Willow Cottage (1225)

Escot (3.0 miles)
Originally designed by Capability Brown, the gardens at Escot now feature woodland walks, a huge beech hedge maze and enclosures for otters and wild boar.

Ottery St Mary (4.9 miles)
One of the oldest towns in Devon, Ottery St Mary pre-dates the Domesday Book by some margin. Nestling in the Otter Valley, Devon’s rolling countryside spreads in every direction. Just a few miles to the south are the beaches of the south coast, perfect for days out. Ottery St Mary has a number of mystifying annual celebrations that are always great fun to witness: Tar Barrel Rolling in November (the barrels are on fire!), the spectacular carnival and Pixie Day, when local bellringers are taken captive by ‘pixies’, with a fete, live entertainment and a fireworks display.

Honiton (5.9 miles)
Once famous for lace-making, now renowned for its busy antiques trade. Georgian houses line the streets and give Honiton the perfect atmosphere for a spot of antique shopping.

Killerton House (6.1 miles)
A fine example of 18th Century architecture, Killerton House is home to a vast collection of period costumes - 9,000 items in all.

Mid Devon Hire Boats & Moorings (7.7 miles)
Mid Devon Hire Boats & Moorings who supply a luxury 5 berth Narrowboat for holidays and short breaks on the Grand Western Canal within a Country Park & local nature reserve.

Newton Poppleford (8.3 miles)
Start at Newton Poppleford Church, between Exeter and Sidmouth, for quiet countryside and good views across the Otter Valley. A circular route of 6.25 miles starts towards the west of the village before linking with the East Devon Way and crossing the River Otter.