Ivy Cottage

91 Customer Reviews

• "Ideal cottage, position great and very comfortable with everything needed provided."

  Excellent welcome pack. Nice garden. If nit-picking would like something in en-suite shower to put or hang body wash and shampoo on. However the shower in the en suite was the best I’ve ever used.

  Reviewed by Jane4.4★Jul 2024

• "What a lovely stay at this home from home village people so friendly and kind loved getting up and sitting outside every morning."

  I would say this is one of the best places we have holidayed at. Dee

  Reviewed by Dorothy5.0★Jun 2024

• "This was our second visit to Ivy Cottage."

  Opening our front door looking out to the water peaceful friendly village we will be making another visit wonderful and many thanks to Julie for a welcoming packet. Melody

  Reviewed by Melody4.4★May 2024

• "Great location for getting around, great river walks two very local pubs with one serving great food and local convenience stores, cottage was well maintained and very comfy home from home, parking for 2 cars, we all had a wonderful time and would recommend this lovely cottage."

  Reviewed by Eamon5.0★Apr 2024

• "2nd visit had a great time"

  Reviewed by John4.4★Apr 2024

• "Lovely property and a great location"

  Reviewed by Linda4.7★Mar 2024

• "Great for us as visiting family."

  Lovely location and a comfortable house.

  Reviewed by Alex4.7★Mar 2024

• "Lovely house with excellent location."

  The master bedroom was large, comfy bed and very good en-suite. It was clean throughout and the garden was good for our dog. Only comment was we couldn't find both parking spaces as only one was marked ( which was under cover). The 2nd space was found by luck, it's not marked though which would help. Otherwise the village has a friendly community with excellent local pub, cafe and shop. Much appreciated wine milk, biscuits etc that was left for us. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Mar 2024

• "This is the second time i have entered this review!"

  !! Our THIRD visit to Ivy Cottage was during xmas 2023 for 2 weeks.We chose Ivy Cottage because of the wonderful location with fantastic bird watching from the front door(or even the kitchen window!).However our stay was not quite as good as before.We felt Ivy Cottage to be in need of a little tlc.Both the couches in the lounge are now warn out and were uncomfortable to sit on for longer periods.Being December we were expecting to spend more time indoors and hence we noticed that both were well worn.Just a few little items in the kitchen were also showing signs of heavy usage.Washing machine not doing a very good spin.Thus using tons more electric to dry clothes.When your there for 2 weeks you need to do washing including change the bed etc.Fridge freezer was impossible to change the temperature,as the touch screen adjustment would not allow us set the freezer a little colder,should be at minus 18,not minus 14,and fridge would not reset to plus 5 from plus 3,ie freezer to warm and fridge to cold.Window vents in lounge, 2 broken.Had to tape them up to avoid drafts and further use of gas to keep up with heat loss To sum up,just a few items in need of some repair,otherwise a wonderful house in a superb location. Mike,Val and Rupert, Hunstanton.

  Reviewed by Michael3.8★Dec 2023

• "Had a really lovely break in a lovely property and the location was perfect for us and our dog."

  Would stay again.

  Reviewed by Rosemarie4.1★Oct 2023

• "Great location particularly for early morning dog walk."

  Spacious and comfortable. Owner always on call if needed Thanks

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Oct 2023

• "Over all the cottage was extremely comfortable."

  We always take our own pillows a has been pleased that we did as the pillows were awful.The gas fire had been disconnected and no Netflix I suppose this is all money saving.A very generous hamper was left which we always appreciate so many don't even . leave any milk The residents should maybe get together to stop the anti social behaviour late at night right outside the windows.Quite relieved when it rained in the evening!!!!!!We always give a score to any cottage and are still searching for the elusive 10 for Ivy Cottage we give a very generous 9.

  Reviewed by Alan4.4★Oct 2023

• "The cottage was in a nice spot with the tidal river ebbing and flowing so plenty of interest."

  The bottom sheet on my bed had not been changed, which was obvious because it was crumpled along with a long hair. I messaged the owner about this and was told that she "used a back up cleaner" also the gas fire does not work as it isn't even connected.

  Thank you for the feedback and as said in our private message exchange, we do apologize for the oversight with the bed sheet, an unfortunate mistake as we usually have very positive reviews on the cleanliness of the property. Apologies again. As explained in our private message exchange, the gas fire is no longer connected but guests are of course welcome to use the gas central heating as needed. We are pleased you enjoyed the location. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maureen3.4★Sep 2023

• "Our second visit to this lovely cottage, always clean and inviting."

  Welcome pack was so generous. Bed is huge and comfortable. Property has all you need (No longer has the dishwasher) Nice to sit out front and watch the changing tide with all its wildlife. Even a nice rear garden if you want to dine outside. If you want a quite and comfortable break then this is for you. Many places to visit around, but if like us, we park the car up for the week and walk everywhere.

  Thanks so much for your feedback and so glad to hear that you enjoyed your second visit. There is still a dishwasher though - I will email you about this. Best wishes. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Bill5.0★Sep 2023

• "We’ve had a brilliant week at this lovely clean, comfortable, spacious and well equipped house with a beautiful view over the tidal river."

  The local amenities were very nice and the locals extremely friendly. There’s always something to watch on the river - different birds feeding and all sorts of river craft passing at high tide. The location is perfect for exploring the area on foot or bike and easy to drive to the coast or other areas like Flatford Mill or Woodbridge. Thank you.

  Thanks so much for the feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Doreen5.0★Jul 2023

• "Really lovely holiday home."

  Extensive welcome pack was enjoyed by all. Perfect position on the river front, with lovely garden at the rear. Lots of lovely pubs and walks nearby. Perfect for a stay cation.

  Thanks for your lovely feedback and we’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2023

• "Super position, near a convenience shop as well"

  Reviewed by Madeleine5.0★May 2023

• "A lovely house in a lovely village."

  The house is right on the river. It was very clean and a lovely welcome basket on arrival. It was nice receiving an email prior to arrival with lots of information on. People very friendly in the village and outside the front door you can catch the ferry to Wivenhoe at the weekend. Only runs for a few hours but great. Would highly recommend these premises. We will be returning.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2023

• "Clean, well equipped, not cluttered."

  Nice views. Perfect for our family with young children. Good location for sightseeing. We had a great holiday.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Apr 2023

• "Nice property and location."

  Think the listing needs to be updated to reflect the fact that the gas fire can no longer be used and that the ferry to Wivenhoe only runs in summer and at the weekend. Parking spaces could be made a bit clearer too. Overall we had a good break here.

  Reviewed by John3.4★Mar 2023

• "Thank you for a great stay at Ivy Cottage and for our generous welcome pack."

  The accommodation is well cared for, comfy and in a great location for many places of interest. Andrew & Jo

  Reviewed by Johanna4.7★Feb 2023

• "Great quiet location by river and particularly appealing for early morning dog walk straight out the front door!"

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Jan 2023

• "I was so happy with most of the aspects of this cottage."

  It was clean, spacious, beautifully decorated and had the most wonderful views. The location was lovely and was so quiet and peaceful. However, there was a problem with the drains that undermined everything else that was good about the property. I don't know if this was a temporary issue that will be easily fixed or whether it is an ongoing concern but it was such a disappointment.

  Thank you for your feedback. I will email you to ask for more information about the issue with the drains as things seem to have been OK since your visit. Thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lucy4.7★Jan 2023

• "A wonderful property with everything you could wish for and a very generous welcome basket."

  Will definately use again...thanks

  Reviewed by Ray5.0★Dec 2022

• "Absolutely beautiful cottage in a stunning location!"

  Very thoughtfully equipped with everything you may need to make your stay a home from home. Lovely host who provided a very detailed email on how everything works in the property which was really helpful. We had an excellent weekend here and I can’t recommend it highly enough, thank you!

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Dec 2022

• "Fabulous stay."

  Lovely property with all the facilities. Everything clean and tidy. And superb welcome pack. We will,certainly try and come back for a visit.

  Reviewed by Christianne5.0★Nov 2022

• "Absolutely beautiful home."

  The welcome pack was a nice touch. This home has everything you need. One down point is the parking, in the photo it looks as if you could park on the driveway, (a good piece if photography) you can't it's in a block. Tried using the drawing that owner sent but the undercover bay was too narrow and someone else had parked in the other space so we just parked in any bay. This made the decision for us not to book this property again as being disabled it was a long walk for me. However other people will like it.

  Reviewed by Sue4.7★Nov 2022

• "A lovely cottage with a great view of the River Colne."

  We had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay and the Welcome basket was very much appreciated. The information pack, which we received before our holiday began, was very useful and contained everything that we needed. Car parking was good with two spaces designated for the cottage - one under cover. The village has good amenities and a regular bus service into Colchester. We would recommend Ivy Cottage! Thank you Julie.

  Thanks Karen for your feedback and we’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Oct 2022

• "We would like to thank Julie for the information pack we received the week before our arrival giving us info about the cottage, places to visit in Rowhedge and beyond and where the parking spaces are located in the communal parking area."

  Ivy cottage is comfortable, in a perfect location and had everything we needed.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Oct 2022

• "Ivy cottage what a wonderful location and setting and the weather was kind to us ,having tea and toast sitting out on the bench for breakfast watching the estuary flowing in front of you and the sun shining lovely just sitting there."

  The cottage it self was all you wanted plenty of space in all the rooms the shower and bath and especially the lounge But there's always a but some parts of the cottage is looking tired and i am sure the owners will put it right . We would highly recommend Ivy Cottage for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. David and Joy.

  Thanks for your feedback David and Joy and we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your week in Rowhedge. It has been a very busy summer season this year with back to back bookings but there is a breathing space soon when we will be hoping to tackle any of the areas that need it. Best wishes to you both. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David4.4★Sep 2022

• "This was our second visit to Ivy Cottage,encouraged by the superb location."

  Compaired to our first visit we found the day to day cleaning to a lower standard than before.Apart from that issue, would recommend the location.

  Thank you for your feedback and for your return booking. We're very sorry that you found the cleaning not up to the same standard as previously and perhaps something had been missed prior to your arrival as other recent reviews have rated the cleaning highly. If you are able to provide more detail by email, we can check that the issues are resolved. Best regards in the meantime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael3.8★Sep 2022

• "We had a lovely holiday staying at Ivy Cottage."

  Just a hiccup with the parking. We have a small car but the parking spaces are very narrow and difficult to open your door once parked. Everything has to be carried along the footpath from the car park to the house. The worst thing, other people kept parking in our allotted spot.

  Reviewed by Morgan & Janet4.4★Sep 2022

• "A really ideal place to have a week's break, beautifully situated on the River Colne."

  We loved watching the river ebb and flow with the tides. The house was perfect -- comfortable and uncluttered and easy to live in. We really appreciated the generous welcome basket too. Would recommend to anyone looking for an Essex break.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely house, pleasant village."

  We had a great holiday and it was good to have a shop and pub close at hand .The ferry to Wivenhoe didn't appear to exist and there were no dvds. None of that mattered to us and I mention it only so that information is accurate. Colchester a lovely and interesting city, Frinton a great beach and Flatford mill a pretty walk.

  Hi Janet. Thanks for your feed back and I'm glad you enjoyed your week. The DVDs you mentioned were removed on advice when we were operating under some covid restrictions but I will check to see whether it is advisable for them to be replaced now so thanks for the reminder on that. I suspect the ferry is also still not running following on from the pandemic but again I will check to see what the situation is there and whether there are any plans to start this up again this summer. Thanks again and best regards, Julie. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet4.4★Jul 2022

• "Loved our stay at Ivy cottage."

  The location beside the river was perfect especially as the weather was gloriously hot. Most days we sat watching the boats sailing past and watching the wildlife. There are plenty of walks and as we have a little dog it was perfect. We visited both pubs and ate at the Anchor several times and if your a veggie there is a great choice! The Jam Jar cafe is also worth a visit

  Reviewed by Tracy4.7★Jul 2022

• "Excellent well equipped cottage and overlooking the river Colne."

  Good location for visiting local places of interest including Beth Chatto's Garden in Elmstead and is well worth a visit. The Anchor provided us with great evening meals. Unfortunately, our holiday was cut short due to short notice medical appointments during the second half of the week. But we shall certainly visit again soon. It was such a lovely break.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2022

• "Stunning location."

  Plenty of walks. Nice places to eat and drink. Lovely accommodation with everything you could need - a home from home.

  Reviewed by Heidi5.0★May 2022

• "A lovely spacious cottage ideally situated on the banks of the river Colne."

  Rowhedge village offers 2 friendly pubs one of which serves delicious food and a hearty cooked breakfast is available at the Jam Jar cafe. The rear patio garden was fully enclosed and perfect for our dog and the bench in the front garden was the perfect spot for a cuppa in the morning sun watching the wildlife on the river. We loved our stay at Ivy Cottage and would certainly recommend it to family and friends.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★May 2022

• "The cottage is in a great position in a thriving village with shops, two pubs and a cafe."

  It overlooks the river and you can walk along the river in both directions. The cottage is very comfortable and well-equipped with everything you might need and a very generous welcome package is provided. Parking is not next to the cottage, but only a short walk away. We would recommend it for a great stay.

  Reviewed by Ruth4.7★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cottage right on to the estuary, Ivy cottage was very clean, great for short/long walks and watching the wild life."

  There is a coop just around the corner which is great for picking up the odd item that you need daily. Thanks Julie for the Lovely welcome pack and hopefully we will be coming back soon.

  Reviewed by Steve4.7★Mar 2022

• "Very comfortable and spacious house with everything we needed."

  Enjoyed the welcome pack.Beautiful location with a great view and walks from the door. Good bus service into Colchester. Plenty of places to visit nearby.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Mar 2022

• "Lovely property."

  Good location and peaceful in low season. Would like to visit again in the future.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Feb 2022

• "A lovely spacious property in a beautiful location overlooking the river."

  Nice welcome back and lots of information provided

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Feb 2022

• "A really lovely holiday cottage with gorgeous views!"

  The cottage was spotlessly clean, comfortable and peaceful. We even got to sit on the bench outside with our morning coffee (in January!) and so enjoyed the beautiful and tranquil scenery. Rowhedge is a lovely little village and we can’t wait to return. Thank you for the welcome treats!

  Reviewed by Geraldine5.0★Jan 2022

• "Great location right on river ."

  Spacious, well equipped and comfortable

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Jan 2022

• "Excellent all round!"

  Great communication from the owner, thoughtful goodies basket waiting for our arrival, fabulous cottage! Loved it!

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Dec 2021

• "Very comfortable and well equipped cottage."

  Lovely picturesque location in a very friendly village with excellent local amenities. The welcome basket was also very much appreciated.

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Nov 2021

• "A lovely property in an attractive situation Clean and comfortable, and well provided with all the facilities needed for an enjoyable weeks holiday."

  Reviewed by David4.7★Oct 2021

• "The property is everything we could hope for, clean, well equipped, comfortable and a lovely location on the river."

  It was great to sit outside with a cup of coffee in the sun and watch the tide come up. Many thanks to the property owner Julie for her care and attention to detail.

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely location, but brochure didn't make it clear that view of river is only from kitchen window."

  We stayed local for a few days due to the petrol situation, and the two shops in the village just about had enough provisions for us to cook simple meals. Very pleasant walks along the river in both directions, but it was not possible to walk all the way to Colchester due to a stretch of unsafe pathway.

  Reviewed by June4.7★Sep 2021

• "What a great place to stay."

  It was large, clean and had everything you need for a holiday stay. Sitting out the front on the bench watching the world go by was idyllic. Nice welcome pack to. Views were outstanding. Locals very friendly and loved to stop and chat. Don't forget to visit the Anchor pub, a very short stroll away and if you have a doggie there is outside seating overlooking the river to eat, the food was awesome, went there several times. The Albion pub is a Ale lovers delight and they also have seating by the river, the food menu is small though. The Jam Jar was a great place for Lunch. If you walk go up past the pubs to the new development the riverside walk is lovely and also goes up the Roman River.

  Reviewed by Bill5.0★Sep 2021

• "Our stay in Ivy Cottage was exactly what we had hoped for, the cottage is so well positioned in Rowhedge and with wonderful views."

  We spent a fortnight in Essex and were fully occupied every day as there is so much to see and do. We plan to return next year.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Sep 2021

• "Location. We'll equipped kitchen."

  En suite bathroom and TV in bedroom. Generosity of hosts in welcome package and consumables such as loo roll.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jul 2021

• "The location was beautiful on the river, house was so lovely, comfortable and welcoming."

  Weather was amazing

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Jul 2021

• "Lovely spacious comfortable house with great view over the R."

  Colne. Great base for visiting gardens and nature reserves.

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Jul 2021

• "Perfectly placed for a nice relaxing holiday."

  The cottage was very clean and comfortable and a good base for exploring this part of Essex/Suffolk. The owner provided plenty of information on both the area and accommodation prior to arrival, which was very useful. Only the Anchor pub serving food, but this was fine for us.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jun 2021

• "From the moment we arrived we felt like we were on holiday the setting by the water is wonderful and the house was squeaky clean big and home from home."

  with two pubs just two mins away one doing food the other a meeting place for the locals and the fish and chip van comes round on a friday and a lovely cafe a stones throw away, walking along by the river with the dog meeting all the lovely locals was really nice they gave us lots of inffo of places to visit dedham was very nice ,we also had a lovely day at papermill lock the food was first class and the setting a bit special with artists paddle boarders and lots of boats, and thanks Julie for the lovely welcome pack and staying in your special house.

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Jun 2021

• "The house is in a super position - on the riverside path so you can have morning coffee sitting by the front door watching the water, birds and passers by."

  The back garden is a real sun-trap in the afternoon and fully enclosed so great for the dog. It is worth saying that the information provided does not make it very clear that there is a (30 yard ?) walk from the car parking spaces to the property. The super large double bed in the very large main bedroom is very comfortable indeed and the bathrooms are well set up - the shower in the en-suite is particularly good. The sofas are also very comfortable. The kitchen has everything you will need. We had a wonderful holiday - sorry to have to come away - and we will be back.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2021

• "Great location and a very comfortable and well furnished cottage."

  Ideal for walks by Riverside. Nice to have some welcome goodies left for us by our host.

  Reviewed by Shuja-ud-din5.0★Dec 2020

• "Beautiful place right on the river, spotlessly clean, very high standard, everything you could possibly need and more, and the host was only a phone call away to answer any questions, absolutely loved it here, and would definitely go back."

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Dec 2020

• "Ivy Cottage was very comfortable, well equipped and spacious."

  Unfortunately, we had to come home two days early in order to be back for the start of the second Covid-19 lockdown. Hopefully, we shall have an opportunity in the future to spend some more time in Rowhedge in order to explore the local area.

  Reviewed by Diana4.4★Oct 2020

• "Brilliant location peaceful and relaxing."

  Lovely being so near the river, lovely pub with excellent food and shop within a few minutes walk.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Oct 2020

• "A very good holiday cottage."

  Only item missing was a set of basic tools available for use,as a persistant problem with a kitchen unit kick board could have been put right with some basic tools.

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Sep 2020

• "House was clean well equipped lovely location friendly area local pub ..."

  House was clean well equipped lovely location friendly area local pub food good quality great walks ever changing outlook as tide ebbs and flows half hourly buses to colchester

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Aug 2020

• "Lovely cottage great location will definitely visit again."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely house in a beautiful setting."

  It was wonderful to have that first cup of tea of the day on the bench at the front of the house, watching the boats and paddle boarders go by. The house itself has everything you need, and the local Coop is very near by. The parking provided, whilst not directly on the property, is very close by. Great holiday.

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Jul 2020

• "Our stay was very relaxed, the property was really clean and comfy, and the ..."

  Our stay was very relaxed, the property was really clean and comfy, and the views right outside the front door were phenomenal

  Reviewed by Kath5.0★Jan 2020

• "The cottage was wonderful in every aspect."

  will be booking again. Thank you Jeanette Mayhew

  Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Dec 2019

• "Excellent cottage."

  Clean,comfortable and well equipped.Great location and good base to explore local area.

  Reviewed by Clive5.0★Nov 2019

• "The property was very clean, modern & spacious in a great village location on the banks of a tidal river."

  The tidal river gave a great opportunity to see an amazing array of wildlife and also lovely walks up the footpaths. Local shops and pubs were great, with a warm welcome found in all. Lots to see and do in the local area. The owner Julie was very friendly and helpful. The welcome pack was a very lovely gesture and we enjoyed all. Just a note to say, some side tables would have been a benefit in the lounge/ seating area. One of the best Sykes properties we have stayed at And we would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Nov 2019

• "Lovely cottage very clean,beds and furniture extremely comfy."

  Fully enclosed peaceful garden with gravel,artificial grass and patio with garden furniture.The village is lovely and everyone seems really friendly,nice walks around,and plenty of places to visit nearby. Another fab week in a Sykes cottage!.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Aug 2019

• "House had really good amenities, the fridge with the cold water dispenser was a godsend in the hot weather, sofas and beds really comfy."

  Very generous welcome pack for human and canine guests.

  Reviewed by Pennie5.0★Jul 2019

• "Ivy Cottage is a lovely property, spotlessly clean and very comfortable, we felt very much at home as soon as we arrived."

  Sadly, we only stayed one night owing to illness, but we hope to return to complete our holiday in the future.

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Jun 2019

• "Lovely cottage, nice and spacious and in a lovely position overlooking estuary."

  Plenty of places to visit within a short car ride. The big pub on the green is dog UNFRIENDLY, but we were allowed to sit on the terrace with the smokers. Food took ages to come and we were the only ones sitting outside as everyone else had had their food and drink had gone. The other pub is dog friendly but doesn't serve food. We ended up buying stuff from the local Co-op and cooking for ourselves. We loved Wivenhoe, lovely walk along front, very pretty. The Black Buoy pub is very dog friendly inside and out, food excellent and not too pricey.

  Reviewed by Jill4.7★May 2019

• "Lovely cottage all mod cons & great location."

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★May 2019

• "The accommodation was wonderful and the location was in the right place for views and for the places we wanted to stay."

  We have a great week and would certainly visit again

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★May 2019

• "Our stay in Rowhedge was perfect a quiet village two pubs and a general shop, Ivy Cottage was situated on the banks of the tranquil tidal river Colne ."

  The cottage was very comfortable clean and well furnished . It was also the ideal location for us to visit local bird watching sites and nature reserves and many within a 10 mile radius.

  Reviewed by Janet4.4★May 2019

• "Spent a week with my family including a 6 year old ( my grandson ) we loved the cottage so much , very clean and had everything we needed the area is beautiful and ideal for walks around the area ."

  . the view from the cottage is amazing with the river .we are thinking of booking again in the near future .another thing was the treat basket left by the owner we managed to meet her too and was kind enough to let us in a but earlier since we arrived a bit early .I would definitely recommend this cottage !!

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Apr 2019

• "The cottage is lovely, in a wonderful setting right on the river."

  We found it deceptively large, beautifully decorated and equipped. Everything was very clean, and the dog enjoyed the closed-in garden, as did we. The welcome pack was also very nice and welcome. The village is friendly with 2 well-stocked shops, 2 pubs and a regular bus service into Colchester - handy for those of us with bus passes! Please pass on our compliments to the owner.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Mar 2019

• "It is not made clear that the parking is not next to the house."

  Otherwise, a delightful house with a beautiful view.

  Reviewed by Susie5.0★Mar 2019

• "Lovely location, lovely property it all exceeded our expectation"

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Feb 2019

• "Wonderful location, right on the river with just a short walk to two pubs and shop."

  The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we could want. Will definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Dec 2018

• "Lovely cottage spotlessly clean , warm and very well equipped."

  Great location for walks along the river or visiting the town of Colchester. Brilliant to have own parking. Really helpful owner and caretaker nearby.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Nov 2018

• "Julie the owner exceeded our expectations."

  The property was spacious and comfortable, well stocked with everything you’d need. This property should be the standard for all rental cottages, as we’ve used many over the years and Ivy Cottage is the best we’ve been in.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Nov 2018

• "The property really was amazing and the location couldn't have been better with stunning views over to Wivenhoe."

  It was a shame that the foot ferry finished operating at the end of October though. We will definitely stay again as my daughter and family live in Witham which is only about a 40 minute drive away. My grandchildren loved coming over especially seeing all the rowing boats out on Remembrance Sunday and there was also a barbecue at the Rowing Club which was next to the cottage. Everybody was very friendly and our dog loved going out along the estuary.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Nov 2018

• "I could not fault anything about Ivy Cottage, it is a very lovely house and spotlessly clean."

  .I can thoroughly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Lydia5.0★Sep 2018

• "The holiday home was great clean nice welcome pack on arrival and"

  Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you were happy with Ivy Cottage and your comments have also been forwarded to the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2018

• "Lovely clean cottage."

  Good walks from the property. Super goodies basket was a nice touch. Would not hesitate to recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Sep 2018

• "Very nice place with very friendly people , the Ancor pub was very friendly with very nice meals ."

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Aug 2018

• "We visited this cottage as a family to chill out for the week, on arrival we we surprised to see we had our own under cover reserved parking bay."

  The cottage is literally the other side of a path from the river with a nice open green next to it and a fantastic pub called the Anchor which serves great fresh food and has a lovely terrace. The cottage it self is massive inside, on entry we were amazed about how modern it is, with a large living room, two large double rooms and a smaller room. All the facilities were really nice and well finished with a nice garden area. The care package left was a very nice touch and goes a long way to show how the owners appreciate our business. Thank you for a lovely break.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Aug 2018

• "Beautiful home."

  So well equipped. Lovely welcome package. Amazing views. So good we are going back.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jul 2018

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