Independent Shopping and Coffee in Axminster
West Country Higgler coffee shop has expanded since first writing this post the Courthouse Makers has moved to new premises.
The West Country Higgler
For a great cup of coffee and homemade cakes visit The West Country Higgler coffee shop on South Street.
Being an entrepreneur is something many people aspire to be. Having the nerve to step away from the security of working in large hotels and the wine industry at a young age was clearly just the beginning for owner Laurence.
Starting off with a Land Rover converted to serve proper coffee (which is still going strong at events and markets) Laurence had already spotted the expanding need for coffee in our modern lives. Like a drip Britons apparently spent nearly £8bn on coffee last year! I’m not sure what percentage of that reached Axminster but The West Country Higgler is a great place to get your fix (or tea and cake if you prefer).
With coffee roasted locally in Budleigh Salterton and cakes made by his mum it’s got my seal of approval.
You can also order coffee and tea from their online shop The West Country Higgler. Just in case you were wondering about the name, a higgler is “a person who travels around selling small items”.
Directions
The West Country Higgler coffee shop is on South Street in Axminster. Postcode EX13 5AD. If you are lucky there might be a free parking space on the street (one hour limit), otherwise there is a carpark about 100m away on the left (turn just after Cinnamons Indian Takeaway).
Thursday is a great day to visit the town as there is a market in the square and Axminster Country Market also on South Street in the Masonic Hall.
The Courthouse Makers
As my family and friends get older with me, it seems harder every year to find presents for them. Most people have what they need and the high street gift offerings have become so homogenised it’s depressing. So how great to find local crafts thriving in Axminster. The Courthouse Makers owner Pippa sources gorgeous locally made top quality crafts. These are ideal for presents that feel personal.
Enjoy Browsing
Pippa has found many lovely things – gorgeous jewellery including delicate earrings. Wonderful mirrors, stained glass, cards and lots more in a relatively small space. She has a great eye for what people will like, with a back ground in fine art she clearly knows what’s what.
To learn a bit more about the lovely East Devon town of Axminster why not try out the Heritage Trail and visit the new Heritage Centre (check opening hours as this is seasonal).
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The best coffee is at the Higgler and perfect as you can have coffee and then browse for things you just have to have in Little bits of lovely, the perfect pairing and the best coffee. Did I mention the coffee?? I have an amazing sugar tong bangle from Pippa’s. I want so much of the different things she sells, great cards and gifts, all local, ethically sources, upcycled/ recycled and just Lovely!
Thank you Sophie – yes so many lovely things and great coffee too!
Oh my I would spend a fortune in that shop. That’s why I never go shopping these days too many temptations! Great for Christmas presents though 🙂