Guests say
Island Lodge is a well-received holiday rental with guests praising its peaceful location, stunning canal views, and proximity to local amenities. The garden and rushing water add to the tranquil atmosphere. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful welcome pack, though some noted areas for improvement in maintenance.
Most guests found the property clean and cosy, but there were concerns about dust and general upkeep in one review, which suggests room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and access to local footpaths, pubs, and a tea room, making it an ideal spot for relaxation.
Guests generally found the lodge comfortable, mentioning a good night's sleep and a cosy atmosphere, although one review mentioned an issue with hot water.
The lodge is appreciated for its layout and natural light, but some guests suggested adding items and mentioned a smelly toilet system, indicating some maintenance needs.
The welcome pack was well-received, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Beautiful Island Lodge is situated right on the water’s edge at Paper Mill Lock. Sit on your own terrace and listen to the water rushing by or take a boat trip down the river.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Electric Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, (Ensuite Also Accessed From Living Area)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Enclosed rear garden with sitting-out area. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: No children under 16 years old except babes in arms. There is a river bordering the garden.. Nestled on the banks of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, Island Lodge on Paper Mill Island offers a retreat in the countryside of the Chelmer Valley at Paper Mill Lock. Ideal for enjoying water sports on the river, launch your SUP, canoe or kayak directly onto the river with your own private mooring. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the surrounding area with the rushing of water from nearby weirs.
The open plan living area has a positioned perfectly sofa for you to unwind in front of the television above the fireplace or enjoy the view, tempting you to walk through the glass doors onto the private patio to enjoy the views and sounds outside. The kitchen is ideal for whipping up hearty breakfast or romantic dinners. From the living area you can walk into your own bedroom with its en-suite shower room.
From the Island Lodge you can quickly pop over to the other side of the river and visit the popular tearooms and enjoy their delicious treats. You can watch as canal boats navigate through the lock gates or book a boat trip up and down the river through Essex Waterways. They also hire out canoe or kayaks during the summer months.
Island Lodge is an excellent base to explore the local countryside. The towpath follows the river for 14 miles from its beginning in Chelmsford, to the sea at Heybridge Basin and Maldon. Paper Mill Lock is the halfway point. For those wishing to go beyond the river, there are plenty of footpaths either side of the valley. Nearby is Danbury Common and Blakes Wood (National Trust) as well as Danbury Woods. The valley ‘hills’ also make it popular for cyclists as the Ride London passes through Paper Mill Lock. Nearby, the villages of Danbury and Little Baddow offer good restaurants and facilities. Also, you are only a few miles away from the sea at Maldon, or the many attractions of Chelmsford City. It is very accessible with the A12 being 10 minutes away, yet you are immediately amongst nature and by the water of the beautiful Essex countryside.
Free WiFi
No children under 16 years.
Babies in arms allowed.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Great Notley Discovery Centre And Park
- Colchester Zoo
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
What a very special place. Amazing views, great accommodation and restful activities like walking, citing the cafe and pub. Amazing couple of days, thank you
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Chloe
We loved the cottage and loved the stay. The hot water in shower was not great. The place was generally dusty and dirty. Gave my husband allergies sneezing the whole time. Everything had dust on. Foot prints all over the floors. Hairs everywhere. We saw that the previous guest had wrote on the extractor fan above oven clean me yet despite that obvious note still not been cleaned. General poor upkeep. Only thing that seemed to have been cleaned was the bedding but even that had hairs on. Lovely host, lovely location and lovely place but ruined by the cleanlines. We were itchy it was that dusty. Please try the tap in the bathroom, we intentionally didnt clean it. Got dirt and other things coming out of the cold tap. Made us go buy bottled water to brush our teeth with.
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Sara
Its our second visit this year I would definitely recommend staying there