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About Salterne Studio
in Budleigh Salterton, Devon

HISTORY AND LOCATION

Nestled alongside Lyme Bay in beautiful Budleigh Salterton , Devon is Salterne Studio This 'creative nest by the sea' was founded in 2019 by fine artist Jo Talbot Bowen. Its situated in the old coach house of the holiday home of the famous 18/19th century General Simcoe who founded modern day Toronto, Canada. 
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PARKING: I suggest parking on the side of road up the hill from the studio. Alternatively there are good town and beach car parks- follow the signs! 

What to Do and See Locally

• Visit the Tourist Information Office: Just a minutes walk from the studio and see the Budleigh town website a visit and suggested itineraries if you are coming for the day.

• Staying: Hotels are numerous in the area including: Gidleigh, Bovey Castle, Lympstone Manor, The Pig at Gittisham. Places to stay - see  an interesting place to be quiet in and write maybe at  St Peter's Tower The landmark Trust (Lympstone), and several excellent B and B or air B and B locally. Camping at Ladram bay and smaller sites. 

• Yummy to eat: Don't forget our ice cream shop as you nearly get to the beach and the cafes along the front. Other great places to eat- fish and Chips in town (bookable tables there too), Otterton Mill for divine cream teas and brunch/lunch 

• Places to walk: Numerous world class walks here: the Jurassic Coast UNESCO sites via the SW UK Coastal footpath. River otter walks are also very special- watch out for the upstream Beavers in the evening. a bird wacthers paradise as on the bird migratory paths and a site of special interest in the estuaries Exe or Otter.

• Other artwork: The town (and Sidmouth, and Exeter) has several galleries with a range of interesting local inspired work on view. Otterton Mill has a crafts shop. Devon Artist Network hosts a County wide Open Studios event each September. Budleigh Art group show their members work each August and in gala week in the town. there is a wonderful independent town museum with some small world calss collections- called The Fairlynch.