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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"It’s so pretty and comfortable here and great value for money. Friendly staff, lovely chocolate on the pillow, free parking and a nice pub (we didn’t use but would do next time) "

AED 314 total

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5 Oct - 6 Oct

"Great place to stay, food was hot, staff were friendly. "

AED 468 total

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19 Oct - 20 Oct

"The pub abd the associated guest rooms are excellent. The area is quiet and peaceful, with easy access to the A10 routes to London or Cambridge. The local town of Ware is a gem for dining and shopping."

AED 326 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

"Love this place "

"Close to town across from the old church. The breakfast included was excellent."

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

"Great Room, Great Food, Friendly Staff - Lovely Stay"

AED 488 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

"Really nice country inn, peaceful, great dining and bar, staff really friendly and attentive "

AED 492 total

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5 Oct - 6 Oct

"Nice welcome by friendly team member. Imaginatively restored historic pub with a lovely room with a comfy bed, well furnished with a claw bath. Generous breakfast served by an equally friendly server. So enjoyed our stay. The town has a lot to offer with lovely buildings and shops. Quite a find. "

AED 468 total

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5 Oct - 6 Oct

"I had a really pleasant stay at The Ship. The room was compact but spotless and well-organised, with a comfy single bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and a side cabinet stocked with tea, coffee, and biscuits—such a thoughtful touch. It had been a long time since I’d slept in a single bed, but it was surprisingly comfortable and perfect for a good night’s rest. I’d definitely stay again and would recommend it to other travellers looking for a clean, cosy spot with all the essentials. "

AED 438 total

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30 Sep - 1 Oct

"Very clean .very quiet "

AED 320 total

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30 Sep - 1 Oct

"Very quaint place with lot's of history, lovely staff polite and attentive, easy parking option and easy access too local highstreet shopping area's "

AED 244 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

"Amazing place to stay x quality room and food x very good value "

AED 310 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

"Easy check in, hosts very welcoming, room was big and clean, "

AED 394 total

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Lovely place to stay with really pleasant staff. "

AED 690 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

"Lovely place to stay, quiet area just what we wanted.Fruendly staff, great food and a very good location fir our onward journey "

AED 369 total

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30 Sep - 1 Oct

"Very quaint adorable place with a pub downstairs complete with great menu, outside seating and beer garden. Absolutely recommend if you need a place to stay when flying out of Stanstead airport!"

AED 394 total

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5 Oct - 6 Oct

"Quaint traditional pub & hotel with a very warm staff, comfortable rooms, and a nice breakfast. "

AED 734 total

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30 Sep - 1 Oct

"Comfy bed, great breakfast, reasonably priced "

"Lovely boutique venue and rooms food was excellent "

"Great stay!"

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