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Living area
Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Colchester, ENG
  • Place, beach near Fishing lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Mersea Island Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Detached House With Fully Enclosed Private Rear Garden

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 5
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Suitable for children over 5
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8149745
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 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

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Mersea Island Vineyard and Gosfield Lake Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Jet skiing, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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West Mersea, England

What's nearby

  • beach near Fishing lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mersea Island Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
  • University of Essex - 32 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 56 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 23 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plough - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brightlingsea Swimming Pool Cafe - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached House With Fully Enclosed Private Rear Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Detached House With Fully Enclosed Private Rear Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Detached House With Fully Enclosed Private Rear Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached House With Fully Enclosed Private Rear Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Detached House With Fully Enclosed Private Rear Garden located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mersea Island Museum and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stuart A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect location and property for our stay. The property has everything you will need and is a home away from home. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We do try to make everyone's stay as comfortable as possible. We appreciate you for taking care of St Elmo.
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10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 10 days at St Elmo. Every day was perfect in every way. The house has everything that you could possibly want, including washing machine and dryer.When traveling overseas, that is a huge plus. It is a decent sized home with lovely linens and towels. (we were a party of 3). Everything was well placed and immaculate. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2026
Thank you Carole for your kind words. It is so nice to know that everything was satisfactory for your stay and we look forward to welcoming you in the future. Kathy
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Great location

Great house, spotlessly clean and very comfortable for us and the dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed your break at St Elmo and thank you for taking the time to write a review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline O.

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

At Elmo

Lovely house with everything you need. Nice garden for the dog and very convenient for the shops and the beach .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thank you Caroline for taking the time to review St Elmo. So glad you enjoyed your stay and the weather was kind to you. We are always grateful when the house is left so clean and tidy. Thank you once again. Kathy
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at St Elmo, there was generous parking which was very useful as we needed to call out Autoglass! The house is positioned right in the center of Mersea and gives easy access to most places on foot. We always bring lots of towels and covers with us when travelling with dogs, but there was already some at the property and 'poo' bags a useful supplement to our stash. If you have decided not to cook (like me!) it is a quick walk though to the Indian t/a, the Chinese t/a or fish and chips. I can heartily recommend a short drive to The Fox PH for their Sunday Carvery or if you love seafood the seafood salad takes some beating anyday.There are little cut throughs and alleys all over the town making for a quick route; one wonders if this was originally to avoid the Excise man?If you do follow us to The Island, we hope you enjoy your time there, and St Elmo is sure to please.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Many thanks for taking the time to post a review of your stay in St Elmo. So glad you enjoyed your holiday on the Island.
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10/10 Excellent

myriam f.

sunny weather, friendly cottage

we enjoyed every moment in this holiday home. great kitchen, well equipped, well designed dining room and comfortable lounge. the bedrooms are big, the mattresses are good. the bathroom in the double room is very good. and the family bathroom is ok we will come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thank you for your kind comments. It is always nice to know that our guests have enjoyed their stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrica D.

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

Home from home

We had a great time the property was spotless and comfortable. We also enjoyed the garden. Local shops, and trips to local places of interest. We would not hesitate to book this property again. Margaret, patricia and party.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina E.

excellent - can't say enough good about it

We had a wonderful stay here - a real home from home. Property immaculately clean and tidy and so much provided all we needed to take was ourselves and food!! A few minutes walk to shops and beach. Mersea Island is a relaxing place to visit and this property is perfect for us and our dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review of your stay in St Elmo. So glad you enjoyed your break and that you left it in such a perfect condition. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cate s.

Fabulous place to stay!

We had a lovely break away. House is well placed on the island, has a great enclosed space for the dogs and us to enjoy the garden. House is well stocked for cooking such as saucepans, plates, glasses etc. House itself is clean, airy and well maintained. Will definitely book to stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. So glad you enjoyed staying in our popular holiday home. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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