Pinhay Farm which on the main road to Lyme sells fresh eggs and vegetables – Caroline’s red onions, garlic and chillies are exceptionally good.

For your meat requirements head for the Post Office in Colyford – at the back of the shop is Tony and Pete - the Butchers – their meat is highly rated by the locals, and adjacent to him, Nigel serves great bacon and ham.

For fresh fish then try the beach shop at Beer – specialities here include wild sea bass and crab, alternatively there is a good fish shop at the Cob end of Lyme.

Local supermarkets are Tesco in Axminster and Waitrose at Sidmouth.