To contact us:

Phone: 0560 1650759

Fax: 01206 323200

E-mail:info@oyster-cottage.co.uk

LOCAL INFORMATION

· Constable Country - Dedham Vale, Flatford Mill and East Bergholt. All approx 4 miles.

· Dedham Village and Sir Alfred Munning’s Museum. 4 miles.

· Picturesque Suffolk villages of Lavenham, Kersey, and Long Melford all nearby.

· Suffolk Heritage Coast including Orford, Woodbridge, Snape, Aldeburgh and Southwold. All within 1 hours drive.

· Essex and Suffolk coastal walks.

· Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, with its Norman castle and Roman walls, award winning Zoo, museums and galleries.

· Theatres and cinemas in Ipswich (10 miles) and Colchester (9miles).

· Nearby seaside resorts of Walton-on-the-Naze and Frinton-on-Sea.

· Nature reserves at Alton Water, Fingeringhoe Wick, Abberton Reservoir, and Minsmere.

· Beth Chatto Gardens (7miles). East Bergholt Place Gardens and Plant Centre (3 miles)

· Cities of London, Cambridge and Norwich all within 1 hours train journey or 2 hours car journey.
Text Box: A Brief History of Manningtree Manningtree is England’s smallest market town, located on the Essex/Suffolk border on The River Stour Estuary. In the middle ages it became a thriving port made rich by the wool and cloth trade. There are still fine examples of weavers cottages in South Street. Through the 18th century Manningtree and neighbouring Mistley continued as important small ports and brewing centres for East Anglia. Many of the town’s houses were given imposing Georgian fronts at this time, reflecting the wealth of the times. Today it remains a thriving market town with two markets a week (on Fridays and Saturdays). The old port is now mainly used for leisure and sailing. For further information about the town and it’s surroundings, please click the link below.

Interesting Places to Visit:

Places to Eat

There are a number of excellent restaurants and family pubs within walking distance or a short drive away.

 

Shops

Manningtree is well served with small supermarkets and specialist shops. Market every Friday and Saturday.
Text Box: MANNINGTREE AZ WEBSITE Manningtree: Fishing BoatView up South Street, ManningtreeQuayside view looking down from Dedham Vale