The market town of Colyton in East Devon is situated only 3 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and a tram ferries visitors to and from the famous site. A short walk or more traditional horse and wagon ride will bring tourists back from the station to the town centre. Colyton has excellent shops to be browsed, including a renowned Antique Centre. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this Medieval town was once a thriving centre of the wool trade. Its location makes it a perfect setting out point for walking, cycling and exploring in East Devon. Colyton features many fine buildings ranging from the 14th to the 19th Century. These include a Tudor vicarage, an old church house, the Great House with its interesting chequer board façade and the old Court House were the dreaded Judge Jeffreys tried the local members of the Monmouth Rebellion. Perhaps this is why Colyton is held by locals as the most rebellious town in Devon. During the Summer months an open topped electric tram runs from Colyton to the close by seaside town of Seaton, where a variety of water sports are on offer including sailing, swimming, diving and windsurfing.
Attraction
Blackbury Camp
Farway Countryside Park
Caravan Park
Pub and Bar
Colcombe Castle
Gerrard Arms
Wheelwright Inn
White Hart Inn
Restaurant
Cobblers Restaurant
Kingfisher
The Tramstop
Wheelwright Inn
Self-Catering
Shops
Bellflower Gallery
Dolphin House Gallery
The Olde Corner Shoppe
Bayside Automative Art
Dolphin House Gallery
Places to Stay near Colyton
Colyton Holiday Cottages (0.07 miles)
Set in beautiful unspoilt, rolling countryside near the River Coly, we are able to offer a choice of bed and breakfast accommodation in the 15th century thatched White Cottage or provide self-catering in one of ... More | visit website
Swallows Eaves Hotel (0.96 miles)
Set in the glorious countryside of East Devon, Swallows Eaves is a small, privately owned, wisteria-clad hotel set in the pretty village of Colyford, close to Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and ... More
Harepath Holidays Limited (1.31 miles)
Harepath Holidays at Peacehaven is a family run holiday business situated in the lovely East Devon Countryside near Seaton. We enjoy lovely views over the Axe Estuary and beyond to the sea.
Our facilities include an ... More | visit website
Spillers Farm B&B (1.63 miles)
The Eyre Court (2.44 miles)
Glebe House (2.52 miles)
Glebe House is set on a hillside, overlooking the lovely Coly Valley, just inland from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. With stunning views and an idyllic rural situation, Glebe House offers comfortable and relaxing Bed ... More | visit website
Belmont House B&B (3.09 miles)
Bay View Guest House (3.11 miles)
Wonderfully positioned right on the seafront in the picturesque fishing village of Beer, Bay View Guest House offers high quality accommodation in an idyllic location just a stone's throw from the beach. The South West Coast Path ... More | visit website
Anchor Inn (3.13 miles)
A traditional Inn over looking the sea on the East Devon coast. good menu choice specialising in fresh fish. Cosy open fires in the winter and a cliff top garden ... More
Dower House Hotel (3.43 miles)
Country house hotel with Restaurant and Bar set in over 2 acres of walled grounds with stunning views over the Axe Valley from our large decked terrace. Located only 3 ... More
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