See all properties
Entire home

Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Wivenhoe, England
  • University of Essex
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Beth Chatto Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Xtreme Gaming
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

Beach

Lighthouse Retreat - A stones throw from West Mersea beach

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (4)
The price is CA $216
per night
CA $277 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Lighthouse Retreat - A stones throw from West Mersea beach

About the area

Colchester

On river.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Essex and 6 miles (10 km) of Beth Chatto Garden with a stay here. Wyvernwood and High Woods Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
View more Cottages in ColchesterOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 3 min drive
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 7 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive
  • Colchester Town Hall - 10 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Wivenhoe Station - 5 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sullivans Fish & Chip Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zest - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

A stunning Victorian semi detached cottage set in lower Wivenhoe, recently refurbished to a high standard. This beautiful, family friendly home features a large open plan living/kitchen and dining space, a utility room, cloakroom, two generous bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom. Guests can also enjoy a fabulous family/games room in the garden - which comes complete with board games, table football and a PS4 to keep the whole family entertained on those rainy days.
Wivenhoe’s famous waterfront, a mainline station, glorious walks and the area’s amazing variety of pubs, restaurants, art galleries and shops are all within a very short stroll.
A perfect holiday cottage all year round, dogs very welcome!

Property manager

Michael Simpson

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bathrobes
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 754 sq ft (70 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.

Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wiv Xmas
Family Xmas near my sisters house, perfect location lovely property and Michael was a great host
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
The property was cute and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024