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This is the third in a series of articles on things to do when taking a holiday in the Lyme Bay coastal region of south west England. My intention is twofold firstly to tempt you to visit this wonderful area of England and secondly, to help you enjoy your visit by suggesting some interesting things to see and do.The Lyme Bay coast traverses west Dorset and east Devon and is an ideal place for family seaside holidays, romantic short breaks for two or winter weekend breaks. The area is an easily accessible part of England and is renowned for its fossil hunting, breathtaking natural beauty, sheltered harbours, sandy beaches and thatched cottages. The weather is relatively mild all year round so its a great place to visit at any time during the year. Lyme Bay is about two and a half hours by train or car from London if you are travelling by train out of Waterloo station then Axminster, in East Devon, is a good destination to head for.I hope this article will tempt you to visit the area and then help you to get the most out of your visit once you are here.Food treats from Hughs River cottageHugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, celebrity chef, smallholder, television presenter, food writer and campaigner for chickens rights can often be seen around these parts travelling between his River Cottage HQ and his Canteen and Produce Shop in Axminster. If you fancy a culinary treat both are worth a visit.The local produce store in Axminster, East Devon offers a collection of local and organic food & drink produce from the South West. The store stocks a wide selection of the best local and seasonal provisions including milk, eggs, bread, meat, poultry, beers and wines. The Axminster Canteen, which is annexed to the food store, serves snacks and meals during the day and is open for evening meals from Tuesday to Saturday.If you want a real treat during August (you may wish to save up for this!) you can spend a summers evening in the garden at Park Farm, River Cottage HQ, dining alfresco on the best local produce. The evening starts at 6:00pm with canapés and a welcome drink. You will then be taken on a tour of River Cottage HQ, viewing the gardens and smallholding any questions you might have about growing your own fruit and vegetables and running a smallholding will be answered by your hosts. You will be served a four-course set menu based around produce from the garden and the best ingredients from local organic growers. This is a real foodie treat for that special occasion.300 years of horticultural history and so much moreTake a trip to Bicton Park and enjoy over sixty acres of beautiful grounds with sweeping lawns, elegant water features and grand formal gardens. Over 300 years of horticultural history can be found in these magnificent gardens set in East Devons beautiful Otter Valley. Bicton Park has attractions that will appeal to all ages. There is the impressive Palm House, home to a fantastic collection of palms and tropical plants and The Arboretum, which has some of the most fantastic trees in the country. Wander and enjoy other attractions which include The Little House of Shells, the romantic Hermitage Garden, The Secret Garden, streams, woodlands, the lake and acres of informal gardens.There is plenty to occupy younger members of any visiting party. You can explore the nature trail where birds can be seen feeding and heard singing and you can learn to identify their calls, you can play mini golf, or lose yourself in The Bigfoot Maze. The Bicton Woodland Railway offers a scenic ride around the park and is a treat for children and grown-ups alike. After all that activity you can take a break and enjoy a meal or snack at the Orangery Restaurant which has great views across the gardens.Somewhere to stay One of the most flexible and convenient ways to take a holiday in the Lyme Bay area is to book a self-catering holiday cottage. Lyme Bay Cottages provide self-catering holiday accommodation all year round with properties ranging from traditional Devon and Dorset cottages through to modern apartments - some in quiet country hideaways others in lively little coastal towns and villages. You can view details of Devon and Dorset holiday cottages and more information about the Lyme Bay area at www.devonanddorsetcottages.co.uk
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