In 22 acres of Stour Valley countryside, Gladwins Farm offers 4-Star en-suite non-smoking rooms. The Blue room has a view across the Dedham Vale. The Pink room looks over the garden and guests staying with us can use the indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, or hard tennis court to work off breakfast! We use locally produced ingredients and can cater for special diets. Colchester is England’s oldest recorded town and has history and excellent shopping, plus an award-winning Zoo, for which we sell discounted tickets. Nayland is a famous ‘cloth’ town, having possibly the finest collection of medieval buildings in the Country. The other ‘Heritage Villages’ – Lavenham, Long Melford and Sudbury are all nearby and the coast is only half an hour away. You could stay here for a week and eat out in an excellent, different restaurant each night! If a quiet holiday in Olde England is on your agenda, call Pauline to arrange a memorable stay. 01206 262261. gladwinsfarm@aol.com

A 15th Century townhouse. Just a short walk to the town, castle, bus station, restaurants and leisure facilities. We combine oeriod character with contemporary stle and comfort. Fourposter / Family Room........From £60 per couple Green Room (single £30-£35 double £45 or triple occupancy £60-£65 ) FOUR STAR SILVER AWARD RATING 60 Easr Street Colchester CO1 2TQ T : 01206 517541 E : info@charliebrownsbedandbreakfast.co.uk

Elmdale Garden Bed and Breakfast is tucked away in a quiet corner of the beautiful unspoilt waterside town of Manningtree on the Essex Suffolk boarder. A perfect place to stay relax and unwind and be spoilt. Several excellent restaurants all within walking distance. Bird watching, sailing, cycling or walking, this is a perfect place to stay. Walk The Essex Way from the top of our drive, explore Flatford Mill and Dedham which are on our doorstep in historic Constable Country. Stroll down to the Stour Estuary which is just 5 minutes from our door step. Charter an old Thames barge for a day trip to Harwich. Enjoy lunch on board whilst sailing and taking in the stunning views of the countryside. Beth Chatto's gardens are just 15 minutes drive away. Harwich Port, Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town with it's Norman castle and Ipswich are all within a 15 minute drive.

Greenview House B&B 6 St Johns Green Colchester CO2 7HA 01206 570847 A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at Greenview House, which is a charming property built in the 1840s and set in a quiet conservation area which has a wonderful view to the right over the green to St Johns Abbeygate circa 1096, one of the many historical sights of interest that Colchester has to offer.

Oak Apple Farm, Greyhound Hill, Langham, Colchester, Essex. CO4 5QF An attractive 1920's farm house on the edge of Constable country - 1 1/2 acre garden attractively laid out with plenty of off/road parking. Good centre for visiting Colchester, Constable country, Beth Chatto's garden or working on the Colchester Business Park. Rates from £30.00 per night for a single room to £65.00 for a double room.

Pheasant Lodge is situated in the grounds of the non-working Balls Farm. The 17th century Farm House is surrounded by fields and wildlife and located less than two miles from the centre of Colchester and Essex University, a mile from the village of Elmstead Market, Beth Chatto Gardens and and only 15 miles from Harwich, it is on the edge of Constable Country. The Lodge is completely separate from the main residence with its own entrance and parking, the 55 square metres of luxurious ground floor accommodation includes an en suite bathroom, two double beds, flat screen TV and wireless internet access. Breakfast will be upmarket continental, smoked salmon, with berries and eggs if required, luxury muesli yoghurts, fresh juice, toast, ham and cheeses etc.

A delightful little Bed & Breakfast tucked away in a quiet tree lined square in the centre of Colchester. Double rooms with private facilities. Delicious home cooked breakfasts, free WIFI internet access.

A 17th.century moated farmhouse, in the village of Layer de la Haye, 4 miles south of Colchester. A working farm, adjacent to Abberton reservoir, in peaceful surroundings. Ideal for bird watchers, being near the Abberton Wildfowl Centre. Approx. 50 mins from Stansted airport and Harwich docks. We are 4 star Tourist Board recommended. Walkers and Cyclists Welcome Award. A non smoking establishment. We offer 3 double ensuite rooms, all equipped with TV/DVD, tea/coffee making facilities, fridge, hairdryer. Tariff; Double room £60-£65 per night, includes full English breakfast Single occupancy £40-£45 per night No children under 12yrs.old. Rye Farm, Rye Lane, Layer de la Haye, Colchester CO2 0JL 01206 734350/ 07976524276