Honiton 3.1 miles. Tucked away in the village of Buckerell, just a few miles from the amenities of Honiton, is this Grade II listed, thatched cottage, Rose Cottage at Treaslake Farm. Boasting rural views, a private garden and tasteful furnishings, this charming cottage is perfect for a family and their dogs looking to break away to East Devon. After leaving the car in the off-road parking area, enter through the front door into the lounge, where you’ll notice the exposed beams and soft furnishings, including a sumptuous corner sofa plus a TV for entertainment. Gather at the dining table to savour a home-cooked meal prepared in the amply-equipped kitchen before heading to the garden to catch the last of the evening sunshine. Head upstairs and make yourself at home in the either of the bedrooms; the spacious master is built into the eaves and offers a king-size bed with freestanding wardrobe, whilst the twin is neatly presented with open hanging space. Hop in the car and take a short drive into Honiton, a lively market town with a host of pubs, restaurants, cafés, shops and supermarkets. Visit the award-winning Thelma Hulbert Gallery and see local art and natural exhibitions and if you’re visiting at the start of August, you might catch the Honiton Agricultural Show, offering exhibitions and show jumping. The surrounding area boasts many local beauty spots including the magnificent Iron Age Hembury Fort and Blackbury Camp, whilst there is also a wealth of countryside pursuits and picturesque walking trails. Just a short drive away is the Axe Valley Wildlife Park, a perfect day out for children and adults alike while enjoying a scenic journey from your home from home.

Or try nearby Crealy Theme Park: ideal for entertaining the whole family. Also a short drive away lies the scenic Jurassic coast, where you can while away the days on the beach, go fossil hunting or explore the rock pools.

Visit seaside towns and villages, including Beer, Seaton and Sidmouth. Choose Rose Cottage at Treaslake Farm for a relaxing retreat to Devon.

Honiton is a delightful market town in East Devon, with plenty to offer visitors. It lies in the valley of the River Otter and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and plenty of scattered farming villages. Honiton has an attractive High Street stretching almost 2 miles, and lined with individually owned shops, pubs and restaurants. Honiton has been famous for lacemaking since the reign of Elizabeth I and still has a few lacemakers in work today - visitors can see some fine examples of antique lace in the town’s Allhallows Museum. Honiton boasts the only public art gallery in East Devon; the Thelma Hulbert Gallery occupies an attractive Grade I listed Victorian house, and has links with the Hayward Gallery, London. Honiton is only a short drive from the dramatic 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. Resorts such as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth are found along this stretch of coastline, and all have much to occupy the visitor. Near to Honiton is the cathedral city of Exeter with plenty of large shops, a wealth of museums, a theatre and fabulous restaurants.

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