PLACES TO EAT

The Company Shed: A family-run restaurant featuring fresh-from-the-sea crab, lobster, fish, mussels, tiger prawns and more – you won’t get more locally-sourced dishes. Visit here.

Mehalah's: Charming seafood, fish and game restaurant on the east side of Mersea Island. Deliciously different dishes daily, check out the ‘specials’ board. Visit here.

Hughes Seafood: If you prefer to spend an evening, back at the cottage then fabulous food can come to you. Hughes are known for their incredible seafood platters, a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach including, but not limited to: Dressed Crab, Smoked Mackerel, Smoked Salmon, Peeled Prawns, Crayfish tails, Cockles and Mussels.Vist here.

West Mersea Oyster Bar: If you fancy some riverside dining, overlooking the Island creeks, you’ll thoroughly enjoy a meal here. Visit here.