Honiton an unusually attractive small town which boasts a long, Georgian main street. Thatched cottages are at the the west end. Famous for lace making. The country side around Honiton is ideal for walking. Within easy reach Hembury Fort, an Iron age hill fort, which has wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Nearby we find the small town of Colyton full of narrow streets, with a history dating back to around AD700.Winding lanes make Colyton ideal walking country. An electric tram runs to Seaton on the coast and back in the summer. Honiton, a mecca for antique hunters, with a wide range of shops, restaurants, pubs and a twice weekly market, is only 5 miles away and there is a cosy pub in the village of Upottery, a mile away. The elegant Edwardian resort of Sidmouth, the delightful fishing village of Beer and romantic Lyme Regis are all under 20 miles.

Local towns and villages to visit


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

All Hallows Museum of Honiton
High St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PG 01404 44966

Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Elmfield House, Dowell St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LX 01404 45006


Dunkeswell Memorial Museum
Flightway, Dunkeswell Business Park, Dunkeswell, Honiton, EX14 01404 891 943

Farway Countryside Park
Farway, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6JL 01404 871367

The Gallery At Hind Street
Hind St, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1BW 01404 815641

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.

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

Norman Lockyer Observatory
Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NY 01395 579941

Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Otter Valley Park, Northcote, Honiton, EX14 8SP 01404 44546

Fishponds House Hotel
Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4SH 01404 891287

The Caravan Club
Putts Cnr, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0QQ 01404 42875

Andrewshayes
Dalwood, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7DY 01404 831225

Forest Glade Holiday Park
Broad Rd, Kentisbeare, Cullompton, EX15 01404 841 381

Farway Countryside Park
Farway, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6JL 01404 871367

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 !

Deer Park Country Hotel Honiton is set in 80 acres overlooking classic Devon countryside and the meandering River Otter. A quintessential Country House Hotel, offering a relaxed haven with individually designed guest rooms. Excellent service and exquisite food awaits you, making this a truly unique and memorable destination. Ideal for a perfect romantic getaway, to a relaxed family break, a business trip or even a action filled holiday; the Deer Park has the ability to meet every persons needs.
Stay in one of the 15 individually styled guest rooms in the main house. The Deer Park also offers a further 10 rooms in the mews, which is a stone throw away from the main house.

Molly's Cottage, Cotleigh, Nr. Honiton, Devon. sleeps 6. Perfect for family holidays, this detached country cottage enjoys its own secluded garden as well as shared use of the owners swimming pool. Great walking and cycling, fishing, tennis, golf and riding locally, and the resorts and beaches of Devons Heritage coast are easily accessible. Excellent pub 3 miles, shop 4 miles, Honiton 6 miles.

Links to Devon Holiday Parks

Devon Cottages

Cosy properties in delightful settings,

town or country. 0845 268 1255

Merletto Restaurant
44 High St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PJ 01404 43131

Home Farm Hotel & Restaurant
Wilmington, Honiton, EX14 9JR 01404 831 278

Restaurant at The Belfry at Yarcombe
Main Street, Honiton, EX14 9BD 01404 861 234

Oliver's
Black Lion Ct, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1ES 01404 43777

The Taj Mahal
25 New St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1HA 01404 44334

Taste Of Bengal Ltd
168 High St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1JX 01404 47786

Champers
7 New St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1HA 01404 42589

Restaurant at The Belfry at Yarcombe
Main Street, Honiton, EX14 9BD 01404 861 234

Home Farm Hotel & Restaurant
Wilmington, Honiton, EX14 9JR 01404 831 278

The Holt
178 High St, Honiton, EX14 01404 47707

The Red Cow Inn
43-47 High St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PW 01404 47497

Vine Inn
Vine Passage, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1NN 01404 42889

The Volunteer
177 High St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LQ 01404 42145

The Railway
Queen St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1HE 01404 47976

The Star Inn
New St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1BS 01404 42045