West Mersea
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Visit West Mersea

The Victory at Mersea
Was lovely
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub
We had a fantastic Christmas stay at this beautiful property. From the moment we arrived, the house was clean, tidy, and welcoming.The host was fantastic, providing excellent communication and helpful voice notes on how to use the house features. They even checked in shortly after our arrival to ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
This is now my go to for Colchester area, great place to stay
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub
We had a fantastic Christmas stay at this beautiful property. From the moment we arrived, the house was clean, tidy, and welcoming.The host was fantastic, providing excellent communication and helpful voice notes on how to use the house features. They even checked in shortly after our arrival to ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Beautiful period fisherman's cottage
Lovely cosy, comfortable and charming cottage in a fabulous location. Lovely welcome and host communication
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Lighthouse Retreat - A stones throw from West Mersea beach
Bedding coud have been more organized. Beds made up for 4, when there were 5.people staying.
Reviewed on 29 May 2025
Popular places to visit

Colchester Zoo
Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Colchester Castle Park
Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Beth Chatto Garden
Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Mercury Theatre
Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.

Layer Marney Tower
Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.
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