When you book a stay at The Old Bakehouse Cottage, you’ll find an impressive range of local shops that cater to all your needs. Whether you’re planning to cook up a delicious meal in the comfort of your holiday home or simply need to grab a few essentials, the town has it all.

There’s something magical about reading on holiday. Whether you’re lounging on a sun-kissed beach, nestled in a cosy cabin, or sipping coffee in a bustling city, a good book can elevate your experience and transport you to different worlds.

To clumsily paraphrase the 1990s rock star Lenny Kravitz, summer ain’t over til its over! And there’s plenty of great things to see and enjoy across East Devon during September.

Dinosaurs are coming to the Jurassic Coast in one of the most exciting exhibitions for visitors to The Old Bakehouse this summer. 

Calling all model railway enthusiasts! one of the UK’s best miniature steam railways should be the first stop on the timetable for any visitor staying at The Old Bakehouse.

Dinosaurs, trams, race cars and a carnival extravaganza are just some of the biggest attractions for visitors to East Devon this summer.

Serving our customers breakfast made with as many local ingredients as we can find is really important to us at The Old Bakehouse. It means we can support Devon and Dorset businesses as well as ensure our visitors get some of the tastiest dishes from the area.

So we made it to the end of our first year in business running The Old Bakehouse. So what did we learn? Well, quite a lot actually!

A seaside holiday with a dizzying choice of cafes is the perfect blend for holidaymakers to the East Devon coast. When you visit The Old Bakehouse, you don’t have to travel far to find the very best cafes.

The throaty roar of race-tuned engines and squeal of tyres skidding on tarmac are not sounds you might normally expect to hear in the heart of tranquil East Devon woodland. But that is exactly what you get at Wiscombe Park, venue for one of the premier motorsport events in the south-west.

A night of dragons, dancers, ghostly trains and pink horses were among the colourful highlights at this year’s amazing Colyton Carnival.

Vinyl is suddenly fashionable again, with more than five million records sold last year in the UK alone. So we’re really pleased to offer guests staying at The Old Bakehouse the chance to enjoy listening to music in this most romantic of formats.

To celebrate the many artists who live and work in Colyton, we’re launching a new gallery showcase for guests to enjoy during their stay with us.

One of the highlights of any visit to Colyton is the fantastic model tram service which runs from the town to the nearest beaches at Seaton, the gateway to the Jurassic Coast.