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1. Lakewood Plot 5

13 km from Mersea Island Museum

₩1,207,047

₩1,448,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A geodesic dome structure with a wooden table and chairs, a small Christmas tree, and hanging lights.

A Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and a vintage green machine labeled "BENTALL & Co. Keybridge, England" next to a brick building.

A geodesic dome structure with tables and chairs, some with red cushions, and a wooden floor.

A narrow street with traditional black wooden houses, a covered structure, and hanging plants.

2. The Limes

16.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Linda

₩157,955

₩189,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.

A house with a brick patio, a small table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a television on a small table, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

3. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

9.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Andy

₩133,938

₩160,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A restaurant with a high ceiling, pendant lighting, and a central orchid display.

A living room with a beige sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a patterned wallpaper, a wooden side table with a fan, and a trash can.

A two-story house with a bay window and a front porch.

A room with a wooden desk, a wall-mounted mirror, and a lamp.

4. The Oyster Smack Inn

17.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Sean

₩163,089

₩195,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

5. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Patricia

₩81,938

₩98,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

6. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Rachel

₩102,250

₩126,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

7. Wivenhoe House Hotel

11.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Fionnghuala

₩205,381

₩246,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A covered outdoor seating area with a table, cushions, and a statue.

A hotel entrance with a red carpet, a canopy labeled "ENTRANCE", and potted plants on either side.

A cozy indoor setting with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a decorated Christmas tree.

A narrow waterway with dense greenery on both sides, a statue in the foreground, and a small boat with a roof.

8. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

David

₩167,646

₩201,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A bathroom with a wooden tray, a wicker basket, and a mirror reflecting a window with patterned curtains.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

9. Noble Goose Rooms

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Andrea

₩146,071

₩175,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a sunlit area with chairs.

A bar area with wooden bar counter, black bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A brick building with a large entrance, likely a hotel, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

10. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

14.4 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicholas

₩94,291

₩113,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

11. Lakewood Plot 2

13 km from Mersea Island Museum

₩1,207,047

₩1,448,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A wooden table with a tall, ornate lantern and a vase with flowers.

A hotel lobby with wooden paneling, a fireplace, and seating areas.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

A Holiday Inn Express building entrance with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a bench.

12. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Tim

₩103,008

₩123,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall.

A double bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted fan, and decorative wall art.

A formal dining room with white tables, chairs, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a wooden counter, white cabinets, and a floral backdrop.

13. The Blue Anchor Feering

15.5 km from Mersea Island Museum

Robert

₩118,180

₩141,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

14. GreyFriars

12.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Tracey

₩212,725

₩255,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

15. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

16.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Fiona

₩74,165

₩88,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor patio area with multiple round tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by buildings with traditional architecture.

A plate with toast topped with guacamole, diced tomatoes, onions, and a poached egg garnished with chives.

A neatly made bed with pillows and folded towels, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden furniture, and a large wall clock.

16. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

16.2 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dianne

₩107,780

₩129,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple dining tables, and chairs.

A modern hotel with a white exterior, multiple windows, and a prominent Premier Inn sign.

A check-in counter with a computer, a monitor, and a self-service kiosk at Premier Inn.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a modern building with multiple windows, and a clear sky.

17. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

16.3 km from Mersea Island Museum

Marina

₩91,914

₩110,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

A narrow alleyway with a gravel path, bordered by a metal fence and a brick building with windows.

18. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Norman

₩123,609

₩148,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A coastal beach scene with a clear walkway leading to the shore, a pier in the distance, and a few boats on the water.

A cozy living room with two patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a tray of breakfast items, and a chair.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a large window offering a view, and a green wall with a vertical garden.

19. Kingscliff Hotel

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

June

₩154,977

₩185,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

20. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Tanya

₩99,271

₩119,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

The Victory at Mersea

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed our stay here. Very lovely location looking out to the seafront, staff were very helpful. We would love to stay there again."

Seaview Caravan 2 Bedroom Sleeps 6 -wifi -smart Tv

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful little van, well equipped and with a sneaky little sea view, it has everything you need for a nice break. "

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Mersea Island Vineyard

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St. Peter-on-the-Wall

Learn about the local history of Bradwell-on-Sea when you take a trip to St. Peter-on-the-Wall. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Cudmore Grove Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cudmore Grove Country Park, a lovely green space in East Mersea.

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Abberton Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Abberton Reservoir during your travels in Colchester. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

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Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre

Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Layer de la Haye, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's spas, or seek out its golf courses.

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Five Lakes Resort

7.0/10 (17 reviews)

You can take time to visit Five Lakes Resort during your travels to Tolleshunt Knights. Visit the spas or attend a sporting event in this quaint area.

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Five Lakes Golf Club

4.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Tolleshunt Knights at Five Lakes Golf Club. Visit the spas in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mersea Island Museum?

Mersea Island Museum is located in West Mersea. Travelers like this welcoming area for its restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mersea Island Museum?

The Victory at Mersea is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mersea Island Museum.

How many hotels are there near Mersea Island Museum?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mersea Island Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mersea Island Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Mersea Island Museum.

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What can I see and do near Mersea Island Museum?

Explore nature at Abberton Reservoir and Cudmore Grove Country Park. Five Lakes Resort, Mersea Island Vineyard, or Five Lakes Golf Club are some local sights worth checking out. A visit to St. Peter-on-the-Wall is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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Our top choices for Mersea Island Museum hotels

1. Lakewood Plot 5

2. The Limes

3. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

4. The Oyster Smack Inn

5. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

6. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

7. Wivenhoe House Hotel

8. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

9. Noble Goose Rooms

10. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

11. Lakewood Plot 2

12. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

13. The Blue Anchor Feering

14. GreyFriars

15. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

16. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

17. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

18. Ryegate House Colchester

19. Kingscliff Hotel

20. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

The Victory at Mersea

Seaview Caravan 2 Bedroom Sleeps 6 -wifi -smart Tv

Other attractions near Mersea Island Museum

Mersea Island Vineyard

St. Peter-on-the-Wall

Cudmore Grove Country Park

Abberton Reservoir

Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre

Five Lakes Resort

Five Lakes Golf Club

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