Honiton Hotels
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Mainly destroyed by fire in the 18th century, the town was rebuilt in grand Georgian style, and doubled in size in the last half century, due in part to the impact of railway connections to Exeter and Waterloo beyond.
Today Honiton sits beside the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This wonderful tourist attraction covers a staggering one hundred square miles of fine protected land, which also includes eighteen miles of stunning Heritage coastline. The Blackdown Hills are another Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and contain sixteen Sites of Specific Scientific Interest. Honiton hotels are perfectly placed for visitors to the area to take advantage of these fine sights. The custom of Gentry throwing hot coins to the poor is commemorated every year in July on the High Street. This seemingly philanthropic gesture was mere sport to the fine noble people of the town, as they watched the poor burn themselves in their effort to grab the coins. Today it is merely a symbolic gesture, and the coins though warm, will do no harm. It is part of the weeklong celebrations in the town called 'fair week'. The impact of lace making is celebrated in the Allhallows Museum of Lace Making and Local Antiquities, where visitors can appreciate the fine craftsmanship and devoted care of the lace making tradition. The museum is famed for being the oldest standing building in the Devon town, dating back to the 13th century. For many, the Agricultural Show is the high point of the annual calendar, and provides a meeting point for the farming community in the area to get together. It is a well-known agricultural show, which has been taking place for well over one hundred years. Opening in August each year, it is a great place to experience working crafts, livestock and equine sports. With a staggering number of antique shops, Honiton is a well-known destination for antique hunters, and sees a steady influx of tourists throughout the year. The Town is very easy to reach from anywhere in the UK or the Continent, with very good rail links to Exeter, Waterloo, and Europe. The M5 skirts around the Blackdown Hills, and makes travel from Birmingham to East Devon very simple. The International Airports in Birmingham, Bristol and Heathrow are practical for all worldwide travel. Honiton hotels are easy to find with our selection of the very best available in a range of prices to suit every budget. You will find a delightful and exciting range of accommodation open to you, from Country Inns and Farmhouses to fine Country House Hotels with exquisite grounds. The pace of life in East Devon is relaxed and convivial, making the town a most delightful destination for a long languid weekend break or an exciting week of antique hunting. Whether you are in Honiton for the Agricultural Show, or just having a quiet holiday you will find the warm welcome very charming. Your chosen hotel will be able to direct you to local places of interest, good pubs, and fine restaurants for your stay. Your perfect Honiton hotel will be well appointed, and will have a selection of rooms ranging from single to suite. Most rooms will have en-suite facilities, and WiFi Internet access. All will have a warm welcome, a TV, complimentary beverages, a selection of toiletries, fluffy towels, a clock radio and a hairdryer. You may find that laundry, and baby-sitting are services are available on request, and your chosen hotel could have its own restaurant or bar to relax in after a busy day sightseeing. Honiton is a charming town of ancient lace making and agricultural traditions, with a prominent antique industry, and plenty of stunning countryside to explore. |
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