Local Area
With lots on offer in the area, take a look at some of our favourites.
Our cottages are located within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), near the market town of Honiton in East Devon. From this location you can enjoy both countryside and the coast, with plenty of walks nearby as well as the coastal towns of Lyme Regis and Seaton only 30 minutes’ drive away. If you want something more bustling, the city of Exeter is only 40 minutes away. See some of our top places and activities below…
Burrow Farm Gardens – beautiful 13-acre garden, just down the road with a lovely little café serving great cream teas.
Lyme Regis – Situated on the Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis is a pretty seaside town with beaches and a picturesque harbour (the Cobb). A great spot for fossil hunting, with plenty of restaurants, cafes and shops.
South West Coastal Path – the UK’s longest National Trail of 630 miles starts in Minehead and runs all the way along the entire South West peninsula, finally ending at Poole Harbour. The path nearest Quantock takes you through the little coastal villages and towns such as Sidmouth, Beer and Seaton, and is a great way explore the stunning coastline.
Topsham – a quaint, historic estuary port with an array of independent shops and bistros. There is a passenger ferry which can take you across the Exe for walks around the estuary, plus you can get longer cruises (weather permitting) to discover the wildlife of the estuary or Exmouth’s sandy beaches.
Food & Drink
If you are like us and love local, fresh food, there is an endless choice of great restaurants, cafes, and farm shops to try.
Some of our favourite spots in the area are below…
The Kings Arms Inn, Stockland – the “local”, a traditional community run pub.
High Grange Devon – a rural retreat with fine dining over the fire, only 10 minutes away. High Grange has an amazing outdoor kitchen and offers Feast Nights and Fire School Days throughout the year, or get in touch to arrange private dining for a special event!
Darts Farm – award winning farm shop with various foodie events on throughout the year.
Millers Farm Shop – the nearest farm shop to Quantock, offering a great range of fruit and veg, plus an on-site fishmonger.
Otter Valley Field Kitchen – a small family business based on a dairy farm serving delicious handmade gelato and light lunches only 5 minutes’ drive away.
Heron Farm Vineyard – a great spot for breakfast, just outside of Honiton. They also do lunches and cream teas, plus tours of the vineyard.