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The Hide

Mersea Island, Essex, East Anglia

Property details

8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Pets: No

Changeover day: -1

Features

Hot tub Garden Open fire Isfarm Ground Floor Haslivestock Hasfishing Family Countryside Broadband / WiFi Beach Near cycling Neargolf Enclosedgarden Childfriendly Nationaltrust Children Coastal Cotavailable Dishwasher Extra Bathrooms Ground Floor Bed Highchairavailable Noanimals Offroad Parking Smoke Free Washing Machine Nearpub Shop Short breaks allowed Last minute break allowed Greatview

Summary

Customers enjoyed a lovely stay at the cottage, praising its cleanliness, coziness, and peaceful setting. Hosts were friendly and responsive, enhancing the experience. Facilities like a well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, and spacious outdoor areas received high marks. Many expressed a strong desire to return.

The property

The Hide is a stunning barn conversion located on Mersea Island in Essex sitting in a unique location in the grounds of Reeves Hall. The Hide has endless views over untouched countryside. This single-storey property has an open-plan living space with magnificent countryside views to look at from the hot tub, making it the perfect holiday abode for a big family. Walk in to be met by the fine living area, housing everything you need to fulfil your relaxation needs. Settle in by the woodburning stove as it crackles away to warm you up. Make the most of the kitchen by preparing and cooking yummy meals to enjoy together as one. Take luxury up a level by admiring the sensational views in the garden whilst soaking in the soothing hot tub. As night approaches pick one of the four bedrooms to make your own during your stay. Use the main bathroom or en-suite to complete your usual routine before drifting off into a refreshing night's embrace. Pubs are close by for a drink should you venture out with a shop a short drive away for any essentials. Michelin star restaurant within walking distance. Go to the West Mersea beach to have a day of sandy fun with the little ones. Hire an electric bike to fly through The Cudmore Grove Country Park. Then go on a tranquil walk before you find a perfect spot for a picnic. Not too far away, Clacton-on-Sea has the largest pier in Europe, sure to send the kids into an overdrive of fun. Hasty’s Adventure Farm has some furry friends on display as well as some pedal go-karts for a race. Princess Theatre also has a plethora of performances to revel in should you want to view a show. Slightly further afield Colchester has some intriguing things to do for a pleasant day out. Amble around the Colchester Zoo to see some rare species at their enthralling best. Take the kids to the family-oriented park Wyvernwood Park for some interactive storytelling. End the day in Colchester by viewing the pretty Wetzlar Garden. Book The Hide to give the whole family something to look forward to.

Reeves Hall is a stunning barn conversion, boasting an open-plan living space, and an outside hot tub with countryside views on Mersea Island, Essex. Colchester 10.4 miles; Ipswich 25.9 miles.

Single-storey. Four bedrooms: 1 x king with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king with TV, 1 x king, 1 x adult bunk. Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove. Utility

Electric central heating. Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, air-conditioning. 5 x TVs, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Private driveway with off-road parking for 3 cars. EV charging available. Large patio, BBQ, and outside heated sitting area. Enclosed rear garden with lawn and hot tub. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.9 miles, pub 1.5 miles, lake 1.1 miles, beach 1.4 miles. Please note: this property does not accept same day changeovers. Please note: This property is intended for holidaymakers only. Stag parties, hen parties, and other events or gatherings are not permitted

Practical information

Distance to river (miles): 5.5 miles
Central heating: Throughout
Distance to beach (miles): 0.73 miles
Check-out: 10:00
Has great view(s)?: Yes
Shop: 0.9 miles
Pub: 0.8 miles
Distance to restaurant (miles): 0.3 miles
Children - accepted: Yes
Heating: Electric
Views: Countryside
Floors: 1
Distance to coast (miles): 1.4 miles
Check-in: 15:00
Village location: Centre
Distance to supermarket (miles): 0.9 miles
Number of highchairs: 1
Farm status: Working
Distance to lake (miles): 1.1 miles
Parking spaces: 3
Parking - included/charge: Included
Parking: Yes
Cot: Yes
Washing machine shared: Private
Fixtures and fittings: Washing machine, Dishwasher
Garden: Yes
Garden privacy: Private
Garden style: Lawn

Location