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Wherry Cottage

manningtree, essex
  • 2 guests
  • 1 bed
  • 1 bathroom
  • No pets

Description

Wherry Cottage is a charming, one-bedroom detached cottage, with stunning views overlooking the Stour Estuary, in the lovely town of Manningtree on the Essex/Suffolk border.

The cottage is ideal for a couple looking to escape to the country for a few days with the convenience of pubs, restaurants, shops and a mainline rail station on your doorstep.

Entering this lovely cottage, is a newly fitted and well-equipped kitchen, overlooking the delightful courtyard garden and a door leading into a large split level, living/dining room with beautiful, ever changing views over the River Stour.

Upstairs, a spacious landing provides a lovely sitting area.

The master bedroom, which overlooks the estuary, boasts a king-size bed and adjoining dressing room.

The luxurious bathroom has a walk in shower and a large sumptuous freestanding bath where you can relax after a long day.

Outside, the enclosed courtyard garden provides the perfect space for a glass of wine or two and a table to enjoy alfresco dining in the warmer months.

Opposite Wherry Cottage is the breath-taking Stour Estuary where you can enjoy a relaxing walk along the river up to Mistley Towers or just sit and watch the boats and the stunning sunsets with an ice cream or fish and chips.

There is also a small sandy beach and launching for small boats, canoes and paddle boards.

Take a short walk in the opposite direction and you are in the heart of Manningtree’s High Street with an eclectic mix of shops, cafes, tea rooms and pubs.

A short distance away are Dedham and East Bergholt, in the heart of Constable Country and a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can walk to Flatford Mill where John Constable painted many of his most famous works including The Hay Wain.

Other local gems a little further away include the famous wool towns of Lavenham, Long Melford, Hadleigh, Clare and Sudbury with their wonderful Tudor buildings and wealth of history.

Wherry Cottage is perfectly situated to explore the surrounding countryside in this beautiful part of the world.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pets Not Allowed

What guests are saying

4.9
Based on 30 reviews
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Wherry Cottage is a lovely property, presented to a very high standard, great location looking out onto the estuary and the owner has provided everything you could possibly need for a great holiday.

This is my second visit and I will be back next year I hope.

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TrudiOct 2026

The cottage is old and quirky and very beautifully modernised and presented.

Gorgeous views, comfortable bed and furniture. It was absolutely perfect for the two of us and we really loved our week there. We are in our mid seventies but, fortunately, relatively agile. Stuart is a top notch host and has thought of everything to make a very successful and enjoyable holiday. It is all is very clean and neatly arranged and the welcome pack - plus beautiful fresh flowers and wine - was amazing. Very kind and generous. Thank you. The location is splendid. A great little town on a beautiful estuary with the most idyllic and ever changing views. Plus we were blessed with glorious weather. Wow. We stayed local for much of the week but we took the car in order to explore Flatford, Dedham and Harwich (the historic maritime trail). Parking outside was not a problem when we did move the car. We also went to Christchurch Mansion to the super Constable 250 Exhibition which has now concluded. We did lots of walking and the local buses are great.

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RobertOct 2026

We thought the property was excellent in facilities provided, general decor, cleanliness and welcome pack.

We do however have a reservation in that there are several places where the floor levels change mid room( in one place by as much as much as 25 centimetres), and very steep steps down into the bathroom. As my wife has impaired eyesight it is unlikely that we would have made the booking had we known.

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StuartSep 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1099051

  • Parking

    Road Side

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Not allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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