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Borley
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Borley is a village and civil parish in rural north Essex, England. It lies close to the border with Suffolk and near the River Stour. The closest town is Sudbury, Suffolk, approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) southeast of Borley; Sudbury is also the Post Town used by Royal Mail for Borley. The neighbouring parishes are Foxearth, Belchamp Walter and Bulmer. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 111.
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Where to stay near Borley
Nearest first — every distance measured from Borley itself. Make a weekend of it.
1.6 miles away
1.6 miles away
George and Dragon Hotel
✓ Traditional pub with 15 comfortable rooms near Sudbury
🏖️ 2.98 miles from Friars Meadow, River Stour (Good water quality)
Sudbury
1.7 miles away
2.1 miles away
Pond View Loft
🏖️ 2.45 miles from Friars Meadow, River Stour (Good water quality)
Colchester, East Anglia
£467 per break
Check availability2.1 miles away
Willow Loft
🏖️ 2.4 miles from Friars Meadow, River Stour (Good water quality)
Sudbury, East Anglia
£457 per break
Check availability2.1 miles away
2.2 miles away
Lime Tree House
🏖️ 2.49 miles from Friars Meadow, River Stour (Good water quality)
Sudbury, East Anglia
£2,956 per break
Check availability2.3 miles away
3.4 miles away
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