The Kitchen at The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU

Tel: 01395 573154

The Kitchen restaurant

About

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. 

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Directions

Road Directions

The Kitchen is just 30 minutes from the M5 junction 30 at Exeter on the A3052. Drive through Sidford and follow the brown tourist signs for The Donkey Sanctaury at the top of the hill.  The A35 and the A30 also serve East Devon and the Jurassic Coast.    

Public Transport Directions

Local bus routes serving The Donkey Sanctuary include the 899 Axe Valley Mini Travel as well as the Jurassic Coast services X53, X54 Coastlinx and 52A.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
  • Ramp to main entrance
  • Steps to main entrance - 10 steps to the main entrance, with handrail - however there is also a ramp
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Catering

  • Serve afternoon tea
  • Serve breakfast

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Countryside
  • Pets accepted

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