Welcome to Farway

Farway is a small village located in the East Devon district of Devon, England. The village is situated on a hilltop, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Farway is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of just over 200 people. The village is known for its beautiful thatched cottages, historic church, and traditional pub.

The village of Farway has a rich history, dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The village was once home to a castle, which was destroyed during the English Civil War. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of the castle, which are located on the outskirts of the village. Farway is also home to the historic St. Michael and All Angels Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive bell tower.

Farway is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located near the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is home to stunning coastal cliffs, rolling hills, and picturesque villages. Visitors can explore the many walking trails in the area, which offer breathtaking views of the countryside. Farway is also located near the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique geology and fossils.

Local Schools

School	Details
Farway Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Gray	Church Green Farway Colyton Devon EX24 6EQ 01404871239 School Website
Offwell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Legg	Offwell Honiton Devon EX14 9SA 01404831417 School Website
Littletown Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Perkins	Honiton Bottom Road Honiton Devon EX14 2EG 01404548749 School Website
Honiton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christopher Tribble	Clapper Lane Honiton Devon EX14 1QF 01404548700 School Website
Honiton Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alex Kirkbride	School Lane Honiton Devon EX14 1QT 0 140442283 School Website
Sidbury Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Hill	Church Street Sidbury Sidmouth Devon EX10 0SB 01395597279 School Website
Colyton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Aerfen Mills	The Butts West Street Colyton Devon EX24 6NU 1297552231
Colyton Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Tim Harris	Whitwell Lane Colyford Colyton Devon EX24 6HN 01297552327 School Website
Branscombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katharine Gray	Branscombe Seaton Devon EX12 3DA 01297680339 School Website
Shute Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Marriott	Haddon Road Shute Axminster Devon EX13 7QR 0 129733348 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 3.14 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 5.91 Miles

Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 7.06 Miles

Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 8.54 Miles

Cranbrook Burrough Fields, Cranbrook, Devon, EX5 2DY 11.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Millstream Taxis 01404 45825 51 Whitebridges, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2RR 3.08 Miles
Sparkys Taxis 01404 47670 1 George St, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1NJ 3.50 Miles
Regency Cars 01404 549300 Unit 10 Honiton Business Park, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1BG 3.53 Miles
Taxis4airports 0845 230 0636 Unit 10, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1BG 3.53 Miles
Cars 4 Airports Ltd 01404 549300 Unit 10/Honiton Business Pk/Ottery Moor La, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1BG 3.53 Miles
Colyton Cabs 07821 640811 47 Courtenay Drive, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6QA 4.42 Miles
Seaton Taxis 01297 24666 21 Roman Way, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2NT 4.64 Miles
Orchard Taxis 01395 578883 15 Orchard Cl, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9RF 4.65 Miles
Aa Taxis 01395 512538 76 Malden Rd, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9NA 4.87 Miles
Horseshoe Taxis 01404 850800 2 Ash Cottages, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3BL 5.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Farway Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farway Church Town Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northleigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northleigh Village Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mincombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colwell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purlbridge Mills Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southleigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Streathayne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Offwell Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weatherill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gittisham Rectory Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Battishorn Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haydon Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Honiton Surgery 01404 548544	Honiton Surgery Marlpits Lane Honiton Devon EX14 2NY
The Colyton Health Centre 01297 552728	Grove Hill Colyton Devon EX24 6ET
The Surgery Sidford 01395 512601	Church Street Sidford Devon EX10 9RH
Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice 01297 20877	Seaton & Colyton Med.Prac 148 Harepath Road Seaton Devon EX12 2DU
Seaton - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seaton & District Community Hospita Valley View Road Seaton EX12 2UU

Local Stores

Honiton
Lace Walk
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1LR
01404 45819
Store Website
3.43 miles

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SPAR Offwell
Axminster Road
Offwell
Honiton
EX14 9RP
01404831228
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Independent Vetcare Ltd T/A New Street Vets
62 New Street Honiton Devon EX14 1BZ 01404 42750 office@newstreetvets.co.uk Website 3.18 miles
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The Vale Veterinary Centre
2 Duchy Road Heathpark Industrial Estate Honiton Devon EX14 1YD 01404 44095 valehoniton@btconnect.com Website 3.26 miles
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Honiton Small Animal Clinic
14 Ottery Moor Lane Honiton Devon EX14 1AW 01404 42062 3.44 miles
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Closed between 13:00 and 16:00
Sun	09:00	18:00

Jurassic Vets - Colyton
Rosemary Lane Colyton Devon EX24 6LS 01395 208620 contact@jurassicvets.com Website 4.11 miles
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Blackdown Farm Vets Ltd
Dalwood Hill Nursery Burrow Knap Way Dalwood Devon EX13 7ES 01404 819150 hello@BlackdownFarm.Vet Website 4.19 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Our Out of Hours response is provided by our own Vets.
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Our Out of Hours response is provided by our own Vets.
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Our Out of Hours response is provided by our own Vets.
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Our Out of Hours response is provided by our own Vets.
Fri	08:00	17:00
Our Out of Hours response is provided by our own Vets.
Sat	closed	closed
Our Out of Hours response is provided by our own Vets.
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Our Out of Hours response is provided by our own Vets.

Coombefield Seaton Branch Surgery
Manor Road Seaton Devon EX12 2AQ 01297 24896 5.08 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Otterton Circuit
A Walk With A Great Mixture Of Landscapes And Views In South East Devon. About 5 Miles Along The Beautiful River Otter And Then Along The Coast Path And Back To Otterton For Afternoon Tea. 7 Fore St Otterton 9.04 miles Walk Past The Mill To Join The River Path.

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Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 13.05 miles

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Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 13.57 miles Wellington

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 13.68 miles

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Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 14.39 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 14.72 miles

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