Local Towns and Villages
Branscombe - Our Local Village
A short drive or 3 mile walk from us along the coast path takes you down to beautiful Branscombe beach, popular with walkers, swimmers, paddle boarders and kayakers alike. You could even try out the woodfired sauna. Stop for lunch or an ice cream in the Sea Shanty Beach Cafe then meander back up through the village past the chocolate box cottages and St Winifred’s Church. Stop for a drink or bite to eat in The Masons Arms (booking essential).
South West Coast Path
We are perfectly located to head out for a walk on the South West Coast Path, with plenty of options that we would be more than happy to share with you on your arrival for whatever length or difficulty of walk you wish to pursue. Particular favourites are walking to Weston mouth and back, Branscombe to Beer and back, or for the adventurous a challenging hilly walk to Sidmouth.
Beer Beach
Visit the quaint fishing village of Beer a 10 minute drive away or walk from Branscombe. Full of small independent shops and beach cafés. In summer maybe hire a self drive boat off the beach - whether you go fishing or not it’s a lovely spot to go out to sea. Lovely in the morning in particular though take note in the evening that the sun tends to set a lot earlier.
Lyme Regis
A favourite with visitors hoping to get a taste of the Jurassic coast - maybe have a go at fossil hunting. Take a walk through the gardens or out “The Cobb” (the harbour wall). Plenty of pubs and restaurants although booking recommended. Head to Bell Cliff for a good old fashioned fry up.
Visit Lyme Regis – Official destination website for Lyme Regis
Sidmouth
Local regency town full of a wide selection of local shops and cafés. You can take a walk there through “The Byes” from Sidford, or walk round to Jacobs Ladder and through Connaught Gardens. The popular Folk Festival is enjoyed by many in the summer, with an increasing number of other local festivals popping up througout the year.
Seaton
The town of Seaton provides a large pebble beach and promenade perfect for swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking. Great food from The Hideaway cafe or Tide on the seafront. Just outside of Seaton into Axmouth you will find The Ship Inn which always delivers on classic pub food. For those feeling energetic the ParkRun takes place on the seafront every Saturday morning, nice and flat, perfect for that PB!
Honiton
This market town holds a street market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. A treasure trove of shops for antique lovers and more as well a number of cafes such as 4 You From Me to choose from. Heading out of town you won’t be disappointed with lunch at either The Kitchen at Combe Garden Centre, The Grazing Cow or at Otter Valley Dairy where they also make their own award winning gelato ice cream. For that extra special occasion head for a meal at The Pig at Gittisham.
Exeter
A 40 minute drive away is the city of Exeter. Whether it’s exploring the historic cathedral, enjoying a spot of shopping with high street stores or head to Gandy street for independent shops and bars. If you head down to the quay you can enjoy a riverside lunch, or hire a bike or kayak to head down and explore the River Exe.