Honiton
Things to do in Honiton, Devon
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Honiton offers a solid range of places to stay, from the Premier Inn and Starbucks end of the market through to independent hotels like the Kings Arms Inn, rated 4.7 from nearly 300 reviews. The Greyhound Country Inn and Lakeview Manor both score well above 4.5, and there is a campsite at Bovey's Down Farm if you prefer that style of visit. Most visitors will find somewhere comfortable without difficulty.
The eating scene is notably strong. Otter Valley Field Kitchen leads with a 4.7 rating from over 2,000 reviews, while Brightside Honiton and The Yellow Deli both hit 4.7 as well. The Boston Tea Party maintains 4.6 from a large review count. There are coffee spots including Coffee 1 and the expected chains, so you will not go short of cafés and restaurants at any time of day.
Where to stay in Honiton(12)
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B&B Higher Quantock
North Hill Lane, Honiton
Greyhound Country Inn
Fenny Bridges, Honiton
Home Farm Hotel
Wilmington, Honiton
Kings Arms Inn
Stockland, Honiton
Lakeview Manor
Dunkeswell, Honiton
Monkton Court House B&B
Butler Way, Honiton
Premier Inn Honiton
Turks Head Lane, Honiton
The Belfry at Yarcombe
Main Street, Honiton
Things to Do in Honiton(3)
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Where to Eat in Honiton(31)
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For things to do, Playdome Indoor Play is rated 4.7 and clearly draws families with children. Dunkeswell Raceway offers something different and scores 4.6, while Thelma Hulbert Gallery provides visual art. The town works best as a base for a stay rather than a destination centred on a single draw, but the food and drink scene alone gives good reason to linger.
Attractions Near Honiton
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3 mi
Massive Slip And Slide Devon
Sidmouth · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
Alpaca Trekking with Bearhouse Alpacas
Sidbury · ⭐ 5.0
5 mi
Burrow Farm Gardens
Axminster · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
Wildwood Escot
Ottery St Mary · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Devon Activity Centre
Exeter · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
Thorn Golf Centre
Sidmouth · ⭐ 3.7
7 mi
The Donkey Sanctuary
Sidmouth · ⭐ 4.8
8 mi
Beer Quarry Caves
Beer · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Honiton(1)
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Putts Corner Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Higher Moorlands Farm
⭐ 4.8 · from £20/night
Forest Edge
⭐ 4.9 · from £34/night
Boveys Down Farm Campsite & Glamping
⭐ 4.5 · from £22/night
Bovey's Down Farm
⭐ 4.5 · from £22/night
Hornbeam Country Park
⭐ 4.2
Farway Countryside Park
⭐ 4.8 · from £170/night
Little Gosford Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.4
Self-Catering Cottages in Honiton
All cottages in Honiton →Teal Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £523
Pilsbury Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £463
Old Highwood
3 cottages · from £711
Deer View
2 bed · sleeps 4
Primrose Farm Cottages
2 cottages
Hooked Rise Holiday Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £273
Sid Valley Cottages
6 cottages · from £817
Woodland View Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £811
Common questions about Honiton
How many campsites are there in Honiton?
We list 1 campsites in and around Honiton, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Honiton have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Honiton offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Honiton?
We list 12 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Honiton.
What is there to do in Honiton?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Honiton.
Where can I eat in Honiton?
We list 31 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Honiton.
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