There is so much to see and do.
Lyme Regis and The Jurassic Coast
Lyme Regis is a pretty, historic town that clusters around Lyme Bay. Its cliffs that yield fossils at an amazingly regular rate have shaped much of the town's history and draws visitors from all over the world. Its pivotal position on the South West Coast Path and the first Dorset town on the Jurassic Coast make it an ever popular seaside attraction.
Lyme Regis has a lot of famous associations for a small seaside town. Mary Anning, the Princess of Geology, was born here and spent all her life uncovering fossils from the cliffs around the town that helped develop the science of geology. The Cobb that shelters the harbour was dramatically featured in The French Lieutenant's Woman written by local author John Fowles.
Distance from cottages approximately 6.1 miles
Sidmouth
‘A town caught still in a timeless charm’
That was the Sidmouth that captivated the Poet Laureate, John Betjeman, and it will captivate you, too. Beautiful gardens and leisurely walks, Regency history and fine hotels, clean beaches and friendly shops…. it’s all here in this lovely seaside town that nestles beneath majestic red cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid Valley. Leaf through these pages to discover why so many ‘Select Sidmouth’ to relax and unwind through all the seasons of the year. You will discover, too, why so many return.
Distance from cottages approximately 16.7 miles
One of Devon’s leading visitor attractions located high on the hillside above the picturesque fishing village of Beer, PECORAMA is home to the famous PECO Model Railway Exhibition and the Beer Heights Light Railway. The Exhibition hall displays wonderful detailed layouts in many different scales, some with push button controls enabling children to operate the trains.
Distance form cottages approximately 8.1 miles
View the vast underground chambers with their majestic vaulted ceilings and huge supporting pillars of natural stone. Learn about the methods used to quarry and deliver the huge blocks of stone, the appalling working conditions, and the dangers faced daily by generations of local quarrymen. Find out about the Caves’ role as a refuge for persecuted Catholics and hideaway for smugglers’ contraband. Meet the Beer Quarry Bats who have made the caves their home.
Distance from cottages approximately 10 miles
The roots of this East Devon estate lie in Norman times and it has been the home of the Kennaway family for over two hundred years. The Escot of today is a place of great natural beauty for our visitors to enjoy. It retains its role as a family home and is increasingly a flourishing centre of rural enterprise. Welcome to Escot, the natural place.
Distance form cottages approximately 17.7 miles
Just outside the town of Sidmouth, The Donkey Sanctuary is home to around 500 donkeys. Set in unspoilt farmland and countryside. A great day out for the whole family. Free admission.
Distance form cottages approximately 11 miles.
