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The beautiful Stour valley is the land that inspired Constable, it is a place where everywhere you go there is a fresh delight, be it old windmill, ancient church or the simple pleasure of a leafy Essex lane. Mistley lies on the south bank of the River Stour not far from Manningtree, to which it is joined via a tree-lined walk along the river which is oddly called The Walls. All along the walk you have spectacular views of swans, part of a population who live and breed here.

The town is famous for Mistley Towers, a pair of church towers part of a church by Robert Adam that was left unfinished in the 1770's. It was part of an unsuccessful plan to turn Mistley into a spa. The plan was master-minded by Richard Rigby, an ambitious politician who made a fortune as paymaster-general of the forces. The stone swan fountain at the centre of the town is another survivor of Rigby's scheme. Of Mistley's prosperous brewing and malting era you can see restored Victorian malt-house and the quay. The town's attractive buildings include sweet weavers cottages, noted inns and handsome Georgian properties. The 'secret bunker' which drew so much attention was closed to the public in 2002.

Manningtree, is a delightful Georgian town which was once a busy port. It is England's smallest town and from here it is possible to walk through beautiful Constable countryside to Flatford Mill.

This is a great area for tourists for apart from the old market towns and villages there are river estuaries inhabited with a rich variety of wildlife and an interesting coastline to explore. Both Mistley and Manningtree make ideal destinations for a quiet weekend or a longer stay to explore countryside and coast.

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	Hotel Elizabeth Copdock London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, Suffolk, England (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction N) With a peaceful walled garden and a fully equipped leisure complex, you can be sure of a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The hotel is conveniently located for exploring the wealth of attractions in the a... More info and book online.. Price from £39.00
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	Swallow Belstead Brook Hotel Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N) This charming country house hotel is situated in seven acres of parkland in the South-Western suburbs of Ipswich. The hotel combines modern facilities with a historic setting- the perfect place to rel... More info and book online.. Price from £59.00
	Wivenhoe House Hotel Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, England (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW) Elegantly refurbished and offering all the comfort and hospitality of a country house. Wivenhoe House is an 18th century manor, delightfully situated in its own parkland grounds on the edge of Colches... More info and book online.. Price from £76.00
	Hintlesham Hall Hotel Hintlesham, George Street, Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, England (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction N) A 21st century haven of comfort and friendly professionalism within a grade I listed Elizabethan manor house, Hintlesham Hall is to be found nestling in 175 acres of rolling Suffolk countryside. Th... More info and book online.. Price from £95.00

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Nearby travel help

Mistley Station	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Manningtree Station	(1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction W)
London Stansted Airport	(36.1 miles, 58.0 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 8	(37.9 miles, 61.0 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 9	(39.1 miles, 62.9 km, direction W)
Cambridge Airport	(42.6 miles, 68.5 km, direction NW)
Mistley to London	(59.9 miles, 96.4 km, direction SW)