The open plan setting is perfectly designed for the whole party to dine, play and relax together.
A delightful spot - enjoy dining al fresco from the barbecue.
Welcome to the beautiful Churchstyle Barn.
The living-room is a great comfy space for all to enjoy whilst planning tomorrow's adventures.
The bedrooms are bursting with colour and light.
On entering Churchstyle Barn, prepare to be wowed.
Any chef will be happy to whip up a feast in this glorious kitchen.
The kitchen boasts a great breakfast-bar area.
The fully equipped kitchen offers oodles of space to enjoy your favourite treats.
Even though there is a dishwasher, washing up with this splendid view could never be a chore.
Feasting together at this superb dining-table makes any mealtime a pleasure.
Churchstyle Barn is spacious yet cosy.
The beautiful wooden beams are such a fantastic feature which runs throughout this beautiful barn.
The wood-burner effect electric stove gives instant heat and glow, perfect for those chillier evenings.
You can keep a close eye on the outside activities from the comfort of the living-room.
Looking back to the kitchen and hallway, which leads to Bedroom 1 and the utility-room and wet-room beyond.
The utility area is the ideal place to store any holiday goodies or excess supplies.
Bedroom 1 on the ground floor is home to this beautiful super-king size bed, which can be configured as a twin on request.
Bedroom 1 is fully equipped with a comfy sofa and TV, making it the perfect space to retire to for some peace and quiet.
Just down the hallway from Bedroom 1 is the wet-room.
The wet-room on the ground floor, close to Bedroom 1.
Venturing upstairs to the first floor bedroom area.
Bedroom 2 is home to this superb king-size bed.
And relax.........
Beautiful decor and vibrant colours can be enjoyed throughout this fabulous barn.
Bedroom 2 is light, airy and spacious.
Bedroom 2 also boasts this beautiful wet-room.
Bedroom 3 is a charming double bedroom.
Peeking into Bedroom 3 from the hallway.
The first floor landing provides a great spot to relax and enjoy a book or your morning coffee.
The family bathroom is home to this wonderful bath tub.
Get the bubble bath poured and relax.
Peeking into Bedroom 4.
Bedroom 4 is a charming double bedroom.
Bedroom 4 is just across the hallway from the family bathroom.
Once again, this beautiful bedroom oozes colour and comfort.
Bedroom 5 is a charming king-size bedroom.
Bedroom 5 also boasts an en suite.
En suite to Bedroom 5 is this glorious wet-room.
Beautiful touches throughout all en suites and bathrooms can be enjoyed.
Close the five-bar gate and your courtyard is fully enclosed.
What a beautiful building and charming spot, with the stunning village church in the background.
The courtyard is bursting with colour.
A beautiful place to enjoy a cheeseboard or two.
Or perhaps breakfast.
The colours are as vibrant outside, as they are internally.
Wow!
Welcome to the Teapot Cafe at Millers Farm Shop in Axminster. A lovely day out gathering fresh produce can be enjoyed here.
Numerous watercraft resting on the beautiful beach at Beer.
Why not take a stopover at the pub on the beach at Seatown and enjoy a cold drink with a stunning view.
Welcome to the seafront at Sidmouth. A stroll along here is so pleasant on a sunny day, you can see for miles.
One of the stunning views across the water back to the beach at Lyme Regis.
Churchstyle Barn
5697Honiton | Sleeps 10 + 2 cots*
7 Nights from £1510
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
Since re-opening in late 2019, the local village pub is once again a favourite place to visit for both locals and visitors. This traditional thatched roof pub is community owned so call in for great locals beers and locally sourced food.
Nearby beach
With stunning views across Lyme Bay, this shingle beach stretches for about a mile. Take your swimmers, this is a good swimming beach and ideal for kayaking. If you'd rather not walk on the pebbles there's a flat esplanade which is much easier going.
June 2024
Very enjoyable time spent here
We spent several hours at Seaton, were lucky to have a beautiful day do spent the whole time on the beach watching the world go by, on leaving we visited the local supermarket to stock up on supplies, lovely day
November 2021
Beer
The walk from Seaton to Beer is well worth the effort. Either using the coastal path or footpath from the end of Seaton beach to Beer makes a good walk to be rewarded by the prettiest of bays.
Nearby walk
Park in the village car park and follow the directions on the Web site along footpaths and lanes, through farmland and along the banks of the Corry Brook. This walk is approximately four and a half miles and should take around two and a half hours.
Nearby town
Radiating out for over 140 miles from where we've marked as a centrepoint, this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty straddles the Devon and Somerset border. The Blackdown Hills paint a picture of the quintessential image of rural England. Rolling hills and deep valleys, sparsely populated except for the grazing cattle, it is the perfect destination for a classic countryside retreat. Criss-crossed with footpaths and country lanes linking the tiny hamlets and villages together, this is idyllic walking country.
Also nearby
A truly beautiful 10 acre garden with unusual plants and stunning views. You will also find a tearoom, gift shop and nursery here.
August 2022
A lovely walk.
This is a lovely place to visit whether you choose to pay and walk around the grounds, as we have done, or just have something to eat and browse the garden centre. The food is excellent and walks peaceful. We have never been without coming away with some plants for our garden.
June 2022
Burrow Farm Gardens
An unusual family designed garden in a stunning setting. The tea room served excellent food and was good value. Nursery had a good selection of well tended plants.
Staff were friendly and helpful making it a perfect place to visit
October 2020
Lovely garden
Pretty garden for an afternoon meander. Good tearoom and plant nursery.
August 2012
A gardeners paradise
A 10 acre garden which has been lovingly created by the family of an ex-dairy farmer. The garden has lots of interest, including the Millenium garden styled around a beautiful trickling stream and a large woodland garden including some of the biggest giant rhubarb we've ever seen. There is a great little tea room serving hard earned tea and cake after you've explored the gardens. There is a nursery selling plants reared at the gardens and other garden essentials. Everything we've bought from them has thrived, so they clearly take great care in what they produce. There is a large landscaping business run by their son attached to the gardens, with further stocks of shrubs and trees to explore.
A traditional country pub offering a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Food is locally sourced and Sunday lunch is very popular. In summer, dine alfresco and enjoy the views from the raised terrace and beer garden.
April 2023
Lunch
A fascinating pub tucked away in the countryside with the best food I have tasted in ages.
October 2021
Amazing Sunday Roast
We came here for Sunday lunch which was the best roast I’ve had in a while! Great portion, good quality meat and a lovely selection of vegetables. Staff were really friendly from the start when we booked over the phone until it was sadly time to leave.
A dog friendly pub In the middle of no where but well worth the drive. Would highly recommend.
October 2021
Amazing Sunday Roast
We came here for Sunday lunch which was the best roast I’ve had in a while! Great portion, good quality meat and a lovely selection of vegetables. Staff were really friendly from the start when we booked over the phone until it was sadly time to leave.
A dog friendly pub In the middle of no where but well worth the drive. Would highly recommend.
November 2013
The Cotley Inn
Fabulous Sunday lunch, also good mid week menu. Food is locally sourced where possible, but this is very popular place to eat so best to book, for Sunday lunch you would definitely need to. Nice staff and atmosphere too.
You will find something for everyone here with pretty gardens to sit in and enjoy a cream tea to pick your own fruit to keep the kids occupied. The farm shop serves local produce including home made pies and of course pasties!
October 2012
Brilliant local treasure!
Royal Oak serves really great home made lunches and cream teas. The farm shop is small but perfectly formed, making sure you can stock up on everything from very locally produced meat to biscuits and fruit and veg grown on site. They also do pick your own, a great way to entertain the kids.
You will find a lovely relaxed area downstairs with comfy sofas and upstairs a light and airy dining area. Food is prepared in an open kitchen which adds to the vibrant and lively atmosphere!
November 2020
Great food and atmosphere
Coping well with Covid restrictions, had great atmosphere .
A short menu, included the most delicious fish sharing platter to start, and amazing sea bream main course.
Hope they can open up again soon....
October 2019
Lovely pub
Although we didn't eat, the food looked excellent, the beer was good and the general ambience wonderful. Would highly recommend
November 2017
Birthday celebration!
Ten of us enjoyed a delicious 3 course meal (the smoked chicken starter was particularly good) with fantastic wines at The Holt. There were plenty of waiting staff who made us feel very welcome.
A former Cistercian monastery dating back to the 1100s. The gardens are breathtaking, while inside must-sees include the cloisters and the upper refectory.
May 2024
Mr Gomersall
Wonderful garden
November 2020
Gardens
House closed because of Covid but the gardens are lovely. Don’t miss the fountain - a must see!
July 2018
A lovely place to visit.
We’ve just had a very pleasant few hours at Forde Abbey on a scorching hot day. The house is very interesting to walk around and the gardens are beautiful, it’s worth waiting to see the fountain, especially if you stand downwind of it on such a hot day.
The ginger cake in the cafe was a great way to end our visit.
July 2017
A place to unwind
We visited these delightful gardens as part of a circular walk from Thorncombe village. It was the perfect place for a leisurely lunch followed by a stroll around the gardens before continuing on our way. The highlight of the day.
July 2011
Well worth a visit
We really loved the gardens and the interior. It was the highlight of our week. We spent several hours there and felt there was plenty to see both in the house and gardens. The tearoom provides excellent lunches for those who want to make a day of it.
January 2010
Stately home and splendid gardens
Fascinating former abbey dating back to 12thC. One of the greatest Westcountry gardens (according to Alan Titchmarsh), plant sales and a good restaurant serving really local food from the estate. A good day's outing.
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