The Local Area

The Priory was once the resting place for the monks on their way to the Tilty Abbey.

It is ideally situated for exploring East Anglia, with quick and easy access to the M11 motorway and the A120/A12. It is located between the villages of Duton Hill and Broxted, is only five miles from the ancient Flitch town of Great Dunmow, and a similar distance to the medieval village of Thaxted.

Saffron Walden market town is a short drive away, as are the picturesque villages of Finchingfield, Felsted, the Bardfields, the Eastons and Stebbing. London is a forty minute drive or train ride away.

The University City of Cambridge is within easy reach, also by train or car. Whitehall Country House Hotel is just over a mile away. There are several local pubs providing good lunches and evening meals.

The Priory provides excellent accommodation within easy reach of Stansted Airport, which is approx. 3 miles away, so if you are looking for somewhere to stay whilst working at the airport or need a resting place prior to a journey, then The Priory is your solution.

Audley End House (15 km)
English Hertitage Jacobean House and Gardens is well worth a visit.

Duxford Air Museum (20 km)
Imperial War Museum at Duxford.

Cambridge (40 km)
The beautiful City of Cambridge has many buildings of historical interest together with excellent shops and restaurants.

London (50 km)
Capital City of England offering numerous attractions for all the family.