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River Cottage River Cottage has given millions of TV viewers a taste for great cooking since 1998, when Hugh first brought his famous food ethos to Channel 4.

Founded by Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, championing seasonal, local, organic, and wild (following the SLOW movement) 🌱

Located at Park Farm in Axminster, our award-winning Cookery School offers accommodation, experiential dining, weddings, & events. Our hard-hitting campaigns have changed the eating habits of a nation and improved the welfare and sustainability of animals and fish. These days River Cottage splits neatly into three. Our River Cottage HQ, found on the Devon and Dorset border, is home to everything we do and is the base for our Cookery and Chefs' School, unique dining experiences, memorable events and weddings. Our 17th Century farmhouse, renovated in 2019, is available to stay in on a B&B or exclusive use basis. It's our greatest delight to share our passion for food integrity and consumption of local, seasonal produce with tens of thousands of people every year.

Making the most of the autumn harvest at our Long Table Lunch last weekend! A little look back at the delicious menu:✨ R...
11/10/2026

Making the most of the autumn harvest at our Long Table Lunch last weekend!

A little look back at the delicious menu:

✨ River Cottage squash, radish and cucumber with whipped goat’s curd and herb oil
✨ Roast Longhorn beef with mashed potato, carrots, River Cottage chard and beef jus
✨ Chocolate soufflé tart with vanilla Chantilly and rhubarb compote

It’s  ! 👩‍🍳🌱From mastering sourdough and cooking over fire to making the most of seasonal vegetables, foraging for wild ...
09/10/2026

It’s ! 👩‍🍳🌱

From mastering sourdough and cooking over fire to making the most of seasonal vegetables, foraging for wild ingredients and building confidence in the kitchen, there’s always something new to learn at River Cottage.

Our cookery courses are all about getting stuck in, learning practical skills and building confidence in the kitchen. Whether you’re an enthusiastic home cook or looking to take your cooking further, you’ll leave with plenty of new skills and inspiration to try at home.

We’re incredibly proud to be an ICSA accredited cookery school, recognising the quality of our teaching, facilities, and cookery experiences.

What would you most like to learn? 👇



08/10/2026

All roads lead to River Cottage... 🤷🍸

We’re counting down to the publication of River Cottage Cocktails and Botanicals by Josie Pink on 22nd October.

What’s your favourite cocktail or mocktail? 👇

Harvest season is well and truly underway here at River Cottage! Heritage veg is being freshly picked from the garden an...
07/10/2026

Harvest season is well and truly underway here at River Cottage!

Heritage veg is being freshly picked from the garden and making its way straight to the kitchen, ready for our fabulous team of chefs 🥕

New opening times at the River Cottage Kitchen!We’re now open Thursday–Monday from 9am–4pm 🕘We’ll be closed on Tuesdays ...
05/10/2026

New opening times at the River Cottage Kitchen!

We’re now open Thursday–Monday from 9am–4pm 🕘

We’ll be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Come and see us for delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch and spectacular views of the Axe Valley!

Something very exciting is on the way… 🍸We’re delighted to share that River Cottage Cocktails & Botanicals will be publi...
03/10/2026

Something very exciting is on the way… 🍸

We’re delighted to share that River Cottage Cocktails & Botanicals will be published on October 22nd, written by our brilliant General Manager, Josie Pink!

Packed with seasonal drinks, botanical inspiration, and plenty of clever tips and tricks, this fabulous guide is full of ideas for creating delicious drinks at home.

Expect cocktails for every season, plus homemade syrups, infusions, and garnishes to bring a little more creativity to your glass ✨

Pre-order your copy now! https://bit.ly/4hL4KYk

October is shaping up to be a busy month at River Cottage 🍂  From mushroom foraging and cookery courses to plenty of opp...
01/10/2026

October is shaping up to be a busy month at River Cottage 🍂

From mushroom foraging and cookery courses to plenty of opportunities to make the most of the autumn harvest at our feasts, there’s plenty happening across the farm this month!

Have a look through to see what’s on this month, and tap the link to find out which dates are included in our incredible last-minute deals ⏳ https://rivercottage.net/river-cottage-special-offers/

A little glimpse into our recent Seasonal Cakes & Sweet Treats course! 🍰From sweet enriched doughs and classic biscuits ...
28/09/2026

A little glimpse into our recent Seasonal Cakes & Sweet Treats course! 🍰

From sweet enriched doughs and classic biscuits to glossy chocolate bonbons filled with smooth ganache, it’s a day packed with brilliant baking skills, plenty of sweet treats and a Paris-Brest choux showstopper along the way.

Tap the link to book the next course, or take a look at our Christmas baking courses for a chance to master some festive favourites too 🎄 https://rivercottage.net/courses/classic-cookery/seasonal-cakes-sweet-treats-a-hands-on-baking-course/

Autumn is one of the best times to dine at River Cottage 🍂The kitchen garden is bursting with produce, the harvest is in...
26/09/2026

Autumn is one of the best times to dine at River Cottage 🍂

The kitchen garden is bursting with produce, the harvest is in full swing, and our menus are shaped around the ingredients at their very best across the farm, garden, and from our local growers.

From relaxed long-table lunches to evening feasts and our seven-course Chef’s Table, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season with us.

Even better, several of our upcoming dining events are currently included in our Last Minute Availability Deals - so now’s a great time to book your visit!

Book your place here 👉 https://rivercottage.net/dining-and-events/dining-events/

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Trinity Hill Rd
Axminster
EX138TB

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