The River Coly flows quietly around Colyton in East Devon on its short journey to the sea.

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Colyton is situated in East Devon, 7 miles from the Dorset Border and 1.5 miles from the sea. It’s a small medieval town within a conservation area in the beautiful verdant Axe Valley, with the River Coly flowing through its heart. It is surrounded by lovely East Devon countryside, which is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with a pleasing choice of characterful holiday cottages. Taking a holiday in Colyton provides access to an excellent network of local footpaths through lovely countryside and woodland. This makes Colyton a perfect setting for walking, cycling and exploring this corner of Devon with the desirable seaside villages and resorts of Seaton, Beer, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and (inland) Axminster within easy reach of your holiday cottage.

Exterior of a barn conversion with tables and chairs in a flower-filled courtyard.
The Old Barn
Colyton
Devon
England
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Located in the charming village of Colyton, within East Devon's picturesque National Landscape, you'll find The Old Barn - a delightful rural holiday cottage. This cosy rural retreat is perfect for cottage holidays, accommodating up to five guests and pets. The cottage comprises three ground-floor bedrooms, including a king-size bedroom with en-suite facilities. Ascend the stairs to the open-plan living area with a wood-burning stove for those chilly evenings. Outside, you'll find a private garden and a communal picnic area. The nearby village of Colyton offers a range of shops, tearooms, and conveniences, while the East Devon National Landscape invites walkers to explore its scenic network of footpaths, bridle paths, and green flower-filled lanes.

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Battens
Northleigh
Devon
England
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Battens is a delightful stone-built cottage on a working farm in a beautiful rural corner of East Devon within easy reach of the coast. The pet-friendly holiday cottage near Colyton sleeps six. It offers ample enclosed grounds, lovely views, a patio and a games room, plus sunny open-plan spaces with sophisticated design, exposed beams and peace & fresh air.

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Colyton is steeped in history. In 1539 Henry VIII ordered the beheading of Colyton’s lord of the manor and confiscated his lands. Twenty local businessmen petitioned and repurchased the land and created The Colyton Feoffees, which continues to this day. Colyton is also described as “Devon’s Most Rebellious Town” for its part in the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, where it sent more men than any other Devon town.

Within the town’s tiny streets are attractive thatched and stone holiday cottages from medieval to modern and charming independent shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs. In the centre lies the handsome St Andrews church featuring a distinctive octagonal lantern on the Norman tower.

Seaton Tramway’s narrow gauge heritage trams terminate in Colyton. They go on to stop at Colyford and the coastal resort of Seaton, a gateway town to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.