Ottery St Mary
Things to do in Ottery St Mary, Devon
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Ottery St Mary has a modest but appealing restaurant scene. The Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm and The Silver Otter both rate 4.8, while The Coffee Bank, Otter Garden Centre, Bay Tree Sals and Charcoal Grill and Pizza all sit at 4.5 or above. The Otter Garden Centre in particular draws considerable attention, with nearly 3,800 reviews. These places suggest decent options for eating out, whether you're after casual coffee, pizza, or something more considered.
Wildwood Escot, rated 4.4 from 354 reviews, is the main attraction listed here—a zoo and wildlife park that draws a steady stream of visitors. It gives the town a focal point for a day out, particularly if you're travelling with children. With good eating options nearby and camping available, Ottery St Mary works as a small-town stop with enough to occupy a visit without requiring extensive planning.
Where to stay in Ottery St Mary(1)
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For somewhere to stay, Bowhayes Farm Camping is rated 5.0 from 44 reviews, making it a strong choice if you're bringing a tent or caravan. The Tumbling Weir Hotel offers hotel accommodation in the town itself, though reviews are limited. Between the two, you have the makings of a base for exploring the area.
Tumbling Weir Hotel
Canaan Way, Ottery St Mary
Greyhound Country Inn
Fenny Bridges, Honiton
Sid Valley Country House Hotel
Sidbury, Sidmouth
Red Lion Inn
Fore Street, Sidbury
The Barn and Pinn Cottage
Bowd, Sidmouth
Splatthayes B&B
Buckerell, Honiton
Mincombe Barn Bed and Breakfast
Roncombe Lane, Sidmouth
Southern Cross Guest House
High Street, Sidmouth
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Attractions Near Ottery St Mary
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2 mi
Devon Activity Centre
Exeter · ⭐ 4.8
2 mi
Massive Slip And Slide Devon
Sidmouth · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Alpaca Trekking with Bearhouse Alpacas
Sidbury · ⭐ 5.0
4 mi
Playdome Indoor Play
Honiton · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Thorn Golf Centre
Sidmouth · ⭐ 3.7
5 mi
Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Honiton · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Something Lovely Pottery
Sidmouth · ⭐ 5.0
5 mi
The Donkey Sanctuary
Sidmouth · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Ottery St Mary(1)
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Little Gosford Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.4
Cuckoo Down Farm
⭐ 4.9
Forest Edge
⭐ 4.9 · from £34/night
Putts Corner Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Bowhayes Farm Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £22/night
Little Firs
from £270/night
Bovey's Down Farm
⭐ 4.5 · from £22/night
Boveys Down Farm Campsite & Glamping
⭐ 4.5 · from £22/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Ottery St Mary
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2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £453
The Wheel House
3 bed · sleeps 8
Deer View
2 bed · sleeps 4
Waxway Farm Cottages
2 cottages · from £407
Otter Pods Glamping Park - Swallow
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £417
Otter Pods Glamping Park - Willow
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £417
Otter Pods Glamping Park - Kingfisher
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £417
Otter Pods Glamping Park - Harvest
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £417
Common questions about Ottery St Mary
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What is there to do in Ottery St Mary?
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