Pictures of Venn Ottery
in the county of Devon
About Venn Ottery
The scenery around Venn Ottery is quite spectacular, the hedgegrows along the deep winding lanes are of iridescent rich greens and burnished golds, it is perhaps a quiet, almost secret place where nothing much seems to have changed in spite of over 1000 years of history. A farming community exists here, handsome farmhouses are surrounded by pastures being quietly grazed by sheep and cattle. Here and there a pretty cottage comes into view with luxurient Wisteria creeping over ancient walls. The lovely River Otter flows nearby and doubtless it is from this that the village takes it's name.
Perhaps the oldest building here is the parish church of St.Gregory, a building of stark contrasts. It has a stone Tower that dates around 1095 but the rest of the church was rebuilt following fire damage in the late 18th-century. Interestingly, the Hymn Rock of Ages was composed by the Reverend Augustus Toplady who was vicar here from 1766 to 1768.
The most visited part of Venn Ottery is the vast area that forms the Venn Ottery Nature Reserve, it is part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Here there are vast tracts of beautiful commonland, a riot of colour in any season - purple moor grass, bell heather and weston gorse predominantly cover the ground. There are beautiful shady woodland areas that provide a safe habitat for mammals, reptiles, rare butterflies and birds. This is a special place where you need time to wander a drink in the rich bounties that are nature's blessing.
Venn Ottery is a short distance from the East Devon Heritage Coast. It is in the midst of a famous tourist area and nearby attractions include; Exeter Cathedral, La Ronde - a national trust property, Crealy Adventure Park and Bicton Park Gardens.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Venn Ottery
| The Donkey Sanctuary | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Fairlynch Arts Centre & Museum | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Blackbury Castle | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| A La Ronde | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Farway Country Park | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Killerton | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Powderham Castle | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Pecorama | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Dawlish Warren | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Northernhay Gardens | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Exeter Cathedral | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Motoring Memories | (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Loughwood Meeting House | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Black Down Hills | (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Grand Western Canal Country Park | (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in Venn OtteryAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Venn Ottery
Pinhoe, in the county of Devon (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction W)
Pinhoe now fringes the urban sprawl of Exeter, but there was a time when it was a place standing alone with its own identity.
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Broadhembury, in the county of Devon (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction N)
Broadhembury is an idyllic village which is an oasis of calm and beauty lying at the edge of the Blackdown Hills.
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Exeter, in the county of Devon (10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction W)
Exeter is a bustling city in the heart of the county of Devon. It's mix of modern and functional with old and cultural makes for an interesting place to live, and to visit.
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Seaton, in the county of Devon (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E)
The town is mostly Victorian and Edwardian in character, you only have to cast your eyes above today's modern shop fronts to see handsome overhanging bay windows which belong firmly to another era.
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Axmouth, in the county of Devon (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction E)
This quiet resort of colourwashed cottages sitting at the edge of the River Axe was once an important south Devon port.
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Dawlish, in the county of Devon (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction SW)
Dawlish is an attractive holiday resort on the Devon coast, it lies between the picturesque estuaries of both the River Exe and the River Teign.
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Dalwood, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE)
Charming village in the Devonshire countryside with a wonderful old thatched pub serving excellent food and a fantastic church....
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Axminster, a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (14.3 miles, 22.9 km, direction E)
Famous for its carpets often likened to Turkish, Axminster was one of the first West Saxon settlements formed along the River Axe in Devon.
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Lyme Regis, in the county of Dorset (16.1 miles, 25.8 km, direction E)
Almost the first thing you notice about this pleasant seaside resort, is the spaciousness of the town. The second, and nothing can prepare you for this, is the sheer scale of Lyme Bay with its splendid views towards the rugged sandstone cliffs west of Eype Mouth.
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Charmouth, in the county of Dorset (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction E)
This pretty resort grew up in a gap of cliffs overlooking picturesque Lyme Bay. In the days prior to the motor car it was a...
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Babbacombe, in the county of Devon (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction SW)
With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday.
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Cockington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (20.6 miles, 33.1 km, direction SW)
This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient...
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Seatown, in the county of Dorset (21.1 miles, 34.0 km, direction E)
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Pilsdon, in the county of Dorset (21.5 miles, 34.6 km, direction E)
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Drewsteignton, in the county of Devon (21.6 miles, 34.7 km, direction W)
This attractive village is one of the most beautifully laid out of all Devon villages with pretty cottages set around a fine village square.
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Whimple Station | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction NW) |
| Feniton Station | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction N) |
| Exeter Airport | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction W) |
| M5 Junction 29 | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (40.9 miles, 65.8 km, direction SW) |
| Venn Ottery to London | (148.6 miles, 239.2 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Venn Ottery
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Venn Ottery center |
| Woodbury Park Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW) |
| Red Lion Inn | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E) |
| Westcliff Hotel | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SE) |
| The Victoria Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE) |
| The Belmont Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE) |
| Sid Valley Country House Hotel | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NE) |
| The Heathfield Inn | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Gipsy Hill Hotel | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Exeter | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W) |
| The Devoncourt Hotel | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Venn Ottery |
