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Island Retreat

Property class: 2
Golf Colchester cottage next to a golf course

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A kitchen with a brick wall, a stainless steel range hood, a black induction cooktop, a white microwave, and a blue cabinet.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, chairs, a TV, a stove, and a brick wall.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside lamp, and a door.
A spacious living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A sunset over a calm body of water with boats and a person standing on the shore.

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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2 City Road West Mersea, Colchester, England, CO5 8NE
  • Place, beach near Fishing lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mersea Island Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the area

Colchester

Close to the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Colchester cottage, you'll find Mersea Island Museum and Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Fishing lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mersea Island Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 29 min drive - 18.2 km
  • University of Essex - 30 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 59 min drive - 63.9 km

Getting around

  • Alresford Station - 21 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪The Layer Fox - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mersea Island Fish Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Island Retreat

Golf Colchester cottage next to a golf course
This cottage offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Colchester cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer private hot tubs. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer cookware/dishes/utensils and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping provided

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

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

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Island Retreat to the airport?

This cottage is 38.5 mi (87-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Retreat?

As of Oct 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Retreat on Oct 8, 2026 start from CA $1,911, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Island Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Island Retreat to the beach?

This cottage is 13.8 mi (33-min drive) from Mill Beach.

Does Island Retreat offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Island Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Island Retreat?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Island Retreat?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Island Retreat have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Island Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Island Retreat to downtown Colchester?

This cottage is 0.7 mi away from West Mersea.

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