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The Blackwater Suite offers accommodations in West Mersea, 23 miles from Freeport Braintree and 27 miles from Hedingham Castle. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. Colchester Zoo is 10 miles from the guest house and Alresford is 15 miles away. The spacious guest house has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking. Chelmsford Train Station is 28 miles from the guest house, while Colchester Castle is 10 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 38 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Lovely location, easy to come and go/check in and out, gorgeous well thought out, clean rooms containing everything you could need. The hosts are lovely. My fave place to stay :-)
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is near the sea front which is great for strolls on the beach. Also close to village shops. The room is immaculate and caters for all your needs...
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I love mersea island and staying at the blackwater suite just topped it....
  • F
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location best we could find for our needs, although a little further afield than we would have wanted, However, the bonus was proximity to the sea front and village. We originally booked for one night, but requested a second for which we changed...
  • Penny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, close to the village and the beach. Lovely room
  • Meldrum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was beautiful and the bed so comfy the only thing i would improve is the tea/coffee and it only stands out because the rest was so lovely - will definitely be coming again.
  • Bernard
    Germany Germany
    Great location, off street parking, clean, comfortable and pleasant room! Highly recommended!
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is very near to the sea front and restaurants etc. love the fact that you let yourself in and out as you please.
  • Janine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, walking distance of Mersea, lovely quiet road, very comfortable bed, very clean
  • Shaun
    Ireland Ireland
    Great value and location.Spotless.,well presented.

Area info

Amenities of The Blackwater Suite
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

Outdoors

  • Beachfront

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Fireplace
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Blackwater Suite takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Blackwater Suite

    • The Blackwater Suite is 2,300 feet from the center of West Mersea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Blackwater Suite include:

      • Suite

    • The Blackwater Suite offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Water park
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Beach

    • Check-in at The Blackwater Suite is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Blackwater Suite may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.