Ottery St Mary is an elegant town set in the rolling countryside of rural East Devon. It nestles in the valley of the river Otter from which it takes its name. The St Mary stems from the jewel in the town’s crown, the church of St Mary standing on a hill above the town. The church was designed by the Bishop of Exeter in the early 14th Century as a miniature replica of Exeter cathedral. Ottery St Mary is one of the oldest towns in Devon and locals celebrate their proud history each year on Pixie Day, the Saturday closest to the longest day. The tradition of the Flaming Tower Barrels on 5 November is another highlight of the town’s year. The poet and philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born in Ottery in 1772, the son of the parish vicar, Rev. John Taylor Coleridge. More recently, it will be recognised by Harry Potter fans as the inspiration for Ottery St Catchpole. The fascinating town walk takes in local history and heritage and sites include the 18th Century tumbling weir on the river Otter which provided power for the Georgian textile factory. Ottery St Mary is 20 minutes drive from Exeter.
Attraction
Cadhay
Escot Gardens, Maze & Forest Adventure
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Fulfords Estate Agents
Fulfords Estate Agents
Halls Estate Agents
Huxtable's
Redferns
Pub and Bar
London Inn
Talaton Inn
Volunteer Inn
Solicitor
Vet
Sports Clubs
Ottery St Mary TTC (Table Tennis)
Places to Stay near Ottery St. Mary
Tumbling Weir Hotel (0.23 miles)
Family run thatched hotel in atranquil setting between the River Otter and its mill stream. Relax in very quiet rooms with beautiful views of delightful gardens and the countryside beyond.Innovative ... More
Higher Coombe Farm (2.23 miles)
Relax on the patio ... More | visit website
Larkbeare Grange (2.31 miles)
Sid Valley Country Hotel (2.90 miles)
Sid Valley 3 star silver awarded 'Small Hotel of the Year' is one of those special places rarely found.
Discover Devon inland and coast set in 7 acres of 'Outstanding Natural ... More
Combe House Devon (3.07 miles)
Imagine a wildly romantic Grade 1 Elizabethan Manor set in 3,500 acres of one of Devon's finest country estates, close to the sea for long coastal walks, yet just a short drive from the Cathedral ... More | visit website
Strete Ralegh Farm (3.16 miles)
Woodhayes Country House (3.24 miles)
Deer Park Country House Hotel (3.50 miles)
A Georgian squire's mansion dated 1721, set in 30 acres of glorious Devon landscape. The Deer Park Country House Hotel is situated at the end of a long drive just outside the historic lace town ... More | visit website
Moores' Restaurant & Rooms (3.73 miles)
Brookfields Bed & breakfast (3.80 miles)
Enjoy the quiet restful ambiance of Brookfields yet close to Sidmouth, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Exeter Airport with Exeter City a 15 minute drive. Brookfields has ample off road car ... More
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