Lovely walk on local public pathway with fantastic views of Windmill known variously as John Webb's Mill or Lowe's Mill.

Thaxted Windmill is a grade II listed tower mill on the edge of the historic hilltop town of Thaxted, about 6 miles south east of Saffron Walden. The mill stands 48 feet high, and is made of red brick, with four wooden sails.

The mill was erected in 1804 on land owned by John Webb, a successful businessman who owned a number of properties locally, including a brick and tile work, and the local Swan Inn. There were 4 other mills in Thaxted at the time, but these were traditional post mills, whereas Webb's Mill was built to a tower design (a post mill rotates the entire body of the structure around a central column, while a tower mill rotates a moveable cap to which the sails are attatched).

The family of millers who worked the mill were the Lowe family, and so the building is sometimes referred to as Lowe's Mill. Interestingly, one of the recent leaders of the John Webb’s Windmill Trust that runs the mill is a direct descendent of the Lowe family.

The building material was local brick, fired just half a mile away, and there were 3 sets of millstones. The mill was in operation for just over a century, but by 1907 it was uneconomic to keep open. The advent of efficient steam engines made wind power less appealling and more costly.

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Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns : Offers 3 restaurants, a pool and a sauna. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport : Hotel located near University of Cambridge. Offers a sauna, an indoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Clayton Hotel Cambridge : Offers a health club, an indoor pool and a sauna. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG : Hotel, 5-minute walk from University of Cambridge. Features a steam room, an indoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport : Hotel, 1-minute walk from University of Cambridge. Offers a health club, an indoor pool and a sauna.

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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

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₹10,435 total

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₹15,191 total

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21 Dec - 22 Dec

Novotel Cambridge North

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Sandesh

₹9,075 total

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22 Dec - 23 Dec

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Pontlands Park

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Brian

₹15,652 total

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14 Dec - 15 Dec

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

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Jennifer

₹6,357 total

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2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

Sawbridgeworth

James

₹7,716 total

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14 Dec - 15 Dec

Quy Mill Hotel & Spa

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Dan

₹10,590 total

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₹5,637 total

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What are some hotels with pools in Thaxted?

Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns: Offers 3 restaurants, a pool and a sauna. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport: Hotel located near University of Cambridge. Offers a sauna, an indoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Clayton Hotel Cambridge: Offers a health club, an indoor pool and a sauna. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG: Hotel, 5-minute walk from University of Cambridge. Features a steam room, an indoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport: Hotel, 1-minute walk from University of Cambridge. Offers a health club, an indoor pool and a sauna.

What is there to see and do in Thaxted?

Make a point to visit attractions such as Bridge End Gardens and Whoosh Explore. Discover sights such as Thaxted Parish Church, Market Square and Fry Art Gallery during your stay. Travellers love Thaxted for its array of dining options.

When is the best time to book a hotel with a pool in Thaxted?

Taking the local weather in Thaxted into account is an important factor for planning your visit, especially if you plan to spend your trip by the pool. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Thaxted is 689 mm.

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