The Nutshell

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The Nutshell House in Mersea Island
The Nutshell House in Mersea Island
The Nutshell House in Mersea Island
The Nutshell House in Mersea Island
The Nutshell House in Mersea Island
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9.4Outstanding
(99 Ratings)
"Beautiful cottage, Host has thought of everything, and very helpful. We had a lovely time and the cottage was bigger than we expected. Great location we loved it here."
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(99 Ratings)

House in Mersea Island

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this house rental

Historic Charm

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Garden

Map of Mersea Island


Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(99 Ratings)
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10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Beautiful cottage, Host has thought of everything, and very helpful. We had a lovely time and the cottage was bigger than we expected. Great location we loved it here.
Only if I'm being really picky, a bigger bed could fit upstairs, but it was comfy.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2026
Location was excellent and the property was very historical, quirky and quaint.
No parking near the property. Neighbours eyeballing me when gaining access to the property.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The property is in great location and has everything you need.
Sone people might find the stairs difficult to navigate but it all adds to the quirkiness!
6 / 10Average·May 2025
Beautiful little cottage, so close to the sea, a fantastic coast line. The bedroom was fantastic. The cottage was well equipped with everything and more for 4 people. ( we were only 2). The wood burner added a warmth and glow as evenings were cold, but we took are own wood. Everything was easy to find and use as listed.
Sheets of of instructions on how to use the cottage, which were obviously ignored by the previous occupants and not checked, wood burner choked with ash and half burn’t logs, crockery and cutlery put away not properly cleaned, surfaces not thoroughly cleaned. Instructions on waste disposal were ludicrous , why isn’t this included in the services. Trying to get the garden table and chair out from a cupboard outside was a Herculean task, but no point anyway as the courtyard was half covered in pigeon poo. The stairs, I realise in that sort of property would have to be steep, but steep doesn’t cover it. The dining table is falling to bits, held together with elastic bands? If you put your tea cup on it then added a plate it would wobble and send the tea splashing over the table. The worst thing was the shower/wet room, water all over the ceramic tiles no mats rubber or wooden to stand on to dry, then stepping out over one step onto a moveable varnished step was downright dangerous. Definitely not the high end accommodation we had hoped for.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Nutshell. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Nutshell pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Nutshell?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, balcony/terrace, and wifi/internet.


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