The Nutshell

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9.1Outstanding

(87 Ratings)

"Location perfect Everything was 10/10"

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9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(87 Ratings)

House in Mersea Island

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this house rental

The Nutshell offers accommodations in West Mersea, 27 miles from Hedingham Castle and 28 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 23 miles of Freeport Braintree.

Amenities at The Nutshell

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Garden

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Top rated by guests

9.1Outstanding

(87 Ratings)

"Location perfect Everything was 10/10"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(87 Ratings)

House in Mersea Island

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Mersea Island

Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Garden

Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(87 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Excellent. No complaints

Location perfect Everything was 10/10

9.0 / 10.0

Very good

Very good location which met with our expectations

10.0 / 10.0

Cute little cottage

This was a lovely little cottage full of history and charm it was like stepping back in time but having home comforts at the same time. We would love to return here again .

There was nothing we did not like.

9.0 / 10.0

Great property in lovely location.

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 country we’d never been to before.

Nothing could have made it better, even the weather was with us 😀

8.0 / 10.0

Great stay in a lovely place.

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.

The stairs are more of a ladder, which was made clear in advance, and the shower room/toilet was very small. Neither spoiled our holiday experience.

8.0 / 10.0

Cute and quirky and well equipped.

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.

9.0 / 10.0

A lovely weekend in this dinky, historic, unusual house.

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 well equipped. The bedroom was particularly nice and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. It was our first time in Mersea and we loved the 'end of the world' feel about it despite being less than 2 hours from London.

We were warned about the stairs and were up for the challenge but they're not for the feint hearted! We managed, but they are tricky to negotiate if you are carrying anything or if you need to get up in the night for the bathroom, as we did, being a couple in our 70s.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect host and extremely accommodating in all respects.

Everything.

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent location, small cute original fisherman’s cottage

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 arrived to make sure we were happy. Although there is no allocated parking we did manage to park a short distance away with no issues. The stairs are daunting on first look but you soon get used to them - slow and steady and you’ll be ok! Would 100% stay again.

7.0 / 10.0

Quaint but not somewhere to go back to.

Easy to get to. My course was on East Mersea just ten minutes away

I didn’t check properly about the stairs which I accept. However you couldn’t take anything upstairs which needed some planning. However the the shower room really wasn’t good. The door was difficult to close/open and due to the tiny room I found it difficult. There were extensive notes about what you could and couldn’t do. However when I put the organic waste out the small green bin clearly hadn’t been emptied for sometime and the larger bin although without maggots already had waste in it.

9.0 / 10.0

Great location in a cottage of character.

A place of character and history. Location near the water and good places to eat.

The stairs, but we were aware before and gave us no problem.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect!

Amazing property - even better than the photos make out. Spotlessly clean and really well equipped, can’t wait to come back again.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Perfectly perfect

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, The Coast Inn, Waterfront Pizza, The Blackwater Pearl, The Victory and the famous Company Shed are all within a 5 minute stroll.

A taller entry door! People must have been a lot shorter back in the day!

6.0 / 10.0

A beautiful situation close to the sea, quaint ancient cottage sadly didn’t live up to expectation.

Beautiful little cottage, so close to the sea, a fantastic coast line. The bedroom was fantastic. The cottage was well equipped with everything and more for 4 people. ( we were only 2). The wood burner added a warmth and glow as evenings were cold, but we took are own wood. Everything was easy to find and use as listed.

Sheets of of instructions on how to use the cottage, which were obviously ignored by the previous occupants and not checked, wood burner choked with ash and half burn’t logs, crockery and cutlery put away not properly cleaned, surfaces not thoroughly cleaned. Instructions on waste disposal were ludicrous , why isn’t this included in the services. Trying to get the garden table and chair out from a cupboard outside was a Herculean task, but no point anyway as the courtyard was half covered in pigeon poo. The stairs, I realise in that sort of property would have to be steep, but steep doesn’t cover it. The dining table is falling to bits, held together with elastic bands? If you put your tea cup on it then added a plate it would wobble and send the tea splashing over the table. The worst thing was the shower/wet room, water all over the ceramic tiles no mats rubber or wooden to stand on to dry, then stepping out over one step onto a moveable varnished step was downright dangerous. Definitely not the high end accommodation we had hoped for.

10.0 / 10.0

A cosy and very friendly getaway spot, unique and tucked away - we had a wonderful time here.

The cottage is a truly amazing old building, close to the waterfront in West Mersea, on a very quiet little street. Very cosy vibe. Cerian gave us loads of information about the property and the local area in advance, and was flexible and communicative about check-in/-out. We had a wonderful experience here.

10.0 / 10.0

Loved my stay.

The cottage was beautiful, snug and cosy.

Allocated parking would be good. The stairs are steep, more like a ladder. Fine for me, and as described but worth considering.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely winter stay at quirky cozy cottage

Great location. Cerian communicated very well. Very comfy quirky place

Place was quite cold when we arrived as heating was off. I think host may have forgotten because he was ill at the time. Log burner was a little dirty when we arrived, not a problem, but instructions said to clean it. Starter pack for the fire only had a few matches left, but all in all a comfy stay.

10.0 / 10.0

In a nutshell, it's enchanting!

It is a unique and enchanting little cottage with prodigious character, nestled on a quiet lane, just steps away from the boats, and mussel-catchers' sheds along the waters' edge. It is like stepping back in time, but with added WiFi, televisions, a gorgeous wood-burning stove, and a wet room.

There was nothing I didn't like. The ladder up to the bedroom demands you to mind your step, but this is clearly highlighted on the website and it is just one of the quirks of this lovely place.

9.0 / 10.0

Quaint little Nutshell cottage

The Nutshell is a beautiful little cottage. Equipped with everything that you could possibly need for your stay. Cerian is most attentive & couldn't be more helpful.

The only thing that gave me some concerns was the ladder up to the bedroom. I was staying with my mum who isn't as agile as she used to be. We did manage & became quite adept at going up & down.

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely Perfect

Everything..... it was just perfect we will definitely stay again and Cerian was so helpful

Nothing.....but just some little tips maybe just warn others staying that the door out is low as my partner hit his head several times.Also we had a power cut it was ok as my partner knew how to rectify it ie finding the fuse box it but maybe just add to the info you send out.

4.0 / 10.0

Historic cottage in a quirky location but needs cleaning & better managing - sadly, not recommended.

Characterful and quirky property; good fish restaurants close by; pleasant strolls on the beach.

The whole place felt grubby and was far too stuffed with the owner's property and just too much stuff generally - as the cottage is tiny this made for a very claustrophobic feel, especially as plates/cups etc. were dirty. The garden needed sweeping and there were dead pigeons on the ground and lots of bird muck - we couldn't sit in it.

10.0 / 10.0

Relaxing break

Quirky beautiful old fisherman cottage

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Relaxing.

Location of this little cottage is perfect short walk to 2 very good pubs and beach plus The Company Shed is at the end of the road family run seafood restaurant excellent. The cottage is very well equipped the ladder to the bedroom could be tricky with anyone who has mobility issues. Nice patio garden.

Nothing!

10.0 / 10.0

Great little weekend away ..everything you need ...lovely place to visit

Location was very good..lovely pubs and restaurants..Cottage was very nice everything you needed...stairs bit stip for me..parking was a bit of problem .

Parking ..

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful quaint little cottage

Really quaint, very comfortable, very quiet at night, yet best possible location for coastal West Mersea. Well equipped and owner provided lots of useful info.

Steep stairs ok for us but wouldn't suit elderly or infirm guests

10.0 / 10.0

Stunning and perfect setting

The Nutshell is a beautiful cottage, simply idilic. Clean, tidy and has everything we needed for our 5 day stay. We will definitely stay again

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful weekend in a beautiful cottage and a beautiful island

we loved staying at The Nutshell. The cottage has all the amenities one could wish for, with loads of character and in an excellent location in the island. The kitchen is fully equipped and even has two excellent nespresso machines, a very welcome surprise. Cieran was very welcoming and informative. We could have not wished for more.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Beautiful location and fabulous cottage

1 stroppy neighbour! Lol

9.0 / 10.0

It was perfect for us , and we'd love to stay again. Such a special place.

Fantastic location and such a lovely cottage. And great communication and kindness from the host Cerian. You could feel her love for the cottage.

The stairs were steep up to the (really lovely) bedroom and rather difficult to negotiate. So one would need to have awareness of this depending on mobilities etc. As long as this isn't a problem , then the cottage was perfect.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

We had a really lovely time, the location is perfect, it has everything and it's so cute!

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

The owner of property was most helpful with an issue on the Internet (provider had a major issue). Was a bit apprehensive about stairs, but I found them ok, had no issues getting up or down. Luvly quaint home.

Don't think there was anything otherwise wouldn't have booked to return.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

How clean and tidy with everything you needed away from home.

All good.

10.0 / 10.0

A beautiful and comfortable little hideaway in a perfect location

It is the quaintest and cosiest little bolt hole, with a really friendly welcoming feeling. It’s small but perfectly formed, with everything you need to be comfortable and snug. The location is perfect for walks and very quaint.

Obviously the ladder to the upper floor isn’t the easiest to navigate but with a little care it isn’t a problem at all. Older or more infirm people might struggle, is the only reason I mention it.

9.0 / 10.0

great two day stay

great location and a beautiful little house

stairs to the bedroom not for the faint hearted

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Nutshell. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Nutshell pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Nutshell?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, balcony/terrace, and wifi/internet.

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