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The Aviator Coffee Bar & Restaurant

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I love this cafe overlooking Dunkeswell Airfield and our children do too 🙂

If you can, get a seat by the window so you can watch the planes come and go and the parachutists landing!

With a friendly atmosphere and unpretentious cooking, it’s a fab and unusual place to get a bite to eat.

There’s seating inside and outside.

Food ranges from full English breakfasts, toasties, sausage and mash. On Sundays there’s a decent carvery.

The best time to see planes and skydivers is between 10am – 2pm (weather dependant).

Good place to combine with a walk in Hembury Fort.… Read more

Heron Farm Vineyard & Cafe

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Award winning vineyard with wonderful food and the cafe garden is really beautiful.

For children there’s a playground with lots of room to run around, plus a little fairy walk!

We’ve really enjoyed coming here for a treat.

Heron Farm also offers Vineyard tours & wine tasting.

Address: Heron Farm, Weston, Honiton, EX14 3NZ / google map

Phone: 01404 46208

Distance: 15mins

photo credit: Heron Farm

Swans Neck Circular Walk

This is a great walk with gorgeous views along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton.

It’s mostly flat and nearly all of it is off road.

It’s a 2¼ mile circular route, that is great for both walking and cycling.

You can combine it with a cafe stop at Swans Neck Cafe, Halberton Court Farm Shop.

Free Parking:

Greenway car park, Halberton, Tiverton EX16 7AE
Closest to the Swans Neck Cafe at Halberton Court Farm Shop.

Tiverton Road Bridge car park, Tiverton EX16 7FG

Halberton Court Farm Shop, Halberton, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7AW
Only use this if also using their cafe or farm shop.… Read more

Yoga class at Weavers Yurt, Glamping holiday in Devon

Private Yoga at the Yurt

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Contact Sharon from The Zen Den directly if you’d like to arrange a private yoga class and or a massage here in the comfort of the yurt!

Highly recommended by previous guests, we love being able to share her details so that you can add a truly relaxing experience to your stay.

Mobile: 07928 953134
Email: sharon689smith@btinternet.com
Address: here at the yurt

photo credit: Unsplash by Надя Кисільова

arrange a private massage at weavers yurt, glamping holiday in devon

Massage at the Yurt

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Contact Sharon from The Zen Den directly if you’d like to arrange a private yoga class and or a massage here in the comfort of the yurt!

Highly recommended by previous guests, we love being able to share her details so that you can add a truly relaxing experience to your stay.

Mobile: 07928 953134
Email: sharon689smith@btinternet.com
Address: here at the yurt

photo credit: Photo by Ale Romo on Unsplash

Crabbing

Crabbing is great fun and a classic seaside activity! The nearest places from here are Exmouth, Teignmouth & Axmouth

What you’ll need to go crabbing:

Crabbing Gear

Bucket: Bigger is better (as crabs don’t like being overcrowded). The current guideline suggests a maximum of ten crabs per bucket.
Crab line: This is basically a piece of string or fishing wire, bait and a weight that is heavy enough to keep the bait down.
Net: As soon as you get the crab out of the water, it will try to jump off! The net helps to get the crab from your line and into the bucket.

Ten Pin Bowling

If you fancy Ten Pin Bowling you can head to Exeter City or Exmouth Beach Front.

Exmouth

On the Beach front, Ocean Exmouth has Ten Pin Bowling, plus a huge softplay area and SEGA arcade.

You can watch the ocean and kite surfers from the Ocean Deck Cafe

Address: Ocean Exmouth, Queens Drive, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2AY | google map

Distance: 35min drive / 23 miles

Parking: no onsite parking
Really close by – Esplanade On Street parking, Devon County Council, EX8 2AY
A little walk away – Queens Drive Car Park, East Devon District Council Pay and Display, EX8 2AY
A bit more of a walk away – Maer Road Car park, East Devon District Council, Pay and Display, EX8 2DB

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Exeter

In Exeter City Quay a few roads back from the River Exe.… Read more

South Devon Railway Steam Train

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Train enthusiasts will love this Steam Train experience!

South Devon Railway is a former Great Western Railway branch line. The 14mile round trip runs along the the beautiful Dart valley, Buckfastleigh and Totnes. With an option to stop off at each town to explore.

They pride themselves on giving an authentic heritage experience with historic stations and the vintage restored train carriages.

And often have special events on their trains such as ‘Mad Hatters Travelling Tea Party’ or ‘Polar Express’ which tend to combine entry to the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm & Dartmoor Otters and Buckfast Butterflies.

Their dining train offers sunday lunch and afternoon tea on specific dates each month.… Read more

Clip ‘n Climb Exeter

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Great fun especially for a rainy day or to help children burn off excess energy!

There are 26 different climbs and no experience is necessary. And the variety of climbing walls caters for different abilities.

Great reviews of this climbing centre.

Minimum age of 4yrs old.

And the Leap of Faith (considered their ultimate challenge) has minimum height of 120cm.

There is an auto belay system which makes climbing much easier.

Best to book in advance

Address: The Quay Climbing Centre, Haven Rd, Exeter EX2 8AX / google map

Telephone: 01392 422 559

Distance: 30mins drive / 22miles

Parking: The centre does not have its own car park. … Read more

Bicton Park

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Beautiful Botanical Gardens set in 64 acres. Plus lots of activities for children. Making it a fun day out for garden lovers and families.

There are many rare beautiful species of plants from around the world, plus a wonderful Tropical, Arid & Temperate House.

The Bicton Woodland railway takes you around the grounds.

For children (0-12yrs) there’s both indoor and outdoor play areas. Pedal ride tractors & crazy golf.

Address: Bicton Park, Bicton East, Budleigh Salterton EX9 7BJ – google map

Distance: 30mins

photo credit: flickr by Alison Day

The Pig at Combe

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A wonderful restaurant especially for special occasions.

Set inside a large Elizabethan House, it’s beautifully decorated, has a great ambience and friendly staff.

The food is sourced as much as possible from their kitchen gardens, and the rest from within 25mile radius. The menu changes daily depending on whats in season.

Address: The Pig at Combe, Gittisham, Honiton, EX14 3AD / google map

Distance: 20min drive

photo credit: The Pig at Combe

Hembury Fort

Beautiful walk through a woodland trail. It’s a magical place. There are great views of the surrounding countryside & even to the coast of a clear day. In Spring the woods are covered in bluebells.

There are two walks from the car park.

Woodland Trail – (same side of the road as the car park) Head out in an anti-clockwise direction (it’s an easier walk this way) and head through the gorgeous woodland and past some rope swings that are good fun!.

Hembury Hill Fort (head across the road from the car park ) takes you on a circular route around the top of the plateau of Hembury Fort.… Read more

Blacksmiths Arms

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Friendly traditional village pub with great home cooked food and excellent reviews.

Address: Blacksmiths Arms, Plymtree, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2JU

Phone: 01884 277474

Distance: 10min drive

photo credit: Blacksmiths Arms

walks from weavers yurt glamping in devon. photo credit: weaversyurt.co.uk

Longer Loop Walk 4km

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Description

Longer loop 4km / Shorter loop 3.5km

All on lanes / road (but if been raining some patches still need wellies!).

You can take a buggy / bicycles on this one.

Starting Point: Either start from where your car is parked (P symbol on map). Or through the little gate at the very back behind the yurt (follow the stream and you’ll find it!) (yellow star on map).

How to make these google maps on your phone
– click the box on the top far right (e.g. as shown by pink arrow)

Medium Loop Walk 2.9km

Walks from the Yurt

Description

Through the country lanes, past the lake house, through their field, really pretty archway of trees.
2.9km loop

How to make these google maps on your phone
– click the box on the top far right (e.g. as shown by pink arrow)

Short Loop Walk 1km

Walks from the Yurt

Description

1km loop / 15min walk.

Starts from here. Along the lane. Across the field (Eden Vale Turf) with gorgeous views.

Great if you just want some fresh air and a little walk.

How to make these google maps on your phone
– click the box on the top far right (e.g. as shown by pink arrow)

Walks from the Yurt

Head out from the Yurt for a Devon countryside walk.

All these walks start from the yurt.

Either from where your car is parked.

Or through the little gate at the very back behind the yurt (follow the stream and you’ll find it!)

Theres a range of short & long walks that I’ve created google maps for below.

Pub Walks

There’s something so satisfying about going to a pub for refreshment during a walk! The three Pub’s within walking distance are:
Drewe Arms, Broadhembury (2 miles)
Wyndham Arms, Kentisbeare (1.8 miles)
Keepers Cottage Inn, Kentisbeare (1.4 miles)

Set at the foothills of the Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty (ANOB)

Our location is fab if you love walking in nature.… Read more

The Six Bells Inn

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In the centre of Payhembury village, The Six Bells Inn offers a very warm welcome. Local ales, good portions.

Address: Payhembury, Honiton EX14 3HR

Phone: 01404 841261

Distance: 10min drive

photo credit: The Six Bells Inn facebook page

Keepers Cottage Pub Cullompton | photo credit: Alison Day on flickr

Keepers Cottage Inn

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Great traditional pub with local ales & large portions!

Address: Kentisbeare, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2EB

Distance: 5min drive / 30min walk

photo credit: flickr by Alison Day

Bridwell Park & The Orangery Cafe

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This is a gorgeous cafe to visit. Set in the grounds of Bridwell Park, there are stunning views over their grounds and if coming with children you can head down to the lake to explore.

Some description from their website:

“The Orangery Cafe and Estate Parkland is typically open daily welcoming visitors between the hours of 10am and 4pm – unless published otherwise.

Hidden from public gaze for over 240 years, the Devon home of Lord Ivar Mountbatten and James Coyle opened its’ doors to events for the very first time in January 2015.

The Orangery Cafe offers a small but perfectly formed seasonal menu, a delightful edit of hand made gifts, artisan goodies and produce, along with a relaxed bar drinks collection – all set within tranquil, spacious, charming surrounds.… Read more

Greendale Farm Shop

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Very large farm shop (including fresh fish) and a great cafe.

The added bonus here is that it’s an easy pull in stop with children. There’s a playground plus various old tractors that children love to play on! Lot’s of farm animals too.

Address: Greendale Farm Shop, Sidmouth Rd, Farringdon, Exeter EX5 2JU

Distance: 25min drive

photo credit: flickr by Fordson Major

Wildwood Escot

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Lot’s to see & do here.

There’s an authentic Saxon Village, amazing animals (including wolfs & bears), a huge maze, outdoor Adventure Play, indoor Soft Play, Traversing Walls, and a truly heart-stopping Drop-Slide (that I am way too scared off!).

*** May need to book tickets in advance.***

Address: Wildwood Escot, Ottery Saint Mary EX11 1LU

Distance: 15min drive

photo credit: flickr by Alison Day

Gliding

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There’s an amazing Gliding club close by. In fact you can often see the gliders flying over from Weavers Yurt.

If you want to experience gliding then you can!

Address: Devon & Somerset Gliding Club, North Hill Airfield, Sheldon, Honiton , Devon EX14 4QW

Phone: 07849 831852

Distance: 10mins

Useful Links with their site: Bookings & Pricing

photo credit: website – Devon & Somerset Gliding Club

Culmstock Beacon

A wildlife haven with stunning views.

On the edge of the Blackdowns it has some of the most stunning views that inland Devon has to offer.

Wild ponies can usually be seen here.

In late summer it’s particularly beautiful when the bell-heather is in full bloom.

Culmstock Beacon is one of a chain of Elizabethan beacons used for lighting fires to warn of advancing enemies (such as The Spanish Armada.) The beehive-shaped structure was built of flint. It was rebuilt in 1870 after the collapse of the earlier one.

Culmstock Beacon is accessible via unmade public footpaths and bridleways.

Address: Culmstock Beacon, Culmstock, Cullompton EX15 3HP

Distance: 25min drive

Parking: By road: No formal car park is available, and considerate parking along the narrow lanes leading to the common is required, or else park on the northern edge of Culmstock village and walk 1.5km to the site.… Read more

rhododendron woods | Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty ANOB | Weavers Yurt Glamping Devon

Rhododendron Woods, Blackdown Hills ANOB

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We love this woodland! It can be seen through the trees from the stream by the yurt.

Full of trails and paths for exploring or making dens (the evidence of others having done so is fun to see!).

Being set at the foothills of the the Blackdown Hills is such a gift for us and our guests 🙂

There’s a number of car parks with paths to Blackborough, the Gliding Club on North hill and many many interconnecting circular routes.

Address: There are a number of small unmarked car parks. This is the first of them click here for google map location.… Read more

Killerton House National Trust

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An 18th-century family home with a large estate. Landscaped gardens surrounded by parkland.

There’s also the Stables coffee shop, Killerton Kitchen café, second-hand bookshop, and plant centre.

Address: Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE

Distance: 20min drive

photo credit: flickr by Steve Knight

Swans Neck Cafe, Halberton Court

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This is a great place if you want to combine a walk and a cafe.

You can do the Swans Neck Circular Walk along Tiverton Canal (really pretty).

Then stop off in their cafe which has indoor and lots of outdoor seating & is very child friendly.

It’s next door to their farm shop if you’re wanting to get food supplies.

Serving food between 9am – 2.30pm.

Lot’s of parking (although can get busy in peak seasons).

Address: Swans Neck Cafe, Halberton Court Farm Shop, High Street, Halberton, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7AW / google map

Distance: 15mins

photo credit: Swans Neck Cafe website

Devon & Somerset Flight Training - Fly a plane - photo credit: Cory W. Watts - flickr

Scenic Flights

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Yes you can actually fly a plane! Or sit back and be flown & enjoy a scenic flight.

Close by in Dunkeswell, Devon & Somerset Flight Training offers both flight training and air experiences in their 2 seat and 4 seat planes.

Up to 3 passengers can go on their 4 seat planes.

Not only is it a pretty epic experience, you’ll be flying over the beautiful scenery of Devon countryside & the Jurassic Coast.

Address: Devon & Somerset Flight Training, Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4LG

Phone: 01404 891643

Distance: 15mins drive

photo credit: flickr – Cory W.… Read more

Knightshayes Gardens National Trust

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Beautiful National Trust house and gardens. It’s on the way to Tiverton and lovely for a day out 🙂

Address: Knightshayes, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RQ

Distance: 30min drive

photo credit: flickr by Kerry Garrett

The Drewe Arms, Broadhembury

A cosy, family-run pub in the beautiful thatched village of Broadhembury.

They take pride in there food and whilst the portions aren’t huge, they are rich and very filling. Where possible they use ingredients grown in their garden or local produce.

Decent sized garden with lots of tables.

Address: The Drewe Arms, Broadhembury, Honiton, EX14 3NF

Phone: 01404 841267

Distance: 5min drive / 35min walk

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Walk to the Drew Arms

Within walking distance from Weavers Yurt (here’s a walking route – google map )

Walking Route – Google Map

photo credit: Raenef on flickr

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach offers long stretches of sandy beach with views over the Exe estuary.

Great for adults and children. There’s loads of places to eat or get ice cream ☺

Lot’s of parking by the sea front.

For children: There’s a brilliant playground on Queen’s Drive, by one of the car parks set just back from the beach.

If you have kids that like trains you can combine it with a visit to Topsham and get the train from there along the estuary.

Address: Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ

Distance: 30min drive

Photo credit: Red Zeppelin on Unsplash

Seaton Tramway

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There’s something fun about riding on these narrow heritage trams. You go through 3 miles of unspoilt countryside along the beautiful Axe Valley estuary and through two nature reserves.

I’d recommend starting in Colyton (where you can find free parking) and then spend some time in Seaton where there’s a lot more option to eat, plus a beach, before catching the tram back.

PS/ it is often windy on the tram (bring a jumper!).

Address: Seaton Tramway, Harbour Rd, Seaton EX12 2WD

Parking: see their website for various parking options

Starts from Seaton & Colyton:

Colyton: Station Rd, Kingsdon Hill, Colyton EX24 6HA

Distance: 35min drive

photo credit: on flickr by Mike McBey

Queens Drive Space Jurassic children's playground, exmouth beach. 30min drive from Weavers Yurt Glamping | photo credit Manpal Ghataura

Queen’s Drive Space Playground

FREE – This Jurassic themed children’s playground is great. It’s on the sea front so good one to combine with an Exmouth Beach trip.

There’s a seating area, food stalls and a bar (tourist season only) – but loads of other places to get food when these food stalls are closed.

There’s a car park next to it – or loads of parking along the seafront.

Address: Queen’s Drive Space, Exmouth EX8 2AH / google map

Distance: 30min drive

photo credit: Manpal Ghataura on google

The Bear Trail

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Hilarious & muddy day out. This assault course is suitable for all ages and abilities, make sure you wear old clothes and bring a towel!

Their ‘Bear Cave Cafe’ has wood-fired pizzas. Or bring your own picnic and enjoy their outdoor picnic areas.

***Worth booking tickets in advance***

Address: The Bear Trail, Westcott, Cullompton, EX15 1RZ / google directions

Phone: 01392 881780

Distance: 15min drive

photo credit: TheBearTrail.co.uk

Pecorama

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A great family day out. Ride on the award-winning miniature steam trains for a mile through their grounds, over bridges, and through a dark tunnel.

Beautiful gardens with sea views & cafe with home-made food.

Four large outside play areas, a Wildway walk with stunning views, and a zip wire.

Open April – October

***Worth booking tickets in advance***

Address: Pecorama, Underleys, Beer, Seaton EX12 3NA

Distance: 35min drive

photo credit: flickr by Adam Burt

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth beach has a long pebbled beach and one area that is sandy for most of the tide (to the right hand side if standing looking at the ocean).

There’s heaps of independent shops, restaurants, cafes, and the charity shops have such a great reputation that coaches of visitors come down just for them!

The cliff-top gardens give an amazing view and there’s a café up there past Jacobs Ladder.

Address: The Esplanade, Sidmouth EX10 8NS

Distance: 30min drive

photo credit: mgphotography.uk on flickr

Quad Biking

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Quad biking for all the family.

Children under 6 can ride with an adult.

If you’ve never tried a quad before, you can get full tuition on a one-to-one basis and full protective clothing (upper body armour and full face helmets).

What to wear: no shorts or t-shirts (all skin must be covered). Old trainers are perfect (no open toed shoes/sandals). During winter, wear warm clothing, old gloves and waterproofs are essential.

Address: Quad World, Exeter Road, Exeter, EX5 4LB (google map link)

Phone: 07850 889162

Distance: 15mins Drive

Other Quad Biking Venues

Quad World is the closest to Weavers Yurt for Quad Biking.… Read more

Skydiving

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If you want to jump out of a plane and go skydiving, then you easily can!

And it’s very close by in Dunkeswell, Blackdown Hills ANOB.

Address: Skydive Buzz, Dunkeswell Airfield, Nr Honiton, Devon, EX14 4LG

Phone: 01404 890222

Distance: 15mins Drive

photo credit: flickr – Morgan Sherwood

Donkey Sanctuary

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Everyone loves Donkeys!

Take the tree-lined walking routes around the sanctuary to see the different donkey enclosures, if they come over to the fencing you can stroke them.

There’s a cafe, small outdoor play area and a maze for children.

Address: Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Weston, Sidmouth EX10 0NU / google map

Distance: 30min drive

photo credit: on flickr by kristofarndt

Crealy Theme Park

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If you’re looking for a theme park, then Crealy will fit the bill.

There’s over 60 rides and attractions. indoor soft & adventure play areas, live animal encounters and water rides.

It’s an award winning family Theme Park that has been voted as the best day out in Devon for 8 years running.

Address: Sidmouth Road Exeter Devon EX5 1DR

Distance: 25min drive

photo credit: crealy theme park on thier website

Branscombe Beach

A pretty long 1 mile of pebbled beach.

Branscombe Beach begins below the picturesque village of Branscombe and continues east to Beer Head

There’s a small river pool which is safe for children to play in.

Lot’s of families swim there in the summer.

Easy access from the parking area and has a cafe & tourist shop.

Address: Branscombe Beach, Branscombe, Seaton EX12 3DP

Distance: 30min drive

photo credit: photo Andrew Glos tripadvisor

Charmouth Beach

If you like fossil hunting this is the place to go 🙂

There’s also a walk from Charmouth to Lyme Regis, with food and parking at both ends.

Address: Charmouth Beach, Bridport DT6 6LS

Distance: 40min drive

photo credit: Ashleigh Joy Photography on Unsplash

Coldharbour Mill

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One of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797. They offer both working and static exhibits.

Plus there’s 12 acres of Victorian Woollen Mill, Boilers, Steam engines and Mill grounds to explore.

Snippet from their website:

“Today the rich heritage lives on as one of the finest working wool museums where visitors are not just able to relive the sights and sounds of the industrial revolution but also see crafts men and women making traditional textiles, beautiful knitting yarn and hand woven rugs.

Explore 12 acres of Victorian Woollen Mill, Boilers, Steam engines and Mill grounds.… Read more

Beer Beach

Beer is a fab little fishing village with quaint shops and art galleries. There are some great pubs for food, especially fish and chips.

Whilst it’s a pebbly beach, there is something incredibly magical and chilled about it, often one the locals favour.

You can often watch the boats go out as it’s a working fishing beach.

For the children there’s a play park at the top of the slope looking down at the beach.

During tourist season there’s a tea room on the beach. Most of the year there’s a fresh fish stall.

Address

Beer Beach, Beer, Seaton EX12 3BZ

Distance: 35min drive

Photo credit: Rob Wicks on Unsplash

Yellow Deli Honiton Cafe | Eating out from Weavers Yurt

The Yellow Deli

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An unusual cafe that is so beautifully decorated it’s an experience to visit.

Yummy food includes hot steamed sandwiches which I’ve not experienced anywhere else!

The walls and beams are made with aged wood recycled from old barns and demolition wood. And the wooden tables are made from aged trees. There are murals everywhere showing local life and scenery.

Address: 43 -47 High St, Honiton, EX14 1PW

Phone: 01404 378023

Distance: 15min drive

photo credit: yellow deli on google listing