#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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Superior Double Room, Sea View | Living room | Flat-screen TV

"Excellent location, immaculate gardens and welcoming staff."

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"It was excellent the staff was very friendly and we enjoyed are stay’ we are going to go back in the Future"

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"This was a lovely hotel. I really liked the styling of the hotel, and the room we had was a good size and spotlessly clean. Excellent facilities in the room as well, with a choice of shower, a safe and a fridge. We ate both nights in the restaurant. The carvery was superb (don't even think about that chain if you live in Exeter - this puts it in the shade). Quality meat, properly cooked spuds and tasty veg. Plus a full other menu to choose from that was delicious (proper burgers and the garlic mushroom cup starter was great). A proper breakfast, and all round top notch service finished off the stay nicely. And all at great value prices. "