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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Walk to the Drew Arms
Within walking distance from Weavers Yurt (here’s a walking route – google map )
photo credit: Raenef on flickr
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
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
Leisure Center with Swimming Pool, toddler pool & tennis courts,
***Check times for public swimming before going!
Address: Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Jampot Cottage, Bolham Rd, Tiverton EX16 6SG
Phone: 01884 234900
Distance: 20min drive