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our history and heritage

There has been a working mill at Otterton since at least Norman times, when King William the Conqueror granted all the local land hereabouts to the abbots of St Michel of Normandy. The earliest written record of the mill is in the Domesday survey in 1068.

During the middle of the 20th Century, Otterton Mill fell gradually into disrepair, during which time parts of the mill complex were used as a cattle market and slaughterhouse. Milling declined in  1959, after which the buildings were used for grain storage. Fortunately, the mill was lovingly restored in 1977. The business is now in the hands of Chris and Carol Wright a local family who along with their team and considerable investment ensure the Mill is going from strength to strength.
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The ancient mill workings are fully open and free to enter for public viewing, a self-guided tour is on display and the water wheel is kept turning.
We mill our signature stoneground flour twice a month. On milling days, our millers are very happy to chat to visitors and explain how the mill works.
We welcome visits by schools and other groups, but ask that you please let us know in advance. The Mill and its grounds are home to Beavers, otters and elusive kingfishers who dart up and down the river.

explore

Milling has taken place on this site for over 1,000 years, where we use waterpower to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing years old milling tradition at Otterton.

The ancient mill workings are fully open for public viewing and our millers are always happy to chat to visitors and explain how the mill works. You can even taste the flour as it emerges fresh and warm from the flour chute.

Entry to our mill is free (although donations are welcome), and we are committed to preserving this ancient practice for current and future generations.

milling and group visits

The ancient mill workings are fully open for public viewing, and the water wheel is kept turning. We usually mill our signature stoneground flour twice a month. On milling days, our millers are very happy to chat to visitors and explain how the mill works.

We welcome visits by schools and other groups, but ask that you please let us know in advance. We're also happy to arrange guided group tours of the Mill, with a nominal fee. To book your visit, please call us on 01395 568521
milling dates
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BEST SOUTH WEST
​CAFÉ/TEAROOM 2022/23
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FARM SHOP & CAFÉ
​GOLD AWARD 2024

contact us

Otterton Mill
Otterton
Budleigh Salterton
Devon EX9 7HG

Call us
​Office 01395 568521
Café-Restaurant 01395 567041
Gallery/Craft Shop 01395 568008
Farm Shop/Bakery 01395 568031

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Email us  [email protected]

SPRING opening times

OPEN DAILY
9.30am-5pm
GALLERY
​ 10am-5pm
CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES AT THE MILL 2024
9.30am-3pm Christmas Eve
Closed Christmas Day
Closed Boxing Day 
9.30am-4pm New Years Eve
9.30am-4pm New Years Day
Box office
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The new visitor facilites at Otterton Mill has been part funded by the The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) | Europe investing in rural areas
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mill custodians
    • History and heritage
    • Location
  • Eat
    • Cafe-restaurant
    • Book a table
    • Menus
    • Local producers
  • Shop
    • Art gallery and craft centre
    • Farm shop and bakery
    • Gift vouchers
  • Events
    • Live music
    • Milling dates
    • Other events
  • News
  • Contact
  • BOX OFFICE