The Mistley Thorn

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In an 'interesting' coastal village on the River Stour, this yellow-painted 18th-century coaching inn is run as a restaurant-with-rooms by chef/proprietor Sherri Singleton. 'She is hands-on, very open; her staff, mainly young women, are friendly,' say Guide inspectors. 'The atmosphere is warm, unpretentious; the food is excellent; good value.' The busy restaurant has an informal feel. 'Dinner was very good. Seafood is a speciality; we enjoyed generous but not overpowering portions of gurnard with spinach and mashed potato; cod with cherry tomatoes; a delicious cooked pear and quince dessert. Prompt service. Soft, almost inaudible muzak at dinner; none at breakfast.' Some of the bedrooms overlook the estuary. 'Our spacious room was attractive in an understated way; taupe woodwork, moulded ceiling, maroon cushions and armchairs; nice bathroom with a window.' Breakfast, ordered in the evening, has 'good croissants with the continental; fine smoked haddock with poached egg'. A busy road runs through the village (quiet at night); there's a colony of swans on the river. Sherri Singleton runs cookery workshops.

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Local attractions

Beth Chatto Gardens
http://www.bethchatto.co.uk/
Sir Alfred Munnings Museum
The single largest collection of Munnings' work.
Flatford Mill
A visitor centre in the middle of Constable Country.

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Contact Details

The Mistley Thorn

High Street, Mistley, nr Manningtree MISTLEY Essex England CO11 1HE

Telephone

01206 392821

Website

www.mistleythorn.com

Further Information

Bedrooms

7.

Open

all year.

Facilities

ramp, small sitting area, bar, restaurant, bedrooms unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

jazz in restaurant.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

allowed, if small and well behaved.

Credit cards

MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

B&B £45-£60 per person, D,B&B £67.50-£90, full alc £35, Sun/Mon special rates, cookery courses, New Year package.