Sunday 12 November Nayland Weekend 2006

We had breakfast of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, then drove To Flatford Mill to have a look at the area where John Constable painted. The mill is a research centre, the Granary a B&B and Willy Lott's cottage is privately owned, so we just walked around the area, which is very quaint and pretty. We then drove towards Mersea Island and wandered around the Marina looking for somewhere to lunch. Set off to other side of the island and found a cafe where we ate fish and chips before walking along the coast path until it was too dark to stay any longer. Drove back to Gladwins and relaxed till it was time for dinner. Went to the Crown at Stoke by Nayland as the taxi driver had recommended it. This is a very good pub, we sat watching the roaring fire, Andrew enjoying a beer or two. We had smoked duck and onion tart for starters, roast beef and ham hock, followed by banana bread with a creme brule crust - excellent! Andrew had the most amazing home made horseradish sauce with the beef, for which they kindly gave us the recipe when we asked. Our last evening already, but I am sure we will be back!