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The Bakehouse Artisan bakery in Axminster town centre

Hours not listed Hygiene 5 – Very good EX13 5NU
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The Bakehouse – artisan bakery in Axminster town centre
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Opening hours

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About this bakery

About The Bakehouse

The Bakehouse is an artisan bakery in Axminster town centre, found at West Street, EX13 5NU. Expect craft-led baking rather than mass-produced lines.

We do not yet hold confirmed opening times for The Bakehouse. Independent bakeries often sell out and close early, so check before you travel. At its most recent food hygiene inspection on 8 July 2026, East Devon gave the business a rating of 5 out of 5 – the highest mark on the scale.

Arriving by public transport? Head for Axminster station; from there it is a walk of about 8 minutes. The nearest alternative is 0.1 mi away, with 1 other bakery within 3 km.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for an artisan bakery like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Sourdough & Loaves

  • Spelt sourdoughVVG£6.45Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.
  • BaguetteVVG£3.05Thin, crackly-crusted baguette made with a slow overnight ferment.
  • Rye and caraway loafVVG£5.10Dark, moist rye bread scented with caraway, excellent with smoked fish or cheese.

Viennoiserie

  • Ham and cheese croissant£5.20Croissant filled with smoked ham, Gruyère and a little Dijon mustard.
  • Almond croissantVN£4.05Twice-baked croissant filled with frangipane and topped with flaked almonds.
  • Pain au chocolatV£3.50Buttery croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate.

Seasonal Bakes

  • Stollen bitesVN£4.95Small marzipan-filled fruit breads rolled in butter and icing sugar for Christmas.
  • Plum and frangipane sliceVN£5.25Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.
  • Blackberry and apple crumble barV£3.45Bramley apple and foraged-style blackberries beneath a crunchy oat crumble.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for artisan bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

5 – Very good

Inspected8 July 2026
Local authorityEast Devon
Food handlingVery good
Cleanliness & premisesGood
Food safety managementGood

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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Getting there

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Axminster Rail0.3 mi8 min

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Questions about The Bakehouse

Where is The Bakehouse?

The Bakehouse is at West Street, Axminster town centre EX13 5NU. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What is the nearest station to The Bakehouse?

Axminster is the closest, about 0.3 mi away – roughly a 8-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does The Bakehouse have?

It holds a rating of 5 – Very good, from an inspection on 8 July 2026 by East Devon. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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