Rental cottage in East Mersea, near Colchester - Sleeps 4.

North Farm Lodge2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4.

A perfect hidden gem. A must for any seafood lovers - plenty of restaurants and cafés to enjoy. Spectacular walking, bird watching available from the doorstep. Red squirrels nest around the property so do bring some nuts.

All on the ground floor.
Open plan living space.
Living area: With Freeview Smart TV and Blue Ray/DVD player.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With breakfast bar, electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Bedroom 1: With super kingsize bed.
Bedroom 2: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request).
Bathroom: With walk in shower, toilet and heated towel rail.
Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

Underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Private garden with sitting-out area. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.

From the moment you arrive you will begin to de-stress and relax from the island’s peaceful atmosphere. Beautifully converted to offer the warmest of welcomes, boasting open plan accommodation with vaulted ceilings and two wonderful bedrooms each having their own facilities. If you’re a "foody" there are plenty of restaurants and cafés and if you love seafood you shall never want to leave. You are surrounded by a superb coastline and a few minutes’ walking distance from the oyster fishery, where you can experience the freshest oysters. This is Britain’s most easterly inhabited island and access to the island is via the Stood causeway crossing.

so watch the tide times! A superb location for walking, bird-watching, swimming and cycling, East Mersea boasts very quiet beaches of sand and shingle and often you will be the only person there. Be sure to bring your walking boots, leave the car behind, explore this magical location on foot with miles of walking and bird watching opportunities available from the doorstep. Only 9 miles from Colchester with its famous castle and zoo, also conveniently located for exploring Dedham Vale, Stour Valley and Constable country. Pub 1. 5 miles. Supermarket 3 miles.