Place to stay things to do. North east Essex?

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Mrs Blib and I have a free weekend in august and we are looking to explore north East Essex. We are very familiar with Suffolk and Norfolk. But, we fancied a change and the far reaches of Essex are areas we've never before explored.

So, I thought to ask about the area and what it has to offer. A quick look at the map tells me that the area around Manningtree could be interesting as it seems to be a bit out of the way. But, we are open to your suggestions.

In the first instance, we need a dog friendly place to stay for two nights. An
Inn would be perfect. Next, interesting, dog friendly places to visit. Finally, good places to eat.

Thanks for your help.

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Thanks for that.

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Thats great. Thank you. Yes we've been to Orford Ness.

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Unfortunately, the Mistley Thorn is fully booked for our dates.

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BobTurner said:

Hmm. Can't say I'm surprised. Worth getting something to eat there regardless. Kesgrave Hall? Am sure I saw a dog staying there last time we were there - it's in Suffolk, but only just

We've booked Kesgrave Hall. The accept dogs so thank you so much for that, Bob!

Now, things to do and see with dog in tow........?

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A post like that one is a testament to all that is good in Pistonheads. I really appreciate your time and effort. A genuine thanks.

However, in true PH fashion, if any of your tips fail to live up to my expectations, I will be back to publicly vilify you on this and every other thread that I post on, for the next six months.

And it will be all your own fault.

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Scousefella said:

EskimoArapaho said:

Jaywick for a little bit of Ghetto-by-the-Sea action.

Take an Uzi, some spare ammo and if anyone attempts to flag you down just run them through!!

I'm a Londoner. Nuffink scares me, Bro'.

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Thank you, Jaguar Steve.

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Whenever I travel, I post a thread asking for tips. The PH posters never fail to provide some really useful information.

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Thanks once again, SherrifAds & rscott.

We love Suffok, visit there a lot and we plan on retiring up there in a couple of years. However, being a North Londoner, I'm aware that Essex is HUGE and is so much more than Ilford and Soufend. That's why me & Mrs Blib have decided to check out the county.

Yes, we've booked a hotel in Suffolk (). But, we do plan on heading south of Kesgrave Hall to check out the wilder regions of your county.

Hence this thread.

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We're heading up there this evening. The weather's set fair & the targa roof will be off all weekend. Thanks once again to all who posted tips on things to do during our stay. It is most appreciated.