the rustic grounds offer regular sightings of muntjac deer, rabbits and foxes. the 3 simple guestrooms, 2 with en suite bathrooms and 1 with a private bathroom, offer traditional furnishings and include flat-screen tvs and complimentary wifi, plus tea and coffee making equipment. adjacent to a 19th-century country pub with a beer garden and a 4-minute drive from the great hadham golf club, this straightforward b&b in a traditional brick home is a 10-mile drive from stansted airport. off-street parking is included and extended-stay parking for a small fee is available by arrangement when flying from stansted airport. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am Heathrow Airport 1 hr 13
Henry Moore Foundation (Henry Moore Studios & Gardens) (20 min) Former home & workspace of a famed 20th-century sculptor, plus sprawling grounds with outdoor art. Epping Ongar Railway (31 min) Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village (15 min) Reconstructed medieval castle and Norman settlement, plus a toy museum, closed during winter. Mountfichet Castle (15 min) Castle & Norman village replicas on a historical site with rescued animals, a tea room & gift shop. Harlow Town Park (17 min) Sprawling 164-acre park featuring a bandstand, paddling pool, skate park & several gardens. Fairlands Valley Park (38 min) Sprawling green space with aquatic & land-based activities, from sailing classes to rope-climbing. Scott's Grotto (21 min) Paradise Wildlife Park (32 min) Family zoo area with 400+ animals, a soft play area and petting zoo, plus accommodation options. National Trust - Hatfield Forest (22 min) Tranquil, ancient royal hunting grounds with grass paths, a forest walk and 1200-year-old trees. RSPB Rye Meads (20 min) Nature reserve, birdwatching, wildlife, and nature Lee Valley White Water Centre (34 min) Man-made rapids, eddies and drops for challenging rafting, canoeing and kayaking, plus a lake. The Gibberd Garden (19 min) Charming garden featuring 14 acres of manicured lawns, flower beds, sculpture & ceramic pots. Royal Gunpowder Mills (35 min) Old gunpowder factory with an armory, science demos & tractor tours, open for events & group visits. Lee Valley Park Farms (30 min) Benington Lordship Gardens (31 min) Tranquil garden park known for its verdant country landscape, castle ruins & contemporary sculpture. |