short stay to visit family in the area. Clean, warm and beautifully furnished. ##### Tracey L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful apartment in a wonderful area We wanted a seaside weekend break to relax and this apartment was everything we could ask for. Beautifully decorated and furnished, a few minutes walk from the coastline and in a tranquil setting. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, thanks for the tips on where to eat!!We had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caren R. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Location and apartment This place is amazing. Has everything we needed for a lovley Christmas break. Close to the water, pubs, and in a quiet area. So clean very comfortable, modern bathroom was amazing shower was exceptional. Nice touch of tea, coffee sugar as well as washing liquid all those kittle touches that made a difference. You wont be disappointed booking here. Owner David was a great help, any time i messages he was swift to reply. ##### Caren R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris L. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Very clean, light and tastefully decorated. Perfect for our short stay. ##### Chris L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gill R. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice. ##### Gill R. 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