Just yards from the river in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn offers an on-site bar, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. Dating back to the 1800s, it is known for its fantastic food. The restaurant’s chef has worked in Jamie Oliver’s first restaurant, as well as Gordon Ramsay’s three-Michelin-starred establishment. The diverse menu features Asian influences and British classics, made with seasonal produce. Rooms at The Oyster Smack Inn are individually designed, and each has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk are also provided. The coast at Southend is just 25 miles away, and the center of Chelmsford can be reached in 40 minutes by car. Historic Colchester is also less than an hour’s drive away.