About this property
Located in the heart of Wivenhoe, a postcard pretty riverside town. The River Colne on your doorstep runs alongside colourful cottages and rolling countryside. The town itself has a bustling centre with shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. It hosts an annual regatta, art trails by local artists and is nearby the University of Essex. Wivenhoe is also a great base to explore Essex including Dedham and Flatford Mill (the setting of some of John Constable s most iconic paintings, 15 miles), Colchester (Britain s oldest town, 6 miles) the beaches and fresh seafood of Mersea Island (13 miles), Colchester Zoo (9 miles) and Beth Chatto s Gardens (4 miles). Wivenhoe train station offers a direct line to London. Entering this charming hideaway is an open plan kitchen/lounge. The lounge area has a cozy seating area for two guests where you can curl up to watch your favourite movie or read a good book after a long day of exploring. The well equipped kitchen includes everything you need to prepare a delicious meal. Stairs in the lounge lead up to the mezzanine bedroom, which contains a double bed. The ground floor is completed by a small but perfectly formed shower room with shower and WC. There is no outdoor space at this property. Need to know: 1 double bedroom. 1 shower room with WC. Electric hob and oven, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave. TV in lounge. Please note steep steps leading up to the mezzanine bedroom which has restricted headroom (1.5 metres). Unallocated on street parking. Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.25 miles.
Accommodation
Downstairs bathroom, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Romantic, Cottage, Does not allow pets
Nearby points of interest
- University of Essex
- Colchester Castle Museum
- Colchester Zoo
- Bicester Village
- East Anglian Railway Museum
- West Mersea Beach