Key Features
- Property code: OCPRES
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- May be suitable for those with mobility problems
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
The Old Cider Press is a stunning conversion which has transformed a former cider press farm building into very stylish holiday accommodation. Recently completed by the owners and lovingly refurbished to provide a high quality, spacious property in a lovely East Devon setting.
The whole of the Jurassic Coast (including Seaton, Beer and Sidmouth), now a World Heritage site, is within easy reach and the lovely West Dorset seaside town of Lyme Regis is only about 15 minutes away by car. The popular Seaton Tramway, running along the Axe estuary, stops nearby offering a relaxing way to discover the local area. Walkers will be spoilt for choice with many wonderful inland footpaths nearby as well as the stunning South West Coast Path running along this section of the Jurassic Coast.
Please also see Hollie and Rose Cottage. Click on the following links: HOLLIE COTTAGE, and ROSE COTTAGE which sleeps 2 guests in each. Short Breaks may be available in the quieter months or last minute. Please contact Toad Hall to discuss your requirements.
Key Features
- Property code: OCPRES
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- May be suitable for those with mobility problems
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
The Old Cider Press is a stunning conversion which has transformed a former cider press farm building into very stylish holiday accommodation. Recently completed by the owners and lovingly refurbished to provide a high quality, spacious property in a lovely East Devon setting.
The whole of the Jurassic Coast (including Seaton, Beer and Sidmouth), now a World Heritage site, is within easy reach and the lovely West Dorset seaside town of Lyme Regis is only about 15 minutes away by car. The popular Seaton Tramway, running along the Axe estuary, stops nearby offering a relaxing way to discover the local area. Walkers will be spoilt for choice with many wonderful inland footpaths nearby as well as the stunning South West Coast Path running along this section of the Jurassic Coast.
Please also see Hollie and Rose Cottage. Click on the following links: HOLLIE COTTAGE, and ROSE COTTAGE which sleeps 2 guests in each. Short Breaks may be available in the quieter months or last minute. Please contact Toad Hall to discuss your requirements.
Flat level access from the parking area to the patio garden.
Access through rear door and lobby to the Lounge.
Generous sized living room with 3 seater Leather sofas, wooden armchair and additional sofa. Wall mounted 50inch Smart TV and Woodburner (first basket of logs are free). French doors with direct access to patio and outdoor seating area.
Large Open plan Kitchen and Dining area with handmade units equipped with built in oven and ceramic hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave. Dining table and chairs to seat 10 guests if required.
Ground floor utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Stairs to
Bedroom 1 with twin 3ft beds.
Bedroom 2 with Kingsize bed and flatscreen TV.
Master Bedroom 3 with Kingsize bed, flatscreen TV, Juliette Balcony with countryside views and Ensuite shower room with W.C. and washbasin.
Family bathroom with shower over bath, washbasin and W.C.
Private patio area with outdoor dining furniture and a Gas BBQ at the rear of the property.
Conveniently placed for all the local attractions and surrounded by rolling Dorset countryside, Colyford’s pretty thatched and stone cottages hug the road between Sidmouth and Lyme Regis.
A thriving village with post office, butchers, café and two excellent pubs, Colyford has the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site and all its attractions on the doorstep. The Seaton Tramway which runs the length of the Axe Estuary stops nearby and is a fabulous way to explore the area. Hop off at Seaton Wetlands to spend some time with the family spotting rare bird and wildlife. Or travel down the line to the seaside town of Seaton itself to discover its lovely beaches, shops, restaurants and attractions. Seaton is also an ideal place to pick up the South West Coast Path to discover the area’s stunning coastal scenery and stretch those legs in the process.
Holidays in Colyford are perfect for food lovers too, with Hugh Fearnley-Wittingstall’s River Cottage cookery school and restaurant just a few miles to the north in Axminster where you’ll also find the Axe Valley Wildlife Park and lots more to see and do.
Off-road parking for multiple cars at the rear of the property.
Electric Cars: Electric car charging points are available on-site (VW specific and standard 13amp sockets). Guests are asked to bring their own adapters. Please see additional information.
- Included: Bed linen, towels, (guests must provide their own beach towels), Fibre Optic Wi-Fi, electricity and heating, BBQ. First basket of logs supplied between October and April. Travel cot, high chair (available on request) - please bring your own cot linen.
- Electric vehicles: Electric vehicle charging possible (See parking section for details). £30.00 charging fee per vehicle, per booking.
- Pets: One well behaved pet welcome in public areas of property only (not bedrooms). Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week. Two will be considered - please call the office.
- Smoking/Vaping: not permitted.
- Arrival time - 4pm and Departure time - 10am.
- Telephone: Mobile reception very good - 4G with some networks.
- Local Facilities: Colyford Shops and pubs: 100m. Seaton Beach: 2 miles. Seaton Town Centre: 1.7 miles. Lyme Regis: 6 miles
- Short Break Information: Short breaks are available at this property, please call 01297 443550 to book or to find out prices.
The Wheelwright Inn
(Less than a mile)
(37)
A traditional 17th Century thatched Devon pub in the heart of Colyford serving high quality pub food and a range of local ales and ciders, amidst the contemporary charm of oak floors and beams. A warm and friendly atmosphere along with varied entertainment and activities make this a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.
The Wheelwright Inn Swan Hill Rd, Colyford EX24 6QQ (T: 01297 598228)
Excellent food and a great welcome.
January 2024
The wheelwrights has a nice atmosphere and the service good. The food was ok but not brilliant. Real beers and local lager available and good for a relaxing drink.
November 2023
Went there after reading rave reviews, to say we were disappointed would be an understatement.
October 2023
Lovely village pub, staff very friendly, made us and our dog very welcome. We ate here several times during our weeks holiday. Excellent food but found the drinks rather pricy. Other than that, highly recommend.
September 2023
We walked to the Wheelwright from the tram stop. Had an excellent lunch. Nicer than pubs in Seaton.
September 2023
A great place to unwind a few minutes away from rose cottage the food is excellent and very reasonably priced, Nigel and his team were very welcoming also Heather and her partner a local couple made us very welcome, we’re definitely returning
September 2023
Lovely food great staff, friendly locals.
September 2023
Great pub with lovely staff, food prices are very reasonable , would highly recommend
August 2023
Very good, need to book
May 2023
Great food and very friendly staff
August 2022
Excellent and a real bonus to have it so close to the cottage. Has a real village and traditional feel, popular with the locals but not steeped in the past - a tempting menu and don’t overlook the Specials board.
July 2022
Probably one of the worst pub meals I’ve ever had. Tables dirty and sticky. Toilets disgusting. The salmon fillet was obviously cooked from frozen, the pasta sauce was bland. The gluten free burger came with no sides. The fish batter was mushy and raw. The chips were obviously frozen. Waited an excessive amount of time for cutlery when plates were sat on the table. Overpriced based on the standard of food and service. Would avoid if you can… but there’s nowhere else to eat nearby!
July 2022
Good place for food, nice to relax outside. Reasonable prices.
June 2022
Only used it for a drink but nice place
June 2022
A lovely pub, with welcoming and friendly staff, serving great food. We would definitely come back here again.
March 2022
Good food and were able to cope with a party of 10. However, they did struggle to provide an ice cream desert!
September 2021
Location was great to the Old Cider Press. Lovely old pub, food was very good and service very friendly and efficient. Lunch and evening menus have a good choice of burghers, other choices are good but a little limited and some we wanted had run out on both occasions we visited. Would have liked a wider menu away from burghers in the evening.
September 2021
Loved location to the Old Cider Press. Staff very friendly, service good. Food very good too although menu limited and choices other than burghers popular and ran out. Too many burgher options for evening meal menu, could more varied.
September 2021
Lovely, friendly pub, with excellent food.
August 2021
The staff were very friendly but it was obvious that they were understaffed like everywhere within the industry. The food was good to a point but we would suggest that sauces should be separate where possible.
July 2021
I complained about my starter twice and its still came out cold and the owner seemed to take an exception to this, I wasn't happy, although beer was very well kept.
July 2021
Lovely pub with very friendly staff almost opposite Rose Cottage where we were staying. My husband had a delicious chicken dish with a sauce that he said was the best meal he had the whole of our holiday. I had the gnocchi in a mushroom and cider sauce which was 10/10. Highly recommended.
June 2021
Had a few drinks outside and in sunny weather it was pleasant. Ate inside last night and very pleased with our food.
June 2021
Very friendly landlord. Blankets and table umbrellas provided as we had to be outside due to COVID rules
May 2021
We eat here twice the first night we had to wait over an hour to be be served due to technical details with their computor system. The food was good. We eat there a second time and the service was fine and the food good. However on neither evening were we asked for contact details for track and trace and staff weren't wearing visors or masks
August 2020
Attractive thatched pub where our family of 6 received a warm welcome from friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help us. The menu was typical pub food, but well presented and cooked to a high standard. The staff all worked hard to accommodate the new Covid guidelines and eating there felt safe.
August 2020
Very friendly and good food. A bit casual about the current Covid 19 requirements (no screens , no names and contact details taken.
July 2020
We came on holiday an the wheelwright was in walking distance from our cottage we were made to feel most welcome.dog friendly too,the food is exceptional in fact we ate there 3 nights!
October 2019
Enjoyed a lovely meal with friendly staff
October 2019
Good food and value and great service. Thank you.
October 2019
Good food service dog friendly
September 2019
We visited for drinks and food whilst staying in Colyford. Friendly staff. Food was a high standard and thoroughly enjoyable.
August 2019
Visited a couple of times during our stay in the village. Sunday lunch was very good, great beef and Yorkshire pudding - stuffing was sublime. Slight mishap on second visit that was corrected straight away, good customer service. Itemised bills would reduce the amount of queries at the bar but as these are new owners I’m sure that will come.
August 2019
This pub has closed down.
June 2019
Excellent food and great service. We had two evening meals here during our week and dog friendly in the bar.
September 2017
Pub grub? And then some! Staff were friendly, apologising for the wait due to the busy period (Sidmouth Festival week). The food was excellent, hot and flavoursome. If only this was the norm for pub food. Well worth the money.
August 2017
Very welcoming staff and the food is excellent. Would definitely recommend
June 2017
The White Hart Inn
(Less than a mile)
(13)
A warm welcoming atmosphere and delicious, home cooked food await you when you step into this traditional country pub and restaurant. Located in the heart of the village right by the Seaton Tramway, the pub is family and dog friendly and good-value home-cooked food is available lunchtimes and evenings.
The White Hart Inn Swan Hill Rd, Colyford EX24 6QF (T: 01297 553201)
Lovely home made food and friendly staff and locals, definitely will re visit.
October 2023
Good atmosphere and food A great old fashioned pub The only drawback, lack of footpath approaching the pub if arriving by foot.
June 2022
I'd give this one a miss, very smelly old place in need of a refurbishment. Would not even consider eating here.
March 2022
Very nice pub good food friendly staff would recommend.
November 2021
They really struggled due to lack of staff
September 2021
We had looked on line before we booked but the menu on arrival was very reduced and not good for vegetarians. As the pub is near a river there are flying insect issues also. The staff person was very friendly but could have had some help.
July 2021
Note very attractive and extremely tired inside with a very limited menu based on fried foods, building was full of flies but the owner blamed this on the local river??
July 2021
We went for a meal here when we arrived but it was very disappointing has all the meals came out cold and there wasn’t any staff about to complain wouldn’t recommend it
October 2019
Good no-frills pub food. Friendly staff. Worth a visit if staying in the village.
August 2019
you need to go in to enjoy the warm welcome and excellent food, well worth a visit
July 2019
A fairly typical Pub menu, ok but not outstanding.
July 2018
Pub doesn't look like much and is in dire need of some TLC, however food was excellent and staff really friendly.
May 2018
Excellent food warm and friendly atmosphere helpful staff, we'd highly recommend a visit
April 2018
The Harbour Inn - Axmouth
(Less than a mile)
(16)
An 800 year old traditional thatched public house with a great atmosphere and plenty of period features surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside. The Harbour Inn prides itself on good cooking with fresh, local produce and is popular with families aswell as walkers and birdwatchers looking for a place to relax after a day exploring the Axe Estuary.
The Harbour Inn Church Street, Axmouth EX12 4AA (T: 01297 20371)
Lovely pub in a pretty location in the village of Axmouth. With friendly staff, we were made to feel very welcome. Delicious food which we found very enjoyable, reasonably priced.
September 2023
A very comfortable and pleasant pub with good food
July 2022
Good food, good beer, nice location and dog friendly
June 2022
Very pleasant beer garden. Lovely location. Staff shortage made opening times erratic and the online opening times were not always correct. However, when they are open, this is a good village pub.
June 2022
It is not "less that a mile" from the Anchor Inn - the Ship Inn was 2 miles, quite right, and 100 yards Anchor. But lovely lunch, we'll again
May 2022
Great pub grub and lovely friendly staff
September 2021
So disappointed with our evening! The food was overpriced and poor quality. This is the only pub/restaurant we eat in all holiday that fell way short. We left feeling very disappointed and like we’d wasted an evening of our holiday :( When we mentioned it to the staff they shrugged it off with no apology and didn’t show any interest. The table next to us complained quite strongly about their food and service, so we were not the only ones. Such a shame, but I’d most definitely avoid and spend an evening elsewhere.
August 2021
Excellent food, and am enjoyable ambience. The staff were very attentive and the external tables where we had our meal were well spaced.
July 2021
Great food & Great Service
July 2021
Food was very reasonable with good attentive service and very good beers.
July 2021
We absolutely love this place. The staff are so friendly and welcome dogs large or small. The food is really good. On a wet day and with no booking they still came up trumps for us. Really good infection control management. Highly recommended and the next time we visit this area we will dine here again.
October 2020
Very good pub, for both the beer and food - visited x 4 during our week staying in Axmouth ( next door to the pub!)
November 2019
Excellent certainly would recommend 10/10
July 2019
Good food and a real pub atmosphere.
June 2019
Excellent pub with good badger beer, great food and the staff are excellent. Dog friendly pub as well which was a real bonus.
November 2018
Great Food, Sea Bass was lovely
October 2018
The Ship Inn - Axmouth
(Less than a mile)
(24)
Located in the ancient village of Axmouth, the Ship Inn is a family run restaurant and pub with a varied menu offering locally sourced meats, fresh fish from Lyme Bay, hand-picked crabs from Beer and vegetables from nearby farms. Enjoy a meal or a drink in the sleek and stylish bar or sit outside in the huge beer garden with lovely views over the River Axe.
The Ship Inn Church Street, Axmouth, EX12 4AF (T: 01297 21838)
Went there twice . The food was first rate especially the scallops which I had
April 2024
Really nice little pub with very stiff m good menu and quality of food and service. Very impressed.
February 2024
Excellent Sunday lunch at good price - highly recommended. Local Branscombe bitter good.
October 2023
The Ship Inn is a very nice friendly pub in the village of Axmouth. We enjoyed meals here twice during our week’s holiday. Delicious food at very reasonable prices, with drinks cheaper than other places we visited. Highly recommend.
September 2023
This is a lovely pub serving good food. With fabulous views over the estuary
July 2023
The menu looked great but the food was disappointing.
May 2023
The Ship Inn is a real favourite of ours when we come to this part of Devon – their food is excellent.
July 2022
A vpub with good foodery pleasant and comfortable
July 2022
Excellent food. Menu variety and chose ment I returned many times. I recommend the fish dishes. Drinks reasonably priced. Dog friendly too.
June 2022
Friendly, excellent service from all staff. Great choice of food and drinks at good prices. Would highly recommend for an enjoyable evening.
September 2021
Very good food, good value. Accommodated us as very short notice (party of 6). Staff very friendly and service good. Would not hesitate recommending.
September 2021
Spent a week at Riverside Cottage and spend 5 of the evening eating at The Ship Inn. Can't fault the food or the staff, both were excellent.
August 2021
Absolutely amazing food and service.
July 2021
very short staffed and waited longer than we should have done even to be served our first drinks which took 20minutes to take an order for drinks. Food was satisfactory though.
July 2021
Excellent choice of menu. Super food. Service a little slow but would certainly recommend.
July 2021
We had an excellent meal at The Ship and thoroughly recommend it. We sat in the garden on a lovely warm evening. Remember to book as the first night we tried to get in they were full booked so had to book for later in the week. Well worth the wait!
June 2021
Good food and service.Parking a bit tight because it was busy.
June 2021
We had a very pleasant experience here, even with the constraints of coronavirus regulations that were so carefully applied by the proprietors. We sat on a warm summer evening in the pleasant garden. Staff (wearing visors) were friendly and attentive, and the food was good. Everything was regularly sanitised, and there was gel in a dispenser at the entrance. No contact details were taken, however, for the track and trace system.
August 2020
Nice pub, friendly and helpful staff. Good ambience, exellent food, especially the scallops, decent beer.
October 2019
Top Service, very good meat. Dog friendly. Thank you See you next jear
September 2019
Excellent food and good menu choice. Very friendly service. Also very accommodating for gluten free diets. Would highly recommend.
June 2019
The food here was fantastic!. I have the fish and chips it was the best l have ever had ( l am 63 ) So we went back again just to check that it was not a fluke, It was not. other members of our party also commented that there food was Gr8. Staff were so friendly. 11/10. Just brilliant
October 2018
This is well worth a visit. The staff were kept incredibly busy (a very popular place), but were efficient and polite. The food was excellent, packed with deep flavours that lingered in the mouth. Certainly a repeatable experience of given the opportunity. A good selection of ales and dog friendly.
August 2017
Friendly pub restaurant with great food.
August 2017
The Kingfisher
(Less than a mile)
(56)
An authentic 16th century village pub with patio garden and dining room providing an ideal place to visit whatever the weather. Its menu offers a choice of bar snacks, steaks, homemade specials and Sunday Roasts accompanied by a good range of bar dinks including a choice of local traditional ales.
The Kingfisher Dolphin St, Colyton EX24 6NA (T: 01297 552476)
We enjoyed an excellent evening meal at this very popular pub. The service was exemplary.
September 2023
A great Sunday roast but you need to book!
August 2023
Excellent food and good atmosphere. Beers also good
March 2023
We enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch here for a reasonable price. The staff are friendly and attentive.
June 2022
great pub with great food and atmosphere.
June 2022
Good food, good atmosphere, excellent specials board and reasonably priced
March 2022
Very friendly village pub with nice quality pub food, lovely fire too!
March 2022
Had a great lunch mid week. Wonderful home cooked steak and kidney pie and chips. Would recommend.
March 2022
Very good food, real ales, cider and service. Seating outside in covered courtyard too. Enjoyed the scallops, delicious.
November 2021
Lovely pub, great food.
September 2021
I had two meals on consecutive evenings. The first was absolutely delicious, stuffed chicken with a lovely mushroom sauce. On the basis of that meal, on he second night I decided to treat myself with a fillet steak for £28. Utter disappointment, steak wasn't trimmed neatly, very tough, miserly amount of veg, with a little pot of peas - I'm sure they were tinned!
September 2021
Amazing pub! Highly recommend.
September 2021
Lovely pub. Friendly staff. Great food. Perhaps more vegan choice. Great for dogs.
September 2021
Lovely food and the garden area is beautiful
August 2021
We had one meal here, friendly bar staff and the food was delicious
July 2021
Very easy walk from our house and good food.Staff shortage meant longer than average wait for food but not really an issue as it was a pleasant place to be.
June 2021
We had a lovely meal there on our final day of our recent holiday in Colyton (11th June). More veggie options would be good, and possibly more healthy options for the children's meals - everything with chips, but what we had tasted great and that's what matters. The staff were really friendly and also helpful in giving us approximate timings for the arrival of the food as we had a diabetic 4 year old with us who needs her insulin 10 minutes before eating.
June 2021
We ate at this pub three times during our stay in Colyton and was extremely impressed every time. The food was fantastic with fresh fish options available daily and the staff were all very helpful and accommodating. They kept a good selection of ales too if that is your choice of drink. I hope to visit this pub again in the near future!
June 2021
Brilliant service... so attentive. Make you feel so welcome and the food is delicious especially the seafood soup x
May 2021
Ate here a couple of times last week. Very good food and a lovely large garden & terrace to sit on.
April 2021
Very welcoming pub the food in the restaurant was lovely and they were able to cater for Gluten free.
October 2020
Very nice pub. Mixed reviews of our meal. Two of us really enjoyed ours and two of us were not impressed. I'd still recommend.
October 2020
we ate here a couple if times and called in for a drink, excellent reception and they are fo so well with the cobid rules
October 2020
Lovely pub and restaurant. Dog friendly and great food and drink. Friendly staff.
September 2020
Food very good and staff very friendly. Unfortunately we only managed to get booked in for one night Would recommend booking as not to be disappointed plus it's dog friendly.
September 2020
Visited regularly for dinner during our week in Colyton. Good food and friendly staff.
September 2020
Excellent pub food with a lovely atmosphere. A pretty, spacious garden which was a nice surprise. Very dog friendly
September 2020
really good excellent food and very friendly
September 2020
Lovely food and very friendly. Just need vegetarian option on childrens menu
August 2020
Beautiful meal and friendly staff
July 2020
A good honest country pub with all that goes with it.
March 2020
Nice place, nice food and friendly staff although they were a bit stretched and could of done with a couple of extra pairs of hands.
October 2019
Excelent pub.
October 2019
Great dog friendly pub with lovely food
September 2019
Great pub with good ales and ciders. The food was always lovely and the staff courteous and attentive.
August 2019
Food and service average at best.
August 2019
Great pub, dog friendly about 2 minutes walk from our cottage. Ate there several time good food and beer.
June 2019
what a friendly place staff and regulars alike made us feel welcome, this was adopted as our local for the stay and the food was lovely.
June 2019
Lovely friendly, traditional pub with a great atmosphere and gorgeous food
May 2019
Great fish & chips, very dog friendly & staff really helpful. Had several really good meals there during our holiday.
April 2019
Warm feeling to a picturesque half timbered interior. Dogs permitted in the bar. Ate at lunchtime. Very nice.
December 2018
Great food and drink,staff always helpful,and dog friendly,great atmosphere
September 2018
A friendly pub open all day with nice garden
September 2018
Staff are very friendly and helpful with lots of local knowledge for places to visit etc. and the food is excellent.
August 2018
lovely little pub good food friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere.
July 2018
Very welcoming, food lovely but sandwiches a little pricey. Dogs welcome
July 2018
Enjoyed 2 separate meals here. Great menu, reasonable prices, really friendly staff and good outside seating in fine weather
June 2018
Lovely little pub with nice restaurant area out the back. Great food and friendly staff.
May 2018
Fabulous food and a very friendly warm welcome!
May 2018
The Kingfisher is a great pub. Wood burning stove, great cider and great staff.
November 2017
Very welcoming pub, with friendly staff and good food. Dogs welcome too, would definitely visit again when in the area.
October 2017
Great pub lunch and friendly staff. Would definitely go back.
September 2017
If I lived in Colyton I'd be in this warm and cosy pub all the time! The food is reasonably priced and excellent quality. Good selection of beers.
August 2017
A friendly environment with efficient staff. The food was overpriced and not noteworthy. We regret to say that ribeye was bland, lacking depth of flavour, as did the fish. Clean and presentable, but unfortunately not worth the money. We would be most reluctant to go there again.
August 2017
Great atmosphere.good food.always busy
August 2017
Very friendly staff and we had a lovely pub lunch. Our dog was welcomed too.
April 2017
Soanes Cycles
(2 miles)
(1)
Established in 1902, Soanes Cycles is one of the oldest cycle shops in the whole of Britain, with over 100 years’ experience. In Colyton, East Devon approximately five miles from Axminster and seven miles from Sidmouth, they have hundreds of cycles on display to suit all ages, abilities and pockets. Catering to all types of cycling including children’s cycles and mountain bikes, their hire service is for those aged seven and up, and pries start at £12 per day with helmets and locks available on request.
Excellent shop a really unexpected visually understated Aladdin's cave of quality!!!
October 2019
Seaton Marshes Nature Reserve
(2 miles)
(11)
One of three local nature reserves including Colyford Common and Black Hole Marsh, the Seaton Marshes can be reached with a short walk from the Harbour Road car park, providing views of the estuary and its mud flats as well as the creeks and adjacent flood plain. It’s an impressive sight at any time of the year with flocks of wigeon, teal, shelduck and curlew as well as other native and migratory species. A beautiful location to really enjoy the peace, quiet and natural habitat, in the Summer Kingfishers are often seen fishing from a perch directly in front of the hide, and a bird table provides close-up views of birds that you wouldn’t find in your garden. There’s even a pond dipping platform at Borrow Pit, it features built in benches from which to enjoy the beautiful views and special adjustments to allow larger groups to pond dip together.
If you like birdwatching you will enjoy this venue. The hides are well positioned to make the most of the estuary.
March 2024
Excellent well worth a visit. Lots of birds to see.
September 2023
Absolutely great place to visit. Beautiful walls around the nature reserve and some amazing hides to sit in. We were very lucky to see the Kestrel in her nest with the eggs! Lovely information hut over drinks and snacks with very knowledgable volunteers who shared so much information about the site and birds that could be seen.
June 2023
Visited x3 during my week in Seaton. Gorgeous reserve with good hides and opportunities to see a variety of birds. Easily accessed from Seaton on foot, by car or via the tramway.
June 2023
Within easy reach of the property. Lots of interesting wildlife to view. Also the river and the tramway.
May 2023
We had evening walks and they were delightful. We walked to the Sand Martin wall and that surrounding area was very special. So peaceful.
June 2022
Just 4 minutes walk away What a great place
June 2022
Been to Seaton before and enjoyed it as before
October 2021
lovely spot but wrong time of year for us as there wernt too many birds
July 2021
Super, friendly and helpful volunteers.
April 2019
Very well maintained and interesting nature reserve.
June 2018
Seaton Tramway
(2 miles)
(39)
In three miles of unspoiled countryside in the Axe Valley, Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton. Travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves, it gives you an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life, the tram is a delightful way to get to know the area with prices starting at £10 for adults and £7.50 for children.Dogs are also welcome on the trams!
Have been on the tram on previous visits, but only this year discovered that on certain days a birdwatching tram is organised - well worth booking.
March 2024
This is a “must” if in the Seaton area. Such an enjoyable ride on the tram and as we purchased the Explorer ticket for the day, we were able to ride Colyton to Seaton (many times!) Not able to explore the wetlands as we had our dog with us, but we still were able to enjoy the views. Each of the tram drivers were so friendly and informative giving history of the trams and local attractions on route.
September 2023
A must when visiting Seaton. Really enjoyed our tram ride. Recommend getting off at Colton and walking into the village.
September 2023
I didn't personally go but family in our group did and really enjoyed their trip. They had a lovely cream tea at the cafe in the station at Colyton.
August 2023
Fabulous day out!! Buy an explorer ticket as this enables you to get on and off at different locations throughout the day. Refreshments at Colyton Tram stop are delicious, can recommend the cream tea, omelettes and the Tram Drivers Breakfast. A truly memorable day out, the tram drivers make the day special too!!
June 2023
What a lovely attraction! Used this a few times during our stay to access the wetlands, explore local villages and do a lovely river walk from Colyton to Colyford. Goes through beautiful scenery. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.
June 2023
Short distance from the property. Visited the wildlife photographic exhibition which was very good. Travelled to Colyton and back on the tramway which made for a very interesting day. Had lunch at the tramway station in Colyton. Good facilities at each end of the journey. Very professional and interesting staff providing historical information.
May 2023
It's great that this tramway - running every 20 minutes - extends right to Colyton (and only about ½ mile from this bungalow), offering a different way of getting to the seafront at Seaton avoiding the roads, with the opportunity to stop off at Colyford and/or the bird hide(s) overlooking the estuary. The drivers were all very knowledgeable and willing to tell us all about the history of the line and its tram cars.
May 2023
Great fun as always
March 2023
Good fun riding up and down on the trams. Scenery changes each time, with differing tidal levels
March 2023
Lovely outing with the family.
August 2022
If you have kids, or are a kid at heart, then a ride on the tram is a must. It was like taking a step back in time with superb views across the wetlands / nature reserve.
July 2022
A great trip out. The driver/conductors make it fun. Its a lovely run out past the river estuary bird life sanctuary and you need to keep a look out for the more shy and interesting species. There was plenty of room on top and a great view. Have a plan as to what to do at the other end, most seemed to stay by the station but we walked into the town (they don't like you calling it a village?). There were a few eateries but not much else, but some interesting old buildings. Traveling on the trams is an experience and was good fun. It is not a commercialised franchise but a well fun family attraction, and we enjoyed the day on the trams.
June 2022
Well worth the trip but more expensive than quoted on here.
June 2022
A lovely trip on the Seaton Tram with spectacular views across the river and wonderful bird and wildlife watching. The staff were most helpful and it was a great fun for all ages.
April 2022
Always great fun, volunteers are excellent and informative.
March 2022
All the family enjoyed this and we would really recommend it. Lovely to be out in the fresh air seeing the countryside and wildlife on the nature reserves
October 2021
Well worth a visit, friendly staff, good value.
October 2021
Nice trip, had a lovely lunch at Colyton station.
September 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, social distancing was observed
July 2021
Interesting tour. Very slow to get a high volume of people through with a lot of waiting around that seemed very un necessary.
July 2021
lovely experience,we even did the return trip twice.
July 2021
Brilliant.A very tranquill experience of more peaceful times.
June 2021
We visited here last year, and have had the privilege to do so again this year. An excellent experience, with complete dedication and first class customer service by those who run in - made my 3 year old grandson's holiday!
June 2021
Enjoyable for all ages (and dogs!)
October 2020
Great day. The driver on our journey to Seaton made the day !
October 2020
We all loved the tram - ages 2 years to 80 years. Such a lovely attraction, really well run, efficiently managed and great covid measures in place.
October 2020
Lovely friendly staff and Good fun!! Nice for rainy day
August 2020
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for such an engaging and well-organised trip.
August 2020
This was a very enjoyable experience and was very well managed with regard to ensuring masks were worn and with regard to social distancing ... well done to all the staff.
August 2020
We had a lovely relaxing trip to Colyton and back. Colyton is a pretty town with a small heritage centre, an impressive church, some nice pubs and a few small shops worth having a look round. Book the tram at least 24 hours in advance online and get £1 reduction per ticket.
August 2019
Brilliant! We had a lovely day out on the tramway, our children really enjoyed looking out for all the different trams and ticking them off.
September 2018
Lovely little tram still going strong after many years! We took our boys when they were little & this time we took our 5 year old grandson. Great fun & we all enjoyed it.
August 2018
Good fun for all ages takes you back to a bygone age. Colyton station was really good suited the attraction, not so Seaton station far to modern in design to suite the wonderful trams.
July 2018
Told by 10 year old grandson "you must do the tramway" and we did. Great fun helped by good weather. Saw plenty of birdlife on wetlands. We parked at Colyton [no fee] and did return journey. Getting upstairs not easy, but try if you can. Drivers most amusing.
June 2018
Very good value. It would be helpful if walking connections could be made easier to/from Colyford Common and Seaton Wetlands to provide additional flexibility for tram passengers to vary their route.
June 2018
As the Seaton end of the line was being revamped we had to get a shuttle bus to a further stop. The stop was not manned and a large group pushed to the front which meant some people who had been queuing for a while could not get on. Also meant at the tram end some people did not get on the next tram as they got their tickets first. The ride itself was enjoyable and the scenery lovely.
June 2018
Nice day out, unfortunately still building the new building in Seaton so only goes as far as the shed's at the moment (May 2018) and if you time it wrong (lunch) theres no coach to take you in to Seaton! Friendly staff and fun ride, Colyton station is nice.
May 2018
A brilliant attraction, great fun, and the most amusing drivers - an absolute must for the whole family!
September 2017
Seaton Bay
(2 miles)
(11)
Seaton Bay is in a conservation area within the Lyme Bay region including a mile-long shingle beach sheltered between the chalk cliffs to the west and the red Haven Cliffs to the East. Axmouth Harbour is at the eastern end of the beach at the foot of the Haven Cliffs and the mouth of the River Axe Estuary. There are two bridges, and beyond that an expanse of mud flats that are now a nature reserve, rich in food for migratory birds. It’s a beautiful location to explore with an abundance of attractions including tramways, the Pecorama Gardens, a model railway, and the Beer Quarry Caves amongst other delights.
Just wow I’m a wheelchair user (amputee) it was absolutely amazing that Seaton beach has an accessible area it made my holiday all the amazing…..a massive thank you to Seaton
September 2023
Lovely stretch of pebble beach. We especially enjoyed coffee and cake at The Hideaway cafe at the end of the promenade.
August 2023
Lovely stretch of beach to walk along the promenade. Seemed popular for fishing.
June 2023
Have been coming to Seaton for many years and never tire of the town
July 2022
It has a high shingle bank but this does give way to sand, There is plenty of space to sit and you can get away from the crowded areas. It was clean and the town is only a short walk away. Parking is pricey but we are happy to support a lovely British seaside town.
June 2022
Long esplanade with plenty of seats. Clean Beach of pebbles but very steep incline into sea and a deep gully between esplanade and waters edge.
September 2021
Lovely pebble beach, backed by a promenade and beach huts. There’s a cafe at the end that serves snacks, cakes and drinks. Dogs allowed at one end (signposted). Lovely clean water, but be careful as it slopes in VERY quickly and you are out of your depth (more of a worry for children/toddlers than adults).
August 2021
pleasant but very windy.... park but cant see thsea..shame
May 2021
Whilst location and scenery/ walks are lovely, Seaton town is disappointing.
September 2020
Been coming to Seaton for several years! Absolutely beautiful, tranquil at times and a delightful gem of a place!
August 2020
We especially liked the setting and the service at The Hideaway Café at the wet end of the front.
June 2018
The Buzzard Cycle Route
(2 miles)
Cycling in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a wonderful way to get outside and explore the area. With miles of National Cycle Network across it, it’s also a comparatively easy way for cyclists to explore safely and really get to see the remarkable landscape that the area has to offer. With plenty of rural pubs, riverside taverns and tea shops along the routes to sit and enjoy, it’s a great day out for the while family. The Buzzard Cycle Route in particular (otherwise known as Sustrans regional route number 52) is a firm favourite amongst cyclists in the area, and is an opportunity to explore glorious East Devon on a regional 80-mile circular route around Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster, Honiton and Woodbury. Some of the route follows the National Cycle Network Route 2 along the south coast of Devon.
Seaton Beach
(2 miles)
(7)
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.
Lovely walk along the seafront and excellent cafe at the end of it. Dog friendly and excellent food.
April 2024
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
Beer Beach
(3 miles)
(11)
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
Branscombe Beach
(4 miles)
(13)
Nestled into a valley that reaches down to the sea, Branscombe Beach is tucked away on the Jurassic Coast, and is linked to a timeless, magical village of the same name. Surrounded by woodland and farmland, the area is peppered with thatched houses, a working forge and a restored windmill. It’s a National Trust location, with a number of charming walks and trails to follow, one of which leads to the Old Bakery tearooms. The beach itself was a long pebble beach until the winter of 2022 when storms rearranged the pebbles and is now a long sandy beach. It has a large car park close by where there are toilets available, as well as a picnic area. The beach is a haven for walking, relaxing and adventurous rock-poolers. If you want to catch your supper it’s a wonderful place to fish for mackerel and pollock, although the Beach Shanty Cafe on Branscombe Beach provides excellent local food.
Lovely place for a dog walk along the beach. Such a pity that the sea is eroding the cliffs around here.
April 2024
Attractive beach, good energetic coast path walking.
October 2023
Beautiful Beach with stunning walks in both directions on coastal path. Sea shanty cafe modernised since our last visit. Lovely cream teas!
July 2023
The beach was within walking distance of where we were staying. Excellent for dogs and the sea shanty sells dog icecream
June 2023
Beach clean and has pebbles rather than a sandy beach. Fabulous food found at the Sea Shanty Cafe with sea view and stunning views of the Jurassic coast line.
August 2022
gorgeous beach - we canoed and swam a lot
September 2021
Lovely beach
September 2021
Clean pebble beach. Good facilities cafe shop and toilets. Nice and quiet when we went in july. Lovely walks nearby
July 2021
One of the few beaches we found that had some sand on it, although it also had lots of stones too of course, and dogs were welcome. The option to sit on a grass area next to the beach was a bonus too. I had a swim in the sea whilst there which was lovely.
June 2021
Lovely area but the only place you could get a coffee etc was the Sea Shanty and it was closed half term week!!!!! As the Sea Shanty and the Old Bakery were closed all week for me it let Branscombe down.
February 2020
We loved walking to beach fro Branscombe. If you follow the signs and walk on the road to the beach its quite hilly so take the footpath from behind the cottages opposite the Masons Arms, its a nice flat walk to the beach, easy to follow.
January 2020
Superb beach and surroundings. Tricky drive to get there but well worth it.
June 2018
A pretty place down narrow lanes - the village is a must for keen photographers too - loved it!
September 2017
Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis
(6 miles)
(7)
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
Cobb Gate Beach, Lyme Regis
(6 miles)
(8)
This pretty harbour town dates back to the 14th century, and is sheltered by a curving harbour wall, The Cobb, as its known contains a small sandy beach made famous in the opening shot of the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman. You reach the beach between the RNLI station and the slipway, and there is lifeguard cover in the summer months. Activities nearby include fishing, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, surfing and water skiing, while facilities close to the beach include cafes and restaurants and toilets. There are lots of walks in the area including guided tours of the famous fossil bearing cliffs. There is paid parking nearby, Axminster train station is five minutes away as the crow flies and buses are available to the town centre. Dogs are allowed on the beach from 1st November to 30th March as long as they’re on the lead, but they are not permitted in the summer months.
Love the stroll along the Cobb beach and area so clean plenty of places to eat and drink. The locals are so warm and welcoming, can’t beat Lyme regis
November 2021
Perfect sandy beach for everyone. Loved the Marine Parade with food and drink and ice creams.
October 2021
excellent, safe beach
September 2021
Always raked and cleaned. Pretty safe, excellent lifeguards. Restaurants and cafes need to be open later. Toilets very clean but not enough of them so long queues. Watch out for seagulls stealing food from your hands!
August 2021
Lovely harbour and great places to grab a bite to eat. But it is extremely busy. Every inch of the small patch of sand by the cobb was taken up but beach shelters, feet deck chairs etc. If your kids are not fussed about sand avoid the area if you want quite and relaxing. The other side of the cobb is quite and so are the toilets (which are clean)
August 2021
We walked here from Seaton along the muddy coastal path and Lyme Regis is lovely . We took a boat out from the cob .
July 2021
The cob was lovely to walk on and all you needed was near by
September 2020
Lovely to see this in sunshine for the first time in several visits. Worth going early to see it uncrowded.
June 2018
November 2023
We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was lovely and also had good heating so excellent for winter breaks
October 2023
Really enjoyed our stay thank you
September 2023
We truly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very clean and extremely comfortable and very well equipped. It was obvious that much care and love had been poured into the restoration and refurbishment of this property. The fixtures and fittings were very tasteful and of excellent quality. The view from the master bedroom was worth waking up for and the courtyard garden, private, with lovely clean seating area, we also loved the herbs. Thank you again.
August 2023
Nice family house. Would go back again. Good family butchers near house very reasonable .
May 2023
We enjoyed our stay immensly, and we had wonderful weather too.
May 2023
VERY NICE PLACE , HAD A GOOD WEEK
April 2023
A lovely spacious house in a lovely village
November 2022
The cottage was so perfect we could not think of anything that would improve it.
October 2022
We had a fantastic week at the Old Cider Press - it perfectly suited our needs with two young boys and a dog to look after. The living area was ideal and there was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The hosts were so accommodating and friendly - and were able to recommend things to do nearby, which was greatly appreciated. Would highly recommend !
September 2022
Absolutely fabulous. A holiday to remember. Wonderful accommodation.
September 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed are stay at the Cider Press cottage and would book again without hesitation. The cottage was spotlessly clean and superbly presented throughout. The owners were friendly and helpful. Nothing negative to say. Top marks on all counts. Thank you.
September 2022
Great house and very friendly landlord Very clean and well maintained
August 2022
Really enjoyed our stay with our guests from Dubai who joined us to relax from a very busy 3 weeks travelling and a family wedding. They were able to really chill down whilst enjoying the best of Devon hospitality. As a family we know the area very well and took great pleasure in revisiting old haunts. Enclosed patio was a bonus.
July 2022
Lovely cottage very well equipped very clean lovely owners
June 2022
The Old Cider Press is an exceptional Cottage. It is light, bright, spacious and welcoming. It is well maintained and very well equipped, we found everything we needed. The welcome gift basket was also a lovely touch. Bill and Joanna were on hand if we needed anything but also discrete enough to leave us to enjoy the space without intrusion. As it happens, my husband was taken ill into hospital for 3 days of the 7 and they could not have been more supportive as the week progressed. The cottage itself is really well located, with the local amenities being really good (2 pubs within walking distance, a café, shop and butchers on hand too). Its really handy for local coastal walks and the overall experience (despite the disruption of the hospitalisation) was really positive. I would highly recommend this cottage.
June 2022
Lovely, spotlessly clean and very comfortable property In an excellent location. Handy to have the very well stocked shop 2 mins walk away. Very good pub opposite. Owners live next door and are really welcoming and helpful but not obtrusive.
June 2022
A beautiful homely cottage which is well presented, clean and well equipped with quality furnishing. Fantastic pub over the road and close drive to some stunning locations. Will definitely visit again. Loved our stay there.
May 2022
This was our first time staying at the Old Cider Press, it was just perfect, owners very helpful and on site for any queries. Everything was lovely,thank you.
April 2022
Lovely house fantastic location
November 2021
Yes it was lovely. We went to the Wheelwright in twice for food and a couple of times for drinks. Really great atmosphere and very friendly
October 2021
fantastic situation many places nearby to visit every where dogs excepted we had a fantastic time with our dog
October 2021
Wonderful holiday with excellent hosts
September 2021
This property was one of the best we have stayed in and our mixed age group enjoyed it very much. Loved the open plan ground floor. High end quality of furnishings, equipment and comfort especially for a property that allows dogs. Spotlessly clean and very roomy and comfortable for 6 guests.
August 2021
This property is absolutely fantastic! It has been furnished and maintained to a very high standard, with everything you could possibly want or need! Lots of little extras to make your stay a complete treat and the comfiest beds ever! The hosts live next door, and whilst never intrusive, are exceptionally friendly and helpful. The pub across the road, The wheelwright, offers excellent meals and is very welcoming. Seaton is a 5 minute drive and we enjoyed the pebble beach (dogs allowed at one end). There’s a good fish and chip shop there and a large Tesco for all your needs. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this cottage to our own family and friends… I’m confident they’d love it too!
August 2021
10* star rating if it was possible
July 2021
The Old Cider Press was just perfect in every way. The accommodation was first class, beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean, fantastic location and wonderful hosts. There are so many places to visit all within a short drive Seaton, Beer, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Charmouth and don’t forget the Tram ride and the donkey sanctuary. In Colyford there is a pub 2 mins walk from The Old Cider Press where we had an enjoyable meal, also there is a brilliant bike cafe which is a great place to start your day and get any bits and bobs for your bike. Highly recommend a stay here.
July 2021
This was the best cottage we have ever stayed in and we stay in a lot. Great location, clean as a new pin. Bill and Joanna were excellent owners, they met us when we arrived and when we left, they live next door but we’re never intrusive. The cottage was spotless we couldn’t fault anything. Well equipped kitchen love the addition of glass jars filled with dishwasher tablets, coffee and tea sachets etc, which we forgot, just lovely little touches that makes it a home. We will definitely book this cottage again.
June 2021
Really enjoyed our stay and cottage was, according to our family, every bit as good as our home and the best they’ve stayed in with us. Beautifully furnished with everything one could wish for and super large living space. For us the only slight downside was the bed which was quite firm. We’re used to mattress toppers. As we always take our own pillows and very light duvet we could improvise by using the house duvet under our own bottom sheet, problem solved! Thank the owners for a wonderful stay. Although they were right next door one never felt awkward. The courtyard garden was a delight.
June 2021
We had a lovely stay even though things were not open due to pandemic missed the Donkey Sanctuary which was a great shame. The property was wonderful nice and spacious and spotlessly clean the owners lived next door and made us very welcome and were very friendly we had a fab time.
May 2021
The cottage was absolutely perfect and the owners were very welcoming. We had a fabulous stay and will definitely come again. Possibly one of the nicest cottages we have ever stayed in and we have been to many.
May 2021
All good thank you
April 2021
going again in October, that is our 4th visit, brilliant place
April 2021
We had a fabulous stay at Old Cider Press! The new owners Bill & Joanna were wonderful, met us on arrival and showed us around, we were also treated to a lovely welcome hamper. The house is great, so comfortable, nicely furnished and immaculately clean! The kids loved it. The area is fantastic. Seaton wetlands five minutes down the road was wonderful. Would love to come back again. The only downside was leaving.. Highly recommend.
November 2020
Great well equipped property with quality fixtures and fittings and very welcoming owners.
October 2020
our second visit and as great as the first plus going back again in april 2021 [covid 19 permitting]
October 2020
Amazing property, feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to stay.
September 2020
July We arrived to a warm welcome. Very friendly. Love the house, it has everything. My grandson, 2½ said “I love it Grandad, I want to live here for ever and ever with Mummy, Daddy, you and Grandma”. That said it all for the family. Debbie, James, Claire and Tony. Not forgetting Oliver!
September 2020
August 2020 We all thoroughly enjoyed our week at The Old Cider Press. Lovely cottage, we really loved the sunny patio and thought the house was beautifully finished. Great location for exploring the coastline, we had wonderful days out at Golden Cap, West Bay, Abbotsbury, Chesil beach, Lyme Regis, Beer, Sidmouth and Exeter. So much to see, we hope to be back! Especially liked the house being dog friendly and secure, our miniature schnauzer loved it too! Thanks. Claire, Tom, William, Lucie, Kathryn, Alan.
September 2020
2020 August We enjoyed very much our first break away from home since before lockdown. Loved the house and atmosphere. Beautiful weather for beaches, especially Branscombe. Courtyard is a lovely place to sit for alfresco meals. Well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Enjoyed walks around wetlands nature reserve, just down the road. A walk to Holyford woods nearby, cool and shady on a sweltering day. Good meal at The Ship Inn Axmouth and the Wheelwright Inn over the road. Many thanks Geraldine, Simon, Nikki, Gaz, Jack and Erin.
August 2020
the beds although of a very high standard were rather hard
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at The Old Cider Press. The property is equipped to an excellent standard throughout with high attention to detail and sometimes personal comfort in a bed can vary from home. Thank you for your comments and we will pass them onto the owner.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2020
We had a wonderful week at the Old Cider Press it's a lovely property, cleaned to the highest standard and in a great location to visit the Jurassic Coast. We loved the patio and the landscaping, it was all beautifully presented and an ideal house for a multi generational get together.
July 2020
We had a wonderful stay. Great location opposite a lovely pub and close to local seaside places. Everything was very clean and the hosts were very helpful.
March 2020
Lovely accommodation and friendly and helpful owners.
February 2020
We spent a lovely time here with extended family. Cottage is absolutely gorgeous, we are planning to build a new home next year, so we have been taking inspiration from lots of things. Christmas Decorations perfect - Thank you!
February 2020
Guest Book - Dec 19 - Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay - we could not have asked for more. All of the extra little things were much appreciated. A beautiful property in an excellent area. Thank you and Happy New Year!
October 2019
Host were charming, property wonderful, beautifully Converted to a very high standard, absolute pleasure to stay.
September 2019
Immaculate house
August 2019
Such a beautiful, clean, spacious and well appointed property, especially as it accepts dogs. We really couldn’t fault it. Choice of two pubs, a cafe, a village store all within walking distance. Excellent WiFi and tv service. Really comfortable beds and sofas. Owners were friendly and helpful. Deserves more than 5 stars!
July 2019
Yes we did,the owners were there to meet us very friendly and helpful with places to visit
June 2019
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is extremely comfortable and every detail had been thought about. We loved it and we loved the surrounding area. The walking was great and much appreciated by our dogs. Thank you, we’ll be back.
May 2019
We all enjoyed our stay, the accommodation was delightful.
February 2019
Great property in a great location. We’ll definitely return.
January 2019
Absolutely fantastic cottage. All appliances, equipment top notch. Location perfect. Would definitely recommend. Please thank the owners for allowing us to stay in this lovely property. We will certainly return
October 2018
A fabulous property, so well equipped, extremely high standard of fittings and furnishings. Also, high standard of cleanliness. Very nice welcome basket of goodies. The owners were so welcoming and helpful. Looking forward to returning in the future. Thank you.
October 2018
As soon as we arrived we got a great, warm welcome and nothing was too much trouble from the owners who live next door. They had loads of great advice about walks, places to eat etc and were very happy to run through the operation of any of the equipment that was in the cottage. The facilities were excellent with a glorious kitchen, lovely double sided log burner and very comfy sofas facing a very good smart tv. All of the bedrooms were decorated to a very high standard with furnishings to match...lovely bathrooms. Could not fault a thing. Looking forward to going back.
October 2018
Hi Toad Hall just wanted to say thank u for the wonderful holiday we have just had at the Old Cider Press. What a lovely place. Thoroughly enjoyed x
September 2018
Yes it was great. Cottage wonderful. Weather was good.
August 2018
This was the loveliest holiday home we have ever had the pleasure of staying in, beautifully furnished, impeccably clean and every last detail had been thought of.... the owners were lovely, very attentive and thoughtful and couldn’t do enough to make our stay as fabulous as it was! We all felt very much at home in the house and Would gladly have stayed on!!! The house has a lovely feel to it and we were sad to say goodbye! Thank you for a lovely holiday!
November 2023
We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was lovely and also had good heating so excellent for winter breaks
October 2023
Really enjoyed our stay thank you
September 2023
We truly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very clean and extremely comfortable and very well equipped. It was obvious that much care and love had been poured into the restoration and refurbishment of this property. The fixtures and fittings were very tasteful and of excellent quality. The view from the master bedroom was worth waking up for and the courtyard garden, private, with lovely clean seating area, we also loved the herbs. Thank you again.
August 2023
Nice family house. Would go back again. Good family butchers near house very reasonable .
May 2023
We enjoyed our stay immensly, and we had wonderful weather too.
May 2023
VERY NICE PLACE , HAD A GOOD WEEK
April 2023
A lovely spacious house in a lovely village
November 2022
The cottage was so perfect we could not think of anything that would improve it.
October 2022
We had a fantastic week at the Old Cider Press - it perfectly suited our needs with two young boys and a dog to look after. The living area was ideal and there was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The hosts were so accommodating and friendly - and were able to recommend things to do nearby, which was greatly appreciated. Would highly recommend !
September 2022
Absolutely fabulous. A holiday to remember. Wonderful accommodation.
September 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed are stay at the Cider Press cottage and would book again without hesitation. The cottage was spotlessly clean and superbly presented throughout. The owners were friendly and helpful. Nothing negative to say. Top marks on all counts. Thank you.
September 2022
Great house and very friendly landlord Very clean and well maintained
August 2022
Really enjoyed our stay with our guests from Dubai who joined us to relax from a very busy 3 weeks travelling and a family wedding. They were able to really chill down whilst enjoying the best of Devon hospitality. As a family we know the area very well and took great pleasure in revisiting old haunts. Enclosed patio was a bonus.
July 2022
Lovely cottage very well equipped very clean lovely owners
June 2022
The Old Cider Press is an exceptional Cottage. It is light, bright, spacious and welcoming. It is well maintained and very well equipped, we found everything we needed. The welcome gift basket was also a lovely touch. Bill and Joanna were on hand if we needed anything but also discrete enough to leave us to enjoy the space without intrusion. As it happens, my husband was taken ill into hospital for 3 days of the 7 and they could not have been more supportive as the week progressed. The cottage itself is really well located, with the local amenities being really good (2 pubs within walking distance, a café, shop and butchers on hand too). Its really handy for local coastal walks and the overall experience (despite the disruption of the hospitalisation) was really positive. I would highly recommend this cottage.
June 2022
Lovely, spotlessly clean and very comfortable property In an excellent location. Handy to have the very well stocked shop 2 mins walk away. Very good pub opposite. Owners live next door and are really welcoming and helpful but not obtrusive.
June 2022
A beautiful homely cottage which is well presented, clean and well equipped with quality furnishing. Fantastic pub over the road and close drive to some stunning locations. Will definitely visit again. Loved our stay there.
May 2022
This was our first time staying at the Old Cider Press, it was just perfect, owners very helpful and on site for any queries. Everything was lovely,thank you.
April 2022
Lovely house fantastic location
November 2021
Yes it was lovely. We went to the Wheelwright in twice for food and a couple of times for drinks. Really great atmosphere and very friendly
October 2021
fantastic situation many places nearby to visit every where dogs excepted we had a fantastic time with our dog
October 2021
Wonderful holiday with excellent hosts
September 2021
This property was one of the best we have stayed in and our mixed age group enjoyed it very much. Loved the open plan ground floor. High end quality of furnishings, equipment and comfort especially for a property that allows dogs. Spotlessly clean and very roomy and comfortable for 6 guests.
August 2021
This property is absolutely fantastic! It has been furnished and maintained to a very high standard, with everything you could possibly want or need! Lots of little extras to make your stay a complete treat and the comfiest beds ever! The hosts live next door, and whilst never intrusive, are exceptionally friendly and helpful. The pub across the road, The wheelwright, offers excellent meals and is very welcoming. Seaton is a 5 minute drive and we enjoyed the pebble beach (dogs allowed at one end). There’s a good fish and chip shop there and a large Tesco for all your needs. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this cottage to our own family and friends… I’m confident they’d love it too!
August 2021
10* star rating if it was possible
July 2021
The Old Cider Press was just perfect in every way. The accommodation was first class, beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean, fantastic location and wonderful hosts. There are so many places to visit all within a short drive Seaton, Beer, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Charmouth and don’t forget the Tram ride and the donkey sanctuary. In Colyford there is a pub 2 mins walk from The Old Cider Press where we had an enjoyable meal, also there is a brilliant bike cafe which is a great place to start your day and get any bits and bobs for your bike. Highly recommend a stay here.
July 2021
This was the best cottage we have ever stayed in and we stay in a lot. Great location, clean as a new pin. Bill and Joanna were excellent owners, they met us when we arrived and when we left, they live next door but we’re never intrusive. The cottage was spotless we couldn’t fault anything. Well equipped kitchen love the addition of glass jars filled with dishwasher tablets, coffee and tea sachets etc, which we forgot, just lovely little touches that makes it a home. We will definitely book this cottage again.
June 2021
Really enjoyed our stay and cottage was, according to our family, every bit as good as our home and the best they’ve stayed in with us. Beautifully furnished with everything one could wish for and super large living space. For us the only slight downside was the bed which was quite firm. We’re used to mattress toppers. As we always take our own pillows and very light duvet we could improvise by using the house duvet under our own bottom sheet, problem solved! Thank the owners for a wonderful stay. Although they were right next door one never felt awkward. The courtyard garden was a delight.
June 2021
We had a lovely stay even though things were not open due to pandemic missed the Donkey Sanctuary which was a great shame. The property was wonderful nice and spacious and spotlessly clean the owners lived next door and made us very welcome and were very friendly we had a fab time.
May 2021
The cottage was absolutely perfect and the owners were very welcoming. We had a fabulous stay and will definitely come again. Possibly one of the nicest cottages we have ever stayed in and we have been to many.
May 2021
All good thank you
April 2021
going again in October, that is our 4th visit, brilliant place
April 2021
We had a fabulous stay at Old Cider Press! The new owners Bill & Joanna were wonderful, met us on arrival and showed us around, we were also treated to a lovely welcome hamper. The house is great, so comfortable, nicely furnished and immaculately clean! The kids loved it. The area is fantastic. Seaton wetlands five minutes down the road was wonderful. Would love to come back again. The only downside was leaving.. Highly recommend.
November 2020
Great well equipped property with quality fixtures and fittings and very welcoming owners.
October 2020
our second visit and as great as the first plus going back again in april 2021 [covid 19 permitting]
October 2020
Amazing property, feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to stay.
September 2020
July We arrived to a warm welcome. Very friendly. Love the house, it has everything. My grandson, 2½ said “I love it Grandad, I want to live here for ever and ever with Mummy, Daddy, you and Grandma”. That said it all for the family. Debbie, James, Claire and Tony. Not forgetting Oliver!
September 2020
August 2020 We all thoroughly enjoyed our week at The Old Cider Press. Lovely cottage, we really loved the sunny patio and thought the house was beautifully finished. Great location for exploring the coastline, we had wonderful days out at Golden Cap, West Bay, Abbotsbury, Chesil beach, Lyme Regis, Beer, Sidmouth and Exeter. So much to see, we hope to be back! Especially liked the house being dog friendly and secure, our miniature schnauzer loved it too! Thanks. Claire, Tom, William, Lucie, Kathryn, Alan.
September 2020
2020 August We enjoyed very much our first break away from home since before lockdown. Loved the house and atmosphere. Beautiful weather for beaches, especially Branscombe. Courtyard is a lovely place to sit for alfresco meals. Well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Enjoyed walks around wetlands nature reserve, just down the road. A walk to Holyford woods nearby, cool and shady on a sweltering day. Good meal at The Ship Inn Axmouth and the Wheelwright Inn over the road. Many thanks Geraldine, Simon, Nikki, Gaz, Jack and Erin.
August 2020
the beds although of a very high standard were rather hard
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at The Old Cider Press. The property is equipped to an excellent standard throughout with high attention to detail and sometimes personal comfort in a bed can vary from home. Thank you for your comments and we will pass them onto the owner.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2020
We had a wonderful week at the Old Cider Press it's a lovely property, cleaned to the highest standard and in a great location to visit the Jurassic Coast. We loved the patio and the landscaping, it was all beautifully presented and an ideal house for a multi generational get together.
July 2020
We had a wonderful stay. Great location opposite a lovely pub and close to local seaside places. Everything was very clean and the hosts were very helpful.
March 2020
Lovely accommodation and friendly and helpful owners.
February 2020
We spent a lovely time here with extended family. Cottage is absolutely gorgeous, we are planning to build a new home next year, so we have been taking inspiration from lots of things. Christmas Decorations perfect - Thank you!
February 2020
Guest Book - Dec 19 - Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay - we could not have asked for more. All of the extra little things were much appreciated. A beautiful property in an excellent area. Thank you and Happy New Year!
October 2019
Host were charming, property wonderful, beautifully Converted to a very high standard, absolute pleasure to stay.
September 2019
Immaculate house
August 2019
Such a beautiful, clean, spacious and well appointed property, especially as it accepts dogs. We really couldn’t fault it. Choice of two pubs, a cafe, a village store all within walking distance. Excellent WiFi and tv service. Really comfortable beds and sofas. Owners were friendly and helpful. Deserves more than 5 stars!
July 2019
Yes we did,the owners were there to meet us very friendly and helpful with places to visit
June 2019
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is extremely comfortable and every detail had been thought about. We loved it and we loved the surrounding area. The walking was great and much appreciated by our dogs. Thank you, we’ll be back.
May 2019
We all enjoyed our stay, the accommodation was delightful.
February 2019
Great property in a great location. We’ll definitely return.
January 2019
Absolutely fantastic cottage. All appliances, equipment top notch. Location perfect. Would definitely recommend. Please thank the owners for allowing us to stay in this lovely property. We will certainly return
October 2018
A fabulous property, so well equipped, extremely high standard of fittings and furnishings. Also, high standard of cleanliness. Very nice welcome basket of goodies. The owners were so welcoming and helpful. Looking forward to returning in the future. Thank you.
October 2018
As soon as we arrived we got a great, warm welcome and nothing was too much trouble from the owners who live next door. They had loads of great advice about walks, places to eat etc and were very happy to run through the operation of any of the equipment that was in the cottage. The facilities were excellent with a glorious kitchen, lovely double sided log burner and very comfy sofas facing a very good smart tv. All of the bedrooms were decorated to a very high standard with furnishings to match...lovely bathrooms. Could not fault a thing. Looking forward to going back.
October 2018
Hi Toad Hall just wanted to say thank u for the wonderful holiday we have just had at the Old Cider Press. What a lovely place. Thoroughly enjoyed x
September 2018
Yes it was great. Cottage wonderful. Weather was good.
August 2018
This was the loveliest holiday home we have ever had the pleasure of staying in, beautifully furnished, impeccably clean and every last detail had been thought of.... the owners were lovely, very attentive and thoughtful and couldn’t do enough to make our stay as fabulous as it was! We all felt very much at home in the house and Would gladly have stayed on!!! The house has a lovely feel to it and we were sad to say goodbye! Thank you for a lovely holiday!
The Wheelwright Inn
(Less than a mile)
(37)
A traditional 17th Century thatched Devon pub in the heart of Colyford serving high quality pub food and a range of local ales and ciders, amidst the contemporary charm of oak floors and beams. A warm and friendly atmosphere along with varied entertainment and activities make this a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.
The Wheelwright Inn Swan Hill Rd, Colyford EX24 6QQ (T: 01297 598228)
Excellent food and a great welcome.
January 2024
The wheelwrights has a nice atmosphere and the service good. The food was ok but not brilliant. Real beers and local lager available and good for a relaxing drink.
November 2023
Went there after reading rave reviews, to say we were disappointed would be an understatement.
October 2023
Lovely village pub, staff very friendly, made us and our dog very welcome. We ate here several times during our weeks holiday. Excellent food but found the drinks rather pricy. Other than that, highly recommend.
September 2023
We walked to the Wheelwright from the tram stop. Had an excellent lunch. Nicer than pubs in Seaton.
September 2023
A great place to unwind a few minutes away from rose cottage the food is excellent and very reasonably priced, Nigel and his team were very welcoming also Heather and her partner a local couple made us very welcome, we’re definitely returning
September 2023
Lovely food great staff, friendly locals.
September 2023
Great pub with lovely staff, food prices are very reasonable , would highly recommend
August 2023
Very good, need to book
May 2023
Great food and very friendly staff
August 2022
Excellent and a real bonus to have it so close to the cottage. Has a real village and traditional feel, popular with the locals but not steeped in the past - a tempting menu and don’t overlook the Specials board.
July 2022
Probably one of the worst pub meals I’ve ever had. Tables dirty and sticky. Toilets disgusting. The salmon fillet was obviously cooked from frozen, the pasta sauce was bland. The gluten free burger came with no sides. The fish batter was mushy and raw. The chips were obviously frozen. Waited an excessive amount of time for cutlery when plates were sat on the table. Overpriced based on the standard of food and service. Would avoid if you can… but there’s nowhere else to eat nearby!
July 2022
Good place for food, nice to relax outside. Reasonable prices.
June 2022
Only used it for a drink but nice place
June 2022
A lovely pub, with welcoming and friendly staff, serving great food. We would definitely come back here again.
March 2022
Good food and were able to cope with a party of 10. However, they did struggle to provide an ice cream desert!
September 2021
Location was great to the Old Cider Press. Lovely old pub, food was very good and service very friendly and efficient. Lunch and evening menus have a good choice of burghers, other choices are good but a little limited and some we wanted had run out on both occasions we visited. Would have liked a wider menu away from burghers in the evening.
September 2021
Loved location to the Old Cider Press. Staff very friendly, service good. Food very good too although menu limited and choices other than burghers popular and ran out. Too many burgher options for evening meal menu, could more varied.
September 2021
Lovely, friendly pub, with excellent food.
August 2021
The staff were very friendly but it was obvious that they were understaffed like everywhere within the industry. The food was good to a point but we would suggest that sauces should be separate where possible.
July 2021
I complained about my starter twice and its still came out cold and the owner seemed to take an exception to this, I wasn't happy, although beer was very well kept.
July 2021
Lovely pub with very friendly staff almost opposite Rose Cottage where we were staying. My husband had a delicious chicken dish with a sauce that he said was the best meal he had the whole of our holiday. I had the gnocchi in a mushroom and cider sauce which was 10/10. Highly recommended.
June 2021
Had a few drinks outside and in sunny weather it was pleasant. Ate inside last night and very pleased with our food.
June 2021
Very friendly landlord. Blankets and table umbrellas provided as we had to be outside due to COVID rules
May 2021
We eat here twice the first night we had to wait over an hour to be be served due to technical details with their computor system. The food was good. We eat there a second time and the service was fine and the food good. However on neither evening were we asked for contact details for track and trace and staff weren't wearing visors or masks
August 2020
Attractive thatched pub where our family of 6 received a warm welcome from friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help us. The menu was typical pub food, but well presented and cooked to a high standard. The staff all worked hard to accommodate the new Covid guidelines and eating there felt safe.
August 2020
Very friendly and good food. A bit casual about the current Covid 19 requirements (no screens , no names and contact details taken.
July 2020
We came on holiday an the wheelwright was in walking distance from our cottage we were made to feel most welcome.dog friendly too,the food is exceptional in fact we ate there 3 nights!
October 2019
Enjoyed a lovely meal with friendly staff
October 2019
Good food and value and great service. Thank you.
October 2019
Good food service dog friendly
September 2019
We visited for drinks and food whilst staying in Colyford. Friendly staff. Food was a high standard and thoroughly enjoyable.
August 2019
Visited a couple of times during our stay in the village. Sunday lunch was very good, great beef and Yorkshire pudding - stuffing was sublime. Slight mishap on second visit that was corrected straight away, good customer service. Itemised bills would reduce the amount of queries at the bar but as these are new owners I’m sure that will come.
August 2019
This pub has closed down.
June 2019
Excellent food and great service. We had two evening meals here during our week and dog friendly in the bar.
September 2017
Pub grub? And then some! Staff were friendly, apologising for the wait due to the busy period (Sidmouth Festival week). The food was excellent, hot and flavoursome. If only this was the norm for pub food. Well worth the money.
August 2017
Very welcoming staff and the food is excellent. Would definitely recommend
June 2017
The White Hart Inn
(Less than a mile)
(13)
A warm welcoming atmosphere and delicious, home cooked food await you when you step into this traditional country pub and restaurant. Located in the heart of the village right by the Seaton Tramway, the pub is family and dog friendly and good-value home-cooked food is available lunchtimes and evenings.
The White Hart Inn Swan Hill Rd, Colyford EX24 6QF (T: 01297 553201)
Lovely home made food and friendly staff and locals, definitely will re visit.
October 2023
Good atmosphere and food A great old fashioned pub The only drawback, lack of footpath approaching the pub if arriving by foot.
June 2022
I'd give this one a miss, very smelly old place in need of a refurbishment. Would not even consider eating here.
March 2022
Very nice pub good food friendly staff would recommend.
November 2021
They really struggled due to lack of staff
September 2021
We had looked on line before we booked but the menu on arrival was very reduced and not good for vegetarians. As the pub is near a river there are flying insect issues also. The staff person was very friendly but could have had some help.
July 2021
Note very attractive and extremely tired inside with a very limited menu based on fried foods, building was full of flies but the owner blamed this on the local river??
July 2021
We went for a meal here when we arrived but it was very disappointing has all the meals came out cold and there wasn’t any staff about to complain wouldn’t recommend it
October 2019
Good no-frills pub food. Friendly staff. Worth a visit if staying in the village.
August 2019
you need to go in to enjoy the warm welcome and excellent food, well worth a visit
July 2019
A fairly typical Pub menu, ok but not outstanding.
July 2018
Pub doesn't look like much and is in dire need of some TLC, however food was excellent and staff really friendly.
May 2018
Excellent food warm and friendly atmosphere helpful staff, we'd highly recommend a visit
April 2018
The Harbour Inn - Axmouth
(Less than a mile)
(16)
An 800 year old traditional thatched public house with a great atmosphere and plenty of period features surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside. The Harbour Inn prides itself on good cooking with fresh, local produce and is popular with families aswell as walkers and birdwatchers looking for a place to relax after a day exploring the Axe Estuary.
The Harbour Inn Church Street, Axmouth EX12 4AA (T: 01297 20371)
Lovely pub in a pretty location in the village of Axmouth. With friendly staff, we were made to feel very welcome. Delicious food which we found very enjoyable, reasonably priced.
September 2023
A very comfortable and pleasant pub with good food
July 2022
Good food, good beer, nice location and dog friendly
June 2022
Very pleasant beer garden. Lovely location. Staff shortage made opening times erratic and the online opening times were not always correct. However, when they are open, this is a good village pub.
June 2022
It is not "less that a mile" from the Anchor Inn - the Ship Inn was 2 miles, quite right, and 100 yards Anchor. But lovely lunch, we'll again
May 2022
Great pub grub and lovely friendly staff
September 2021
So disappointed with our evening! The food was overpriced and poor quality. This is the only pub/restaurant we eat in all holiday that fell way short. We left feeling very disappointed and like we’d wasted an evening of our holiday :( When we mentioned it to the staff they shrugged it off with no apology and didn’t show any interest. The table next to us complained quite strongly about their food and service, so we were not the only ones. Such a shame, but I’d most definitely avoid and spend an evening elsewhere.
August 2021
Excellent food, and am enjoyable ambience. The staff were very attentive and the external tables where we had our meal were well spaced.
July 2021
Great food & Great Service
July 2021
Food was very reasonable with good attentive service and very good beers.
July 2021
We absolutely love this place. The staff are so friendly and welcome dogs large or small. The food is really good. On a wet day and with no booking they still came up trumps for us. Really good infection control management. Highly recommended and the next time we visit this area we will dine here again.
October 2020
Very good pub, for both the beer and food - visited x 4 during our week staying in Axmouth ( next door to the pub!)
November 2019
Excellent certainly would recommend 10/10
July 2019
Good food and a real pub atmosphere.
June 2019
Excellent pub with good badger beer, great food and the staff are excellent. Dog friendly pub as well which was a real bonus.
November 2018
Great Food, Sea Bass was lovely
October 2018
The Ship Inn - Axmouth
(Less than a mile)
(24)
Located in the ancient village of Axmouth, the Ship Inn is a family run restaurant and pub with a varied menu offering locally sourced meats, fresh fish from Lyme Bay, hand-picked crabs from Beer and vegetables from nearby farms. Enjoy a meal or a drink in the sleek and stylish bar or sit outside in the huge beer garden with lovely views over the River Axe.
The Ship Inn Church Street, Axmouth, EX12 4AF (T: 01297 21838)
Went there twice . The food was first rate especially the scallops which I had
April 2024
Really nice little pub with very stiff m good menu and quality of food and service. Very impressed.
February 2024
Excellent Sunday lunch at good price - highly recommended. Local Branscombe bitter good.
October 2023
The Ship Inn is a very nice friendly pub in the village of Axmouth. We enjoyed meals here twice during our week’s holiday. Delicious food at very reasonable prices, with drinks cheaper than other places we visited. Highly recommend.
September 2023
This is a lovely pub serving good food. With fabulous views over the estuary
July 2023
The menu looked great but the food was disappointing.
May 2023
The Ship Inn is a real favourite of ours when we come to this part of Devon – their food is excellent.
July 2022
A vpub with good foodery pleasant and comfortable
July 2022
Excellent food. Menu variety and chose ment I returned many times. I recommend the fish dishes. Drinks reasonably priced. Dog friendly too.
June 2022
Friendly, excellent service from all staff. Great choice of food and drinks at good prices. Would highly recommend for an enjoyable evening.
September 2021
Very good food, good value. Accommodated us as very short notice (party of 6). Staff very friendly and service good. Would not hesitate recommending.
September 2021
Spent a week at Riverside Cottage and spend 5 of the evening eating at The Ship Inn. Can't fault the food or the staff, both were excellent.
August 2021
Absolutely amazing food and service.
July 2021
very short staffed and waited longer than we should have done even to be served our first drinks which took 20minutes to take an order for drinks. Food was satisfactory though.
July 2021
Excellent choice of menu. Super food. Service a little slow but would certainly recommend.
July 2021
We had an excellent meal at The Ship and thoroughly recommend it. We sat in the garden on a lovely warm evening. Remember to book as the first night we tried to get in they were full booked so had to book for later in the week. Well worth the wait!
June 2021
Good food and service.Parking a bit tight because it was busy.
June 2021
We had a very pleasant experience here, even with the constraints of coronavirus regulations that were so carefully applied by the proprietors. We sat on a warm summer evening in the pleasant garden. Staff (wearing visors) were friendly and attentive, and the food was good. Everything was regularly sanitised, and there was gel in a dispenser at the entrance. No contact details were taken, however, for the track and trace system.
August 2020
Nice pub, friendly and helpful staff. Good ambience, exellent food, especially the scallops, decent beer.
October 2019
Top Service, very good meat. Dog friendly. Thank you See you next jear
September 2019
Excellent food and good menu choice. Very friendly service. Also very accommodating for gluten free diets. Would highly recommend.
June 2019
The food here was fantastic!. I have the fish and chips it was the best l have ever had ( l am 63 ) So we went back again just to check that it was not a fluke, It was not. other members of our party also commented that there food was Gr8. Staff were so friendly. 11/10. Just brilliant
October 2018
This is well worth a visit. The staff were kept incredibly busy (a very popular place), but were efficient and polite. The food was excellent, packed with deep flavours that lingered in the mouth. Certainly a repeatable experience of given the opportunity. A good selection of ales and dog friendly.
August 2017
Friendly pub restaurant with great food.
August 2017
The Kingfisher
(Less than a mile)
(56)
An authentic 16th century village pub with patio garden and dining room providing an ideal place to visit whatever the weather. Its menu offers a choice of bar snacks, steaks, homemade specials and Sunday Roasts accompanied by a good range of bar dinks including a choice of local traditional ales.
The Kingfisher Dolphin St, Colyton EX24 6NA (T: 01297 552476)
We enjoyed an excellent evening meal at this very popular pub. The service was exemplary.
September 2023
A great Sunday roast but you need to book!
August 2023
Excellent food and good atmosphere. Beers also good
March 2023
We enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch here for a reasonable price. The staff are friendly and attentive.
June 2022
great pub with great food and atmosphere.
June 2022
Good food, good atmosphere, excellent specials board and reasonably priced
March 2022
Very friendly village pub with nice quality pub food, lovely fire too!
March 2022
Had a great lunch mid week. Wonderful home cooked steak and kidney pie and chips. Would recommend.
March 2022
Very good food, real ales, cider and service. Seating outside in covered courtyard too. Enjoyed the scallops, delicious.
November 2021
Lovely pub, great food.
September 2021
I had two meals on consecutive evenings. The first was absolutely delicious, stuffed chicken with a lovely mushroom sauce. On the basis of that meal, on he second night I decided to treat myself with a fillet steak for £28. Utter disappointment, steak wasn't trimmed neatly, very tough, miserly amount of veg, with a little pot of peas - I'm sure they were tinned!
September 2021
Amazing pub! Highly recommend.
September 2021
Lovely pub. Friendly staff. Great food. Perhaps more vegan choice. Great for dogs.
September 2021
Lovely food and the garden area is beautiful
August 2021
We had one meal here, friendly bar staff and the food was delicious
July 2021
Very easy walk from our house and good food.Staff shortage meant longer than average wait for food but not really an issue as it was a pleasant place to be.
June 2021
We had a lovely meal there on our final day of our recent holiday in Colyton (11th June). More veggie options would be good, and possibly more healthy options for the children's meals - everything with chips, but what we had tasted great and that's what matters. The staff were really friendly and also helpful in giving us approximate timings for the arrival of the food as we had a diabetic 4 year old with us who needs her insulin 10 minutes before eating.
June 2021
We ate at this pub three times during our stay in Colyton and was extremely impressed every time. The food was fantastic with fresh fish options available daily and the staff were all very helpful and accommodating. They kept a good selection of ales too if that is your choice of drink. I hope to visit this pub again in the near future!
June 2021
Brilliant service... so attentive. Make you feel so welcome and the food is delicious especially the seafood soup x
May 2021
Ate here a couple of times last week. Very good food and a lovely large garden & terrace to sit on.
April 2021
Very welcoming pub the food in the restaurant was lovely and they were able to cater for Gluten free.
October 2020
Very nice pub. Mixed reviews of our meal. Two of us really enjoyed ours and two of us were not impressed. I'd still recommend.
October 2020
we ate here a couple if times and called in for a drink, excellent reception and they are fo so well with the cobid rules
October 2020
Lovely pub and restaurant. Dog friendly and great food and drink. Friendly staff.
September 2020
Food very good and staff very friendly. Unfortunately we only managed to get booked in for one night Would recommend booking as not to be disappointed plus it's dog friendly.
September 2020
Visited regularly for dinner during our week in Colyton. Good food and friendly staff.
September 2020
Excellent pub food with a lovely atmosphere. A pretty, spacious garden which was a nice surprise. Very dog friendly
September 2020
really good excellent food and very friendly
September 2020
Lovely food and very friendly. Just need vegetarian option on childrens menu
August 2020
Beautiful meal and friendly staff
July 2020
A good honest country pub with all that goes with it.
March 2020
Nice place, nice food and friendly staff although they were a bit stretched and could of done with a couple of extra pairs of hands.
October 2019
Excelent pub.
October 2019
Great dog friendly pub with lovely food
September 2019
Great pub with good ales and ciders. The food was always lovely and the staff courteous and attentive.
August 2019
Food and service average at best.
August 2019
Great pub, dog friendly about 2 minutes walk from our cottage. Ate there several time good food and beer.
June 2019
what a friendly place staff and regulars alike made us feel welcome, this was adopted as our local for the stay and the food was lovely.
June 2019
Lovely friendly, traditional pub with a great atmosphere and gorgeous food
May 2019
Great fish & chips, very dog friendly & staff really helpful. Had several really good meals there during our holiday.
April 2019
Warm feeling to a picturesque half timbered interior. Dogs permitted in the bar. Ate at lunchtime. Very nice.
December 2018
Great food and drink,staff always helpful,and dog friendly,great atmosphere
September 2018
A friendly pub open all day with nice garden
September 2018
Staff are very friendly and helpful with lots of local knowledge for places to visit etc. and the food is excellent.
August 2018
lovely little pub good food friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere.
July 2018
Very welcoming, food lovely but sandwiches a little pricey. Dogs welcome
July 2018
Enjoyed 2 separate meals here. Great menu, reasonable prices, really friendly staff and good outside seating in fine weather
June 2018
Lovely little pub with nice restaurant area out the back. Great food and friendly staff.
May 2018
Fabulous food and a very friendly warm welcome!
May 2018
The Kingfisher is a great pub. Wood burning stove, great cider and great staff.
November 2017
Very welcoming pub, with friendly staff and good food. Dogs welcome too, would definitely visit again when in the area.
October 2017
Great pub lunch and friendly staff. Would definitely go back.
September 2017
If I lived in Colyton I'd be in this warm and cosy pub all the time! The food is reasonably priced and excellent quality. Good selection of beers.
August 2017
A friendly environment with efficient staff. The food was overpriced and not noteworthy. We regret to say that ribeye was bland, lacking depth of flavour, as did the fish. Clean and presentable, but unfortunately not worth the money. We would be most reluctant to go there again.
August 2017
Great atmosphere.good food.always busy
August 2017
Very friendly staff and we had a lovely pub lunch. Our dog was welcomed too.
April 2017
Soanes Cycles
(2 miles)
(1)
Established in 1902, Soanes Cycles is one of the oldest cycle shops in the whole of Britain, with over 100 years’ experience. In Colyton, East Devon approximately five miles from Axminster and seven miles from Sidmouth, they have hundreds of cycles on display to suit all ages, abilities and pockets. Catering to all types of cycling including children’s cycles and mountain bikes, their hire service is for those aged seven and up, and pries start at £12 per day with helmets and locks available on request.
Excellent shop a really unexpected visually understated Aladdin's cave of quality!!!
October 2019
Seaton Marshes Nature Reserve
(2 miles)
(11)
One of three local nature reserves including Colyford Common and Black Hole Marsh, the Seaton Marshes can be reached with a short walk from the Harbour Road car park, providing views of the estuary and its mud flats as well as the creeks and adjacent flood plain. It’s an impressive sight at any time of the year with flocks of wigeon, teal, shelduck and curlew as well as other native and migratory species. A beautiful location to really enjoy the peace, quiet and natural habitat, in the Summer Kingfishers are often seen fishing from a perch directly in front of the hide, and a bird table provides close-up views of birds that you wouldn’t find in your garden. There’s even a pond dipping platform at Borrow Pit, it features built in benches from which to enjoy the beautiful views and special adjustments to allow larger groups to pond dip together.
If you like birdwatching you will enjoy this venue. The hides are well positioned to make the most of the estuary.
March 2024
Excellent well worth a visit. Lots of birds to see.
September 2023
Absolutely great place to visit. Beautiful walls around the nature reserve and some amazing hides to sit in. We were very lucky to see the Kestrel in her nest with the eggs! Lovely information hut over drinks and snacks with very knowledgable volunteers who shared so much information about the site and birds that could be seen.
June 2023
Visited x3 during my week in Seaton. Gorgeous reserve with good hides and opportunities to see a variety of birds. Easily accessed from Seaton on foot, by car or via the tramway.
June 2023
Within easy reach of the property. Lots of interesting wildlife to view. Also the river and the tramway.
May 2023
We had evening walks and they were delightful. We walked to the Sand Martin wall and that surrounding area was very special. So peaceful.
June 2022
Just 4 minutes walk away What a great place
June 2022
Been to Seaton before and enjoyed it as before
October 2021
lovely spot but wrong time of year for us as there wernt too many birds
July 2021
Super, friendly and helpful volunteers.
April 2019
Very well maintained and interesting nature reserve.
June 2018
Seaton Tramway
(2 miles)
(39)
In three miles of unspoiled countryside in the Axe Valley, Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton. Travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves, it gives you an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life, the tram is a delightful way to get to know the area with prices starting at £10 for adults and £7.50 for children.Dogs are also welcome on the trams!
Have been on the tram on previous visits, but only this year discovered that on certain days a birdwatching tram is organised - well worth booking.
March 2024
This is a “must” if in the Seaton area. Such an enjoyable ride on the tram and as we purchased the Explorer ticket for the day, we were able to ride Colyton to Seaton (many times!) Not able to explore the wetlands as we had our dog with us, but we still were able to enjoy the views. Each of the tram drivers were so friendly and informative giving history of the trams and local attractions on route.
September 2023
A must when visiting Seaton. Really enjoyed our tram ride. Recommend getting off at Colton and walking into the village.
September 2023
I didn't personally go but family in our group did and really enjoyed their trip. They had a lovely cream tea at the cafe in the station at Colyton.
August 2023
Fabulous day out!! Buy an explorer ticket as this enables you to get on and off at different locations throughout the day. Refreshments at Colyton Tram stop are delicious, can recommend the cream tea, omelettes and the Tram Drivers Breakfast. A truly memorable day out, the tram drivers make the day special too!!
June 2023
What a lovely attraction! Used this a few times during our stay to access the wetlands, explore local villages and do a lovely river walk from Colyton to Colyford. Goes through beautiful scenery. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.
June 2023
Short distance from the property. Visited the wildlife photographic exhibition which was very good. Travelled to Colyton and back on the tramway which made for a very interesting day. Had lunch at the tramway station in Colyton. Good facilities at each end of the journey. Very professional and interesting staff providing historical information.
May 2023
It's great that this tramway - running every 20 minutes - extends right to Colyton (and only about ½ mile from this bungalow), offering a different way of getting to the seafront at Seaton avoiding the roads, with the opportunity to stop off at Colyford and/or the bird hide(s) overlooking the estuary. The drivers were all very knowledgeable and willing to tell us all about the history of the line and its tram cars.
May 2023
Great fun as always
March 2023
Good fun riding up and down on the trams. Scenery changes each time, with differing tidal levels
March 2023
Lovely outing with the family.
August 2022
If you have kids, or are a kid at heart, then a ride on the tram is a must. It was like taking a step back in time with superb views across the wetlands / nature reserve.
July 2022
A great trip out. The driver/conductors make it fun. Its a lovely run out past the river estuary bird life sanctuary and you need to keep a look out for the more shy and interesting species. There was plenty of room on top and a great view. Have a plan as to what to do at the other end, most seemed to stay by the station but we walked into the town (they don't like you calling it a village?). There were a few eateries but not much else, but some interesting old buildings. Traveling on the trams is an experience and was good fun. It is not a commercialised franchise but a well fun family attraction, and we enjoyed the day on the trams.
June 2022
Well worth the trip but more expensive than quoted on here.
June 2022
A lovely trip on the Seaton Tram with spectacular views across the river and wonderful bird and wildlife watching. The staff were most helpful and it was a great fun for all ages.
April 2022
Always great fun, volunteers are excellent and informative.
March 2022
All the family enjoyed this and we would really recommend it. Lovely to be out in the fresh air seeing the countryside and wildlife on the nature reserves
October 2021
Well worth a visit, friendly staff, good value.
October 2021
Nice trip, had a lovely lunch at Colyton station.
September 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, social distancing was observed
July 2021
Interesting tour. Very slow to get a high volume of people through with a lot of waiting around that seemed very un necessary.
July 2021
lovely experience,we even did the return trip twice.
July 2021
Brilliant.A very tranquill experience of more peaceful times.
June 2021
We visited here last year, and have had the privilege to do so again this year. An excellent experience, with complete dedication and first class customer service by those who run in - made my 3 year old grandson's holiday!
June 2021
Enjoyable for all ages (and dogs!)
October 2020
Great day. The driver on our journey to Seaton made the day !
October 2020
We all loved the tram - ages 2 years to 80 years. Such a lovely attraction, really well run, efficiently managed and great covid measures in place.
October 2020
Lovely friendly staff and Good fun!! Nice for rainy day
August 2020
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for such an engaging and well-organised trip.
August 2020
This was a very enjoyable experience and was very well managed with regard to ensuring masks were worn and with regard to social distancing ... well done to all the staff.
August 2020
We had a lovely relaxing trip to Colyton and back. Colyton is a pretty town with a small heritage centre, an impressive church, some nice pubs and a few small shops worth having a look round. Book the tram at least 24 hours in advance online and get £1 reduction per ticket.
August 2019
Brilliant! We had a lovely day out on the tramway, our children really enjoyed looking out for all the different trams and ticking them off.
September 2018
Lovely little tram still going strong after many years! We took our boys when they were little & this time we took our 5 year old grandson. Great fun & we all enjoyed it.
August 2018
Good fun for all ages takes you back to a bygone age. Colyton station was really good suited the attraction, not so Seaton station far to modern in design to suite the wonderful trams.
July 2018
Told by 10 year old grandson "you must do the tramway" and we did. Great fun helped by good weather. Saw plenty of birdlife on wetlands. We parked at Colyton [no fee] and did return journey. Getting upstairs not easy, but try if you can. Drivers most amusing.
June 2018
Very good value. It would be helpful if walking connections could be made easier to/from Colyford Common and Seaton Wetlands to provide additional flexibility for tram passengers to vary their route.
June 2018
As the Seaton end of the line was being revamped we had to get a shuttle bus to a further stop. The stop was not manned and a large group pushed to the front which meant some people who had been queuing for a while could not get on. Also meant at the tram end some people did not get on the next tram as they got their tickets first. The ride itself was enjoyable and the scenery lovely.
June 2018
Nice day out, unfortunately still building the new building in Seaton so only goes as far as the shed's at the moment (May 2018) and if you time it wrong (lunch) theres no coach to take you in to Seaton! Friendly staff and fun ride, Colyton station is nice.
May 2018
A brilliant attraction, great fun, and the most amusing drivers - an absolute must for the whole family!
September 2017
Seaton Bay
(2 miles)
(11)
Seaton Bay is in a conservation area within the Lyme Bay region including a mile-long shingle beach sheltered between the chalk cliffs to the west and the red Haven Cliffs to the East. Axmouth Harbour is at the eastern end of the beach at the foot of the Haven Cliffs and the mouth of the River Axe Estuary. There are two bridges, and beyond that an expanse of mud flats that are now a nature reserve, rich in food for migratory birds. It’s a beautiful location to explore with an abundance of attractions including tramways, the Pecorama Gardens, a model railway, and the Beer Quarry Caves amongst other delights.
Just wow I’m a wheelchair user (amputee) it was absolutely amazing that Seaton beach has an accessible area it made my holiday all the amazing…..a massive thank you to Seaton
September 2023
Lovely stretch of pebble beach. We especially enjoyed coffee and cake at The Hideaway cafe at the end of the promenade.
August 2023
Lovely stretch of beach to walk along the promenade. Seemed popular for fishing.
June 2023
Have been coming to Seaton for many years and never tire of the town
July 2022
It has a high shingle bank but this does give way to sand, There is plenty of space to sit and you can get away from the crowded areas. It was clean and the town is only a short walk away. Parking is pricey but we are happy to support a lovely British seaside town.
June 2022
Long esplanade with plenty of seats. Clean Beach of pebbles but very steep incline into sea and a deep gully between esplanade and waters edge.
September 2021
Lovely pebble beach, backed by a promenade and beach huts. There’s a cafe at the end that serves snacks, cakes and drinks. Dogs allowed at one end (signposted). Lovely clean water, but be careful as it slopes in VERY quickly and you are out of your depth (more of a worry for children/toddlers than adults).
August 2021
pleasant but very windy.... park but cant see thsea..shame
May 2021
Whilst location and scenery/ walks are lovely, Seaton town is disappointing.
September 2020
Been coming to Seaton for several years! Absolutely beautiful, tranquil at times and a delightful gem of a place!
August 2020
We especially liked the setting and the service at The Hideaway Café at the wet end of the front.
June 2018
The Buzzard Cycle Route
(2 miles)
Cycling in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a wonderful way to get outside and explore the area. With miles of National Cycle Network across it, it’s also a comparatively easy way for cyclists to explore safely and really get to see the remarkable landscape that the area has to offer. With plenty of rural pubs, riverside taverns and tea shops along the routes to sit and enjoy, it’s a great day out for the while family. The Buzzard Cycle Route in particular (otherwise known as Sustrans regional route number 52) is a firm favourite amongst cyclists in the area, and is an opportunity to explore glorious East Devon on a regional 80-mile circular route around Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster, Honiton and Woodbury. Some of the route follows the National Cycle Network Route 2 along the south coast of Devon.
Seaton Beach
(2 miles)
(7)
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.
Lovely walk along the seafront and excellent cafe at the end of it. Dog friendly and excellent food.
April 2024
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
Beer Beach
(3 miles)
(11)
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
Branscombe Beach
(4 miles)
(13)
Nestled into a valley that reaches down to the sea, Branscombe Beach is tucked away on the Jurassic Coast, and is linked to a timeless, magical village of the same name. Surrounded by woodland and farmland, the area is peppered with thatched houses, a working forge and a restored windmill. It’s a National Trust location, with a number of charming walks and trails to follow, one of which leads to the Old Bakery tearooms. The beach itself was a long pebble beach until the winter of 2022 when storms rearranged the pebbles and is now a long sandy beach. It has a large car park close by where there are toilets available, as well as a picnic area. The beach is a haven for walking, relaxing and adventurous rock-poolers. If you want to catch your supper it’s a wonderful place to fish for mackerel and pollock, although the Beach Shanty Cafe on Branscombe Beach provides excellent local food.
Lovely place for a dog walk along the beach. Such a pity that the sea is eroding the cliffs around here.
April 2024
Attractive beach, good energetic coast path walking.
October 2023
Beautiful Beach with stunning walks in both directions on coastal path. Sea shanty cafe modernised since our last visit. Lovely cream teas!
July 2023
The beach was within walking distance of where we were staying. Excellent for dogs and the sea shanty sells dog icecream
June 2023
Beach clean and has pebbles rather than a sandy beach. Fabulous food found at the Sea Shanty Cafe with sea view and stunning views of the Jurassic coast line.
August 2022
gorgeous beach - we canoed and swam a lot
September 2021
Lovely beach
September 2021
Clean pebble beach. Good facilities cafe shop and toilets. Nice and quiet when we went in july. Lovely walks nearby
July 2021
One of the few beaches we found that had some sand on it, although it also had lots of stones too of course, and dogs were welcome. The option to sit on a grass area next to the beach was a bonus too. I had a swim in the sea whilst there which was lovely.
June 2021
Lovely area but the only place you could get a coffee etc was the Sea Shanty and it was closed half term week!!!!! As the Sea Shanty and the Old Bakery were closed all week for me it let Branscombe down.
February 2020
We loved walking to beach fro Branscombe. If you follow the signs and walk on the road to the beach its quite hilly so take the footpath from behind the cottages opposite the Masons Arms, its a nice flat walk to the beach, easy to follow.
January 2020
Superb beach and surroundings. Tricky drive to get there but well worth it.
June 2018
A pretty place down narrow lanes - the village is a must for keen photographers too - loved it!
September 2017
Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis
(6 miles)
(7)
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
Cobb Gate Beach, Lyme Regis
(6 miles)
(8)
This pretty harbour town dates back to the 14th century, and is sheltered by a curving harbour wall, The Cobb, as its known contains a small sandy beach made famous in the opening shot of the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman. You reach the beach between the RNLI station and the slipway, and there is lifeguard cover in the summer months. Activities nearby include fishing, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, surfing and water skiing, while facilities close to the beach include cafes and restaurants and toilets. There are lots of walks in the area including guided tours of the famous fossil bearing cliffs. There is paid parking nearby, Axminster train station is five minutes away as the crow flies and buses are available to the town centre. Dogs are allowed on the beach from 1st November to 30th March as long as they’re on the lead, but they are not permitted in the summer months.
Love the stroll along the Cobb beach and area so clean plenty of places to eat and drink. The locals are so warm and welcoming, can’t beat Lyme regis
November 2021
Perfect sandy beach for everyone. Loved the Marine Parade with food and drink and ice creams.
October 2021
excellent, safe beach
September 2021
Always raked and cleaned. Pretty safe, excellent lifeguards. Restaurants and cafes need to be open later. Toilets very clean but not enough of them so long queues. Watch out for seagulls stealing food from your hands!
August 2021
Lovely harbour and great places to grab a bite to eat. But it is extremely busy. Every inch of the small patch of sand by the cobb was taken up but beach shelters, feet deck chairs etc. If your kids are not fussed about sand avoid the area if you want quite and relaxing. The other side of the cobb is quite and so are the toilets (which are clean)
August 2021
We walked here from Seaton along the muddy coastal path and Lyme Regis is lovely . We took a boat out from the cob .
July 2021
The cob was lovely to walk on and all you needed was near by
September 2020
Lovely to see this in sunshine for the first time in several visits. Worth going early to see it uncrowded.
June 2018