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Robins at Marsh Barn offers self catering accommodation in Manningtree. Set in the conservation area of Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Robins is a converted barn in a lovely 2 acre garden by the River Stour. Accommodation, for 2 people, consists of a beautifully furnished studio (20x15), separate bathroom and well-equipped kitchen.
There is a croquet lawn, 200yds river frontage, outside dining area & parking at front door. The garden gate opens onto a riverside path to Flatford Mill (3 miles) & Dedham (4 miles) in one direction and in the other to the little town of Manningtree (10 minutes walk), with its beach, sailing club & several excellent restaurants.
This
is a bird watchers paradise with an RSPB reserve across the river. Visiting
species have included spoonbill, pelican, osprey & American dowitcher. There are
resident egrets.
There is excellent coarse fishing to be had just 5 minutes walk from Robins.
Colchester (20 minutes by car) is Britain's oldest recorded town with Roman Walls, a Norman Castle & fine zoo. The Beth Chatto gardens are close by. Not far away is Sutton Hoo. There are many enchanting towns such as Lavenham & Kersey. A 25 minute drive will take you to Frinton on Sea, Walton or Clacton. There are excellent theatres in both Colchester & Ipswich (20 minutes by car).
This part of East Anglia has so much to offer to so many people you will find yourself spoilt by choice.
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el 0)1206 397299www.robinsatmarshbarn.co.uk
Essex self catering holiday cottages