Out and About
East Devon offers plenty to see and do for all ages. There is something for everyone.
Colyton is 2 miles from us. It is a 'small town with a big heart and a warm welcome'. A quaint historical town with traditional village shops, little stone cottages to substantial houses with odd ghostly reputations. Guided history tours are available www.colytonhistory.co.uk. St Andrews Church, Colyton dates back to Norman times and is one of only three lantern towered churches in th UK. |
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Enjoy our beautiful unspoilt seaside resorts. All of the following are within 30 minutes drive from the farm:- |
Sidmouth - A very elegant Regency town with timeless charm. An excellent array of shops, with independant boutiques and quality gift shops. Stylish eating places with many hotels serving cream teas and yummy treats!
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Lyme Regis - Excellent for fossil hunting as it is a part of the Jurassic Coast. Historic town with cob harbour. Good sandy beach and good for swimming.
Beer - Picturesque fishing village. Colourful population of fishing boats, fresh fish for sale and mackerel fishing trips. Interesting shops, galleries and excellent places to eat. |
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Branscombe - A very relaxing, picturesque coastal village. Thatched cottages and colourful hanging baskets galore. Pebbled beach in a peaceful, natural surrounding.
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Seaton - A sand and shingle beach is bordered by a broad promenade perfect for taking in the sea air. From here you can take up the South West Coastal Path or take the Undercliff walk to Lyme Regis.
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National Trust properties www.nationaltrust.org.uk in our area include:-
Other large castles/houses include:-
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Golf, riding, swimming baths, gym, bicycle hire, tennis courts are all available nearby.
We have a large supply of tourist information leaflets on display to help choose your destinations. Below are some of the attractions with in immediate vicinity of the farm:-
JurassicCoast - www.jurassiccoast.com
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Hugh Fearney-Whittingstall's River Cottage - www.rivercottage.net Are you familiar with the TV series River Cottage? The River Cottage HQ is only 25 minutes away from the farm. Bookings can be made for a night's dining and entertainment through to courses in foraging, curing, gardening, bread making butchery.....etc.
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Colyton - Seaton Tramway - www.tram.co.uk Why not enjoy our beautiful riverside walk to Colyton and then take it easy by having a ride on an open top electric tram to Seaton. You will pass through the beautiful Axe Valley with superb views of the estuary, popular with bird watchers. |
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Pecorma, Beer - www.peko-uk.com A train enthusiasts delight. Enjoy the model railway exhibitions, ride on the minature passenger train overlooking the gardens and coastal views. Enjoy a meal in a genuine railway dining car. |
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The Donkey Sanctaury - www.donkeysanctuary.org.uk This is an international welfare charity based in the UK working to protect and care for donkeys and mules. the sanctuary is a farm and it is the only one in the UK open to the general public. It is home to about 200 donkeys FREE ENTRY. |
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Crealy, Nr Exeter - www.crealy.co.uk The South West's biggest adventure park. Animals, Adventure, Rides and Sides make for an unforgettable day out. Large indoor areas also if the weather should be unkind. |
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Beer Quarry Caves - www.beerquarrycaves.co.uk Take a conducted tour and view the vast underground chanbers. Huge blocks of stone have been used since Roman times for 24 Catherdrals. Meet the Beer Quarry Bats who have made the caves their home. |
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Other places you may like to visit include:-
www.bictongardens.co.uk - floral gardens, railway, museum.
www.diggerland.com - Small and Big Boys ride on JCB diggers
www.cstwp.co.uk - Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park and the film location of 'To the Manor Born'.
www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk - Cruises and boat trips around the Jurassic Coast.
www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk - International dancers from all over the world come to Sidmouth in August of each year.
www.axevalleypark.co.uk - family run park with variety of birds and animals.
www.millersfarmshop.com - farm shop with everything: vegetables, fruit, pies, deli products, cakes biscuits, fish, cider, etc......
www.escot-devon.co.uk
www.countrylife.co.uk
www.paigntonzoo.org.uk
Monkey World
Lyme Bay Winery
These are just a sample of places you may like to visit during your stay with us. We are only a short distance from both the Dorset and Somerset borders, both counties offering many more sights and attractions for you to explore.
