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A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
West Mersea, England
  • Mersea Island Vineyard
    5 min drive
  • Abberton Reservoir
    10 min drive
  • Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool
    30 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    71 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Mersea Island Vineyard and Cudmore Grove Country Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Abberton Reservoir and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Gosfield Lake Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Colchester Town Hall - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • University of Essex - 19 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Layer Marney Tower - 20 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Kelvedon Station - 24 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mash and Barrell - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Coast Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Art Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea

Sunshine Corner is a 5 minute stroll to the beautiful beach with the village a 10 minute walk and the world famous Company Shed a 15 minute walk. The cottage is completely self contained with underfloor heating in the conservatory opening onto sun decking and enclosed lawned garden, situated in a quiet area with off road parking. Bike hire is available on request. Beach Hut hire is available locally for your stay. Private entrance with a key safe access.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 1

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wonderful Retreat Island West Mersea House
Wonderful Retreat Island West Mersea
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Cottage
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Colchester
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Cottage
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Colchester

A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Place
The property was very nice, pretty much the nicest place I have ever stayed. Very comfortable, very clean, well stocked with essentials. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Cottage
We had a lovely relaxed and quiet stay. The proprty was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

perry g.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend away
We enjoyed our stay (been before) it is a lovely well kept well stocked comfortable property and good communication with the owners will stay again perry and Diane
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply excellent
Well equipped. Good standard of furnishings,very comfortable. Quiet location. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Corner
Had a great week, can't fault the property everything you need is there and very clean. Many thanks to the owners and hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away with old friends
Lovely bungalow - comfortable, clean and well situated for exploring the area. Welcome supplies from the hosts were much appreciated- a very nice touch. Communication easy and quick. Would love to come again some time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Lethbridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to visit local area
We had an amazing stay at Sunshine Corner. Hosts were very accommodating and easy to deal with. Property was very cosy and clean and had everything you needed. Just felt like being at home. Highly recommend .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent in every way.
The property was very clean, comfortable and warm. It had everything we needed, and was of good quality. The property owner was excellent. Communication was good, and was available if needed. We couldn't have asked for more. If we decide to stay in the area again we wouldn't hesitate to stay in this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall
Location quiet, relaxing and easy to find accommodation as expected good and clean. Will return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nita K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
The cottage had everything we needed and was in a great location. The couple were very friendly and communicated with me regularly. Would def stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break on Mersea.
Very pleasant stay in quiet residential area of West Mersea about 10 minute walk of town centre. Modern property all mod cons and nice touches from the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phrosa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Cottage West Mersea Island.
Property is situated in a nice, quiet neighbourhood. The cottage itself is well equipped with everything that you could possibly need, with a few added luxuries. Definitely a home away from home. It is spacious, comfortable and very clean. It is not far from restaurants and amenities. We did not meet the hosts, but the messages from them were welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MRS RAMSBOTTOM R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Corner
Very comfortable and relaxing in a beautiful part of the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
By the sea
Well presented with easy access to the village facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

S P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
Absolutely gem of a place, especially the location. Cannot wait to go back as soon as we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property in a great location
We loved Sunshine Corner and would absolutely stay again. It's beautifully proportioned, and the conservatory is a blissful place to spend time even if the British weather isn't kind! The bedrooms are really comfortable, and the decoration throughout is so tasteful. Mersea is a lovely place to spend time, and you can easily walk to the beach, shops, pubs and restaurants from Sunshine Corner. We hired a beach hut during our visit too, and that was brilliant fun. Thanks so much for having us, and we hope to come again. Thank you too for the lovely treats you left us on arrival. Great promotion for the local brewery in particular!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Walker

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and area
We would really recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant and quiet position hosts very helpful
Property clean and tidy good position for getting around the area host helpful with sorting out the charging of my sister wheelchair we enjoyed our holiday
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

perry g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend stay
Very nice and comfortable with well equipped kitchen good location will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A welcome break
Warm,sunny and immaculately clean. Décor a delight. Couldn't have asked for a nicer place to be coming out of what has been a torrid winter!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cosy
It was a lovely place to get away to, my partner and I throughly enjoyed our stay. It was very cosy and had a comforting warm atmosphere. It was clean and had everything we needed. The area is also lovely, we went on some very nice walks. Would definitely come back and also recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful, well equipped property.
This property was well equipped, in a peaceful location and had easy access to the coast, restaurants and shops. The owner ensured that we had prior knowledge of items of food, drink and cleaning materials etc. that she had provided which was over and above our expectations for a self catering property.

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness
West Mersea
Super - very clean, spacious, very well equiped, easy car parking, good location, only five minutes walk from beach or town

10/10 Excellent

Shirley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property on Mersea Island
Lovely property. Everything we needed was in the property. Sunshine Corner lived up to its name!