Essex location
Essex
The Kingdom of Essex was traditionally founded by Aescwine in 527 AD, occupying territory to the north of the River Thames, incorporating much of what would later become Middlesex and Hertfordshire, though its territory was later restricted to lands east of the River Lee.Colchester in the north east of the county is Britain\'s oldest recorded town, dating back to before the Roman conquest, when it was known as Camulodunum, and was sufficiently well-developed to have its own mint. Subsequently the Kingdom of Essex was subsumed into the Kingdom of England and Essex eventually became the historic county. More information
Suffolk
Just one hour from London by train, Suffolk is brimming with exciting towns, attractive villages, beautiful beaches and stunning country side. The Suffolk Heritage Coast offers some of the finest landscape in the United Kingdom. With 40 miles of coastline, most of which is designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', you will find super sandy beaches, stunning pebble beaches and miles of natural rugged coast. Our properties are situated in the ever popular towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold, Woodbridge and Claydon which is a small village on the outskirts of Ipswich. Surrounding these excellent locations are a host of interesting, historic and beautiful towns and villages.More information
Southwold
Southwold is a delightful town and a great place to visit at any time of year, whether just for a day, a weekend, for a week, or longer. More information
Aldeburgh
Aldeburgh is a coastal town in Suffolk, the town is notable for its Blue Flag shingle beach and fisherman huts (freshly caught fish sold daily), More information
Melton
Melton is a village in Suffolk, England, located approximately one mile north east of Woodbridge. More information
Claydon
Claydon is a small village just north of Ipswich in Suffolk, England. The meaning of the name is 'clay-on-the-hill', though it is not much of a hill. More information
Essex
Eating out
The Carvery House - Chelmsford offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, every day! Breakfast: Eat-in or takeaway your very own designed breakfast - you choose exactly what breakfast you have! Lunch: The Lunch Menu is served downstairs from 12pm until 5pm accompanied by the downstairs bar, you can sit and enjoy a relaxing lunch with family, friends or colleagues. Dinner: The Carvery House offers you an all-you-can-eat carvery dinner with fantastic meat joints and fish with all the trimmings, and a healthy salad bar. Available from 5pm with the last sitting at 8.30pm every day.
Dickens Restaurant CafêBar - is located in Halstead in Essex at Townsford Mill overlooking the river. We have sophisticated live jazz which diners can enjoy at no extra cost and we offer a variety of menus including a children's menu and vegetarian dishes.
The Robin Hood Loughton Essex - A family run coffee house with not only great coffee! We serve home made cakes, scones, soups, freshly prepared sandwiches and toasties as well as cooking superb hot food to order including eggs benedict, omelettes and winter stews.
The Headley Brentwood Essex - Since February 2007, The Headley has undergone extensive renovation to provide local diners and visitors to the area an environment which we hope to become a home from home, where you can relax and unwind. Owned by East Anglia's only 2 Michelin star chef Daniel Clifford, The Headley offers some great traditional British dishes with a distinctive twist in its cool, comfortable and elegant surroundings
Things to do
Hedingham Castle -There is a magnificent banqueting hall with a minstrels' gallery and the finest Norman arch in England. Beautiful grounds, peaceful woodland and lakeside walks, all beside a medieval village with a fine Norman church.
Colchester Castle Museum - The largest Norman Keep in Europe. Superb Roman displays, hands-on activities and tours. An award winning experience of 2000 years of history. Exciting events all year round. New rolling exhibition programme.
Cressing Temple Barns - An ancient medieval moated farmstead with a fascinating range of rural barns and two vast spectacular oak barns built during the 13th century for the Knights Templar.
Wildlife Boat Trips - Go for a 2 hour trip around Walton's 'Secret Water' aboard the M.V. Karina and watch the seals in the magical and enthralling Walton Backwaters under the guidance of an experienced boatman and local naturalist
Southend Marine Activities Centre - Fully accredited RYA and BCU watersports and outdoor education centre. Part of the Southend Council, offering courses to both schools and the general public.