Title: Visit Axminster: Best of Axminster Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Axminster](https://expedia.ca/Axminster-Hotels.d182441.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Axminster](https://expedia.ca/Axminster-Vacation-Rentals.d182441.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Axminster Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Axminster.d182441.Car-Rental-Guide)[Axminster Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Axminster.d182441.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Axminster ## Travel Guide ![Dorset Countryside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182441/94f94d60-55e0-4da2-ac9f-686682da2874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dorset Countryside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182441/94f94d60-55e0-4da2-ac9f-686682da2874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Farmland near town of Axminster in East Devon, UK.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182441/2532115e-6b84-45b8-bbad-f21149670889.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Monkton Wyld Court the former rectory designed by Richard Cromwell Carpenter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182441/a9ffd21f-b671-4670-bd0e-dbfeaa4cd7e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Monkton Wyld Court the former rectory designed by Richard Cromwell Carpenter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182441/f5f9ab9f-7f54-40d4-b025-b9b7bc755a24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Axminster Things to do - Axminster Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Axminster ![A35 PitStop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113060000/113056900/113056883/d0344d8f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A35 PitStop kilmington cross service station a35 go Axminster England CA $81 CA $98 total Feb 13 - Feb 14 includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Axminster. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lyme Bay Winery and Castlewood Vineyard are located ... 5.4/10 (23 reviews) Property was very clean with little toiletries. Free breakfast included Subway sandwich and coffee from Greggs which was a really nice surprise:) Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=113056883&PinnedHotelID=113056883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182441) ![Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72630000/72626800/72626765/fd0d1e1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park Sandy Park Way Exeter England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $104 CA $125 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews) All was excellent Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=72626765&PinnedHotelID=72626765&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182441) ![Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1457700/1457686/5e59d0dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club Woodbury Castle Exeter England CA $81 CA $98 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews) Clean and comfortable. Bed excellent. Staff friendly and very helpful. Great pool except understandably always busy. Handy for coast and Exeter. Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1457686&PinnedHotelID=1457686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182441) [See all 3,073 properties in Axminster](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=182441) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Beautiful thatched country cottage, quiet countryside position .](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35390000/35385000/35384959/c8e72286_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful thatched country cottage, quiet countryside position . Axminster England Stay at this cottage in Axminster. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions The Tunnel Target Sports Centre and Lyme Regis ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews) Really lovely cottage that's far away from the noise, but close enough to the action. Cottage was very clean and all facilities were available. We would definitely stay again! Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Axminster-Hotels-Beautiful-Thatched-Country-Cottage.h35384959.Hotel-Information) ![Millwater Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94959400/94959380/e22e329b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Millwater Cottage Millwater Cottages Lower Lane Dalwood Axminster England Stay at this cottage in Axminster. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lyme Bay Winery and Castlewood Vineyard are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Axminster-Hotels-Millwater-Cottage.h94959380.Hotel-Information) ![Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105090000/105081900/105081862/9ab09e8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town Lyme Regis England Book a stay at this golf cottage in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and The Town ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews) Excellent accommodation, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. A cosy warm cottage minutes from beaches, restaurants and shopping. Highly recommended! Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Lyme-Regis-Hotels-Set-In-The-Heart-Of-Lyme-Regis-In-The-Conservation-Area-Of-The-Old-Town.h105081862.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Axminster](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=182441&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Axminster hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182441&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182441&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182441&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182441&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182441&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182441&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Lyme Bay Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Lyme Bay Winery during your travels to Shute. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Lyme-Bay-Winery-Axminster.d553248622790979153.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lower Bruckland Farm Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Lower Bruckland Farm Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Axmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Lower-Bruckland-Farm-Nature-Reserve-Axminster.d553248621532490346.Vacation-Attraction) #### Castlewood Vineyard You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Castlewood Vineyard during your travels to Musbury. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars. 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