Easy to get to and ideally situated for exploring East Devon, South Somerset and West Dorset
Forgotten England
Our farmhouse is extremely accessible and yet completely rural. Within 15 minutes you can be at Honiton station. Axminster is 20 minutes away and the coast at Lyme Regis is under half an hour. Exeter is 40 minutes and Bruton 45 minutes. Click here for our list of local shops
- local dairy for milk, eggs butter and ice creams five minutes
- farm shop 10 minutes
- supermarkets 15 minutes
Unwind, revive, explore
We find it hard to leave the confines of our garden but there’s so much to do locally that it’s a shame to stay at home all the time. A weekend might include a trip to the beach for some fossil hunting, a picnic on the cliffs overlooking Golden Cap or a walk at Burton Bradstock with coffee at the Hive beach café or we’ll go to Bruton for At the Chapel doughnuts. I’ve jotted down some more suggestions here.
Bridport and Chesil beach are a great day out and we often venture into Exeter or Taunton if it’s raining. We love taking everyone to the pub: there are three good locals and some great restaurants nearby including Glebe House, Holm and River Cottage.
Our favourite pubs & restaurants
If you want Michelin star, Osip in Bruton is a 45-minute drive up the A303. We’d encourage you to try our locals first, though, as we think they’re up there with the best, all proudly supporting local farmers.
Holm, South Petherton, Somerset
Glebe House, Southleigh, Devon
The Cotley Inn, Wambrook, Somerset
Brassica, Beaminster, Dorset
River Cottage Café, Axminster, Devon
Lord Poulett Arms, Hinton St.G, Somerset
King’s Arms, Stockland, Devon
Our closest pub. Great for a Saturday lunch in the beer garden. There’s a scenic circular walk you can do from the farmhouse if you have the time and inclination (our children draw a line at walking this far).
Reviews of Blackdowns Farmhouse
“An absolutely beautiful house, really nicely done in beautiful surroundings. Super well equipped and homely.”
Jordan
“A perfect setting to celebrate my mother’s birthday. The house was lovely and had everything we needed. The views are amazing.”
Jo
Blackdowns Farmhouse 