This is a popular location for sea-anglers and the River Otter Estuary is perfect for twitchers. For those that like to EXPLORE There is cycle hire, a local horse riding centre and nearby are 3,000 acres of heath-lands to discover.


East Budleigh Home to the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh, and the pub which bears his name. Otterton Mill, with its two water wheels and mill machinery, is within walking distance.


Ottery St Mary An East Devon gem, surrounded by small villages and situated on the beautiful river Otter. A walk to the estuary at Budleigh Salterton offers a view of the dramatic Jurassic Coast, and the many independent shops sell just about everything! Delicious local food is provided by pubs, tea rooms, a fish and chip shop and a monthly community market with produce from local farms. Sporting and other Organisations offer a wide range of activities for all ages.


There is also a Town Band, and a town walk features heritage traditions and places of interest. The village is noted for the Flaming Tar Barrels in November, the famous event involves men running down the street with barrels of flaming tar on their backs.


Coleridge Festival - Ottery is he birthplace of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, celebrated in the autumn. The Parish Church - modelled on Exr Cathedral, this ancient building overlooks the town. Tumbling Weir - this 18th century weir can be seen on a town walk. Surrounding villages include: West Hill Woodland - bording the town.


Whimple & Alfington - both have delightful churches, charming thatched cottages, and splendid views of the AONB. Wiggaton, Gittisham, Rockbeare, Talaton & Tipton St John—interesting villages with great food pubs. East Hill - rich in wildlife and woodland.


Dalwood - with Shute Barton manor house, the unchanged 18th century Loughwood Meeting House and the Dalwood Music Day in July, a great DAY OUT. Fairmile - with the Escot Country Park & Gardens.


Budleigh Salterton a bay with safe clean waters, beach cafes, shops, pubs, the Bicton Park Gardens Theme Park, the Fairlynch Museum, the Lily Farm Vineyard and more.


Budleigh Salterton


Honiton A good base for touring, virtually on the A303 and close to the M5, it is within easy reach of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Exeter. This market town is a centre for specialist lace and pottery shops, antiques, and anquarian books. Nearby is Dunkeswell Abbey and on the High Street, Allhallow’s Museum Of Lace and Antiquities provides the history of the lace industry. Surrounded by an AONB, and with the proximity of the River Otter, there is an abundance of country walks and footpaths to explore.


In May the Town’s Festival is held, its annual Agricultural Show is one of the largest and best in the region. The Honiton and District Carnival has daily events for two weeks.


Sidmouth A charming Fair Trade town with great beaches, where you can relax on the sea front and promenade, take stunning coastal walks and visit gardens, a theatre or the cinema. There are outstanding eateries, some of the best shops in East Devon, many listed buildings and a liberal sprinkling of blue plaques testifying to the charm of the town. The town’s history is at Sidmouth Museum, a starting point for interesting town tours and walks.


The Millennium Walway passes beneath vivid red Triassic sandstone cliffs. The South West Coast Path takes you to Ladram Bay with its stunning red rock chimneys and leads on to the Three Rocks holiday comp, picturesque Branscombe with its lovely beach, shops, cafes etc.


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Sidmouth Folk Week in August is a scintillating blend of multinational music and dance, drawing thousands of visitors each year. Nearby are wonderful attractions such as the: Mutters Moor - dramatic heathland, the haunt of the elusive nightjar.


Norman Lockyer Observatory - on Salcombe Hill, offering a unique opportunity to see the night sky through powerful telescopes. Donkey Sanctuary - near Salcombe Regis, a much loved family attraction.


Sidbury A few miles inland from Sidmouth with an Iron Age hill fort, the Sand House mansion, Sidbury Mill and Art Gallery and the historic St. Giles Church, all of which are open to the public. For walkers and those that like to EXPLORE there is the East Devon Way, the Sweetcombe Circular Walk and the attractive Deepway Meadow. In the summer there is the Sibury Fair which is fun for all of the family.


Nearby is Bearhouse Alcapcas in the AONB Roncombe Valley.


Image Credit Carl Chown


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