Lovely walk on local public pathway with fantastic views of Windmill known variously as John Webb's Mill or Lowe's Mill.

Thaxted Windmill is a grade II listed tower mill on the edge of the historic hilltop town of Thaxted, about 6 miles south east of Saffron Walden. The mill stands 48 feet high, and is made of red brick, with four wooden sails.

The mill was erected in 1804 on land owned by John Webb, a successful businessman who owned a number of properties locally, including a brick and tile work, and the local Swan Inn. There were 4 other mills in Thaxted at the time, but these were traditional post mills, whereas Webb's Mill was built to a tower design (a post mill rotates the entire body of the structure around a central column, while a tower mill rotates a moveable cap to which the sails are attatched).

The family of millers who worked the mill were the Lowe family, and so the building is sometimes referred to as Lowe's Mill. Interestingly, one of the recent leaders of the John Webb’s Windmill Trust that runs the mill is a direct descendent of the Lowe family.

The building material was local brick, fired just half a mile away, and there were 3 sets of millstones. The mill was in operation for just over a century, but by 1907 it was uneconomic to keep open. The advent of efficient steam engines made wind power less appealling and more costly.

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"Drake Cottage is a delightful place to stay. It’s (really) old and beautifully renovated with lots of great touches for guests. It’s very close to the centre of Saffron Walden but quiet.would love to come back. "

"Well appointed, spacious cottage. Would highly recommend"

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"A great base for visiting local gardens......Hyde Hall, Beth Chatto etc."

"Excellent holiday flat in a lovely quiet rural location. Very helpful and friendly owners. Pubs and restaurants nearby in Ongar and Harlow. Will definitely stay here again."

"Not very good at all. The house is advertised as 5 bedrooms, it isn’t. It is a 3 bedroom house that has single beds placed in rooms off the bedrooms ( totally impractical if you are not all family) and even then not ideal. I chose the property based on location and primary information given. Internet was useless, absolutely zero phone signal. Do not book if you actually looking for more than 3 bedrooms. "

"What a perfect place to stay. Cozy, comfortable, modern and set in lovely grounds that were a delight to walk around. Perfect for our family of three as we visited relatives close by. Great location near Linton. with its lovely cafe, pubs and a supermarket. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area."

"This property is absolutely fantastic! A perfect stay in the country."

"We booked for weekend , we dont live to far away it was a break. Really nice stay for family or couples, we are looking to book with friends next time. Lovely village pub down the road its really nice"

"Great place and location very nice clean "

AED 533 total

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"We were a party of 13/15 people and stayed for a weekend break at Pattiswick Hall. We had a fabulous time and would love to return someday. The hall easily accommodated our party and the rooms were spacious and clean - the grounds were lovely and secluded. Highly recommended for a large family gathering"

"Excellent week in Spadgers. Small and cosy; ideal for local walks and exploring the area."

"Loved both Saffron Walden and Miller Cottage. We relaxed as soon as we arrived, the cottage was excellent."

"Overall the property is lovely, not fancy but very clean and well equiped. Our main issue was an error on your listing stating that 3rd bedroom was 2 beds..incorrect. The host solved the issue for us by providing a pull out bed. So all was good."

"What a great place to stay, chilled out, log fire in an evening after exploring. Duxford airfield is an absolute must. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo"

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"Great place and room. All instructions received and easy to get into. Definitely a place to stay again."

AED 489 total

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"Best night sleep I've had in ages. Wasn't expecting much with it being a one night airport stopover, but the basic double room was clean and modern, the bed was super comfy, and the air-conditioning actually worked really well and cooled the whole room nicely. William at the front desk was very friendly and welcoming. Overall a great night."

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"This hotel is absolute luxury. There were 8 of us altogether celebrating a 60th birthday. The staff are very attentive the food just divine and the facilities are just superb. We used the spa services and the pool area. We had afternoon high tea and ate at the cast-iron grill in the evening . Had yhe best time"

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