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Otterton Watermill
Location Grid reference: SY 079 852
OS sheet: 192
Postcode: EX9 7HG
Turn off A3052 at Newton Poppleford on to B3178 Budleigh Salterton road. Follow road for 2 miles past Bicton,
then turn L for Otterton. Mill is ¼ mile on R.
A working watermill with two low breastshot waterwheels and millstones with rhyming dedications.
Machinery is part 18th and part 19th century. Fed by a medieval leat from the River Otter.
Licensed restaurant, bakery using own flour. Shop. Craft workshops and gallery.
Opening times 2016 All year, daily, 10.00-17.00. Winter, 10.00-dusk. Parties should book in advance.
Milling usually Thursdays, see web site).
National Mills Weekend opening times 2016 Saturday
and Sunday, 10.00-17.00.
Contact tel. 01395 568521.
Web site www.ottertonmill.com
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