Welcome to Elstone

Elstone is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the South Hams district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Elstone is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

The village of Elstone has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is much quieter, but it still retains its charm and character. The local community is close-knit and friendly, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in village life. There are regular events and activities organized by the community, including fairs, festivals, and sports tournaments.

Elstone is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England. The village is located in the heart of the South Hams, an area known for its rolling hills, lush green fields, and stunning coastline. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby beaches are also popular with visitors, offering a range of water sports and activities. Overall, Elstone is a charming and peaceful village that offers a perfect escape from the stresses of modern life.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 6.3°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Chulmleigh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Beacon Road Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7AA 01769580535 School Website
Chulmleigh Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Michael Johnson	Beacon Road Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7AA 01769580215 School Website
Kings Nympton Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Fenemore	Kings Nympton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9SP 01769580512 School Website
High Bickington Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	High Bickington Umberleigh Devon EX37 9AY 1769560324 School Website
Acorn School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Ms Zoey Shelley	Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 3301358201 School Website
Winkleigh Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Fenemore	Farmer Frank's Lane Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JQ 0 183783354 School Website
Umberleigh Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Dorridge Hill Umberleigh Devon EX37 9AD 01769540362 School Website
South Molton Community College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Lewis	Old Alswear Road South Molton Devon EX36 4LA 01769572129 School Website
Lapford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Eastington Road Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6QE 0 136383292 School Website
South Molton United Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Kevin O'donnell	North Street South Molton Devon EX36 3GN 01769572656 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 0.69 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 2.91 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 3.41 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 5.96 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 5.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 3.32 Miles
Adriens Private Hire 01769 573513 6 Spearfield Close, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SE 6.49 Miles
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd 01769 573636 Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX 6.63 Miles
A And L Taxis 01769 572169 1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS 6.93 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 9.01 Miles
Value Taxi 01271 327777 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 9.66 Miles
Value Cars 01271 327777 Woodland View, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 9.66 Miles
Value Cars 01271 377771 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 9.66 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 9.73 Miles
R And D Travel 01805 622707 33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL 10.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Elstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colleton Mills Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fortescue Arms Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hansford House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Fourways Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Parks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Homeleigh House Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
East Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Reeve Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Burrington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Nympton Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chawleigh Week Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bush Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Chittlehamholt Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wallingbrook Health Centre 01769 580295	Wallingbrook Health Ctr Back Lane Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7DL
Old Stable Surgery 01769 560111	High Street High Bickington Devon EX37 9AX
Winkleigh Surgery 01769 580269	15 Southerhay Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JH
South Molton Medical Centre 01769 573101	South Molton Medical Ctr 9-10 East Street South Molton Devon EX36 3BZ
The Surgery Morchard Bishop	Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Devon EX17 6NZ

Local Stores

Bow - Burston Cross Road
Burston Cross
Burston Road
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6LA
01363 82986
Store Website
9.49 miles

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SPAR Lapford Cross
Lapford Cross
Crediton
EX17 6QT
01363 83847
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Ridge Veterinary Practice Winkleigh
Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 01837 83240 lab@westridgevets.co.uk Website 5.46 miles

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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Horsepond Veterinary Centre Horsepond Meadow South Molton Devon EX36 4EJ 01769 572226 horsepond@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 6.18 miles
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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
Popes Lane Surgery Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6PU 01363 83317 6.40 miles

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Market Veterinary Centre
The Surgery 2 Southley Road South Molton Devon EX36 4BL 01769 572176 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 6.43 miles
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Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 7.07 miles
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Equus Vets
Newton Lane Zeal Monachorum Crediton Devon EX17 6LL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 7.58 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Heywood Woods
A Lovely Forest Walk With Reasonably Flat Paths, A Free Car Park And An The Mound Of An Old Castle. You Can Walk Alongside The River Taw Or Swimm If You're The Dog. The Forest Has Some Wonderfully Old Douglas Firs From The Original Eggesford Estate. A Lovely Walk. Little Rashleigh Bridge Reeve Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7BE 2.02 miles Follow The Road From Wembworthy Towards The A 377 At A Very Sharp Bend In The Road Turn Left Heywoods Forest Car Park About A Mile Or So Down This Road.

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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 3.73 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 5.38 miles There Is A Little Bit Of Parking At The Entrance On Bude Hill. Normally Fairly Dry And Sheltered. Round Robin Walk Normally Takes Between 30-45 Minutes At Reasonable Pace.

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Torrington Common
Lovely Walk, Lots Of Different Routes. Some Involve Steep Hill / Banks And Steps. Lots Of Accessible Water Sources Along The River, Good For Doggos Who Like Water. Very Pretty. 44 Clifton St Bideford Lancashire EX39 4EU 14.48 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 16.55 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 17.04 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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