Visiting Ashburton and the Local Area

Ashburton is a vibrant town in Devon and acts as the southern access point to Dartmoor and the surrounding area. It is a beautiful town steeped in history and full of independent shops and businesses. It has a great selection of galleries including photography, art, jewellery and other craft shops, including our own shop at 32 North Street. Well known for its food with its internationally renowned Cookery School, it also has two delicatessens, butchers, artisan bakers, chocolate shop and specialist ice cream maker. It is the perfect base for a holiday with Dartmoor just a few minutes drive and the South West Devon coast 25 minutes away. There are many eateries in the town and the surrounding area and plenty of places to stay whether you wish to rent a cottage, or stay in an hotel or B&B. Local hotel Furzeleigh Mill is offering visitors to an area a 10% discount on room rates for visitors booking direct with them and mentioning the Ashburton Artists and Artisans website, visit : www.furzeleigh.co.uk for further details.