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The heady beauty of Suffolk has been the inspiration of artist's for centuries and the village of Nayland, in the hear of Constable country is no exception. It has a share of picturesque 15th and 16th-century properties, with its crowning glory being Alston Court in Church Street. This splendid house was built in 1450 and added to in 1524. It incorporates part of an Edward IV house and is notable for a spectacular nine light window from the 16th-century, a hooded doorway of 1700 and impressive carving in the great hall and dining room.

The village church features in John Constable's paintings, the world renowned artist was born near here and many of his local scenes remain easily identifiable as this is a landscape that has fortunately remained little altered by the passage of time.

Nearby Bures on the River Stour has delightful timbered buildings and a beautiful thatched chapel. At Stoke-by-Nayland, there is a 16th-century guildhall and maltings, and the 120ft church spire appears in one of Constable's paintings. The pretty River Stour and Sudbury are also worthy of a visit.

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	Best Western Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, England (1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction N) The Stoke By Nayland Hotel is considered to be one of the finest venues of its kind in East Anglia, close to Colchester and the A12. The Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa is situated in 300 acres ... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00
	Queens House Guest House Church Square, Bures-St-Mary, Bures, Suffolk, England (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction W) Queens House, formerly a 17th Century Coaching Inn, is situated opposite St. Mary's Church in the heart of Bures. You can laze in our pretty walled garden or take one of the many Stour Valley walks. ... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
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	George Hotel 116 High Street, Colchester, Essex, England (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S) A 500-year-old coaching house, steeped in history, located in the heart of Colchester, England's oldest recorded town. Please note the hotel does not have a lift or any rooms on the ground floor. Ho... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00

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Nearby travel help

Bures Station	(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction W)
Colchester Station	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction S)
London Stansted Airport	(27.7 miles, 44.6 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 8	(29.6 miles, 47.7 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 9	(30.2 miles, 48.5 km, direction W)
Cambridge Airport	(33.9 miles, 54.6 km, direction NW)
Nayland to London	(53.6 miles, 86.2 km, direction SW)