House in St. Osyth, England

Wayside Cottage Vacation Home

Wayside Cottage Vacation Home

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Living area
Room
Bathroom
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Outdoor dining

Overview of Wayside Cottage Vacation Home

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 52 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

St. Osyth, England
  • Popular LocationSt. Osyth Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJaywick Martello Tower8 min drive
  • Popular LocationClacton-on-Sea Beach12 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom three

1 Single Bed

Bedroom two

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Wayside Cottage Vacation Home

Wayside cottage is an end of terrace property, which is 150 years old, located in the historic village of St Osyth. It is situated in between the village centre, where you will find all the necessary amenities, and the lake, where you will find water sport activities, scenic walks and bike rides. The cottage has been completely renovated to retain all the original quirky features of wonky ceilings, old exposed beams and original gate doors. The rooms are cosy and inviting. All of the windows are double glazed but there is an element of road noise at certain times of day that is out of our control.

Our quaint cottage will host four guests comfortably, however we can accommodate five by adjusting the single day bed, in bedroom two, to become a double. We can supply an additional dining room chair or high chair if required.

We will provide continental breakfast supplies, sufficient for your first morning, consisting of tea, coffee, milk, small selection of individual cereals, orange juice, bread, butter and jam.
There is a charcoal BBQ in the outside storage for your use in the beautiful garden.

On arrival you will find a chilled bottle of wine in the fridge to welcome you to Wayside Cottage.

We are very dog friendly and our Hugo ( chocolate Labrador ) loves the local walks so please bring yours and enjoy the fantastic walks avalible.
We only live a few miles up the road and can offer any advise on the local area, restaurants, dog walks, cycle rides, days out at near by local beaches, villages and of course Dedham the Constable Country etc.
Wake boarding, kayaking and paddle-boarding is available to rent on the local lake which is only a 1 minute walk away, where you will find which not only has two wakeboard Cables with jumps but also boasts the largest water inflatable obstacle course in Essex !!

With the St Osyth Parish boasting to be the driest area in the UK, only receiving on average 507mm of rainfall a year a Priory and a history of Witching there should be plenty to keep you entertained :)

Property manager

John & Suzanne Mills
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If the BBQ is used please clean down and put it back in the store after use.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Clacton-on-Sea

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. Jaywick Martello Tower and Colchester Castle Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Clacton Pier and Wyvernwood. Green Island Gardens Ardleigh and Tenpin Bowling Colchester are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • St. Osyth Beach - 4 min drive
  • Jaywick Martello Tower - 8 min drive
  • Jaywick Sands - 8 min drive
  • Clacton Pier - 9 min drive
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 7 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wick Lodge - 5 min drive
  • The Creek - 3 min drive
  • The Red Lion - 9 min walk
  • The Fish Inn - 5 min drive
  • The Railway Tavern - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayside Cottage Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayside Cottage Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wayside Cottage Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wayside Cottage Vacation Home located?

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, this golf cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from St. Osyth Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Jaywick Martello Tower. Princes Theatre and West Cliff Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, Welcoming - Great Hosts
We booked last minute to get out of the bustle of the city. Suzanne and John were really thoughtful in sharing that there was unexpected roadwork outside the cottage, giving us the opportunity to find another place to stay but we decided to go ahead and are so glad that we did. The cottage is comfortable and quaint with all the amenities you need to relax. The cottage is walking distance to local cafes, restaurants, and bars. It was great for a weekend away and exactly what we needed. Definitely on our list to revisit, thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful getaway
This property met all our expectations and more ! It was so homely and cosy. We visited with our pup, who absolutely loved the enclosed garden. Lots of places to visit locally and many many walks had by all. Thank you 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage getaway
We had a wonderful stay at Wayside cottage. The hosts really did go above and beyond. The cottage was cosy and situated in a lovely village. It was spotless and the attention to detail was spot on. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asmik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs
Very welcoming, great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
An amazing well equipped cottage. Hosts were fantastic and couldn't do enough for us. Would highly recommend for a family break with your four legged fur baby :-). Lots of lovely walks and the nearby water park was a hit with the braver members of the family. They also do great coffee and cake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by John & Suzanne Mills

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Hi, I am John and my wife is Suzanne. We have lived in the Parish of St Osyth for 10 years now with our family and chocolate lab Hugo.
I grew up locally and have known St Osyth and Point Clear through my passions for sports, mainly on the water all my adult life. This includes Water skiing on Mill Dam lake back in the 80's and now Wakeboarding on the lake at the newly opened Curve Wakepark . Also windsurfing at Pointers and waterskiing/wakeboarding in the back waters of Brightlingsea on my own boats over the years. I am now trying out the kiteboarding at the local well known Martello Beach in Clacton On Sea ( I have all the gear but no idea YET !!) with help from the local instructors at Zenith kite board instructors
We both love regular local walks along the beach and back waters with Hugo and bike rides along the river Colne to Wivenhoe and the Rose and Crown Pub for a re-hydration and feed stop.
My youngest daughter has a passion for horse riding, so we find ourselves at the local Brook Farm Riding stables quite often.
In Winter I go to the alps for skiing when work permits, for a living I am a Plumber and Heating engineer and run my small company Aquaheat (east Anglia) Ltd.
Suzanne drove past Wayside Cottage and saw the 'For Sale' sign in front of the property. We viewed it and could see that with a lot of work it would be a perfect holiday let. We have very much enjoyed the journey renovating and furnishing the cottage and look forward to welcoming guests to our lovely part of Essex.

Why they chose this property

Our lovely cottage is fully refurbished and only a few minutes walk to the village of St Osyth

What makes this property unique

Full facilities and use of the whole property

Languages:

English

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