Welcome to the Fairwater Head Hotel, Axminster, nr. Lyme Regis, Devon.
If you're looking for a short-break, a room for the night or a romantic, intimate wedding venue, you'll find the Fairwater Head Hotel the perfect place to relax, entertain or dine in style.
Where Devon meets Dorset...
Tucked away in peaceful open countryside and approached down leafy lanes of Hawkchurch - the 'village of roses' - the Fairwater Head Hotel is a mere 4 miles from Axminster and 5 miles from Lyme Regis and the Jurassic coast - England's first natural World Heritage Site which covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from east Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history.
The Fairwater Head Hotel is the ideal location for touring or simply relaxing in the hotel's award winning gardens and restaurant.
Discover the peace and tranquillity here that is unique to the Fairwater Head and together with the warm hospitality and superb food you will leave rested, relaxed & refreshed.
The hotel is dog friendly, please mention to reception prior to booking.
Looking for a special venue
NEW for 2010* - Civil Wedding License
Located near Axminster and Lyme Regis, you will find the hotel is the perfect location for a very special wedding day. The hotel makes a great venue for small initmate weddings and larger parties can take over the hotel or use a marquee in the grounds. To find out why the hotel is the perfect wedding venue click here
Business or pleasure...
The hotel is a popular and convenient meeting place for business people. We cater for conferences and other small business events. We can also provide a sit down full menu or buffet.
Looking for a hotel near River Cottage
The Fairwater Head Hotel is just 10 mins from River Cottage, so if you're planning on trying one of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's dining experiences or cookery courses why not add to the occasion and stay in some of the most magnificent surroundings in the area. For discounted Bed & Breakfast rates exclusive to course attendees click here
Guy Mallinson's Woodland Workshop
Local Master Craftsman Guy Mallinson runs various courses in the woodland by Higher Holditch Farm, Dorset where he has created a 'woodland workshop' that is cool and shaded in summer, cosy and warm in winter. It is peaceful and quiet all year round - guaranteed to help you feel you really are 'getting away from it all'. Recently featured on BBC2 TV series 'Mastercrafts', presented by Monty Don and including an episode filmed in the Woodland Workshop. For more information on the courses and dates available visit http://www.mallinson.co.uk/ . For discounted Bed & Breakfast rates exclusive to course attendees click here
The Fairwater Head Hotel House Hunters Vouchers
If you are moving to the area visit any of the below Estate Agents/Solicitors and pick up a Fairwater Head Hotel House Hunters voucher. This will entitle you to a range of room rate discounts when you use the Fairwater Head Hotel as your base when house hunting. Please note that this offer applies to direct bookings only and excludes food and beverages.
Our recommended partners are:
Fox and Sons, Axminster
Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Chard
Stags, Bridport
Martin Diplock, Lyme Regis
Scott Rowe Solicitors, Axminster, Lyme Regis, Chard

