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Reviews of Brans Estate

29 High Street, West Mersea, CO5 8QA, United Kingdom

#14 of 20 hotels in West Mersea

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money and accommodated 4 of us easily. Good communication with the hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Position near to cafes and sea. Kitchen well equipped and nice touch that milk was in fridge plus tea and coffee. Excellent shower and roomy bathroom. Good sized bedrooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nowhere comfortable to sit in the evening. There are two sofas in a bedroom upstairs but that’s not a conducive space for chilling out. So not a great place if you need to spend much time indoors. The tv didn’t work. We had to pay for parking in a nearby car park as our car was too big to fit the offered garage and that was a bit of a hassle unloading and loading. The access road says no parking at all times but cars were parked there most of the time so we weren’t sure if we could have parked which would have been much more convenient. Facilities are ok but basic. Kids plastic plates etc are pretty worn and old. Towels are quite hard and scratchy. Seemed expensive for what was provided.

    The location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    8.0
    Worked well as a place to stay while visiting family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location comfortable and perfect for our needs

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    8.0
    Lovely break in charming area
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a small freezer would be helpful for a longer stay.

    Superb location, easy to park, large and comfy rooms. Great for our group of 5. Good communication from owners and check in/out really easy. Room configuration worked well for us but people should note sofas are upstairs in bedroom rather than downstairs in communal area.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location. very spacious and light. very comfortable beds. lovely coffee and really nice to have milk left for us. the shower was brilliant. it was really helpful to have our own open garage.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    8.0
    Great location fab accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, well equiped kitchen, comfy beds, good shower

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Downstairs is a bit small but the large bedrooms meant we socialised upstairs. There was only parking for one car and we were a group of six. We were able to find street parking and left the car there for the duration of our stay so this wasn't an issue for us.

    The flat was well equipped, Mas and Tony were quick to communicate with us, beds were comfortable, the upstairs was deceptively spacious and the location was great - it was only a few minutes walk to a grocery store, fish and chip shop, the beach and all that Mersea island has to offer. We had a lovely couple of nights.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2021

    8.0
    Good weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls means you hear everything going on in the Bathroom

    Location in the centre of West Mersea

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There isn’t any garden and can be a bit noisy near the road, lots is Vespa’s around when we were there.

    It was a really comfortable place and situated in a great place for the beach and harbour. Lovely shower, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedrooms

    Nice and clean

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2021

    8.0
    A great stay with friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No sofa in the lounge

    Great location.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2021

    8.0
    An excellent location and a comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sharing one bathroom with 4 other people but that can't be helped.

    Great location a short walk to the beach and an even shorter walk to local shops, cafés and restaurants. Large rooms and kitchen with great facilities.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2021

    9.0
    Weekend away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be good if there was a freezer rather than a dishwasher Towels were a little hard There was a musty smell in the front right hand front wardrobe

    The house. The right place for.us to walk where we needed Good for.takeaways too Had a good break

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2021

    7.0
    Satisfyingly pleasant, easy and trouble-free.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only thing that was missing was an outside space to sit. However, as you're central and the property is inexpensive, it isn't that much of a miss.

    The location was good - central. Easy to access the beaches and facilities in the town. The bedrooms are large, well furnished in a tasteful, pleasing way. The atmosphere was good and the house was well cleaned. Very presentable. The owners are friendly, responsive, helpful and caring.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    1.0
    It was convenient but would never say there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was dirty. Sadly our stay at Brans Estate West Mersea, didn't meet our expectations given our one night stay cost us £310.38 On the up side, the house is in the perfect location, but that's about it as far as it went. The inside of the house is very shabby looking and whilst we accept it is the end of the season, it is greatly in need of some TLC. General cleanliness is lacking with dust and cobwebs hanging from lights in the bedroom. ( so much so, I was able to write to 'clean me' in the dust) The bed linen in two of the three bedrooms was so crumpled, it was in need of ironing. There was also dust along the bottom of the radiators and thick dust along the top of pictures. I don't think they have seen a duster all season. In the bathroom, the toilet roll holder was hanging off the wall, and the door handle was loose . Downstairs there was everdance of water damage on the ceiling in two or three places and flaking plaster between the lounge area and kitchen. It was absolutely filthy around the tap and looked like it had not been cleaned properly for some time. The list could go on. Given the paperwork from them states ' we clean to a per-determed scheme that provides a good level of cleanliness', this definitely is not the case, suffice to say,I would not stay here again and certainly would not recommend it to anyone. See the photos attached. 10/10 for location. 0/10 for cleanliness.

    Perfect location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very well equipped, comfortable, clean and ideal location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    10
    Fabulous clean hassle free booking
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we are going to book again.

    Fabulous location close to beach without being in the thick of it

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2022

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location with parking and the beds were super comfy. The owners were very helpful too.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2021

    6.0
    Good location but needs some work
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with updating beds are not the best Single beds need replacing as not very sturdy. Needs a sofa in the living space

    Location was good for the shops and beach

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2021

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didnt like.

    The owners made everything so easy for our stay with clear explanations. At the property everything was provided. Everything we needed was provided and it made our stay so comfortable. Thank you for taking so much care. We felt the welcome and care in your lovely home. It was certainly a home away from home.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2021

    5.0
    Reasonable value and plenty space in a good location but needs decluttering and decor upgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    House is reasonable value and had good shower and plenty hot water etc. but in my view, and apologies, it would benefit from declutter and upgrade to make it more 'neutral'. Couldn't find owners' phone number anywhere. Our bed had plastic sheet, i think, under bottom sheet which made it feel like hospital bed. Crumbs etc. Under chair cushion in lounge. Grey coloured towels are unattractive. 'Stuff' everywhere.

    Location good. Plenty of room. Big TV. Garage for bikes etc.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

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