Where we are

Our converted Coach House is located in the village of Chappel, in the heart of the Colne Valley.

Hill House Bed & Breakfast
Chappel
Essex
CO6 2DX
Email - hattieromerlee@yahoo.co.uk
Tel - 07802 601144

Where to Eat

The Swan Inn, Chappel

Lovely village pub 5 minute walk
from the Coach House.
swaninn-chappel.com

The Five Bells Public House, Colne Engaine

The Five Bells Public House is an award-winning pub and restaurant that is l;ocated only 5 miles from Hill House B&B. This charming rustic pub looks out over the Colne Valley in the pretty village of Colne Engaine.
www.fivebells.net

The Lion Pub, Earls Colne

Wonderful pub located in a nearby village whose menu is created from meals cooked in their wood-fired oven.
lionearlscolne.co.uk

The Barn Brasserie

Informal dining within the charm of a 16th Century timber barn.

www.thebarnbrasserie.co.uk

Where to Visit

Marks Hall
Gardens and arboretum featuring trees from around the world set in 200 acres of land.
www.markshall.org.uk/

Colne Valley Railway
An award winning unique country railway.
www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk
Days out with Thomas the Tank Engine are also popular.
www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/
section.php/27/1/colne-valley-railway

Colchester Castle
This is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and one of the most popular visitor attractions in the East of England.
www.cimuseums.org.uk/castle

Local Places of Interest
Castle Hedingham - located in the Colne Valley on the ancient road from Colchester to Cambridge. Well known for its castle.
Coggeshall - historic village a short distance away. West StreetVineyard is a great place for lunch and dinner and if you fancy a stroll there are walks along the river. National Trust - Paycocke's House and Garden is also worth a visit. nationaltrust.org.uk/paycockes-house-and-garden
Colchester - Britain's oldest recorded town, great for museums and the castle.
Colne Engaine - tiny village nearby, well know for the Five Bells pub.
Earls Colne - with The Lion Pub and Blackwells Farm Shop just outside the village, this is a great place for a browse. www.blackwellsfarmproduce.co.uk
Mersea Island - approached by a causeway this is a brilliant place to eat, crab, relax and enjoy the views whilst feasting on fresh local oysters.