Information correct at time of writing.
Shedrick Cottage is in an ideal location as it sits within Dorset, but is close to the border of Somerset and Devon too, thereby offering endless opportunities for days out and activities.
There are two local shops within easy reach -
Thorncombe Village Shop or
Winsham Village Shop, both are well worth a visit for your holiday essentials.
Set on the River Axe and within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nearby Axminster boasts many independent shops, cafes and restaurants. The
Axminster Country Market takes place every Thursday at the Masonic Hall from 8:30am until noon. With local producers of craft, food, plants, and vegetables as well as unique gifts and hampers.
Axminster Heritage Centre will provide you with all the history Axminster holds.
There are numerous pubs and eateries in the area, with the local favourite,
The Squirrel Inn, just a short stroll away.
River Cottage on the outskirts of Axminster, is a popular café/restaurant and offers fabulous views across the Devon countryside.
Tytherleigh is a short drive away, home to
The Tytherleigh Arms, a family run restaurant providing fantastic food cooked to order, with the best seasonal and locally sourced produce and local real ales (booking is essential to avoid any disappointment!). Tytherleigh is also home to
The Farm Shop, providing local produce, home cooked lunches and cakes! There is always something new and different at The Farm Shop, so it is best to keep track on
social media!
Less than a mile away is the stunning
Forde Abbey Historic House & Gardens, a great place to visit for all of the family with over 30 acres of award winning gardens, and the highest powered fountain in England.
Just a few miles away is the
Jurassic Coast , a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a choice of bays, beaches and coastal paths to walk. The popular seaside town of
Lyme Regis, with its harbour and fossil-rich cliffs is an excellent destination for exploration, and its neighbour
Charmouth is popular with fossil hunters and has a family-friendly beach.
Nearby
Beaminster is a charming historic market town just a pretty drive away. The town offers a delightful mix of independent shops, pubs, and cafes, and its neighbour
Broadwindsor has a Craft and Design Centre which is ideal for arts and crafts enthusiasts. Also in Dorset,
Bridport and its neighbour Westbay are worth the pretty drive and recommended.
The country town of
Dorchester has a large selection of shops, cafes and restaurants, several museums, a
Roman Townhouse and two cinemas, and it just a 40-minute drive away.