One of the town’s most prominent features is the fascinating Shute Barton Manor House, a National trust property, country house lovers alike will surely re-discover the life of this 14th century house. However one characteristic that sets this country house from others, is the Chaucer period fireplace, spanning a massive 22 feet wide and 7 feet high, this is thought to be England’s largest fireplace.
Based close to the borders of both Devon and Somerset, and only a 20 minute drive to the beautiful south coast of Devon with its golden sandy beaches, Axminster is the perfect place to get around and take a look at the west country. Take a short drive to the Jurassic coast where you can walk through millions of years of prehistoric history in a footstep, and absorb the breathtaking views of the coastline and English Channel.