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Details Sleeps: 2 Changeover: Monday, Friday & Sunday Rooms: 1 double Length of stays: 2,3,4,5 or 7 nights Price: from £239 to £328 for 2 nights break Children allowed: None Babies allowed: One, sleeping in travel cot Dogs Welcome: 2 Large Dogs, Dog charges apply  May be suitable for those with mobility problems: Please call for details Bed Size: 5' x 6'5"

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	Open Christmas / New Year		Central heating		22" Television		Telephone
	Courtyard only		Barbeque		DVD player		Cooker and hob
	Off road parking		1 bathroom		CD player		Washing facilities available
	Secure storage for bikes		Shower		Bed linen provided		Clothes dryer
	Bikes provided		Microwave		Towels provided		Clothes airer / washing line
	Ground floor bedroom		Fridge		Breakfast basket provided
	Ground floor bathrooom		Freezer compartment		Basics of tea, coffee, sugar provided
	Wood Burner		Iron and Board		Internet Access at local library

This lovely Barn conversion is right at the end of Mersea Island and adjacent to the famous Nature Reserve of Cudmore Grove Country Park.

 

This is an excellent place to enjoy the rich wildlife of Mersea Island from the comfort of a beautiful Barn conversion on a lovely old farm; it is just a short stroll through the adjacent nature reserve to the Nature of Cudmore Grove to the beach - here you can really exhaust a dog and enjoy the beauty of the salt marshes where seals bask and you become very aware of the ever changing light relationship between sky, marsh and sea.

 

Bromans Barn itself is very eco friendly with sheep's wool insulation and ground heat source pump supplying hot water and under floor heating - it also has its own organic vegetable and herb beds for guests to freely use.

 

As with all the cottages everything is supplied to provide you with a stress free and enjoyable stay, including bedding, linen, towels, basic supplies, a lovely breakfast welcome basket, maps and bikes for you to explore the area, you can even bring your own dinghy, windsurf or kayak !

 

This is a very creative conversion of an old Barn, an although impressively spacious is also very cosy and relaxing, the sun streams in through the many windows and in the evenings there is a lovely cosy log wood burner to enjoy. 

 

As Bromans Barn is all on the ground floor and has a very large 'wet room' bathroom it is it also ideal for guests who have limited mobility problems.

 

What you see the main room does change a little bit in different photos as more lovely items are being made or bought. I will be taking the final photos of this special place quite soon, so revisit this page again and perhaps they will be up.

There is also a dishwasher and fridge in the kitchen. A cot and high chair is available and there are bikes to explore the lovely countryside which starts just 50 yards away.
 

Well behaved pets are always welcome, please refer to this web page  All About Bringing Pets  for charges and how this cottage may suit your pet.

All prices include vat, towels, soap, linen, heating, a 'Proper English Breakfast' welcome pack, a beasket of logs and packet of firelighters.
 

The cottage is a complete little home and facilities include modern central heating with cosy under-floor heating, TV, DVD player, books and a fully equipped kitchen including electric hob and oven and a microwave.

 

Bromans Barn is on Mersea Island which is off the North Essex Marshes near Colchester.

 

The area is famous for its oyster beds and wildlife and if you want to get completely out of the city atmosphere you could hardly find something more opposite and so close to London.

 

The cottage is adjacent to Cudmore Grove Nature Reserve and there are lovely walks through this area and down to the beaches where the seals sunbath and tidal birds make their wonderful calls. You can walks for miles and miles exploring the shoreline which varies from cliffs to mudflat wildernesses, it is a very different and visually intriguing landscape.

 

Please check out this website created by Dougal Urquhart the Ranger at Cudmore Grove, it gives a real insight into the uniqueness of this place and the love that people have for this area: Mersea Wildlife

 

The owners of Bromans Barn provide bicycles for you to explore the island or you can even bring your own Dinghy, Kayak or surf board.

 

I will be updating this page soon but there are a few images I hurriedly took on the morning of June the 6th 2008 and thank you to Dougal Urquhart for allowing me to borrow photos from his excellent blog site .                  

You don't visit The Company Shed for its opulent decor - Formica tables are as posh as it gets - and you don't go for fancy recipes since there are none; you go because you love seafood. And you eat it here in the proper
way: with your fingers and nothing added, save a generous hunk of fresh, crusty bread and a glass of ice-cold white plonk - extras that you must bring yourself. 'The Shed' sells seafood and nothing else.   

 “Fantastic seafood, next to the fishing boats on the quay” draws legions of visitors to this “remote” and rather “bizarre” shed; “arrive very early to ensure a table”, and don’t forget to “bring your own wine, salad, bread and so on”.

 Yes it is a 'Shed' and it is in the boat yard - but it has rave reviews from The Guardian, The Times, The Independent and practically every food magazine. An unmissable experience.
 

Sunday, 31st of January, 2010, Linda:
IF you're looking for a cosy, delightful cottage with fantastic walks by the sea, quiet and romantic, this is for you.

Friday, 29th of January, 2010, John:
Cosy cottage in peaceful location for our anniversary.

Sunday, 17th of January, 2010, Mark:
We were celebrating 25 years together and Bromans was just perfect for us. Just fantastic we enjoyed every minute.

Tuesday, 12th of January, 2010, Juliana and Anastasis:
A very peaceful warm and cosy cottage in a great location next to the coast. Ideal for taking nice long walk with beautiful scenery.

Monday, 21st of December, 2009, Tanya:
We had a lovely, relaxing weekend here. Lots of good walks in beautiful surroundings. Even though we picked the coldest weekend ever the cottage was lovely and cosy.

Tuesday, 15th of December, 2009, Richard and Sheila:
Bromans Barn is a lovely, cosy get away from it all place. Lots of walks to enjoy, peace and tranquility. Warm welcome from Martin and Ruth. Thanks for lighting the fire.

Friday, 11th of December, 2009, Sue and Ian:
Lovely place to stay, well placed for great walking - total peace and quiet.

Monday, 7th of December, 2009, Craig:
Excellent Cottage, very warm and cosy.

Friday, 27th of November, 2009, Richard and Sita:
We had a wonderful short break, the cottage and location are fantastic and we'll definately recommend it to friends. Look forward to trying out some of the other Grove Cottages !

Tuesday, 6th of October, 2009, Ros and David:
Very warm welcome, comfortable cottage in peaceful setting.

Monday, 28th of September, 2009, Gary and Gina:
Great location. Cosy and comfortable. Wonderful for our dog.

Monday, 14th of September, 2009, Helen:
The peace and quiet were just perfect - gave us chance to recharge! Thank you. A gentle walk on the wild side, with excellent seafood up west! We will recommend.

Thursday, 10th of September, 2009, Keith:
Wonderfully peaceful location- just bird song on waking up. Perfect for two big healthy dogs (andowners) ! The barn has been tastefully restored - beautiful exposed beams - all making for a very happy holiday - many thanks - Pick of the dog friendly pub/restaurant was the Wholebone at Fingringhoe - great food.

Friday, 14th of August, 2009, Kate and Gordon:
The perfect place for a much needed break.

Monday, 10th of August, 2009, Lucy:
Top class accomodation and just a short distance to a nature reserve and beach. I'll be back!

Sunday, 2nd of August, 2009, Shirley:
This spacious and comfortable barn conversion was an ideal escape from the rat race and the closeness of the country park having two springer spaniels was an added bonus. Well done Grove Cottages and well recommended.

Sunday, 2nd of August, 2009, Mary and Phil:
Fabulous as ever, so cosy and relaxing.

Friday, 24th of July, 2009, Keith and Debbie:
Incredible silence, lovely views, beautiful walks, friendly people, lovely barn, good food. What more could you want for a time away from home, and a very friendly horse!

Thursday, 16th of July, 2009, Keeley:
What a little gem. Perfect location for walks, and just to get away for a few days. Will be coming back!

Friday, 10th of July, 2009, Sue and Ali:
Delightful hideaway, lovely walking, very peaceful. Great for dogs

Sunday, 5th of July, 2009, Chris:
lovely weekend in tranquil setting but within easy walking distance of Cudmore nature park.

Friday, 26th of June, 2009, Lesley Anne and Glynn:
Thoroughly wonderful, peaceful and relaxing holiday. Barn's beautiful and our dogs loved the fields we were allowed to use. Ruth and Martin made us so very welcome, thank you. P.S the weather was just fabulous. It was just like being in the med!

Friday, 19th of June, 2009, Mark and Karen:
Beautiful Barn, pictures don't do it justice, fabulous location for beach runs for the dog, West Mersea Oyster Bar a must. We have to return.

Friday, 12th of June, 2009, Brian:
Delighted with the accommodation and its idyllic setting and everyone very friendly. Super getaway.

Friday, 5th of June, 2009, Suzanne:
Bromans Barn lived up to all our expectations. An ideal place to relax and unwind. The barn is spacious and very cosy. Perfect for long walks with Charlie our labrador. We had whole stretches of beach to ourselves in the early evening, and plenty of doggy friends to play with at other times. A very romantic place with or wothout a dog.

Friday, 29th of May, 2009, Anne:
Something special set in a stunning location. Shhh...Don't tell everyone!

Monday, 4th of May, 2009, Kate and Alfie:
Our stay here was exactly what everyone needs. pretty, quiet, relaxing, clean and enjoyable.

Friday, 24th of April, 2009, Lynne and Colin:
A wonderful and tranquil retreat-absolute peace and quiet with only the odd pheasant sound. Mersea island is a real treasure!

Monday, 2nd of March, 2009, Ian & Carol:
A great weekend in a very cosy cottage. Wonderful walks by the sea; the dog loved the whole experience!

Monday, 16th of February, 2009, Tracey:
An excellent location and everything met Grove Cottages high standard.

Monday, 15th of December, 2008, Kat & Guy:
A lovely warm welcome at such a beautiful place. A proper bolthole away from the stresses and strains of life.

Monday, 1st of December, 2008, Annabel:
We've spent the weekend curled up in front of the log burner eating the amazing local seafood!

Friday, 7th of November, 2008, Deborah:
We found a gem when we picked Bromans Barn - cosy yet spacious - exceeded our expectations - beautiful location on the farm with horses and heron for neighbours. WE enjoyed our daily walk through the country park to the beach, lunch at the Company Shed, day in Colchester town and evenings with the log burner. Perfect

Sunday, 2nd of November, 2008, Nigel:
Close your eyes and listen - no evidence of human noise!

Sunday, 26th of October, 2008, Steve & Keri-Leigh:
Lovely House, Lovely People, Lovely Location!!!

Monday, 20th of October, 2008, Wilma & Mark:
Our second visit in a month! Absolutely wonderful cottage; Ruth and Martin are very welcoming. Our little dog Molly loved it! Looking forward to visiting again.

Sunday, 12th of October, 2008, Nick & Vicky:
An amazing barn in a beautiful & tranquil location - The perfect getaway!! we'll certainly be back!

Monday, 22nd of September, 2008, Mark & Wilma:
Excellent Cottage. Very comfortable, very spacious. Extremely well thought out. Would definitely revisit!

Friday, 19th of September, 2008, Nick & Steve:
Super Cottage in very nice surroundings. Very nice owners. Interior of Bromans Barn is very much to our country/rural taste and we are very much looking forward to our return visit! First class area if you are a dog owner, with super walks.

Friday, 5th of September, 2008, Kim:
Ruth & Martin are so welcoming. A delightful cottage and ideal for a short break (with small doggies) Very peaceful and really close to the sea.

Monday, 1st of September, 2008, Richard:
EVEN better than it looks on the pictures  friendly, welcoming and some fantastic walks.

Thursday, 7th of August, 2008, Ian & Lynne:
Ruth & Martin have worked very hard to develop their barn into a welcoming and comfortable holiday home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The barn was a peaceful, tucked-away retreat for us and the dog. Loved the walks straight from the door through the country park and coastal path. We appreciated the pretty sitting area, complete with sun loungers - perfect for a good book and glass of wine!

Thursday, 7th of August, 2008, Joanne:
Beautiful cottage in an idyllic location. Mersea Island is a hidden gem!

Thursday, 7th of August, 2008, Mary & Phil:
We would prefer to keep it a secret - otherwise we will never be able to get a space for another booking! Cannot wait to return!!

Tuesday, 22nd of July, 2008, Alan & Liz:
A hidden gem - great accommodation, great island. Local wine, beer, seafood, people - all fantastic !

Tuesday, 22nd of July, 2008, Fikret & Aysepul:
Thank you for this cottage; we have spent two wonderful days here. My wife says that this was a special two days for us and she will never forget it !

Tuesday, 22nd of July, 2008, Alison & Shaun:
The barn was very welcoming and cosy. It was ideally situated for dog walking, bird and wildlife watching. We will be recommending it to all our friends !