Proprietors: Paul and Geraldine Milsom

Stunning views over the Stour and Orwell Estuaries and the busy harbour Two excellent restaurants - the Harbourside with 2 AA rosettes and the informal Ha'penny Bistro, great for all the family The Mayflower - the best bedroom on the East Coast and it has even got a telescope!

Paul Milsom, a fanatical surfer, waived the rules by creating truly spectacular board and lodgings at The Pier at Harwich. Geraldine was the attractive young interior designer who supplied all of the inspirational designs when The Pier was enlarged. Having transformed the property she decided to take on an even greater challenge: the owner. We are happy to report that the designs that she harboured for Paul were no less successful. Together they run this stylish, contemporary establishment: one could almost say that The Pier has been the quay to their success. The Pier has a champagne bar, two restaurants and some extremely comfortable bedrooms with crisp linen and fluffy towels. If it all sounds too good to be true, there is a catch fresh from the trawler's nets, cooked to perfection and served in The Pier's first-floor Harbourside restaurant. From the comfort of your chair you can gaze across the estuaries of the rivers Stour and Orwell and watch as the ferries, ships and boats of every shape, size and variety navigate these busy inshore waters.

When the wind has left your sails and you have run out of steam, head for Harwich and book a berth at The Pier. One should take advantage of any port in a storm and The Pier has some very fine vintage: we can recommend it!    

Nearest Towns/Centres for Retail Therapy
Colchester - (20 minutes)
Ipswich - (40 minutes)
     
Recommended Local Attractions
Redoubt Fort - (walking)
Blue Flag Beach - (5 minutes)
Antiques Centre - (walking)
Contable Country - (20 minutes)
Sir Alfred Munnings Museum - (20 minutes)
     
Nearest Station/s
Harwich Town - (2 minutes)
     
Nearest Airport/s
Stansted - (1.5 hours)
     
All timings denote typical journey time by car, unless specified otherwise.