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Caring for unwanted and abandoned animals for over 75 years, Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Somerset hosts activities and events that contribute towards the charitable running costs of this wonderful facility. Set in 51 acres, you can visit the ever changing menagerie of animals including dogs, cats, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits, birds, chinchillas and more and have coffee and lunch while you’re there. The Sanctuary is open seven days a week and all donations are welcome.
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A lovely family day out at a very reasonable price. Our Grandchildren loved it! Although we loved all the animals, the only slight disappointment was not being able to see all the cats and dogs without a prior appointment with an intention to adopt.
April 2019
Three generations of the Sheppy family have farmed the 370 acres at Three Bridges Farm, weathering the ups and downs of cider-making. Visit for a glimpse at the Rural Life Museum and for cider tours to discover the inner workings of Sheppy’s cider, but shhhh, it’s a secret!
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A small local musuem housing collections of exhibits about local history and displays related to the lives of notable local residents. Highlights include an exhibition on the work of John Stringfellow, a pioneer of powered flight.
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Honiton is famous for its historic lace industry, and the Allhallows Museum is an homage to some of the highest quality production in the world. In Honiton’s oldest building, dating back to 1327, it features examples of 16th to early 20th century Honiton lace. The museum also incudes Honiton pottery, a mid Victorian furnished doll's house; palaeontology; children's toys; war memorabilia, mementos of Allhallows School and the Borough of Honiton; coins and trade tokens. There are children’s activities when you visit, and lace making tutorials are of course a highlight, helping to keep the craft alive for future generations. The museum is open from March to October although hours vary so keep an eye on the website. Admission is free, but it is a charity, so all donations are welcome.
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An unexpected pleasure. This museum was delightful and interesting and the staff and volunteers gave visitors their time and help very generously.
June 2018
This was an amazing museum to visit -and you can try your hand at lace making --- highly recommended visit for all ages. A gem of a place...
June 2017
Release your inner rally driver at this 135 acre centre near Honiton where you can enjoy off road driving in the latest Land Rover models. Choose from a variety of packages for a great day out.
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A friendly, traditional country pub in the idyllic village of Churchinford. Serving excellent homemade food and real ales in a rural setting. Separate bar, eating area, games room and a courtyard patio. Family and dog-friendly.
The York Inn, Honiton Rd, Churchinford, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7RF (T: 01823 601333)
Very accommodating. Allowed a table of 8 and two dogs at short notice. Generous portions and great food
April 2019
Lovely welcoming pub, food was very good.
July 2018
Extremely friendly and family orientated pub. Good homemade food and puddings are yummy. Good value.
June 2018
Friendly welcoming staff. Had one meal here which was excellent quality and good value for money.
October 2017
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A well-kept, traditional pub in the picturesque village of Upottery surrounded by glorious East Devon countryside. Open all day, every day serving home cooked, sophisticated menus along with plenty of locally brewed beers to try and an array of other drinks.
Sidmouth Arms Upottery, Honiton EX14 9PN (T: 01404 861252)
Very friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. We had a lovely family meal recently, good portion sizes & lovely quality food. Good value for money, had 20% off food when we visited too. Very child & dog friendly. Would visit again in the future.
October 2020
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A friendly local pub with glorious views over the Culm Valley, along with a cosy log fire and selection of real ales. They have a good reputation for food which is all fresh and homemade, and includes local meat and fish as well as a mouthwatering array of puddings.
Half Moon Inn, Clayhidon, Cullompton EX15 3TJ (T: 01823 680291)
Gorgeous pub, unfortunately due to bad weather we were the only people eating until another 4 people arrived for a meal. Lovely food.
April 2023
Excellent food and warm and friendly staff, happy to chat and talk to us about the area. Highly recommend.
July 2018
Wonderful welcoming pub - the food is absolutely delicious and plenty of it. The owners are friendly and helpful and dogs are most welcome. Highly recommended!
June 2018
Gorgeous views from garden. Excellent take away fish and chips on a Friday evening. Sat in and very disappointed with the standard of food especially for price. We had burgers and they offered a curry relish which just infused everything. Chips and onion rings greasy and tasteless as was the homemade burger. Real shame.
June 2018
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A village inn with a cosy rural atmosphere, wood burning stove, real ales and good pub food. There is a separate dining area and a beer garden ideal for al fresco drinking and dining when the sun shines. For competitive souls there’s also a pool table, darts board and skittle alley to keep you entertained.
The Catherine Wheel Cornhill, Hemyock, Cullompton EX15 3RQ (T: 01823 680224)
Disappointing visit, not made to feel welcome so cancel our lunch booking for the following day. So many other pubs to choose locally
May 2023
We attempted to eat here on 3 separate occasions , either it was too early or the chef had gone home?? Gave up
July 2022
Very good food and very reasonably priced and staff were friendly,
June 2021
Delicious burgers and chips were delivered to where we were staying - can't ask for more than that!
August 2020
We visited several times and had a great welcome on each occasion. Good choice of beers and excellent food. The beer garden is great, especially if you have a dog as it's lawned.
July 2020
Good friendly local pub in the centre of Hemyock. Separate dining area, but can also eat in the bar area, where dogs are allowed. The food was of a good standard, and the service was efficient and friendly.
June 2019
We enjoyed a delicious meal in the Catherine Wheel. Very friendly staff and cosy atmosphere.
November 2018
Overlooking the stunning Otter Valley and Blackdown Hills, this family-run business is a beautiful place to stop for a light bite or sweet treat. Based on a working dairy farm, Otter Valley specialises in handcrafted, artisan ice creams and sorbets, made using the farm's own milk and natural ingredients. For a more substantial snack, breakfast or lunch, take a seat in the Field Kitchen, where you can enjoy anything from cream teas and sandwiches to soups and sourdough pizzas - all homemade using seasonal, local produce.
Otter Valley Ice Cream & Field Kitchen, Monkton, Honiton EX14 9QN
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Seaton Beach is a mile long shingle beach overlooking Lyme Bay in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of East Devon. The gently sloping pebbles make this an ideal place to take a dip or try your hand at windsurfing, kayaking or stand up paddle boarding with equipment easily hired on site.
An esplanade links Seaton town at one end of the beach and the popular Seaton Beach Café at the other. The South West Coast Path runs alongside the beach and a walk to the nearby picturesque village of Beer is a real treat. Dogs are welcome all year.
In our view one of the most picturesque sea sides in Britain. Not too much commercialism. A good walk up Jacobs Ladder, the gardens are great for the horticulturalists. The beach is a mix of shingle and sand. There is plenty of beach to wander up and down, and you can get away from crowded areas which are more to the town.
June 2022
Nice seaside resort, lovely walk along seafront with the dog & very tasty lunch at the Coast cafe bar, very friendly staff & lovely food. We travelled to Seaton on the tram, very pleasant journey & we spent nice afternoon at Seaton.
October 2020
Stunning views, clear blue sea and an amazing beach side cafe!
August 2020
Very nice
July 2018
Lovely and clean,
July 2018
Nice place for a seaside stroll, we were a bit disappointed that bikes aren't allowed on the paths and that there are dog restrictions. Pebbly beach so no good for sand castles but we had a nice few hours and lunch and ice cream from one of the nearby cafes.
October 2017
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A small pebble beach in East Devon, Beer Beach is in a picturesque fishing village that hugs the shoreline. Parking is a little distance away from the beach itself, which is accessed via a sloping road and steps at the east end. There’s one large car park that’s around five minutes away on foot, and another smaller one in the centre of the town. As the beach is such an integral part of the town itself, there are cafes and shops close by, simply by dint of its location. There are toilets above the beach, so it’s got all the makings of a charming day out for the family in the summer, or somewhere to stroll and have a cup of tea if it’s a bit cooler. There aren’t any organized activities on the beach, so if you’re bringing the kids then keep that in mind. Dogs are not allowed on the West part of the beach from 1st May to 30th September.
We visited on a rainy day but this quaint little seaside village never changes! Enjoyed a coffee in the Dolphin Hotel, dog friendly
August 2023
Absolutely delightful spot
July 2022
Lovely, clean beach. Quiet but with great catering facilities. Fantastic
September 2021
We walked here from Seaton . Beer is a very pretty place worth a visit
July 2021
Beautiful!! Nice quiet with a well kept beach, plenty of places to eat and drink and relax!!
July 2021
A lovely place to spend the day. Good cafes right on the beach, plenty of other places to eat in town and great views.
June 2019
Idyllic
July 2018
Absolutely lovely so clean and tidy. Food and drink catered for very well three beach cafes. Fishing trips, hire of boats self drive if you wish, what more could you wish for.
July 2018
Lovely beach at any time but especially lively on festival day. We appreciated the walkways over the pebbles.
June 2018
Beer is a very pretty village!, and the beach is an absolute joy
September 2017
Visited one evening. A beautiful beach. You can walk to Seaton on the coast path, if you feel energetic and don't mind a lot of steps. Well worth it due to the stunning views.
May 2017
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Famous for its picturesque Jurassic coastline, as well as its array of fossils, Church Cliff Beach is on the edge of Lyme Regis town. Sandy in places, at low tide there is an extensive rock ledge with hundreds of rock pools where you can catch shrimp. The River Lym flows into the bay, so paddling is a necessity if you want to stroll on the sand. The beach is flanked by rock armour which protects the promenade, and the sand is covered at high tide. There’s paid parking close by, so don’t forget your change. There are facilities, restaurants and cafes in the town. There’s no lifeguard cover on this beach, and dogs are permitted all year round, which is great news for walkers as it also makes up part of the West Dorset Heritage Coast and its accompanying footpaths.
Plenty of parking with a moderate walk down many steps to the beach. Worth the walk though with plenty of fossils around if your prepared to look.
September 2023
Lovely beach but spoilt by the amount of broken bits of glass and rusty metal components that have fallen from the cliff (believe there was some form of rubbish dump at the top of the cliff many years ago) - not a problem for most people but was worried about our dog getting injured.
May 2023
A lovely stretch of beach with rock pools and a chance to find fossils. Get there as the tide is going out and get there early. Take provisions as it is just a beach, of shingle and sand, there are some rocks to clamber over and rock pools to explore. One of our favourite beaches in the UK.
June 2022
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In the picturesque harbour town of Lyme Regis, Town Beach is covered in pebbles at one end thanks to the coastal protection scheme that placed them there to provide essential care for the Marine Parade and the buildings along it. At the other end the beach has been built up with sand, no longer gets covered at high tide and provides an extensive beach area manned by RNLI lifeguards in the summer. There are kiosks, cafes, shops and restaurants bordering the beach, so it’s ideal for visiting with family and spending the whole day on the sand if the weather allows. The main sandy beach in the area, it’s a delight and easy to get to when on holiday in Dorset. There is paid parking nearby, so don’t forget your change, and remember that dogs are not permitted from 1st April to 31st October, while from 1st November to 31st March they must be on leads.
Nice beach but very busy and did not like the swooping seagulls!
August 2023
Wonderful location and so much to do, we didn't use our car once for a week, unheard of!! The parking in the town not good but for a town of that age, it was adequate and the other car parks further out were very good.
May 2022
Booked a beach hut from Town Council! Great fun and provided welcome shade on v hot day! Appreciated the two chairs provided but would have liked a small table for food / coffee
September 2021
Great beach on the sandy side was really busy and made use of the boat hire on the beach which was great fun, seagulls are a real issue when it comes to food and we ate ours in our tent after my daughter lost a sandwich to one right out of her mouth.
August 2021
We loved the seafront and that in October it was full of people. We liked the beach bit, seeing families enjoying the sand, and it was great to see open loos, nice ice-cream and lots of different places to eat and drink.
October 2020
We had a lovely dog walk along the beach, very pleasant.
September 2018
A lovely family friendly beach. Pebbled at one end and sandy at the other. Plenty of eateries and ice cream places. A good place for fossil hunting.
August 2018
Excellent area and beach although extremely busy if the sun makes an appearance. I go to Lyme Regis whilst dogs are allowed on the beach (I do use it with my dog) and would like to see more policing re dogs off leads.
April 2017
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Named after the Duke of Monmouth who landed here in 1685 in an attempt to take the crown from King James II, Monmouth Beach is a large pebble and sand beach that stretches over a kilometer southwest from the Cobb wall. There are beach huts, a bowling green, the Lyme Regis Power Boat Club and paid car parks close by. Meanwhile, for those wishing to have their own exploratory adventures, you can find a layer of limestone called the ammonite graveyard at Monmouth Beach, containing a large number of (you guessed it) ammonites. There are numerous walks close by and dogs are allowed on the beach all year round. There is lifeguard cover in the summer, and all the town’s cafés, restaurants and amenities are within easy reach.
A very lovely beach if you like stones! But great when the tide is right out and you can fossil hunting.
October 2023
My dog Luna and I really enjoy walking and playing ball along the beach keeping eyes down to see if we can find a fossil!!! very clean and looked after Love it!!!
June 2022
Stunning, quiet and picture perfect ideal place to relax and paint ?
November 2021
Stayed here in The Little Sea House right on the beach. Amazing sunrises. Beautiful and peaceful but tricky to walk on in places.
October 2021
We had a lovely holiday staying in the little sea house. Perfect location on the beach. Was very warm & cosy inside. Was generally clean on arrival but think it could do a intensive deep clean occasionally to clean racks /hard to reach places ( plug holes) but this did not effect our stay ( I’m just bit OCD with cleaning) I would recommend this to anyone wanting a relaxing tranquil break. Also the out hours staff from toadhall cottages were very helpful. Would book again
May 2021
Just beautiful
September 2020
Great for fossil hunting and dog friendly!
September 2017