Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly)
About this cottage rental
Located in Mersea Island, this charming cottage for $245 per night is a great option for your next vacation. ** NEW FROM OCTOBER 2023 ** We are happy to announce that the beds will now be freshly made up for your arrival and towels are also provided. This beautiful Grade II listed cottage built in 1600 boasts all of its original features, so its jam packed with history. At the same time the decor has been updated to allow a fresh, coastal feel but retaining the coziness of a low ceiling-ed, exposed beamed cottage. If you are above 6ft 3" you will not fit into this cottage as its ceilings in the main living area are very low, but we feel it adds to its charm. The kitchen and master bedroom in contrast are later additions to the house and so have full height ceilings. This is a house that has evolved over the years and has a story to tell if only walls could talk! With a fully equipped modern kitchen and bathrooms you will not have to suffer the inconveniences of period living but instead get a taste for the life of a fisherman that would have fished on the island hundreds of years ago, with all the modern day comforts! The house has a large rear garden with beautiful views out towards the estuary and a small jetty where at high tide access can be gained to the water, for watersports. At the front there is a large driveway with parking for several cars. The house is situated at the end of a long private driveway servicing just 5 houses all tucked away in the "Old City" part of the village also known as The Anchorage due to the Sailing/Yacht Clubs and Chandlers. This means that although the position is very secluded, quiet and peaceful you are never more than a few minutes walk from places to eat the lovely seafood on offer or drink in the local pubs. A few more minutes walk will take you to the centre of the village where you will find everything you need. With a top quality butchers, cafe's, post office, bank, library, shops and supermarkets, it means that once you have arrived, you'll never need to leave the Island again till it's time to go home! Mersea Island is rapidly growing a reputation as a "foody haven", and just a few moments walk from Crabtree Cottage you will find the famous Company Shed. From this small "shed" by the waters edge you can eat freshly caught seafood moments out of the water. People trek from London to this unpretentious eatery each weekend to experience the fresh seafood on offer, its reputation is spreading so wide. There are plenty of other high quality, again unpretentious venues to eat the local seafood or other foody delights on offer, all accessed just a few minutes walk directly from the house. No need to take the car, just walk and have as many drinks as you like! Maybe sample each of the Mersea Island Breweries beers or Mersea Vineyard wines!
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Mersea Island
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(105 Reviews)
4.0
Lovely position with ample parking.
House has bags of character. Tall guests will need to mind their heads!
As a house that allows pets, a few of us suffered mild allergic symptoms. Entirely my fault however as it is advertised as such but worthwhile mentioning if your group has allergies.
Great for walks and seafood 😋
5.0
This is a lovely cottage in a really beautiful area with great views. The cottage is very spacious with comfortable seating and beds. Excellent communication with the host . Great amount of local information which we found very useful. My granddaughter loved the board games. Would definitely recommend
4.0
Beautiful location and views. Very charming.
4.0
A wonderful old cottage right on the river - great atmosphere.
5.0
My family stayed at Crabtree cottage and we had a great stay. It was definately like staying in someones home rather than a holiday let. Great location short walk over to the jetty. Walking distance to shops and local pubs. We enjoyed the views over the estuary at night with a glass of wine. The downstairs bedroom and shower were ideal for my parents.
5.0
Another lovely week. Best cottage in the best location. Don’t go changing anything!
5.0
A lovely old property - very comfortable with a well equiped kitchen etc and a large attractive garden with beautiful views. Good walks and great pubs
4.0
overall we were happy with the property and excellent communication with the owner however we think that the furniture is tired/grubby looking and the oven and baking tins need a deep clean but the location and outside space is very nice and relaxing, we would stay again
10.0
We have had a wonderful stay here. Both parents (in their 80’s) absolutely loved it and to my surprise too, two boys aged 12 did too.
My elderly dad enjoyed playing the piano - even bought music with him to play.
Enough space for the boys to run around, and a terrace for my parents to sit and enjoy the sun and view. It turned out to be the perfect getaway for everyone.
We’ve loved it!!
We’ve reminisced, and made new memories too. 😊. Exactly how it should be.
5.0
We have had a wonderful stay here. Both parents (in their 80’s) absolutely loved it and to my surprise too, two boys aged 12 did too.
My elderly dad enjoyed playing the piano - even bought music with him to play.
Enough space for the boys to run around, and a terrace for my parents to sit and enjoy the sun and view. It turned out to be the perfect getaway for everyone.
We’ve loved it!!
We’ve reminisced, and made new memories too. 😊. Exactly how it should be.
10.0
The house is beautiful, traditional and quirky, decorated in a very tasteful way. A good sized garden with a sea view, you have all you need in the house with a very short walk into the town.
5.0
The house is beautiful, traditional and quirky, decorated in a very tasteful way. A good sized garden with a sea view, you have all you need in the house with a very short walk into the town.
4.0
This cottage is the perfect location if you want to visit the oyster huts of West Mersea, just a short walk away. The cottage is lovely, however the downstairs double could do with a refurb
and rejig. Very peaceful and perfect for our annual sisters weekend away.
5.0
We have just returned, we had a great stay. The cottage was quirky and charming. Kitchen was good and the views were amazing. Retuning next year..
10.0
An Idyllic, off the beaten track, but close to the sea and water sports location.
10.0
Beautiful cottage, fantastic location, overall a truly wonderful break
5.0
Perfect holiday
Beautiful cottage, fantastic location, overall a truly wonderful break
5.0
magical
An Idyllic, off the beaten track, but close to the sea and water sports location.
5.0
Location
What a beautiful, large garden for dogs as well as adults. The location was excellent and views were stunning any time of the day.
Everything that was needed was there.
Only probably the beams were son hit his head Lol. The rest of us were absolutely fine.
Will be back for sure.
4.0
What a great week!
We had a great time at Crabtree Cottage and loved it's welcoming quirkiness! The views from the deck/garden were an added bonus. Comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen, lovely shower... and a baby grand piano which my daughter loved playing. Thank you for having us, Vanessa 🤩🤩
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay. Cottage was great. Had all we needed. Sunsets from the back garden were special and coming from the city - so nice to see the stars.
5.0
Fantastic stay
Really enjoyed our stay. Cottage was great. Had all we needed. Sunsets from the back garden were special and coming from the city - so nice to see the stars.
2.0
After having contact with the property owner and conversations with friends we have decided to leave a review as we find reviews very helpful in our choice of accommodation.
The property position is amazing with great views and in close walking distance to the town and seafront.
We arrived to find the house cold and had I not had some knowledge of plumbing we would have stayed that way as the boiler was switched off. We have never stayed anywhere before that you had to take your own bedding, sheets and towels but after seeing the mattress protector and duvet we are glad we had done so as they were old and soiled with stains on the mattress protector. They looked like they hadn't been washed or changed for a long time. We had dinner at the house on the first night but and after finding many dirty plates decided we had to wash all the kitchenware and cutlery before use. For the money we paid this could have and should have been so much better.
5.0
Lovely West Mersea
The kitchen was well equipped and had some basic food items.
The lounge was homely with the fire giving out some good heat in the evenings.
The downstairs bedroom was great : spacious and light but the upstairs bedrooms were a little more difficult with the young children as you had to walk through one bedroom to get to the other.
It was lovely to walk down to the front and go crabbing, go to the restaurants, get an ice cream. We were very lucky with the weather! We had a great few days. Thank you
4.0
We had a lovely stay, the weather was incredibly cold and it would’ve been nice to have had the heating put on for us before arrival… also found it tedious having to take bedlinen and towels the property is very quirky cottage and gorgeous views, quiet location and lovely walks…
4.0
Stunning views
We had a lovely stay, the weather was incredibly cold and it would’ve been nice to have had the heating put on for us before arrival… also found it tedious having to take bedlinen and towels the property is very quirky cottage and gorgeous views, quiet location and lovely walks…
5.0
Another great weekend in a lovely cottage
Lovely time
5.0
My family and I had been very excited our stay in Crabtree Cottage and it did not disappoint. Absolutely wonderful location, beautiful quirky cottage with so much character and deceivingly spacious inside. The bedrooms were roomy and comfy, the bathroom was gorgeous with lovely underfloor heating and both lounge areas were comfortable and cozy. The kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed. The outside space was just idyllic with amazing views, we were so lucky with the weather and enjoyed a few sundowners are the end of the garden watching the sun set over the estuary. It was nice, safe and secluded for our little dog too. It was my parents first visit to Mersea Island and they loved it, the cottage is situated perfectly to walk to local oyster bars, the jetty and restaurants etc. Communication with Vanessa was great and we will definitely be booking again. Thank you Vanessa and family for having us.
5.0
A perfect long weekend getaway
My family and I had been very excited our stay in Crabtree Cottage and it did not disappoint. Absolutely wonderful location, beautiful quirky cottage with so much character and deceivingly spacious inside. The bedrooms were roomy and comfy, the bathroom was gorgeous with lovely underfloor heating and both lounge areas were comfortable and cozy. The kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed. The outside space was just idyllic with amazing views, we were so lucky with the weather and enjoyed a few sundowners are the end of the garden watching the sun set over the estuary. It was nice, safe and secluded for our little dog too. It was my parents first visit to Mersea Island and they loved it, the cottage is situated perfectly to walk to local oyster bars, the jetty and restaurants etc. Communication with Vanessa was great and we will definitely be booking again. Thank you Vanessa and family for having us.
4.0
Autumn break
A very pretty cottage with a great garden for the dogs and lovely views.
We had a great stay.
5.0
Delightful old cottage in a very peaceful location
We really loved our stay in the Cottage and had excellent weather. It was extremely well equipped with everything we needed.
A very unspoilt area and wonderful views.
4.0
Fantastic, peaceful location
4.0
Stunning views
Fantastic, peaceful location
5.0
Very comfortable property in a peaceful setting with fabulous views. First visit to Mersea - lovely old town setting with many interesting features and with easy reach of 'mainland' places of interest. Good places to eat and drink, but evenings on the terrace were wonderful. Well equipped and comfortable. Communication with host during the stay was helpful.
5.0
Lovely cottage
5.0
Splendid location
Very comfortable property in a peaceful setting with fabulous views. First visit to Mersea - lovely old town setting with many interesting features and with easy reach of 'mainland' places of interest. Good places to eat and drink, but evenings on the terrace were wonderful. Well equipped and comfortable. Communication with host during the stay was helpful.
5.0
Crabtree Cottage
Lovely cottage
5.0
Pretty cottage. Idyllic location. Would go back like a shot.
5.0
We had a wonderful long weekend with family and friends to celebrate a 60th birthday in May, obviously abiding to the Covid restrictions.
The accommodation is quirky but suited our needs, with a downstairs bedroom and shower facilities. The cottage is homely with a shabby chic feel. The kitchen is very well equipped, in fact the owners had tried to think of everything for our stay. We used the bbq and ate out on the decking enjoying the fab view. It was very easy to book and we were provided with all information well in advance. We had to contact the owners (due to our own stupidity !!) and they could not have been more helpful. We have already recommended the property.
5.0
Delightful
Pretty cottage. Idyllic location. Would go back like a shot.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mersea Island?
The average price for a rental in Mersea Island is $119 per night. This rental is $126 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly) pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Sea Views at this Grade II Listed Cottage with Baby Grand Piano (Pet Friendly)?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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