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Axminster is a busy country town with a long history between Honiton and Dorchester. Set originally ay the intersection of two Roman roads, the Foss Way and Icknield Street - although archaeological remains from the neighbourhood suggest an even earlier foundation.

Axminster is famous for its carpets started by a local weaver, Thomas Whitty.
A drive south along pleasant Devon country roads will bring you to Axmouth and Seaton

Local towns and villages to visit

East Budleigh
Exeter
Exmouth
Honiton
Lyme Regis
Ottery St. Mary
Sidmouth
Topsham

ATTRACTIONS
Fine Art and Limited Edition Prints
The Simon Cook Gallery Potters Yard
Axminster, Devon

White Space Gallery
Milltons Yard, West Street, Axminster, Axminster, EX13 5NU 01297 35807

Bridport Museum Trust
25 South Street, Town Centre, Bridport, DT6 3NR 01308 422116

PB Art Studio
56 South St, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NN 01308 422494

Red Plum Gallery
27 South St, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR 01308 459458

Art of The Jurassic Coast
32 Fore Street, Seaton, EX12 2AD 01297 625 946

Steam Gallery At Beer
Fore St, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3JB 01297 625144

Tourist Information Centres
The Underfleet, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2TB 01297 21660

The National Trust
State Yard, Branscombe, Seaton, EX12 3DB 01297 680507

Angling

Sea fishing at Seaton and Sidmouth. Boats can be hired from the beach at Sidmouth and Beer. The best time for fishing at Seaton is between Sept and Nov for bass. Sidmouth Bay is best in spring and summer. Trout fishing on stretches of the Rivers Exe, Otter and Sid. Coarse fing on the Exeter Canal.
Sailing In Sidmouth Bay and at Beer.

Fire Bird Studio
19C South St, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR 01308 422758

Marine House at Beer
Fore St, Beer, Seaton, EX12 01297 625 257

Beer Quarry Caves Ltd
Gravel Cottages, 1, Fore St, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3JG 01297 625830

Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre
Guildhall Cottage, Church St, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3BS 01297 442138

Dinosaur Land
Coombe St, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PY 01297 443541

The Town Mill Working Water Mill
Mill Ln, Lyme Regis, DT7 01297 443579

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CAMP SITES AND TOURING ALSO CARAVAN HOLIDAY PARKS IN THE AREA Devon Holiday Parks Camping, Touring, Parks

Seadown
Bridge Rd, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6QS 01297 560154

Eype House Caravan & Camping Park
Eype, Bridport, DT6 6AL 01308 424 903

Wood Farm Caravan Park
Axminster Rd, Charmouth, Bridport, DT6 01297 560 697

Newlands Holidays
A35 between Bridport and Axminster, Charmouth, DT6 6RB 01297 560259

Manor Farm Holiday Centre
Catherston Manor Farm, Charmouth, Bridport, DT6 6QL 01297 560226

Hunters Lodge Inn
Charmouth Rd, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5SZ 01297 33286

macbennet Ltd
Wood Farm Caravan Park, Charmouth, Bridport, DT6 6BT 01297 560697

South Devon Holiday Parks Static Self Catering Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break !

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HOTELS INNS AND HOLIDAY LETS ALSO COTTAGES IN THE AREAALSO COTTAGES IN THE AREAALSO COTTAGES IN THE AREA
Yarde Cottage Churchill, Nr. Axminster, Devon. sleeps 2. Full of rustic charm, this little stone cottage enjoys glorious rural views from its secluded vine clad terrace, across the sloping garden to the wooded hills beyond. Simply furnished, it adjoins the owners 18th century home, and is set within 7 acres of grounds a haven of peace and tranquillity, sited 1 mile up an unmetalled bridleway on the Devon/Dorset border. Public footpaths direct from the bridleway make it an ideal walking base for dogs and their owners. The market town of Axminster is just 3 miles away and the coast and beach at Lyme Regis are 7 miles. Riding 2 miles, golf 6 miles. Pub 1 mile

Hedgehog Corner Bed & Breakfast
Lyme Road (B3165), Axminster, EX13 5SU 01297 32036

Prestoller House Bed and Breakfast
Beavor Ln, Axminster, EX13 01297 33659

Devon Cottages
Cosy properties in delightful settings,
town or country. 0845 268 1255


Kerrington House
Kerrington House, Musbury Rd, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5JR 01297 35333

Fairwater Head Hotel
Scouse Ln, Hawkchurch, Near Axminster, East Devon, EX13 5 01297 678 349

ridgeway country house hotel
Church St, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 5 01297 32171

Fernhill Hotel
Fernhill, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6BX 01297 560492

Hensleigh Hotel
Lower Sea Ln, Charmouth, Bridport, DT6 01297 560830

The white House Hotel
The Street, Charmouth, Nr Lyme Regis, DT6 6PJ 01297 560 411

The Old Inn
Hawkchurch, Axminster, EX13 5XD 01297 678 309
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RESTAURANTS
River Cottage Local Food Store & Canteen
New Commercial Inn, Trinity Sq, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AN 01297 631862

Golden House
1 Lyme St, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AU 01297 34375

The Abbots House
The St, Charmouth, Bridport, DT6 01297 560 339

The Old Inn, Kilmington
Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RB 01297 32096

Sublyme Coffee
11, Miltons Yard, Axminster, EX13 5FE 01297 631 936

The Shave Cross Inn
Shave Cross, Bridport, DT6 6HW? - 01308 868 358

Little Chef
Shute, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7PZ 01404 831462



Montien Thai Restaurant
37 East St, Bridport, West Dorset, DT6 3 01308 425 570

West Dorset Leisure Holidays
Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, DT6 6AR 01308 422 139

Seagulls Restaurant
1-3 Station Rd, West Bay, Bridport, DT6 01308 425 099
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PUBLIC HOUSES
The Red Lion Inn
Lyme St, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AU 01297 32016

The New Inn
Hill House, Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 01297 33376

Ridgeway house hotel
Church St, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 5 01297 32171

Axminster Inn
Silver St, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH 01297 34947

The Old Inn, Kilmington
Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RB 01297 32096

The Old Inn
Hawkchurch, Axminster, EX13 5XD 01297 678 309

The George
The Street, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6QE 01297 560280
Hunters Lodge Inn
Charmouth Rd, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5SZ 01297 33286

The Royal Oak Inn
The Street, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PE 01297 560277

Castle Inn
Castle Hill, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NN 01297 34944
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