You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea
Sunshine Corner is a 5 minute stroll to the beautiful beach with the village a 10 minute walk and the world famous Company Shed a 15 minute walk. The cottage is completely self contained with underfloor heating in the conservatory opening onto sun decking and enclosed lawned garden, situated in a quiet area with off road parking. Bike hire is available on request. Beach Hut hire is available locally for your stay. Private entrance with a key safe access.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Mersea Island Vineyard. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the cottage.
The cottage offers a kitchen, a dryer, and a fireplace
Amenities include laundry facilities
5 minutes by car from Mersea Island Vineyard and 10 minutes from Cudmore Grove Country Park
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Colchester cottage is smoke free.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Dryer
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 1
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Wonderful Retreat Island West Mersea House
Wonderful Retreat Island West Mersea
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Cottage
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Colchester
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Cottage
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea Colchester
A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Arron L.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Place
The property was very nice, pretty much the nicest place I have ever stayed.
Very comfortable, very clean, well stocked with essentials.
I highly recommend this place.
Arron L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Susan C.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Cottage
We had a lovely relaxed and quiet stay. The proprty was lovely.
Susan C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
perry g.
1 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
weekend away
We enjoyed our stay (been before) it is a lovely well kept well stocked comfortable property and good communication with the owners
will stay again
perry and Diane
perry g.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret A.
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Simply excellent
Well equipped. Good standard of furnishings,very comfortable. Quiet location. Would recommend.
Margaret A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
17 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Corner
Had a great week, can't fault the property everything you need is there and very clean. Many thanks to the owners and hope to be back in the future.
Robert B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deborah E.
2 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away with old friends
Lovely bungalow - comfortable, clean and well situated for exploring the area. Welcome supplies from the hosts were much appreciated- a very nice touch. Communication easy and quick. Would love to come again some time. Highly recommended.
Deborah E.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris W., Lethbridge
25 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to visit local area
We had an amazing stay at Sunshine Corner. Hosts were very accommodating and easy to deal with. Property was very cosy and clean and had everything you needed. Just felt like being at home.
Highly recommend .
Chris W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lynne C.
5 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent in every way.
The property was very clean, comfortable and warm. It had everything we needed, and was of good quality. The property owner was excellent. Communication was good, and was available if needed. We couldn't have asked for more. If we decide to stay in the area again we wouldn't hesitate to stay in this property again.
Lynne C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrew R.
11 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall
Location quiet, relaxing and easy to find accommodation as expected good and clean. Will return
Andrew R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nita K.
11 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
The cottage had everything we needed and was in a great location. The couple were very friendly and communicated with me regularly. Would def stay again.
Nita K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul L.
19 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Short break on Mersea.
Very pleasant stay in quiet residential area of West Mersea about 10 minute walk of town centre. Modern property all mod cons and nice touches from the owners.
Paul L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Phrosa A.
14 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Cottage West Mersea Island.
Property is situated in a nice, quiet neighbourhood.
The cottage itself is well equipped with everything that you could possibly need, with a few added luxuries. Definitely a home away from home. It is spacious, comfortable and very clean.
It is not far from restaurants and amenities.
We did not meet the hosts, but the messages from them were welcoming and friendly.
Phrosa A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
MRS RAMSBOTTOM R.
20 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Corner
Very comfortable and relaxing in a beautiful part of the country.
MRS RAMSBOTTOM R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
John B.
14 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
By the sea
Well presented with easy access to the village facilities
John B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Martin P.
6 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Enjoyed
Martin P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
S P.
14 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
Absolutely gem of a place, especially the location. Cannot wait to go back as soon as we can!
S P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Susie G.
5 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property in a great location
We loved Sunshine Corner and would absolutely stay again. It's beautifully proportioned, and the conservatory is a blissful place to spend time even if the British weather isn't kind! The bedrooms are really comfortable, and the decoration throughout is so tasteful.
Mersea is a lovely place to spend time, and you can easily walk to the beach, shops, pubs and restaurants from Sunshine Corner. We hired a beach hut during our visit too, and that was brilliant fun.
Thanks so much for having us, and we hope to come again. Thank you too for the lovely treats you left us on arrival. Great promotion for the local brewery in particular!!
Susie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andrew Walker
23 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and area
We would really recommend this property
Andrew Walker
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Barbara R.
7 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant and quiet position hosts very helpful
Property clean and tidy good position for getting around the area host helpful with sorting out the charging of my sister wheelchair we enjoyed our holiday
Barbara R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
perry g.
28 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend stay
Very nice and comfortable with well equipped kitchen
good location will stay again
perry g.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gillian H.
20 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A welcome break
Warm,sunny and immaculately clean. Décor a delight.
Couldn't have asked for a nicer place to be coming out of what has been a torrid winter!
Gillian H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
William C.
25 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cosy
It was a lovely place to get away to, my partner and I throughly enjoyed our stay. It was very cosy and had a comforting warm atmosphere. It was clean and had everything we needed. The area is also lovely, we went on some very nice walks. Would definitely come back and also recommend.
William C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sue G.
16 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful, well equipped property.
This property was well equipped, in a peaceful location and had easy access to the coast, restaurants and shops. The owner ensured that we had prior knowledge of items of food, drink and cleaning materials etc. that she had provided which was over and above our expectations for a self catering property.
Sue G.
10/10 Excellent
Derek M.
19 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
West Mersea
Super - very clean, spacious, very well equiped, easy car parking, good location, only five minutes walk from beach or town
Derek M.
10/10 Excellent
Shirley R.
5 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property on Mersea Island
Lovely property.
Everything we needed was in the property.
Sunshine Corner lived up to its name!