Hare and Hounds, Layer Breton, Colchester

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Sunday 4th October 2026 11:14 pm

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Owner description of Hare and Hounds

"The Hare and Hounds sits within the rural picturesque village of Layer Breton. The pub was built in 1662 and has a fantastic reputation for delicious food and a warm and welcoming environment.It's come a long way since then with one of the barn outbuilding having been converted into 2 stylish Lodges it now provides en-suite bed and breakfast accommodation. The meadow which overlooks the glorious Layer Breton Heath has also been adapted and shaped to provide superb camping facilities and is also a fabulous spot for outdoor events and functions.The Hare "

Reviews

• Went to the Dinner Dance recently. Very very good dinner and service but we did not stay for the dance. Will eat there again!
  John Marshall Reviewed 16th September 2012 4:39 PM
• I recently visited The Hare and Hounds and stayed in one of the Lodges for a long weekend. The bed and breakfast accomodation was delightful. Bright, spotlessly clean and chic and very affordable at only £50 per night including breakfast. The continental breakfast consisting of fabulous pasteries, homemade localjams, cereals and fresh juices is served in the restaurant. The Restaurant is amazing and I dined each night sampling the mouth watering dishes that were expertly put together by the award winning chef. Overall I would strongly recommend The Hare and Hounds, they welcome families dogs and even campers! Its a beautiful place.
  Miss Brown Reviewed 28th August 2011 11:57 AM

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