properties.

Oxneys Farm, Bannister Green, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3NF, tel: 01371 820271, www.felstedholidaycottages.co.uk
Self-catering with 1 unit £320-£550 pupw  sleeps 4
This beautifully converted cottage is one of two which were originally part of a former Victorian cattle yard, it is equipped to the highest standards, yet has kept its old world charm with exposed beams and vaulted ceilings.

Rye Lane, Layer-de-La-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0JL, tel: 01206 734350, www.ryefarm.org.uk
Self-catering with 4 units £300-£550 pupw  sleeps 2-4
Peaceful, rural location on a working farm with views over fields. Comfortably furnished to high standard. 4 miles from Colchester. Close to Abberton Reservoir & Zoo. Convenient for Mersea Island, Layer Marney Tower & Beth Chatto Gardens.

Rye Lane, Layer-de-La-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0JL, tel: 01206 734350, www.ryefarm.org.uk
Farmhouse with 3 rooms £33-£35 pppnb
Relax in a friendly, moated, period farm house, set in tranquil surroundings. Adjacent to Abberton Reservoir. Excellent for bird watching. Convenient for visiting Colchester with its Castle and many museums.

112 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HR, tel: 01621 782141, www.theoystersmackinn.co.uk
Inn with 10 rooms £130-£150 prpn , £80-£120 prpnb
A converted 18th century pub close to the river crouch and local yacht clubs, perfect for a relaxing holiday or a romantic short break. The oyster smack inn, 4 star B&B offering a relaxed bar area serving local food.

Lodge Lane, Langenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7LX, tel: 01206 735776, www.blackbondhall.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast with 2 rooms £75 prpnb
AA 4* Bed & Breakfast. Lovely Period house. Peaceful rural retreat set in beautiful gardens between Colchester and Mersea Island.

East Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TZ, tel: 01206 866677, www.roseandcrowncolchester.co.uk
Hotel with 39 rooms £61-£110 pppnb, £61-£110 prpn
The Rose & Crown hotel is a restored 14th century coaching inn with original beams and includes a prison. Walking distance of the town centre and close to Beth Chatto gardens, winner of Best Small Hotel in Essex 2011.