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Mersea Island Holiday Park

3.0 star property
Beachfront resort in Colchester with free parking

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Heartwood Hot Tub 7 (5+2) | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets
8 Berth Comfort Caravan 6 | Private kitchen | Electric kettle
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
TV
Exterior
Holiday Park on Mersea Island offers a genuine retreat with practical comforts. Guests enjoy the indoor pool and free WiFi in common areas. Each accommodation includes a bathroom with tub or shower, storage space, electric kettle, and heating for year-round comfort.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for 4 Berth Luxury Caravan Pet Free

2 bedrooms, bed sheets

4 Berth Luxury Caravan Pet Free

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

6 Berth Luxury Caravan 10

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 6 Berth Luxury Caravan Accessible

6 Berth Luxury Caravan Accessible | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

6 Berth Luxury Caravan Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 6 Berth Luxury Caravan Pet Free

2 bedrooms, bed sheets

6 Berth Luxury Caravan Pet Free

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 6 Berth Luxury Lodge 3 Bed

6 Berth Luxury Lodge 3 Bed | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

6 Berth Luxury Lodge 3 Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for 6 Berth Superior Caravan

2 bedrooms, bed sheets

6 Berth Superior Caravan

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 8 Berth Comfort Caravan 6

8 Berth Comfort Caravan 6 | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

8 Berth Comfort Caravan 6

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 8 Berth Luxury Caravan

2 bedrooms, bed sheets

8 Berth Luxury Caravan

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 8 Berth Luxury Caravan Pet Free

2 bedrooms, bed sheets

8 Berth Luxury Caravan Pet Free

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Living room
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 8 Berth Superior Caravan

2 bedrooms, bed sheets

8 Berth Superior Caravan

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Mobile Home

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Burst of Blue 7 Berth (5+2)

Burst of Blue 7 Berth (5+2) | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Burst of Blue 7 Berth (5+2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Exclusive 6 Berth Seaview Caravan

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Heartwood Hot Tub 7 (5+2)

Heartwood Hot Tub 7 (5+2) | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Heartwood Hot Tub 7 (5+2)

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Indulgent 6 Berth Caravan

2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Indulgent 6 Berth Caravan

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Indulgent 6 Berth Caravan Pet Free

2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Indulgent 6 Berth Caravan Pet Free

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Oyster Cottage 9 Berth with Hot Tub

Oyster Cottage 9 Berth with Hot Tub | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Oyster Cottage 9 Berth with Hot Tub

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Double Bed, 3 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for TriBeCa with Hot Tub 6

TriBeCa with Hot Tub 6 | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

TriBeCa with Hot Tub 6

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Mobile Home

2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Luxury Mobile Home

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Living room
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
East Mersea, Colchester, England, CO5 8UA

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 21 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 25 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • St. Osyth Beach - 37 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Jaywick Martello Tower - 38 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 39 min drive - 23.5 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 22 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yachtsmans Arms - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Mersea Barn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rosebud - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Mersea Island Holiday Park

Property highlights
Mersea Island Holiday Park provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 21 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 60.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 60.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Property is also known as

Mersea Island Colchester
Mersea Island Holiday Park Resort
Mersea Island Holiday Park Colchester
Mersea Island Holiday Park Resort Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Does Mersea Island Holiday Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 21 to March 31.

Is Mersea Island Holiday Park pet-friendly?

Yes, Mersea Island Holiday Park allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 60.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mersea Island Holiday Park?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mersea Island Holiday Park?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mersea Island Holiday Park?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mersea Island Holiday Park located?

Situated on the beach, this resort is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cudmore Grove Country Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mersea Island Vineyard and Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Mersea Island Museum and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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