Explore a historic working watermill with award-winning café, artisan bakery, farm shop, art gallery, and live music events set beside the River Otter in Devon.

Otterton Mill is a multi-faceted heritage destination set in one of Devon's most beautiful valleys beside the River Otter. At its heart is a 1000-year-old working watermill, with milling demonstrations taking place every two weeks using traditional techniques to produce wholemeal flour. The ancient mill workings are fully open to the public with free entry and a self-guided tour on display. The venue combines heritage tourism with contemporary experiences. Visitors can enjoy an award-winning café-restaurant commended in Rick Stein's 'Local Food Heroes' guide, featuring locally sourced produce and innovative daily menus. The onsite artisan bakery creates fresh bread, cakes, and award-winning scones using traditional techniques. A farm shop offers fresh baked goods and carefully curated South West produce, while the art gallery and craft centre showcase work from local artists and unique artisan gifts. Otterton Mill hosts year-round free-to-attend themed events featuring food, crafts, wildlife and countryside activities, making it ideal for families. During summer months, the venue hosts dozens of world-class live music performances in its famous courtyard series, from folk to blues and Americana. The venue is dog-friendly with outdoor seating in an orchard picnic area and riverside benches, appealing to families with pets. With its blend of heritage, food, art, and entertainment, Otterton Mill offers something for visitors of all ages.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Gill Coates

a month ago

Nice place to visit and interesting food store and gift shop to browse, but the refreshments we had from the outside van were pricey. Two teas in cardboard cups, a regular cornish pasty and a scone and butter (which came in paper bags) was over £16. Don’t understand the cost being exactly the same as in the restaurant where ordering the food to the same tables came with crockery, tea pots and plates! If you want to eat here, go to the cafe!

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Sam H

a month ago

Love Otterton Mill. I have been coming here for years while visiting family in the area. One of my favourite places to have lunch in the UK. Such a distinct culture and pride of place. The fish and chips are second to none, and the rarebit I had on this visit was really good. The bread has an amazing rich flavour. Finished off with delicious homemade cream tea.

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Christina Perks

3 months ago

Love this place. Regularly visit for coffee and cake. They offer a good menu in the cafe and at the horsebox. Plenty of seating indoors and outside seating and picnic benches also. Great shop and separate farm shop. Parking plenty although popular with regulars and visitors. Clean toilets. Love this place.

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Alice Hughes-Thomas

4 months ago

Lovely lunch by the mill leat. Huge battered fish of the day. Crunchy chunky chips and a lovely ploughman's with a selection of salads. The mill craft shop in beautiful quirky, but watch your head!

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Elaine Wickwar

a year ago

A great little find. Apparently there was a fire so it looks very different to usual. Great products including dairy free, gluten free and vegan. Free parking for approx 40 cars. Inside and outside seating. Toilets available. Wonderful farm shop including lots of fresh produce. Friendly staff.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026