#LikeALocal. A free Entry event held every year in Ottery St Mary, East Devon. The Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of the town to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors, something that has become very well known throughout the years.
Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels – the event is said to have originated in the 17th century, and is held each year. Each of Ottery’s central public houses sponsors a single barrel. Held on November 4th, the barrels are soaked with tar and are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames begin to pour out, they are hoisted up onto local people’s backs and shoulders.

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Swiss Style Lodge | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Beautiful surroundings and lovely pool."

AED 340 total

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

Deluxe Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Great place to stay. "

AED 477 total

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Exterior

"Very Comfortable great breakfast, polite staff. Would definately stay again. "

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

Front of property - evening/night

"The room size is amazing and the grounds are beautiful and the staff are very friendly and loved the pool."

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Very Small) | Terrace/patio

"Friendly staff and a great breakfast !!"

AED 366 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

Exterior

"The over all stay ,was satisfactory, "

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

"Great stay at this idylic hotel,the room was spacious and clean,perfect location for what i wanted,would highly recommend "

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

View from room

"Good value for money "

AED 604 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

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Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre by IHG

5/5 Excellent

"We had a great stay. "

A verified traveler from Palisade stayed at Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre by IHG

Posted 1 day ago

Exeter Court Hotel

5/5 Excellent

"Exeter court hotel has recently undergone a renovation of its bedrooms. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Although near a major road there is very little noise from the road. I would recommend a stay here. It’s very easy to reach many parts of Devon by car."

A verified traveler stayed at Exeter Court Hotel

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