- The entire place is yours
- Kitchen
- Garden
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
About this property
Historic Charm: The Nutshell in West Mersea is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming setting. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation and outdoor dining. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a cosy. Additional amenities include streaming services, a fireplace, and a dining area. Convenient Location: Located 63 km from London Southend Airport, The Nutshell is near attractions such as Colchester Zoo (17 km) and Mersea Outdoors (6 km). Highly rated for its kitchen, host, and location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
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Guests who stayed here loved
Mr
United Kingdom“Fantastic property in a great setting. It was exactly as advertised. Comms from the owner were detailed and gave us everything we needed to know. Lovely walks along the beach, some great cafes and pubs within walking distance. A lovely area of the...”
Stephen
United Kingdom“Location was great as a base to explore the area with several eating places within easy walking distance. The cottage had pretty much everything we needed.”
Francesca
United Kingdom“Very cute and quirky and well kitted out with what you need. Great for a few nights visiting friends on the island for a birthday party.”
Doros
United Kingdom“The messaging from owner was friendly and helpful. Changing our booking was no problem and we were given comprehensive info.
The house was an unusual gem, in a lovely location. It was perfect for a short stay for a couple.
It was clean and...”
Suzanne
United Kingdom“What a little gem - small but mighty! Exceptionally well equipped, comfy furnishings, plenty of hot water. The location 10/10 if you want easy access to the marina. The host was easy to liaise with and touched base via text once we had to...”
Eric
United Kingdom“A place of character and history. Location near the water and good places to eat.”
Paul
United Kingdom“Amazing property - even better than the photos make out.
Spotlessly clean and really well equipped, can’t wait to come back again.”
Makatdee
United Kingdom“Ten out of ten! What a wonderfully cute little cottage. My wife and I enjoyed every minute spent in The Nutshell.
Set in a quiet corner of West Mersea just a short walk from the water with several lovely places to drink and eat, Seafood at Dawn,...”
Samantha
United Kingdom“Amazing quirky little cottage. We loved the fact that it was almost 500 years old and has been loving cared for to create a lovely space to enjoy Mersea Island.”
Alun
United Kingdom“Amazing place. Our second time staying and we will definitely be staying again very soon. Perfect host and perfect little cottage. Highly recommend”
Hosted by Cerian. Please check the photo of the stairs before booking .
9.7
Host review score
Cerian. Please check the photo of the stairs before booking .
This beautiful unique listed cottage, built in 1666, is located in the Anchorage area of West Mersea. Just a short stroll from local pubs, restaurants, the beach and the sailing club. It is a cosy, quirky and stylish property for two people. Perfect for a romantic gettaway. The private courtyard garden is lovely for dining al fresco on the local seafood. This iconic house is the most photographed on the island.
Please note that the stairs are not suitable for people with mobility difficulties . This is my second home so please take special care of it 😊We recently had issues with wifi in the area which has now been resolved 😊
I am someone who likes and indeed must live life to the full. I'm passionate about my home and family and my varied circles of friends . I also love books of all kinds, music,including rock,jazz and opera, travel and all manner of both man-made and natural beauty and wonders.
I travel frequently and am fascinated by the way food and culture intertwine and bring us together . Eating and preparing food are also passions and I find that the only way to sustain these hobbies,without endangering my health as I get older, is to run for an hour or so several times a week . That's become my latest passion !!
I am a considerate guest and having been privileged enough to have stayed in many marvellous historic buildings and villas that are a actually homes to the hosts. I always go out of my way to treat them as I would my own home. I have used Airbnb several times. I also particularly love the Landmark trust properties in Britain and Italy which allows you to stay in the most marvellous historic properties . If you aren't familiar with these , take a look !!
I am available to answer any questions before or during your stay .
The Nutshell is located in the prettiest part of the island in the original anchorage area . It is steps from the waterfront and cafes and pubs .
Language spoken: French
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House rules
The Nutshell takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 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.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
