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Holiday Cottage Branscombe
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Local Attractions
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Axminster
Originally built as a Saxon town, Axminster can be found just off the main A35 road and is now a bustling shopping and commercial centre that is most associated with its' carpet factory. Thomas Whitty opened the opened the Axminster Carpet Factory in 1755, in order to meet the growing demand from the country's homes for high quality carpets. Current products from the factory can be seen at the showroom in West Street.
There is a Town Museum, which can be found at Axminsters' old police station and courthouse, displaying artifacts from local history. Just outside the town is the 16th century Shute Barton Manor which is notable for its turrets and noticeably large fireplace, claimed to be the largest in England. Events are regularly held at the town, these include the annual Community Festival, the Carnival and the Axe Vale Gardening and Craft festival.
Axminster is an estimated 11 miles drive North-East of our cottage.
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