Guidebook for Dunkeswell
Food Scene
Just our favorite day out - great views, fresh sea air and fabulous food - all the ingredients to total relaxation.
71 locals recommend
River Exe Cafe
Just our favorite day out - great views, fresh sea air and fabulous food - all the ingredients to total relaxation.
Lovely local pub with great food - caters for all diets with no fuss, if you ask in advance its always better as they will give you a special menu for the day. Booking required!
6 locals recommend
The Catherine Wheel
Lovely local pub with great food - caters for all diets with no fuss, if you ask in advance its always better as they will give you a special menu for the day. Booking required!
The Culm Valley Inn
RiversideGreat food, beers and lovely atmosphere
Oh, such lovely food, just like thier sister restaurant the Jack in the Green, love both, happy to do special diets and have to be my fave for a aspecial occasion
15 locals recommend
The Five Bells Inn
Oh, such lovely food, just like thier sister restaurant the Jack in the Green, love both, happy to do special diets and have to be my fave for a aspecial occasion
Oh, such lovely food, just like thier sister restaurant the Five Bells, love both, happy to do special diets and have to be my fave for a aspecial occasion
22 locals recommend
Jack in the Green Inn
London RoadOh, such lovely food, just like thier sister restaurant the Five Bells, love both, happy to do special diets and have to be my fave for a aspecial occasion
Everything Else
Lovely gardens, beautiful house, national trust cafe and kids love the freedom to run in the grounds (there is also a discretely tucked away wooden play area). Great lunch and always seasonal interest
88 locals recommend
Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
Lovely gardens, beautiful house, national trust cafe and kids love the freedom to run in the grounds (there is also a discretely tucked away wooden play area). Great lunch and always seasonal interest
Of course I have to recommend - we live in the heart of this stunning landscape, tranquility, lush green views and laid back way of being will leave you rested and refreshed.
17 locals recommend
Blackdown Hills AONB
Of course I have to recommend - we live in the heart of this stunning landscape, tranquility, lush green views and laid back way of being will leave you rested and refreshed.
great day out, lovely farm shop to stock up on local produce and lots of events through the summer evenings too
92 locals recommend
Powderham Castle
great day out, lovely farm shop to stock up on local produce and lots of events through the summer evenings too
ANTIQUE SHOPS GALORE! Market days Tuesday and Saturday, lovely cup of tea and home you go!
42 locals recommend
Honiton
ANTIQUE SHOPS GALORE! Market days Tuesday and Saturday, lovely cup of tea and home you go!
Cathederal and Exeter Undergournd passages - great for kids as well. Shopping in Gandy Street and cathederal yard, theatre and events throught the year
193 locals recommend
Exeter Cathedral
1 The CloistersCathederal and Exeter Undergournd passages - great for kids as well. Shopping in Gandy Street and cathederal yard, theatre and events throught the year
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
Coal Orchardgreat programme of events - see thier website
a stunning museum and really nice restaurant with well thought out healthy kid food options too - great place
69 locals recommend
The Museum of Somerset
Castle Greena stunning museum and really nice restaurant with well thought out healthy kid food options too - great place
Topsham
historic Topsham - quay
sleepy little seaside town, but one week in August is FOLK WEEK - sit on the seafront and watch morris dancers, go to evening concerts, take workshops with musicians - and end of week carnival
105 locals recommend
Sidmouth
sleepy little seaside town, but one week in August is FOLK WEEK - sit on the seafront and watch morris dancers, go to evening concerts, take workshops with musicians - and end of week carnival
Tow shops and a post office, a pub and a school, you wouldnt think much would go on, but you are so wrong! Regular chip van Your Plaice or Mine and Exe valley Woodfired Pizza van once a week too
Hemyock
Tow shops and a post office, a pub and a school, you wouldnt think much would go on, but you are so wrong! Regular chip van Your Plaice or Mine and Exe valley Woodfired Pizza van once a week too
parachuting, leisure kart racing, flying lessons, small plane hire, aviator bar and lots of seasonal events.
6 locals recommend
Dunkeswell Airfield
parachuting, leisure kart racing, flying lessons, small plane hire, aviator bar and lots of seasonal events.
Honiton Golf Club
MiddlehillsYes you get a discount on green fees when you stay here!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fancy a bit of local culture - live music and local beers, Blackdown Hills Samba Band cant be missed!
Blackdown Hills Beer & Music Festival
Fancy a bit of local culture - live music and local beers, Blackdown Hills Samba Band cant be missed!
Arts & Culture
Ottery, a sleepy little village with lovely local stores, Otter Nurseries & Joshuas Harvest store. BUT one night of the year it goes crackers, not for the faint hearted TAR BARRELS dont take the kids!
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery, a sleepy little village with lovely local stores, Otter Nurseries & Joshuas Harvest store. BUT one night of the year it goes crackers, not for the faint hearted TAR BARRELS dont take the kids!
Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Dowell StreetDay courses in rural traditional and heritage crafts, skills and arts - book in advance or take a look at the website for a last minute cancellation place - great if you want to try something new!
The Old Kennels
Day courses in rural traditional and heritage crafts, skills and arts - book in advance or take a look at the website for a last minute cancellation place - great if you want to try something new!
Shopping
Ohhhh, shiney tools! The best and widest range of sparkly new tools we love axminster power tools!
Axminster Power Tool Centre
Unit 10 Weycroft AvenueOhhhh, shiney tools! The best and widest range of sparkly new tools we love axminster power tools!
Cup of tea, amazing groceries and veg shop, much of it fresh from france - you will never wish to return to a noisy brightly lit brash supermarket again when you have shopped in a great farm shop!
32 locals recommend
Millers Farm Shop
Gammons HillCup of tea, amazing groceries and veg shop, much of it fresh from france - you will never wish to return to a noisy brightly lit brash supermarket again when you have shopped in a great farm shop!
Go here for food and come out with a few lovely things you had no idea you needed - place i head to for presents, food and lovely lunch... oh and right next door to otter nureries!
Joshua's Harvest Store
Gosford RoadGo here for food and come out with a few lovely things you had no idea you needed - place i head to for presents, food and lovely lunch... oh and right next door to otter nureries!
GARDEN CENTRE with so much more! visit any time of year, you wont be disapointed if you lovel your garden and home.
7 locals recommend
Otter Nurseries Garden Centre
Gosford RoadGARDEN CENTRE with so much more! visit any time of year, you wont be disapointed if you lovel your garden and home.
You are going to love this place, go in for lunch or just visit in passing on the way to the beach or historic topsham, fired Earth, Aga, farmshop and toy store as well as Cotswold Outdoors clothing
99 locals recommend
Darts Farm Restaurant
You are going to love this place, go in for lunch or just visit in passing on the way to the beach or historic topsham, fired Earth, Aga, farmshop and toy store as well as Cotswold Outdoors clothing
Entertainment & Activities
Exeter Northcott Theatre
Stocker Roadgreat programme of events - see thier website
Drive to Colyton or take the Number 20 bus from here to Seaton and ride the electric tramway, wrap up warm and enjoy the view- take a picnic to the beach or buy chips and icecream!
Tramway Station
Drive to Colyton or take the Number 20 bus from here to Seaton and ride the electric tramway, wrap up warm and enjoy the view- take a picnic to the beach or buy chips and icecream!
lovely gallery, lunch and a superb volunteer run model railway centre right beside it - great for toddlers upwards...oh gosh and grown men with train interests...
25 locals recommend
Bickleigh Mill
lovely gallery, lunch and a superb volunteer run model railway centre right beside it - great for toddlers upwards...oh gosh and grown men with train interests...
more model trains...i never quite get it, but my son and husband do love this!
68 locals recommend
Pecorama
Underleysmore model trains...i never quite get it, but my son and husband do love this!
Im not a great one for theme parks, theres lots around here (woodlands and creally to name a couple) but diggerland is quite novel - if you have kids who are digger obsessed, also great for adults
22 locals recommend
Diggerland
Im not a great one for theme parks, theres lots around here (woodlands and creally to name a couple) but diggerland is quite novel - if you have kids who are digger obsessed, also great for adults
forest walking, cycling, zipwiring, archery, segways, restaurant, just the best day out - my personal favorite day out, just lovely.
Haldon Hill
forest walking, cycling, zipwiring, archery, segways, restaurant, just the best day out - my personal favorite day out, just lovely.
lovely day out, works for all ages, plus otters, wild boar and restaurant, I personally love to drop in when passing as there is a FREE to enter red squirel enclosure OUTSIDE the gates - love them!
14 locals recommend
Escot Park
lovely day out, works for all ages, plus otters, wild boar and restaurant, I personally love to drop in when passing as there is a FREE to enter red squirel enclosure OUTSIDE the gates - love them!
Sightseeing
Take a flight in a small plane, or learn to fly - just up the road and a lovely company.
Devon & Somerset Flight Training
2 Marcus RdTake a flight in a small plane, or learn to fly - just up the road and a lovely company.
Fabulous company - if you are going to jump then do it here - very friendly and totally professional
Skydive Buzz
Fabulous company - if you are going to jump then do it here - very friendly and totally professional