| parking and breakfast are included. set 2 miles from the jacobean mansion audley end house, this casual hotel housed in a historic 12th-century property is within a 6-minute walk of the saffron walden museum and the fry art gallery. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. featuring period furnishings and oak beams, the 9 chic, individually decorated rooms come with flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and ipod docks, as well as nespresso coffee makers. there's also a traditional pub, a casual restaurant, and a patio with seating, as well as a quaint coffee shop
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 29
Linton Zoo (13 min)
Intimate, family-run spot that allows visitors to get up close to hundreds of exotic creatures. Walden Castle (6 min)
Ruins, castle, museum, and history Saffron Walden Museum (6 min)
Museum and art National Trust - Hatfield Forest (34 min)
Tranquil, ancient royal hunting grounds with grass paths, a forest walk and 1200-year-old trees. Saffron Walden Turf Maze (8 min) Royston Cave (28 min)
Snug cave discovered in 1742 & featuring storied stone carvings, open to the public Apr–Oct. Wandlebury Country Park (22 min)
Sheep and cattle graze in this wildlife-rich nature reserve with 8 miles of winding footpaths. Audley End House and Gardens (7 min)
English Heritage Jacobean mansion, a third its original size, in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Bridge End Gardens (5 min) IWM Duxford (19 min)
WWI airfield displaying hundreds of military and civilian vehicles, plus exhibits on warfare. Shepreth Wildlife Park (33 min)
Zoo and wildlife conservation charity with creatures from hedgehogs to owls, meerkats and a lynx. Mountfichet Castle (20 min)
Castle & Norman village replicas on a historical site with rescued animals, a tea room & gift shop. Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village (21 min)
Reconstructed medieval castle and Norman settlement, plus a toy museum, closed during winter. Audley End Miniature Railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk (7 min)
Family-fun miniature train ride through lush woodland, plus a fairy walk and cafe. The Fry Art Gallery (4 min)
Art museum, painting, and art | 
