The journal

Notes from the chapel and around East Devon

Walks, places to eat and things to do near Feniton, plus stories from The Old Chapel.

The private patio and garden at The Old Chapel, Feniton
With the dog · 27 September 2026Dog-friendly East Devon: walks, beaches and pubs near FenitonPlanning a dog-friendly break in East Devon? Where to walk, which beaches allow dogs in summer and cosy pubs near Feniton, from a chapel where dogs are welcome.
The garden at The Old Chapel, seen through the Gothic arched doors
Beaches · 27 September 2026Six Jurassic Coast beaches within half an hour of FenitonSix East Devon beaches on the Jurassic Coast, all within about half an hour of Feniton: red cliffs, sea stacks, fishing boats and quiet pebble coves.
The Old Chapel in Feniton, East Devon, with its Gothic arched door
Short breaks · 27 September 2026A weekend in East Devon: two slow days from a Gothic chapelPlan a relaxed two-night weekend in East Devon: Honiton's market, the Jurassic Coast, Ottery St Mary and country pubs, all from a restored chapel in Feniton.