"Google Places rating: 4.7/5 Recent reviews from Google: Guy Avni (5/5): The closest I ever had to walking inside a painting. Dedham vale is so picturesque. Almost the ideal countryside walk. Endless meadows. The river Stroud flowing calmly. Cows, ducks and horses add charm to the picture, all together with weeping willows and thatched houses. I walked from Manningtree to Dedham… Spencer Hindle (5/5): Beautiful place clear water alot of people there but there's loads of spaces to spread out snd not be around many others, can hire a boat up to 4 people out or and kayak, up to a hour prices are on site, can row a boat either way and can… Rob Rook (5/5): Fantastic day out for all the family. Plenty of places to eat and drink or take a picnic. Some great places to walk, Dedham to flatford along the river stour with plenty of things to see and do."