Steve, Annabelle and Jackie welcome you to our converted loft conversion in a highly convenient location. Enjoy a friendly welcome within Blackdown Hills and AONB, close to the Jurassic  Coast. It’s a great place for either a short stopover or longer stay. Our apartment within our home, allows enough space to welcome families, or small groups, whilst also being suitable for those who are looking for peace. We are happy to help if you have any needs, just knock on our door or call our mobile.



We hope you really enjoy your stay.

If you would like an iron and ironing board, have queries about anything, spare towels, bedding etc., please just call.

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Loft Apartment

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Non-Electric Grass Pitch

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Grass field with views across the valley.

Grass Pitch with EHU 

Hardstanding with EHU All Year

A stylish stay next to our campsite, with the comforts of home.

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Shepherd's Hut

Luxury yurts set in our lower orchard with kitchen, fire bowl and BBQ. The yurts make an ideal encampment for families or two couples. With Hypar sail for lazing in the shade, both yurts are served by our shower shack with hot shower and flushing loo.

Inside, find one-of-a-kind decor with a quirky handcrafted mood, plenty of allowance for natural light, and toasty wood-burning stoves: all you need for a country getaway, whatever the weather.

In keeping with our sustainable ethos, our Woodsmoke yurts are made from local steam-bent ash and poly cotton. They carry on the legacy of a design that has been used by nomadic populations for millennia: with a woven-pole structure and thick canvas wrappings, they're warm in the cooler months and pleasantly cool during summer.

The Orchard Yurt Camp

Breakfast Hamper

Enjoy an extra day at Holnest Holidays until 5 o/clock.

Late Checkout

To supply and pitch a two-man tent for extra guests, including airbeds but no sleeping bags.

Additional Tent

Car Parking on Pitch

Come relax at Holnest Farm, a secluded location in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Farway Valley is a place of bees, blossom and birdsong where you can soak up the peace and quiet, whose sights and tranquillity are unrivalled. Whether you're looking for a quick Devon weekend break or a week-long holiday in paradise, you've come to the right place . . .

 

Our 16ft yurts are raised on their own decks with table and moon chairs, fitted out with a 5ft bed and cosy bedding, solar and battery powered lighting and wood-burning stoves. They have a log cabin style kitchen, a sail shade for lazing, plus a fire bowl for cooking and cosiness - Devon glamping doesn't get any better. 

 

Think a rustic barn conversion might be more your style?  meanwhile, has all the comforts of home, no matter your accessibility needs: a ground floor bedroom and bathroom with a walk-in shower, a kitchen with all the mod cons and a paved patio with beautiful views.

Holnest Holidays

Whether it's evening ambles and brunches down The Cobb harbour or rummaging for fossils somewhere in the sand, Chippers Field is well-situated for taking up activities on the seaside around Lyme Regis. Three miles from the ancient town, this quiet adults-only site has its own scenery for show, as the south-facing tree-lined terrace field is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with plenty of wildlife in the field.

Non-electric Grass Pitch

Any extra vehicle will cost £5 per night

Parking Space For a Vehicle

Whether it's evening ambles and brunches down The Cobb harbour or rummaging for fossils somewhere in the sand, Chippers Field is well-situated for taking up activities on the seaside around Lyme Regis. Three miles from the ancient town, this quiet adults-only site has its own scenery for show, as the south-facing tree-lined terrace field is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with plenty of wildlife in the field. On Raymond's Hill, you'll be just off the A35 and a few minutes' walk away from a bus stop, so getting about shouldn't be a problem. In fact, there's the market village of Axminster five minutes' drive away (for walks along the river Axe perhaps, or a foodie-style trip out?)Of course, Lyme Regis is 10 minutes' drive away too… just the spot for pubs, restaurants and shops, strolls along The Cobb or putting in a plan of action for the Jurassic Coast's renowned fossil-hunting stretch between the town and the Golden Cap Estate.When you don't feel like going very far at all, there's a pub serving food just a few minutes' walk from the site or a local shop for all the basics next door to the pub for snack gathering (ready for local walks and cycling trails, perhaps?) You may have already seen it on the telly, but River Cottage (the same name for the TV show) is also half an hour's walk away and runs a cookery school or dining events.

Chippers Field

Grass Tent Pitch (4-man Tent)

- Shower & toilet block with plenty of hot water
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- Disabled toilet/Baby changing/Family washroom
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- Washing up area
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- Fridge & Freezer (communal) for ice blocks, etc
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- Chemical disposal point 
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- Camp fires allowed elsewhere on the site provided they are off the ground, e.g. fire baskets/bricks etc

Grass Tent Pitch (4-man Tent) 

Electric Hook Up

Large Gazebo (Event Shelter) more than 3.5m x 35.m in size.

Gazebo

Awning

Motorhome Pitch (Non-Electric) -

Shower & toilet block with plenty of hot water

Disabled toilet/Baby changing/Family washroom

Washing up area

Fridge & Freezer (communal) for ice blocks, etc

Chemical disposal point

Camp fires allowed elsewhere on the site provided they are off the ground, e.g. fire baskets


Motorhome Pitch (Non-Electric)

Electric Touring Pitch - 

- Shower & toilet block with plenty of hot water
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- Disabled toilet/Baby changing/Family washroom
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- Washing up area
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- Fridge & Freezer (communal) for ice blocks, etc
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- Chemical disposal point 
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- Camp fires allowed elsewhere on the site provided they are off the ground, e.g. fire baskets

Electric touring Caravan Pitch

Pup Tent

Grass Tent Pitch (5+ Man Tent, Trailer Tent, Tipi, Bell Tent)

- Shower & toilet block with plenty of hot water
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- Disabled toilet/Baby changing/Family washroom
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- Washing up area
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- Fridge & Freezer (communal) for ice blocks, etc
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- Chemical disposal point 
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- Camp fires allowed elsewhere on the site provided they are off the ground, e.g. fire baskets

Grass Tent Pitch (5+ Man Tent)

Grass Tent Pitch (3-man Tent) with 1 Vehicle included. 

- Shower & toilet block with plenty of hot water
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- Disabled toilet/Baby changing/Family washroom
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- Washing up area
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- Fridge & Freezer (communal) for ice blocks, etc
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- Chemical disposal point 
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- Camp fires allowed elsewhere on the site provided they are off the ground, e.g. fire baskets

Grass Tent Pitch (3-man Tent)

Grass Tent Pitch (Campervan VW) Less than 4.5m long.

- Shower & toilet block with plenty of hot water
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- Disabled toilet/Baby changing/Family washroom
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- Washing up area
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- Fridge & Freezer (communal) for ice blocks, etc
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- Chemical disposal point 
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- Camp fires allowed elsewhere on the site provided they are off the ground, e.g. fire baskets

Grass Pitch (Campervan VW)

Grass Tent Pitch for people arriving on foot, bicycle or motorcycle. 

- Shower & toilet block with plenty of hot water
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- Disabled toilet/Baby changing/Family washroom
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- Washing up area
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- Fridge & Freezer (communal) for ice blocks, etc
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- Chemical disposal point 
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- Camp fires allowed elsewhere on the site provided they are off the ground, e.g. fire baskets

Tent Pitch (2-man Tent) - No Vehicle

Standard Touring Pitch.

- Shower & toilet block with plenty of hot water
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- Disabled toilet/Baby changing/Family washroom
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- Washing up area
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- Fridge & Freezer (communal) for ice blocks, etc
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- Chemical disposal point 
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- Camp fires allowed elsewhere on the site provided they are off the ground, e.g. fire baskets

Caravan Pitch (Non-Electric)

Electric Touring Pitch -

Shower & toilet block with plenty of hot water

Disabled toilet/Baby changing/Family washroom

Washing up area

Fridge & Freezer (communal) for ice blocks, etc

Chemical disposal point

Camp fires allowed elsewhere on the site provided they are off the ground, e.g. fire baskets

Electric Motorhome Pitch

Coombe View Farm offers basic camping, where it is possible to cast off the modern world, go back in time and immerse yourself in a simple, stress-free life!  We provide free WiFi which covers some of the campsite (not guaranteed) if you can't bear to be cut off!


Our campsite welcomes touring caravans, motorhomes, Campervans & tents.

We also have two mobile homes available to rent!

 At Coombe View Farm there are different animals around to make friends with.  

We have a herd of native ponies known as the "Sweetcombe Exmoor Ponies"

We have a variety of poultry including some rare breeds and a small flock of sheep. 

If you want a peaceful, basic campsite, this is the place to come.  We offer traditional camping at its best; open fires, plenty of space, star gazing & memory making.

Large group bookings available on request. 

Coombe View Farm Campsite

The campsite is for the use of tents and small campervans (VW T series, Transits etc.) I'm afraid we do not allow caravans or motorhomes.

You are welcome to have fires at the campsite. You can buy wood here, or bring your own. I recommend bringing a small axe. NB: Please don't burn wood with nails or screws in. Please use an existing fire site where possible. The stones on the farm are not suitable for use around the fire as they explode.

There is a stand pipe next to the compost loo. The water on the farm comes from a spring and is agricultural grade, therefore I recommend boiling it before drinking.

There are compost and long drop loos. Please throw a handful of sawdust into the toilet, once you have finished. The toilets are for human waste and paper only.

The compost loos have a pee separator in them. Please try to avoid throwing loo paper and sawdust down them as they will block. Its probably best to accompany small children to ensure they sit well back on the toilet for obvious reasons.

The showers are gas and electric power showers. If there is a problem with them give me a call. Please leave them as you found them.

Dogs are welcome on the camp site, please make sure they are under control at all times. Please make sure you clean up after your dog. I recommend bringing a little shovel so you can hook any poo discreetly into the bottom of the hedge. If you must use little bags please dispose of them yourself, please DO NOT hang them in the hedges, leave them by the toilets or showers or put them in the compost loo.

**Noise**

Please be mindful of noise, both for your fellow campers and my neighbours. It does feel remote here but I do have residential neighbours on all sides and the wind is pretty good at carrying sound a fair distance. I politely request that there is no amplified music.


This is a working farm so please be aware that there may tractors and other machinery going about their business. For this reason please keep to the field that the camping area is in. There are also temporary dwellings on the holding that seasonal workers are residing in, please respect their privacy.

Grass Pitch

This lorry is fully equipped accommodation for 2 people (adults only, no pets). It is sited on its own the field with stunning views of the sea and opposite valley. It is is completely insulated with wool and has a wood burning stove making it suitable for use all year round.

The lorry has a hand built kitchen at one end and a raised bed at the other with storage underneath. There is a round window facing the sea in the sleeping area. There is also a comfy leather sofa to relax on.

There is a 12v solar electrical system that that powers lights in both the kitchen and bedroom and a usb/cigarette lighter wall socket.

The kitchen has a full size gas cooker and a comprehensive set of utensils and crockery. Basics such as salt, sugar, oil, vinegar and tea are provided. Outside there is an oak wash station with a Belfast sink in it. The water from the tap is filtered spring water.

There is an cool box under the lorry. There are cool blocks in the freezer in the site utility room. The kitchen has a table and 2 chairs. There is a comfy sofa next to the wood burning stove. Wood is provided for the stove.

The bedroom has a luxury wool topped double bed. The duvet and and pillows are all made from british wool and the bedding is made from 100% cotton.

There are lots of windows in the vehicle giving it a light airy feel. The windows are furnished with thick curtains.

Outside the lorry there is a wooden sun terrace constructed out of Chestnut and Douglas fir. There is a wood fired hot tub on it and a barbeque.

There is a fire pit out in front of the terrace so you can sit and keep warm while enjoying the incredible view or cook on the open fire. 

There are compost loos on the site and a shower block.

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Bedford TK

This lorry is fully equipped accommodation for 2 people (adults only). It is sited at the top of the field with stunning views of the sea and opposite valley. It is completely insulated with wool and has a wood-burning stove making it suitable for use all year round.

The lorry comprises of 2 areas. A living and kitchen area (approximately 9'x8') and a bedroom (approximately 6'x8'). The lorry is insulated with sheep's wool and clad in wood.

There is a 12v solar electrical system that powers lights in both the kitchen and bedroom and a USB/cigarette lighter wall socket.

The kitchen has a full-size gas cooker, sink and a comprehensive set of utensils and crockery. Basics such as salt, sugar, oil, vinegar and tea are provided.

There is an electric cool box under the lorry that cool blocks can be put in it. The kitchen has a table and 2 chairs. There is a sofa next to the wood-burning stove. Wood is provided for the stove.

The bedroom has luxury wool topped double bed. The duvet and pillows are all made from British wool and the bedding is made from 100% cotton.

There are lots of windows in the vehicle giving it a light airy feel. The windows are furnished with thick cotton curtains

Out in front of the terrace, there is a fire pit so you can sit and keep warm while enjoying the incredible view or cooking on the open fire.

It has its compost loo and the campsite shower block is available to use.

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Brigs Farm is a 12-acre small-holding nestled in the hills 2 miles from the Jurassic Coast in the far corner of West Dorset. It is a truly beautiful area full of winding hedgerow lanes and public footpaths. Charmouth, famous for its fossils, is only 2 miles away and Lyme Regis is close too.
I aim to provide a less formal campsite where well-behaved dogs are welcome and you can enjoy a campfire and sea views. There are compost toilets and free showers.

Brig's Farm

Beaver's Lodge Safari Tent is more like a tented lodge and is based around an African style safari tent where you will find nature at your fingertips. The tent is built on a wooden platform with a canvas exterior and wooden partitions dividing into rooms which enable you to congregate together as a family or relax in your own private areas.

Our lodge comfortably sleeps four people with one double bed in the master room and twin beds in a separate room that would comfortably sleep two adults. The lodge has been furnished giving a ‘home from home’ feel especially with having an on-site bathroom at the back of the tent with a private toilet and shower, you will also find your own walk in wardrobe/store. There is also has a log burning range cooker, fully working gas hob and a gas fridge along with everything required to make your stay extra special.

What a way to enjoy the outdoors... whether it’s gazing up at the stars at night or sitting back and relaxing - the hot tub is an absolutely brilliant addition to our safari tent.
Set at an angle to Otter's Holt you will feel quite private and have your own large decked-area - complete with a wood-fired hot tub and table and chairs to the front and sun loungers to the side of the tent - a great place for soaking up the sun and enjoying the fabulous views and sounds of the countryside.

Our hot tub is refreshed for every new guests arrival and is re-filled with our own spring water. Due to the fact we completely refill the tub before your arrival please do not expect the tub to be hot when you arrive but it will only take a few hours for it to heat hot enough before you may wish to jump in.
On arrival you will find
Bed linen and towels
Cooking utensils and crockery
Complimentary Basket of Logs for Stove and Hot Tub
High Chair and Travel Cot upon request
Outside Fire Pit and BBQ Area
What to bring
Outdoor wear
Wellington Boots
Food for your stay
Nights can still get chilly once the fire dies down, so it’s a good idea to bring bed socks and even a wooly hat!
Torches
Linen if hiring a cot


Beaver's Lodge Safari Tent

Your beautifully hand-crafted, traditionally styled hut is just beautiful inside and out... get busy doing nothing in this idyllic back-to-nature family retreat.
Otter's Holt can comfortably sleep two plus a cot, or four persons without a cot (2 adults, 2 children). This postcard-pretty bespoke Shepherd's Hut is not short of grown-up luxuries, with hot tub and fabulous views of the countryside... there is no compromise on comfort here.

In your Shepherd's Hut you will all find a king-size deep mattress, a bunk bed where the top bed will fold up to reveal a comfortable seating area. A cleverly designed kitchen where you will then find a Belfast sink, two-ring hob, mini oven and fridge. You will also find a separate bathroom with a flushing loo and lovely warm shower. To keep you warm on a cold winter nights there is also a wood-burning stove which adds that extra atmosphere.

If you like the idea of sitting by your fire pit watching the flames dance, or in your toasty relaxing hot tub you might hear a fox calling, an owl hooting along the valley or the farm’s cattle gently settling down for the evening, this is certainly for you.

Set at an angle to Beaver's Lodge you will feel quite private and have your own large patio-area - complete with a wood-fired hot tub and table and chairs to the front and sun loungers and delightful pizza oven to the side of the hut - a great place for soaking up the sun and enjoying the fabulous views and sounds of the countryside.

Our hot tub is refreshed for every new guests arrival and is re-filled with our own spring water. Due to the fact we completely refill the tub before your arrival please do not expect the tub to be hot when you arrive but it will only take a few hours for it to heat hot enough before you may wish to jump in.

On arrival you will find
Bed linen and towels
Cooking utensils and crockery
Complimentary Basket of Logs for Stove and Hot Tub
High Chair and Travel Cot upon request
Outside Fire Pit and BBQ Area
What to bring
Outdoor wear
Wellington Boots
Food for your stay
Nights can still get chilly once the fire dies down, so it’s a good idea to bring bed socks and even a wooly hat!
Torches
Linen if hiring a cot


Otter's Holt Shepherd's Hut

Dave, Vicki, Phoebe and Jack Lawrence would like to welcome you to Knightstone Farm Glamping retreat, a luxury glamping site set on their family farm in the heart of the stunning East Devon countryside.

Knightstone's luxury lodges are tucked into the corner of beautiful Ottery St Mary, pastureland grazed by the farms dairy cattle looking onto East Hill’s woodland with Knightstone's lake just metres away.

On the farm you will also find a small flock of sheep that are all rather friendly and are grazed close to the glamping site. Various free range chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, rabbits, ponies and the best animals of all... five Pygmy goats, which you are more than welcome to come and visit (by appointment only).

This wonderful glamping site is in an enclosed meadow of approximately one and a half acres. Here you will share the setting with an intriguing range of wildlife.

Based just outside of Ottery St Mary, Knightstone is a working family farm and therefore cattle from the dairy herd will be grazing in some of the fields, but the glamping meadow is completely enclosed. The farm is a five minute walk from the lodge so you can keep yourselves to yourselves or take a short walk to the farm and see the day to day running (by appointment only).

Here at Knightstone we encourage you to walk through our fields (over 100 acres) and enjoy all the wildlife there is to see from rabbits, hares, pheasants, deer, foxes, buzzards, kestrels, owls and beavers, that were found on our stretch of the river in 2013.

There are traditional Devon hedgerows, streams and rivers, woodland, and a Pixies Cave for you to explore. You will be transformed to another world – bird song, fresh air, starry skies, amazing views, peace and tranquillity.


Knightstone Farm Devon Glamping & Shepherds Hut

Merrydown is close to the Devon and Dorset coast, rural towns and villages and easily accessible from the A35 and A303. Our highly convenient location within Blackdown Hills area of Outstanding Natural Beauty means that the thriving town of Lyme Regis is just 15 minutes away; Exeter and Taunton are just a 30-minute drive away.

It’s a great place for either a one-night stopover or longer stay. Beautiful rural views of Danes Hill and occasional visits from deer and many rabbits will add to your stay. The Taunton Cross bus stop is just a short walk away and the number 4 route gives hourly good access to Axminster, Honiton, Ottery St.Mary and Exeter.

Dogs are welcome. Please add them at checkout. 

Enjoy a break away for all with beautiful countryside views!

Burrow Farm Gardens offer almost 10 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens which were made from scratch during the last 50 years by the dog owner, Mary Benger. A place that is excellent a calm outing with the kids, with a lot of wonderful features to enjoy.There is a remarkable woodland yard developed in a historical Roman clay pit, high in mature Rhododendrons and ancient field Maple, an Azalea Glade, plus a Pergola Walk with a beautiful rock statue in the middle. There's also a lovely Terrace Garden, the Millennium Garden (built in 2000) with a rill leading to a pond that is formal therefore the Anniversary Garden, which was integrated 2010 to celebrate 50 years during the Burrow!You can bring your family pooch along, supplied they are kept on the lead along with your clean up after them. Most of the garden is pushchair and wheelchair available too. There is certainly a Nursery with a fascinating selection of flowers, a craft shop, and Tea spaces offering a number of refreshments, including cream teas. Yum!

Burrow Farm Gardens

Burrow Farm Gardens is one of the finest gardens to visit in the UK. 13 acres of stunning gardens complemented by Tea Room, Gift Shop and Nursery

Burrow Farm Gardens

Axe Valley Wildlife Park is East Devon's 'hidden treasure'.Situated within the stunning countryside of this Axe Valley, just a brief distance from the Jurassic Coast, is this tiny, friendly farm. This day that is great for families ensures that children of most size (big kids too!) will discover something they love -  whether that is hand feeding the free-range wild birds, managing a snake or a tarantula or meeting the armadillo, zebra, lemur or flamingos to call just a few!The day-to-day animal speaks will provide you with substantially more information about all the park inhabitants and perhaps encourage future animal enthusiasts! There are numerous play areas all around the park, that are well suited for parents to end for a rest that is quick the children operate free and you may enjoy a hot beverage and dessert at Ringo's sleep restaurant if you are done!several different animals to see and understand!

Axe Valley Wildlife Park, near Axminster, Devon

An animal park in Kilmington, East Devon. Come and visit the meerkats, zebra, flamingoes, chipmunks and much more! We also have a small café and play areas.

Axe Valley Wildlife Park

Travel back in time at Axminster Museum, once a police that is regional and courthouse discovered right within the heart regarding the city. Peer within the old police cells as you admire the wonderful model of neighborhood landmark Weycroft Mill, or look into the history of Axminster carpets, where you are able to find the development of carpet making from the time of Thomas Whitty to present day in the event that you dare, or relax at the Arts Cafe simply next door!Feel like a huge. Then continue your historical journey as you explore the agricultural activity of the town, you may never see the thing that is just like displays change yearly to show different facets of Victorian and Edwardian life!Uncover how the settlement endured 2 world wars through fascinating artefacts, including an illustrated account of this WW2 US Army Hospital. You do not really know Axminster before you've checked out this museum, constantly changing and including displays which can be new on community passions there in fact isn't a better spot to become familiar with town.

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Merrydown Camping Certificated Site

Old Taunton Road, Axminster, East Devon EX13 7QD, England

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