Saffron Walden Road Little Easton, Great Dunmow CM6 2BB England

The Gardens of Easton Lodge is an idyllic (Historic England, Grade II) registered haven which has been partially restored to its former glory by a team of dedicated volunteers. These historic gardens date back over 400 years. Their most renowned owner was the Countess of Warwick, mistress of the Prince of Wales before he acceded to the throne as Edward VII. The Countess commissioned Harold Peto to create stunning formal gardens and a treehouse, in 1902. Abandoned in 1950 after the demolition of the house, the gardens were then forgotten. Today the 23 acres of gardens have a magical atmosphere, as the splendour of a century ago is gently revealed through restoration. The Gardens are open to the public on Thursdays (Mar to end Nov) and (ONLY) 9 open-day Sundays a year. The open days remaining in 2021: 17th October. Specially arranged group visits are also available. Please check our website for more details.

Great Dunmow England

Newton Green, Great Dunmow CM6 1DU England

Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston has been transformed into "Britain's Most Extraordinary Home" (The Times). Behind an arched oak door set in a thicket hedge lies Talliston House & Gardens. This once ordinary house hides a magical labyrinth of rooms, each set in a different time and place. Twenty-five years in the making, the project has taken the most ordinary of English dwellings – a three-bedroomed, semi-detached, ex-council house in Essex – and painstakingly transformed it into a wonderland of inspirational locations where time truly has no power. The finished house and gardens comprises thirteen stunning locations. Each room is infused with a rich story, incorporating almost 2,000 objects sourced from 27 countries around the world – and set in a labyrinth design where guests get to leave behind the outside world and walk between the walls of reality.

Marks Farm The Broadway, Great Dunmow CM6 3BQ England

The Retreat Beauty & Holistic Spa offers you an indulgent, restful and relaxing experience in the heart of the Essex countryside just minutes away from the ancient flitch town of Great Dunmow. Our extensive menu includes a variety of face, body, maternity and signature treatments as well as spa experiences which offer the opportunity to unwind in our spa garden or relaxation suite. Free parking

Great Dunmow CM61XN England

Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow CM6 2AT England

49 The Causeway, Great Dunmow CM6 2AA England