The Kitchen - Sidmouth

Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU

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Tel01395 578222

People enjoying The Kitchen restaurant
  • People enjoying The Kitchen restaurant
  • Head chef preparing fresh food in The Kitchen.
  • Devon cream tea at The Kitchen restaurant
  • Freshly-prepared soup of the day
  • Unparalleled coast & country views from The Kitchen restaurant
  • Stir fried vegetable & tofu pad thai
  • Afternoon tea at The Donkey Sanctuary
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  • Artichoke Gnocci
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Indulge in a serving of farm-fresh food, while soaking in the unparalleled views across donkey paddocks, Devon’s rolling hills, and the Jurassic Coast. 

Take sanctuary in the Taste of the West award-winning restaurant and choose from the colourful menu, packed with fresh, local, seasonal produce. All dishes are made on-site by the expert chefs who have hand-picked only the freshest ingredients for you to enjoy.  

Hearty breakfasts, luscious lunches and tempting afternoon treats are dished up daily – best served with friends, family and fabulous views. 

As a passionate animal welfare organisation, all meat dishes are responsibly sourced from producers with high standards of farming and welfare, while vegan or vegetarian options are prominent and varied. Good practice, good for the environment, good for you. 

What’s more, every penny of profit from The Kitchen goes towards helping the donkeys and mules in the Charity’s care and in communities around the world – an extra helping for the hardworking animals who are most in need. 

Once you’ve satisfied the foodie in you, take time to digest the scene that unfolds out from the restaurant veranda. Of if the food has put a pep in your step, go roaming along one of The Donkey Sanctuary’s many scenic trails and walks. Who knows what fuzzy friends you’ll meet along the way! 

Open daily from 9am – 5pm*, 364 days a year, admission and parking at the sanctuary are free and dogs on leads are welcome. 

*4pm November – February. 

Guide Prices

Breakfast from £2.00, main meals from £6.25, children’s meals from £3.95 and snacks and cakes from £2.40.

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:00 - 17:00*

* Open 9am - 5pm March - October and 9am - 4pm November - February.
The Kitchen restaurant, Visitor Centre and Gift Shop are closed Christmas Day, but the sanctuary grounds remain open.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Facilities

Other

  • Outdoor Play Area

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  • Contrast markings on glass doors and full-height windows
  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
  • Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
  • Menus available in large print format
  • Ramp to main entrance
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Catering

  • Cater for vegans
  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Dairy-Free Options Available
  • Gluten-Free & Coeliac Options Available
  • Licensed
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Serve afternoon tea
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve lunch
  • Special dietary requirements catered for

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Children's menu
  • Highchair

Establishment Features

  • Al Fresco Dining
  • Cater for special dietary requirements
  • Chef
  • Coach drop-off point
  • Countryside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Garden/patio for guests' use
  • Groups accepted
  • On-site car parking
  • Open All Year
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Pets accepted

Key Features

  • In countryside
  • Unique venue

Parking & Transport

  • Free Car Parking
  • On-Site Coach Parking
  • Parking On Site

Payment Methods

  • All major credit cards accepted
  • Contactless payment accepted

Sustainability

  • Electric Car Charging Point
  • Locally Sourced Produce
  • Locally-sourced produce

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Wi-fi available

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

The Kitchen is located at The Donkey Sanctuary just east of Sidmouth off the A3052.

Follow the brown signs to The Donkey Sanctuary, head down Dunscombe Lane and cross over the mini roundabout until you reach the Sanctuary’s main car park and visitor entrance.

The car park includes a coach park to welcome groups, although these need to be booked in advance on 01395 578222. There are also a number of disabled parking spaces to allow accessibility for wheelchair users.

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Public Transport Directions

By bus Bus stops are located within easy walking distance for the 899 Axe Valley Mini Travel and 9A Stagecoach (Exeter - Seaton). 

By train Honition is the nearest station, located 10 miles from the sanctuary.

By bike Cyclist will find the sanctuary on Route 2 of the National Cycle Network.

By foot From the South West Coast Path, take a short detour to the sanctuary at Weston Mouth.

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