The Bridge Barn Guidebook
Sightseeing
Exeter Cathedral is a stunning place to visit, it stands proud in the centre of the city surrounded by Cathedral green and other historic buildings.
193 locals recommend
Exeter Cathedral
1 The CloistersExeter Cathedral is a stunning place to visit, it stands proud in the centre of the city surrounded by Cathedral green and other historic buildings.
Culmstock Beacon is a must for all visitors to the pretty village. A steep climb to the reach the top but worth it for the picturesque views. Loved by cyclists, walkers, photographers and for those just after a beautiful memory making moment.
11 locals recommend
Culmstock Beacon
Culmstock Beacon is a must for all visitors to the pretty village. A steep climb to the reach the top but worth it for the picturesque views. Loved by cyclists, walkers, photographers and for those just after a beautiful memory making moment.
There are many walks along the canal, with plenty of pubs and beauty spots along the way.
13 locals recommend
Tiverton Canal Co
Canal HillThere are many walks along the canal, with plenty of pubs and beauty spots along the way.
Budleigh Salterton Beach
We love Budleigh Beach! Great place to visit.
The river walk is superb, there is also a popular pub overlooking Tarr steps serving delicious food and ice creams!
87 locals recommend
Tarr Steps
The river walk is superb, there is also a popular pub overlooking Tarr steps serving delicious food and ice creams!
A National Trust property, just 20 minutes from Bridge Barn. Super walks, historic house, shop and cafe.
109 locals recommend
Killerton House
A National Trust property, just 20 minutes from Bridge Barn. Super walks, historic house, shop and cafe.
Just 15 minutes from Bridge Barn. Fabulous walks, many to choose from, incredible gothic house to walk around with popular cafe on site.
88 locals recommend
Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
Just 15 minutes from Bridge Barn. Fabulous walks, many to choose from, incredible gothic house to walk around with popular cafe on site.
Just 10 minutes down the road, open on certain times of the year. Check the website before visiting.
Hemyock Castle, Devon
Culmstock RoadJust 10 minutes down the road, open on certain times of the year. Check the website before visiting.
Open 365 days of the year! Dog friendly, FREE entry, fabulous walks, amazing restaurant and breath-taking views of the sea along with 100's of very cute donkeys! The perfect day out.
80 locals recommend
The Donkey Sanctuary
Open 365 days of the year! Dog friendly, FREE entry, fabulous walks, amazing restaurant and breath-taking views of the sea along with 100's of very cute donkeys! The perfect day out.
Exmouth beach is a lovely place to spend the day. A sandy beach, lovely swimming and plenty of car parks situated opposite the beach.
91 locals recommend
Exmouth Beach
3 Queen's DrExmouth beach is a lovely place to spend the day. A sandy beach, lovely swimming and plenty of car parks situated opposite the beach.
Just 15 minutes' drive from Bridge Barn, gorgeous walk, stunning views and such a peaceful place to be. A National Trust car park.
Wellington Monument
Just 15 minutes' drive from Bridge Barn, gorgeous walk, stunning views and such a peaceful place to be. A National Trust car park.
Stunning walks, breath taking views, historic villages and quaint little tea rooms...Dartmoor is a fabulous place to visit, all year round.
Dartmoor National Park
Stunning walks, breath taking views, historic villages and quaint little tea rooms...Dartmoor is a fabulous place to visit, all year round.
We love Sidmouth, a Victorian seaside town that has kept its character and offers a great day out. Seaside walks, lovely cafes and restaurants, good selection of shops and stunning views out to sea. If you have a sweet tooth...visit Browns Bakery - it is the best!!
6 locals recommend
Sidmouth Sea Front
We love Sidmouth, a Victorian seaside town that has kept its character and offers a great day out. Seaside walks, lovely cafes and restaurants, good selection of shops and stunning views out to sea. If you have a sweet tooth...visit Browns Bakery - it is the best!!
The journey up to the castle takes you through stunning Exmoor and is a very scenic route. The castle is a good day out especially as the medieval town of Dunster is where you park. Well worth the 40 minute drive to get there.
161 locals recommend
Dunster Castle
The journey up to the castle takes you through stunning Exmoor and is a very scenic route. The castle is a good day out especially as the medieval town of Dunster is where you park. Well worth the 40 minute drive to get there.
Food scene
A superb pub on your doorstep. Fabulous food and drink all year round.
26 locals recommend
The Culm Valley Inn
RiversideA superb pub on your doorstep. Fabulous food and drink all year round.
Just 10 minutes drive from Bridge Barn, delicious food, a very popular pub!
10 locals recommend
Ashill Inn
Just 10 minutes drive from Bridge Barn, delicious food, a very popular pub!
Our local shop, cafe and deli! Serving delicious breakfasts and lunches. Famous pasties and sausage rolls too!
17 locals recommend
The Strand Stores
The StrandOur local shop, cafe and deli! Serving delicious breakfasts and lunches. Famous pasties and sausage rolls too!
Such a lovely cafe, in the middle of nowhere yet only 10 minutes from Bridge Barn. Short opening hours, closes at 2.30pm most days.
15 locals recommend
White Post Cafe
Such a lovely cafe, in the middle of nowhere yet only 10 minutes from Bridge Barn. Short opening hours, closes at 2.30pm most days.
Lovely cafe set in the grounds of Lord Mountbattens Estate. You can enjoy lovely walks around the estate and have lunch, afternoon treats in the Orangery cafe - delicious cakes!!
15 locals recommend
Bridwell Park
Lovely cafe set in the grounds of Lord Mountbattens Estate. You can enjoy lovely walks around the estate and have lunch, afternoon treats in the Orangery cafe - delicious cakes!!
A superb Indian restaurant and takeaway based in Wellington, just 15 minutes from Bridge Barn. They will deliver to Culmstock if you fancy a cosy night in! Remember to quote the Bridge Barn postcode - EX15 3JJ.
7 locals recommend
Tamarind Bay
32 High StA superb Indian restaurant and takeaway based in Wellington, just 15 minutes from Bridge Barn. They will deliver to Culmstock if you fancy a cosy night in! Remember to quote the Bridge Barn postcode - EX15 3JJ.
Combine a visit to Dartmoor with booking a table at the Old Inn in Widdicombe on the Moor. About a 10 minute drive from Haytor Rocks, fabulous food and a fabulous ancient Dartmoor village to explore.
26 locals recommend
The Old Inn
Combine a visit to Dartmoor with booking a table at the Old Inn in Widdicombe on the Moor. About a 10 minute drive from Haytor Rocks, fabulous food and a fabulous ancient Dartmoor village to explore.