Title: Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100716558&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage ![Marina - Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage (West Mersea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/bf2bebe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage (West Mersea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/5cc644cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage (West Mersea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/bb390636.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage (West Mersea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/830ae024.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage (West Mersea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/dbf7bc94.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 ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage Your break starts here! Relax in this "Hamptons" style loft apartment just a few minutes walk from the anchorage with its fish restaurants, cafes and pubs…it’s also the best place to see the amazing sunsets across the water! The apartment is self-contained having its own staircase from the ground floor and on-site parking. Open plan living, balcony, fully equipped kitchen, contemporary bathroom with massive walk-in shower, double bedroom and boot/laundry room. All designed with you in mind! The space Accommodation: \# Bedroom with double bed, wardrobe, drawers, dressing table \# Large Bathroom with walk-in shower \# Open plan lounge with dining area \# Fully equipped kitchen \# Balcony with outside seating \# Parking space for one car \# Shared Boot/drying room with washing machine and tumble dryer Other things to note 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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103330000/103320800/103320771/6daa5126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy, peaceful, stylish 2 bedroom flat which a home away from home. 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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 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 ![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 - Mersea Island Museum \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Colchester Zoo \- 16 min drive \- 10.3 miles - University of Essex \- 20 min drive \- 11.5 miles - Colchester Castle Park \- 20 min drive \- 10.7 miles - Flatford Mill \- 38 min drive \- 25.6 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 Hare and Hounds - ‬14 min drive - ‪Victory at Mersea - ‬7 min walk - ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage? ### What time is check-in at Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage? ### What time is check-out at Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage? ### Where is Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gill R. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice. ##### Gill R. 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