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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$113 nightly

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"Staff are attentive and do a good job of listening to their customers. Excellent transportation with the neighboring station for Cambridge, London and Stansted airport. Trains do create some noise but not an issue unless the windows are open. Food and drink options at the hotel are good, and the next door pub has additional choices."

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If you like to experience a new place through your taste buds, you'll be sure to enjoy Dunmow for its bars and restaurants. When you want to spend some time in the great outdoors, Flitch Way Country Park and Crazy Dog Field are some notable spots. You might also consider a trip to sites like Leez Priory or Hatfield Forest Country Park if you have time to see more of the area.

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You can plan your excursions in and around Dunmow ahead of time with these transportation options. Fly into Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Cambridge (CBG), which is 24.5 mi (39.5 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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