Nayland has been described as one of the best preserved late-medieval villages in Britain and has a rich legacy of timber framed buildings.

These stem from the area’s great wealth as a centre of woollen cloth production in the late Middle Ages.

Hill House, which was constructed in about 1520 was, and remains today, an important house in the village of Nayland.

The River Stour which flows peacefully through the village was navigable for some 200 years until the beginning of the 20th Century and was a working river transporting goods and materials back and forth. Nowadays it is much enjoyed by walkers, rowers, canoeists and a host of wildlife

 

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Location

Whilst you are here you can explore the nearby villages of Dedham, Flatford Mill and Lavenham. Nayland is on the Suffolk / Essex border convenient for both Colchester and Harwich. The area is full of history, churches, museums, historic houses and gardens (including Beth Chatto). Enjoy your holiday in this peaceful area either walking, biking or driving through the pretty villages eating and drinking the local food and ales.

Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club is about 2 miles away. Footpath walks cross Nayland including the Essex Way, Stour Valley Walk and The Painters Way.

An excellent Pub and a Restaurant are within easy walking distance in the centre of the village and a wealth of good eating places within a couple of miles of drive away.