The Granary, Layer de la Haye, near Colchester
Young children must be supervised outside due to the unfenced moat Adjacent to Abberton Reservoir, one of the most important wildfowl havens in Europe The village of Layer de la Haye, with its small shop and two pubs is a 10 minute walk The oldest recorded town of Colchester with its zoo, Norman castle, excellent shopping and eating places, is 4 miles Five miles away is Mersea Island, famous for its oysters Neighbouring Layer Marney has the largest Tudor gatehouse in [...]