Devon Business & Education Centre

Devon Business & Education Centre (DBEC) offers flexible rooms and workspace in a quiet rural setting near Payhembury, East Devon. Event planners can hire individual rooms for meetings, training sessions and workshops, or book the centre for exclusive use for a function, event or small conference. The venue is around ten minutes from the M5 and provides on-site parking and electric vehicle charging.

The rooms suit a range of working formats, from a small meeting or board session to a lecture-style arrangement. The Exe Room is equipped for presentations and board meetings, while smaller rooms accommodate focused discussions and training. The centre can also provide a shepherd's hut with countryside views for away days and team sessions. Room layouts can be adjusted to suit the booking, and high-speed internet is available throughout.

Room hire includes refreshments, with catering also available. Organisers can request presentation equipment such as a projector or large screen, as well as flip charts and writing materials. The centre offers half-day and full-day bookings, and the entire building can be hired exclusively when a private setting is needed. Its peaceful location, welcoming hosting and practical facilities make it suitable for business meetings, workshops, courses and smaller corporate gatherings. The venue also provides shower facilities and can arrange pick-ups from nearby Feniton railway station by request.