The retreat
28 St. Peter’s road, West mersea, West Mersea, CO5 8LJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>220</b> reviews)</small></p>
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Located in West Mersea in the Essex region, The retreat is a 5-star property featuring free WiFi. Set 37 km from Freeport Braintree, the property offers a garden and free private parking. The lodge is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the lodge. Hedingham Castle is 44 km from the lodge, while Chelmsford Train Station is 45 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 61 km from The retreat.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved
Jade
United Kingdom“Nice sized comfortable bed, was worried about being cold but nicely heated with radiator. Overall lovely stay and perfect for what we needed.”
Amanda United Kingdom“Clean & very comfortable bed. With everything you could need provided. We enjoyed reading about the family history of Woodstock house. A true love story.”
Lisa United Kingdom“Lovely location and close to the front and a short walk to the nearest pub and high street. Lovely annex comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay again”
Carralyn United Kingdom“The property was perfect for what we needed, very grateful for the fan as it was quite warm. Lovely little set up. I would recommend some coasters for the cups and nicer tea bags as they tasted funny and maybe a little fridge although there was a...”
David United Kingdom“Perfect location, peaceful and tranquil. Modern, fresh and clean . Well equipped and tastefully decorated . Comfortable bed . Great communication from hosts with lots of information on how to enjoy our stay .”- Stephanie United Kingdom“The property was located in a good central area of West Mersea, close to the harbour and the town. The room was bright and spacious with an en-suite bathroom. It was well equipped with crockery, glasses, champagne flutes, towels, hairdryer,...”
Sheila United Kingdom“The Retreat is an idyllic place to stay. Peaceful, clean and in a great location for West Mersea's attractions. The hosts were helpful and thoughtful. The welcome tray was much appreciated.”- Gatrell United Kingdom“Really enjoyed our stay at the retreat. Although close to other houses it has been beautifully hidden away and gives you a place to relax and a good base for exploring west mersea.”
- Dave United Kingdom“The room itself was lovely and comfortable. It was well prepared and nicely presented.”
- HHannah United Kingdom“The place was lovely and cosy, beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. It was so quiet, we slept like babies!”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
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The property usually replies within a few days
are there any cooking facilities
There are no cooking facilities, however there are many lovely local eateries within a 5 minute walk. There are also plates, cutlery and wine glasses..Answered on 13 August 2023Hi can you tell me if there is internet available within the unit please .
Yes, absolutely all of our suites have access to free wifi. The connection details are printed on the welcome sheets in each suite. Kindest Regards CharlotteAnswered on 26 February 2023Hi. Is it possible to turn the king sizes bed into two singles please.
Unfortunately the beds in all of our suites are one piece king size mattresses so do not have the ability to split. Kindest Regards CharlotteAnswered on 26 February 2023Hello! Is there a fridge at the retreat?
Hi, The retreat does not however one of our other accommodations, The Mariners Suite does have a small fridge. Kindest Regards CharlotteAnswered on 26 February 2023Hi is there a toilet in the room and restaurants nearby thank you
Yes absolutely all of our suites have their own private bathrooms. Kindest Regards CharlotteAnswered on 26 February 2023Hi, is there a fridge or coffee making facilities there please?
Yes, there are tea and coffee making facilities with a kettle however there is not a fridge in The Retreat. We do however provide a large fresh ice c..Answered on 13 August 2023- Still looking?
Property surroundings
Facilities of The retreatGreat facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Pool view
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Beach
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Seating Area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Private check-in/check-out
- Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesThe retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Legal information
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.
FAQs about The retreat
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Check-in at The retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at The retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The retreat is 750 yards from the centre of West Mersea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Water park
- Beach
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Room options at The retreat include:
- Studio
