Bourne Mill (NT)
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Overview
A delightful piece of late Elizabethan playfulness, built for banquets and then converted into a mill, Bourne Mill, is a Grade I listed building steeped in history. It was built as a fishing lodge in 1591, converted to a fulling mill around 1640 and then in about 1840 it was turned into a corn mill, which continued working until the 1930s. It is set in tranquil grounds, next to a millpond and babbling stream. The mill still has a working waterwheel and the grounds have a pond, wetlands and woods, and are home to a variety of wildlife including birds, bats, waterfowl, bugs and beetles.
About the area
Essex is full of pleasant surprises. It has the largest coastline of any county in England, with its fair share of castles, royal connections and scenic valleys.
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The Annexe at Scarletts Cottage
- Total units: 1
- Private garden
- Sky or freeview
- Linens provided
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