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Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage, a property with a terrace, is situated in West Mersea, 43 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 44 km from Hedingham Castle, as well as 16 km from Colchester Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 36 km from Freeport Braintree. The 1-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Colchester Zoo is 17 km from the apartment, while Alresford is 23 km away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 62 km from Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for West Mersea
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had absolutely everything you could need, so comfortable and beautifully decorated. Easy walk to several places to eat and drink.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location excellent, quiet but within walking distance of everything. Beautifully decorated and presented,a really comfortable cosy property with everything provided by very thoughtful owners.
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was well equipped, very clean and in a superb location close to the beach .The directions to the house were great and the Hosts were very accommodating in us arriving early Would definitely recommend this property and looking...
  • Agnieszka
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This property was Nice and cosy with a great lay out
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely apartment in a lovely location. Clean, modern and very well presented. Everything you need for a short break.
  • Jacky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is beautiful - very comfortable and clean - great communication from the owner prior to arrival and very accommodating with regards to parking etc
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Salt lodge is perfect. So clean, high quality finish, great location. Owners are nearby if you need anything. 5 min walk to beach, lots of pubs/cafes & takeaways nearby & Tesco local. Thank you David & Ann
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean Couple were kind as I arrived to a bottle of Prosecco when I told them it was my birthday
  • Phillipa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very smart - everything you could need - comfortable bed - lovely shower - quiet xx
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable and beautiful accommodation. Great location with easy access to restaurants and pubs. Everything needed for a quiet getaway in Mersea. Would definitely recommend.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by David

9.7
9.7
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David
Your break starts here! Relax in this new Hamptons-style loft apartment just a few minutes walk from the anchorage with its fish restaurants, cafes and pubs…it’s also the best place to see the amazing sunsets across the water! The loft apartment is self-contained having its own staircase from the ground floor with parking beneath. Open plan living, balcony, fully equipped kitchen, contemporary bathroom with massive walk-in shower, double bedroom and boot room with drying facilities and washing machine... All designed with you in mind!
I've been hosting properties for several years and enjoy making sure that my guests have a great experience staying in our accomodation on Mersea Island
Salt Lodge is tucked away down a private driveway and is within minutes walk of the anchorage, where you'll find some great fish and European style restaurants and pubs. There are some great walks on the Island and miles of beaches as well as watersports and cycling.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free WiFi 130 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage

    • Check-in at Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage on this page.

    • Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage is 0.7 miles from the centre of West Mersea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Secluded Island Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage can accommodate the following group size:

        • 2 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.