TILLINGHAM.

The Cap and Feathers is an old fashioned 15th century weather-boarded inn in the heart of the Dengie Marshes. The pub proudly declares that it will accommodate walkers, cyclists and children and dogs. Quite a catch-all. The inside has welcoming beams and real fires to warm you on those cold winter nights. There is also meant to be the ghost of a sea captain - Captain Cook that stalks the pub at night. As this is a tied house for the Crouch Vale Brewery it has, as you would expect, their beers on. However, it also has guest ales from other micro breweries. Food is served here both lunch and evening, the changing menu ranges from soup to ploughman's, from jacket potatoes to smoked mackerel and beyond to main courses. The Cap does accommodation )not en-suite) and the breakfasts are hearty. Another good point for visitors is that the Cap caters for vegetarians and OAP's have a special menu on Tuesday & Thursday. If you prefer not to inhale smoke while drinking/eating there is a no smoking room available.