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Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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In lower Wivenhoe, this beautifully refurbished Victorian cottage offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Unwind in the luxurious bathroom or enjoy family time in the fabulous games room with table football and a PS4.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!

A stunning Victorian semi detached cottage set in lower Wivenhoe, recently refurbished to a high standard. This beautiful, family friendly home features a large open plan living/kitchen and dining space, a utility room, cloakroom, two generous bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom. Guests can also enjoy a fabulous family/games room in the garden - which comes complete with board games, table football and a PS4 to keep the whole family entertained on those rainy days.
Wivenhoe’s famous waterfront, a mainline station, glorious walks and the area’s amazing variety of pubs, restaurants, art galleries and shops are all within a very short stroll.
A perfect holiday cottage all year round, dogs very welcome!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 754 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Colchester, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Woods Country Park and Dedham Vale, while Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Beth Chatto Garden and Wyvernwood. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park featuring a park and heritage architecture
    Colchester Castle Park
    9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Colchester featuring theater scenes and a city
    Mercury Theatre
    11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Colchester Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals
    Colchester Zoo
    14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Willy Lott's Cottage outside in flatford mill in constable country old and famous location building from a painting on a summer afternoon with no people very beautiful
    Flatford Mill
    24 min drive - 23.8 km
  • University of Essex
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Wivenhoe Station
    5 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Horse And Groom Inn
    16 min walk
  • The Station Pub
    5 min walk
  • Henley's Fish and Chips
    2 min drive
  • Anchor
    11 min drive
  • The Greyhound
    1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Colchester cottage is located on a river, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of Essex, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Beth Chatto Garden and Wyvernwood. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Xtreme Gaming are also within 6 mi (10 km). Wivenhoe Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wiv Xmas

Family Xmas near my sisters house, perfect location lovely property and Michael was a great host
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

it was great

we have a lovely time, communicaiton was good, the property was nice, there was an extra snug at the back of the garden, great for teens. We had all we needed to stay, the communal area was very nice, there is a patio and garden too. We were able to park with 2 cars. It was only a few minutes walk from the shop and from the riverfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

The property was cute and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastically stylish house in a great location. We had an issue with the front door and with no hot water but Michael was very speedy in talking me through the problem. I would have no problem recommending this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenji L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Wivenhoe home

The host of this home was very responsive. This home was just as described and look just like the pictures. Our kids enjoyed the game room in the back garden. All the local pubs were within walking distance in the water was also a nice walk. Everyone in the town is very friendly. One night we were late to town and all the pubs had closed and we had to cook in the kitchen and had everything we needed. The weather was lovely and we had take out from the nearest pub and dined outside in the garden space one evening. WiFi access was excellent. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025