This summer Colyton bursts into a riot of colour as it tells the story of its amazing history.
For many of the town’s historic buildings and businesses are flying a distinctive and colourful banner, each of which carries a coat of arms to represent the people and families involved in shaping centuries of history in the parish.
Read MoreWearers of windcheaters and sturdy boots, with hiking canes in hand, walkers are once again returning in number to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
These human herds are a welcome and timely reminder of all the fantastic opportunities there are to explore on foot the beautiful Axe Valley and fabulous Jurassic coastline. We’ve put together a few of our favourite walks to help you plan some days out.
Read MoreOne of the many great reasons to visit the Old Bakehouse is its convenient location, situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the culinary delights of River Cottage.
Read MoreVisitors to the countryside and coast love the beauty and charm of the leafy lanes and sandy seashores, but let’s not forget the joy to be had in the variety and quality of local Devon cuisine too.
Read MoreWe all have our reasons for choosing a small country town for that bucolic break away from the stress and bustle of city life?
If history is your passion, then Colyton has some fascinating stories to tell, including its origin as the most rebellious town in Devon!
Read MoreCycling is a fantastic way to explore East Devon, with Colyton a great base from which to plan your routes.
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Old Bakehouse welcomes cyclists, offering secure storage for bikes as well as comfortable bedrooms to rest after a long day in the saddle.
Read MoreEast Devon is home to the famous Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site made up of sedimentary rock packed full of fossils from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Every year it draws visitors from around the world and there are plenty of places along its 96-mile stretch for budding palaeontologists to unearth their own fossilised slice of ancient history.
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