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What to do in the local area

Always plenty to do

There is plenty to do in the local area – discover the secrets of the beautiful Blackdown Hills, visit the cathedral city of Exeter, the charming fishing village of Beer or head slightly further afield to see the rugged splendour of Dartmoor or Exmoor.
Devon and nearby Dorset and Somerset have so much to offer you are spoilt for choice. We have put a few ideas together for you.

Local Events

Please follow our Facebook page for more local events nearby. Click on the “EVENTS” button to see what is on while you are in the area. REGULAR LOCAL EVENTS Ottery Tar Barrels, takes place on 5th November every year, it’s not for the faint-hearted! Devon County Show always takes place during the 3rd week in May.

Eating Out in East Devon

Eating out in East Devon at local restaurants, pubs and cafe’s you are sure to enjoy local produce. Below are just a few of the local eateries that we and previous guests recommend. The Sidmouth Arms in Upottery. Tel 01404 861252 The York Inn in Churchingford. Tel 01823 601333 Candlelight Inn, Bishopswood. Tel 01460 234476 Jack in the

Walking

With bridleways and footpaths on your doorstep and country lanes meandering through the Otter Valley, Odle Farm is an ideal base for walkers. Most of the surrounding countryside is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty and the following websites will help you make the most of exploring both coast and countryside.

Gardens, Houses & History

Visit the many Gardens, Houses and National Trust properties nearby to discover the local history of the area. There are several National Trust Properties and Gardens to visit in the area, Killerton House, Knightshayes, A La Ronde, Montacute and Barrington Court to name a few. Burrow Farm Gardens, is just 10 minutes away from Odle Farm.

Fun For All

Fun for all the family can be found while staying at Odle Farm. Read on for some great days out and take home some great holiday memories. For all lovers of nature and the great outdoors, Wildwood Escot is a unique experience and offers a great outdoorsy day out. Amazing Animals, magnificent Maze, outdoor Adventure

Activities & Sport

Fishing – Mackerel fishing from Lyme Regis Something different – Peak Hill Llamas, walking with llamas. Get Outdoors – Go Ape, Orienteering, Bike Trails and Walking trails, something for everyone at Haldon Forest. Cycling – Hire a bike to pedal from the city to the seaside, or hire a boat and paddle to the pub! We offer easy, relaxing,

Other Areas

Lyme Regis – home to the pretty seafront and Cobb featured in the popular film The French Lieutenants Woman.

Beer – The shingle beach still boasts a small fleet of working fishing boats and the surrounding picturesque white chalk cliffs provide a natural suntrap sheltering the cove from prevailing westerly winds.

Sidmouth – Regency seaside town that nestles beneath majestic red cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid Valley.

Jurassic Coast

The market town of Honiton with its renowned antique shops, coffee houses and restaurants is ten minutes drive away, while the cathedral city of Exeter or the Market town of Taunton are both within half an hour for more “serious” shoppers. The nearby East Devon Coast has been awarded the highest accolade “World Heritage Site Status” and is called “The Jurassic Coast”.

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David

19:09 22 Oct 24

Great relaxing place. A great base to explore Devon and dorset

Clare Rickman

18:15 31 Aug 24

Fantastic location for a peaceful getaway. Stunning views from the cottage and hot tub. Lovely cottage with everything you would need whilst away.Definitely want to return and would highly recommend

David Rickman

17:16 24 Aug 24

Absolutely fabulous,

Mark Stead

18:15 03 Nov 23

Another fantastic stay here. The views are magnificent. Karen was a fantastic host.

Gareth Jones

10:18 28 Jul 23

What a lovely place. My family and I stayed for a week and really enjoyed Odle farm. The location is great, being close enough to a town to get things, but far enough away that you're not always popping back and forth. The cottage is well appointed and had everything we wanted. The games barn was super and a real hit with my children. Likewise the hot tub was also great and a nice way to spend time in the evenings.

Andy Perry

15:22 17 Jul 23

great break and looking foward to next time

Shane Mr

10:33 15 Jul 23

Really lovely cottages nice people and place

David Benson

19:04 13 Jun 23

Small farm with 4 lovely cottages, catering for 2, 3 and 5 persons in the Otter Valley. Built to a high standard, perfect for myself and my wife, not forgetting our dog.

Martin Gallaher

18:17 03 Jun 23

Fantastic accommodation in a great, secluded location. Well maintained with all amenities. Amazing walks in the areas. We had the added bonus of a hot tub and use of the games room. Highly recommended

Melanie Hamilton-Mills

00:00 15 Apr 23

We have just returned from a fantastic 5-day family holiday in Wisteria cottage.We are a family of 5, with 3 older children plus a dog.The cottage was perfect for us; spacious, very well presented, warm, and filled with everything we could possibly need. Our hosts were very welcoming, friendly, and helpful.The rec room was a brilliant addition (especially when the weather wasn't the best) - offering games, pool, air hockey, and ping-pong.The highlight for us had to be the hot-tub (something we've not had before!) - it was lovely and really added to our Easter break.The surrounding countryside and views are peaceful and relaxing. We also ventured down to the coast, which was a short drive away. We particularly loved Lyme Regis and Sidmouth. After a recommendation from our host, we also enjoyed a visit to the donkey sanctuary, which was dog-friendly and had a lovely cafe!All in all, it was a perfect break away for us. We would highly recommend this holiday location and look forward to a return visit in the future.

Sarah Pinfold

10:52 16 Apr 22

We stayed in Wisteria Cottage with our 5 year old. It was lovely and quiet, the view was stunning. There was a games barn with lots of activities for our son including puzzles, duplo table tennis and air hockey. We enjoyed the hot tub and the view from there! The hosts are lovely and friendly, we also made friends with the cats, sheep and the horses. The owners left a chocolate Easter bunny for our son which was very well received! The area was lovely and lots of nice beaches and countryside to explore. Recommend Upottery dairy and the Holt to eat. We'd definitely come back.

Michelle Selby

13:26 15 Apr 22

Absolutely wonderful weekend at Olde Farm with the family.Wisteria cottage was just what we were looking for our time away. The cottage was spotlessly clean, the beds were comfy and we had everything we needed. We had beautiful weather whilst there, so enjoyed sitting out on the patio for breakfast every morning.The hot tub being across the courtyard wasn't a problem, because it has a shower, changing facilities and robes available. It also feels very private and has a great view.The games room was so much fun and a great addition, we had many table tennis and air hockey challenges! The pool table has a charge, so sadly we couldn't use it as none of us had any change.The views are amazing and we enjoyed a 40 minute walk to the Somerset Arms for lunch, which I would also recommend, yum lovely lunch.Other family members of ours have already booked and are going shortly because of the brilliant time we had. Karen was brilliant and so helpful too.