check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this quirky, vintage car-themed b&b is 6 miles from both the henry moore foundation and mountfitchet castle & norman village. classic car rentals are also available. self-service continental breakfast is available at any time in the shared kitchen styled as a 1950s american diner. a family room adds a 4-poster and an ipod dock. most are period themed, while 1 has contemporary decor. bright, bold rooms feature flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi Heathrow Airport 1 hr 14
Paradise Wildlife Park (34 min) Family zoo area with 400+ animals, a soft play area and petting zoo, plus accommodation options. The Gardens Of Easton Lodge (25 min) Lush ornamental gardens dating from the Tudor era with guided tours, kids' crafts and tea pavilion. Scott's Grotto (25 min) Harlow Town Park (17 min) Sprawling 164-acre park featuring a bandstand, paddling pool, skate park & several gardens. Mountfichet Castle (15 min) Castle & Norman village replicas on a historical site with rescued animals, a tea room & gift shop. Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village (15 min) Reconstructed medieval castle and Norman settlement, plus a toy museum, closed during winter. Henry Moore Foundation (Henry Moore Studios & Gardens) (18 min) Former home & workspace of a famed 20th-century sculptor, plus sprawling grounds with outdoor art. Parndon Wood Nature Reserve (24 min) Nature trails run through a serene, wooded setting with wildlife & a centre with kids' activities. House on the Hill Museum (15 min) Venue showcasing a personal collection of 70,000+ toys ranging from Victorian items to modern games. Lee Valley Park Farms (31 min) Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker (31 min) Large underground bunker with self-guided tours, a Cold War history museum, canteen & ropes course. National Trust - Hatfield Forest (17 min) Tranquil, ancient royal hunting grounds with grass paths, a forest walk and 1200-year-old trees. Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens (14 min) The town's history is traced through exhibits & events in historic stables flanked by lush gardens. The Gibberd Garden (13 min) Charming garden featuring 14 acres of manicured lawns, flower beds, sculpture & ceramic pots. Epping Ongar Railway (24 min) |