Title: Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island 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 # Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21992000/21991946/097bb433.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21992000/21991946/859eb93a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21992000/21991946/63b5b3e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21992000/21991946/54e3bec0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21992000/21991946/96272342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the charming village of Rowhedge, this lovely waterfront cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy flexible and airy accommodation with comfortable seating, modern kitchen appliances, a dining table and chairs. The pièce de résistance is the view across the river Colne estuary to Wivenhoe village and nature reserve. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island Our lovely waterfront cottage provides flexible, light and airy accommodation in the lovely village of Rowhedge which is ideally located for easy access to the Essex seafront at Mersea Island, Brightlingsea and Clacton, Frinton and Walton as well as being 10 minutes from Colchester town centre, an hour from London and 45 minutes from the popular Suffolk coastal region including Snape, Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Southwold. The property is right on the waterfront in the heart of this quiet and welcoming village. The house is surprisingly spacious and is maintained to a high standard. It very comfortably sleeps 5, and has a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a twin bedroom, a single bedroom and family bathroom with an over-bath shower. There is easily room for a travel cot in any of the bedrooms as well. There is a large living area with comfortable seating, a dining table and chairs, a modern kitchen with all the appliances. The small back garden is a real sun trap and lovely for outdoor dining. There are two assigned parking spaces. This is our much loved home and is regularly used by us and our family and friends. The cottage's pièce de résistance is the view across the river Colne estuary to the picturesque village of Wivenhoe and the nature reserve, it is a tranquil and lovely start to every day. Rowhedge is a quiet village with a friendly community and is well located for easy access to Colchester town centre and transport links. Village amenities include a Co-op Local with a post office, a convenience store and a health food shop. There is a lovely cafe and the excellent Anchor pub and restaurant, as well as the Albion pub a little further along the water front. At weekends and on bank holidays the tea hut on the village green serves drinks and home made cakes. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: ONLY outside the property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a zoo - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 ### Rules Please contact me direct to discuss bringing a pet dog to the property, we will allow this under certain circumstances. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ONLY outside the property ## 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 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 deadlock 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 A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Waterfront Cottage Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Colchester Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Waterfront Cottage Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Colchester Waterfront Cottage Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island Colchester Waterfront Lovely Village Rowhedge Mersea Island ## About the area ![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%7C51.85799%2C0.94897&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jnuw30ojHBh4hOUgC4cgB8TtXUc=) Colchester, ENG #### What's nearby - Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - University of Essex - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles - Colchester Town Hall - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles - Beth Chatto Garden - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles - Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles #### Getting around - Colchester Town Station - 9 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Greyhound - ‬11 min drive - ‪Quayside Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Cherry Tree Pub - ‬4 min drive - ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island located? > This family-friendly Colchester cottage is located on the waterfront, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gosfield Lake Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Colchester Zoo 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 ## Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 141 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve E. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So Quiet! A lovely relaxing and peaceful week in this modern and well equipped terrace cottage.Great views from the front door. Pubs, cafe and local shops all in easy walking distance.A really enjoyable week for the whole family ##### Steve E. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon B. 24 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem Beautiful location, very quiet and peaceful. Great base to explore Essex. Would highly recommend Beth Chattos garden. ##### Sharon B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick G. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing riverside retreat. Excellent, well equipped house with fantastic outlook and proximity to the village centre's attractions. Plenty of walks and water-based activities from the door and some fantastic local wildlife reserves. Highly recommended. ##### Nick G. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jill m. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Lovely accommodation with fantastic views, owner very efficient ##### jill m. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa C. 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Teresa Lovely place to be, so relaxing. We will be back. ##### Teresa C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean H. 20 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy access Lovely place with good sized rooms. Easy access to transportation, good parking available for visitors, and with toilet facilities on the main level. Long stay, I was especially happy to have laundry with wash and dry.Lots of room for family dinner. ##### Jean H. Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### IAN 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Well equipped, quiet, easy access for us. ##### IAN Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy Amer 20 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property in a great location. Great cottage, clean well equipped and in a wonderful river front location with river view pubs nearby. ##### Dorothy Amer Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer holiday Lovely location - very peaceful. Property was a good size with plenty of space for a family of 4. Lots to do in the area. ##### James M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony K. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rowhedge Perfect place to stay. Would recommend. ##### Anthony K. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick G. 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Riverside fun. Excellent location and facilities, perfect for visiting relatives and friends in Rowhedge, walks in the woods and kayaking on the river. ##### Nick G. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anthony c. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful fully equipped cosy house beautiful house in a great location with amazing view of the river, with a well equipped kitchen and where travel cot and high chair were provided free of charge and fans were also supplied in all the bedrooms. ##### anthony c. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable and cosy house. We had a very nice family time. Very well equipped kitchen. Nice surroundings, café and pub. ##### David P. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret 18 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Everything was perfect thank you ##### Margaret Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ans S. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### View of the tidal river Colne We loved the location, 6kms from Colchester 12 kms from the seaside. Rowhedge itself is also picturesque along the river. The house is tastefully furnished and comfortable ##### ans S. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian c. 31 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous property and location Amazing property in a beautiful location. The village is just perfect. House has everything you need for your stay. ##### Ian c. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William R. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best ever bolt hole We love coming here. The position right by the water is what gets us coming back. It is cosy and clean and close to many attractions. Also proximity of shops is helpful. Thank you Heather for another enjoyable stay. ##### William R. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### liz e. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property - we will return. Lovely property, we felt very at home here. The village is very pretty with a local co op, a cafe and a few pubs. Great local walks. We have family in the village and will definitely return to this property. Thank you to the owners. ##### liz e. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. 7 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rowhedge It was the second time we had stayed at the property. We love staying there because of the house itself and the great location on the banks of a tidal river. ##### David P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. 19 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb accommodation A lovely homely cottage, comfortable and well equipped, with a rather special riverside location offering views and privacy. Our first time to this area so enjoyed some river walks and hearing interesting history of Rowhedge gleaned from the very friendly locals. We only had a short stay but got a lot in , including a trip to Wivenhoe on the riverside opposite. Will definitely rebook next time we are 'out East' . ##### David C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger R. 1 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location Wonderful location next to the estuary. Beautiful views of changing tides. Fully equipped cottage. ##### Roger R. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma Cave a. 10 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Riverside retreat Delightful restful house close to great sightseeing and amazing habitants. Recommend it! ##### Emma Cave a. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property itself was great, very well equipped, comfortable and has a great view of the river. The information left for us was vey useful and we took advantage of the pizzas at the nearby pub which were excellent. The only down side is the parking. We parked in the designated space but other people park in places which block the roadway or make getting out difficult. Unfortunately the property owner does not have any control over these inconsiderate people but it is something to be aware of if you have a large vehicle. ##### Valerie Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian P. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay in Rowhedge Well appointed holiday home in Rowhedge overlooking the river. Clean and comfortable and well equipped. Highly recommend. ##### Ian P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann F. 28 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday cottage Comfortably and well situated for visiting a number of National Trust houses which we enjoyed. Lovely cottage overlooking the water. We had everything we needed and fitted out well. All very clean and tidy. ##### Ann F. 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