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Waterfront Cottage in the lovely village of Rowhedge, near Mersea Island

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Thanet Walk cottage
Enjoy the view across the river
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View from the front door
Front window

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Colchester, ENG
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Beth Chatto Garden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ONLY outside the property
Please contact me direct to discuss bringing a pet dog to the property, we will allow this under certain circumstances.

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is on the waterfront. Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Roman Circus House and Colchester Castle Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Xtreme Gaming, or check out an event or a game at Colchester Community Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Colchester, ENG

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • University of Essex - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 10.8 km

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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 157 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage's position was wonderful and relaxing. It was also quite quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

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
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a calm and lovely place. We really liked it. The morning-coffee on our sunrise bench with a nice view over the river. Just dogs and birds and ships, far away from any car traffic. The card games in the backyard and the very good meals in the pub at the riverbank just a minute from our house. A perfect spot to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colchester

Sehr schönes Haus mit Blick auf den Fluss, ever und Flut immer wieder spannend zu beobachten. Küche mit topp Ausstattung und Sitzecke hinterm Haus haben wir oft genutzt. In der Gegend gibt es nicht so viele touristische Highlights, aber der Nordseestrand auf Mersea und Frinton-on-sea
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First impression - "Wow, this is nice!" This continued throughout our stay. This feels like a home, not a holiday rental. Somebody cares about it. There was nothing we didn't like, but we were especially impressed by Helen's clear, helpful and comprehensive notes that she provided both before we arrived and within the property. We have stayed in over 50 holiday homes and rate this at the top of our list of favourites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely accommodation with fantastic views, owner very efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Teresa

Lovely place to be, so relaxing. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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.
Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well equipped, quiet, easy access for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy Amer

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rowhedge

Perfect place to stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

anthony c.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian c.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ans S.

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
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz e.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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' .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Wonderful location next to the estuary. Beautiful views of changing tides. Fully equipped cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Heather Waugh

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Our parents originally bought this house as their retirement home and now it belongs to our family. My brother and I grew up in Colchester and although our parents moved to Kent after we had both left home they returned to the area when they retired and stumbled upon this lovely cottage whilst out for a walk one day, it was love at first sight.

We are busy professionals with families but our roots remain in the Colchester area and we love this house for its tranquil location, it's warm atmosphere and its happy family memories.
We all regularly use the cottage as a retreat and for family get-togethers.

Why they chose this property

If you've ever dreamed of a house on the river then you couldn't fail to love the location and views from here.

What makes this property unique

You just can't beat the view, it's quite something to open the curtains in the morning and gaze out across the uninterrupted river view. The house is spacious and adaptable and Rowhedge is quite and friendly and very convenient with easy access to roads. In 10 minutes you can either be on the beach in one direction or in the town in the other. The surrounding area provides a large and diverse cross-section of sights, activities, entertainment, shopping and restaurants.

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