Welcome to Kentisbury Ford

Kentisbury Ford is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Kentisbury Ford is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the park and enjoy the peaceful countryside.

The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Thomas a Becket Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another notable building in the village is the Kentisbury Grange Hotel, which is a luxurious country house hotel that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Kentisbury Ford is also known for its excellent dining options. The village is home to several award-winning restaurants, including the Michelin-starred restaurant, The Coach House by Michael Caines. The restaurant offers a fine dining experience that showcases the best of local and seasonal produce. Overall, Kentisbury Ford is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and culinary delights.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 19.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kentisbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NG 01271883263 School Website
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lyn Brimson	Station Road Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SB 1598710337 School Website
Parracombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Parracombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 4QJ 01598763338 School Website
Combe Martin Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dee Seddon	Hangman Path Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0DF 1271883226 School Website
Shirwell Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Allen	School Lane Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JT 01271850295 School Website
Berrynarbor Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Carey	Berrynarbor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9SE 01271883493
Marwood School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Dobson	Whiddon Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4HF 01271850395 School Website
Goodleigh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Grant	Goodleigh Barnstaple Devon EX32 7LU 01271342977 School Website
West Down School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Su Carey	West Down Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NF 01271863461 School Website
Orchard Vale Community School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Pearce	Westacott Road Whiddon Valley Barnstaple Devon EX32 8QY 01271375074 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 7.30 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 10.68 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 11.70 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 14.55 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 16.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Marks Minibus Travel 01271 883711 South Dene, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0JN 2.87 Miles
Moorland Private Hire 07968 864176 Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF 5.28 Miles
Mumms' Taxis 07773 344777 1 Longland Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NN 5.51 Miles
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 5.81 Miles
Ace Taxis 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 6.09 Miles
Allports Airport Shuttle 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 6.09 Miles
Boxers Taxis 07957 450170 41 Lethaby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HQ 6.42 Miles
Angel Carz 07779 756521 35 Gorwell Rd, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HS 6.43 Miles
Seaview Taxis 01271 855877 1 The Mews/Hillsborough Ter, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9NR 6.59 Miles
Alpha Taxis 07787 242417 75 Windsor Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4AG 6.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kentisbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandpark Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arlington Beccott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kentisbury Town Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Porthill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arlington Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easterclose Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Down Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackmoor Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buzzacott Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loxhore Town Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loxhore Cottage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Middletown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holdstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Combe Martin	Castle Street Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0JA
Queen's Medical Centre 01271 372672	Queens Medical Centre 6/7 Queen Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8HY
Combe Coastal Practice 01271 863119	Combe Coastal Practice St Brannocks Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8EG
Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004	Brannam Medical Centre Brannam Square, Kiln Lane Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8GP
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP

Local Stores

Combe Martin
Castle Street
Combe Martin
Devon
EX34 0JE
01271 882791
Store Website
2.84 miles

	Open	Close
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Fri	07:00	22:00
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Sun	07:00	22:00

SPAR Churchill Close
1 Churchill Close
Barnstaple
EX32 7HJ
01271 328184
Store Website
6.4 miles

	Open	Close
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Sun	07:00	21:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 6.64 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:30	18:00
Sat	09:00	16:00
Sun	closed	closed

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Vets - Mullacott Bickenbridge Farm Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NZ 01271 866770 info@chartervets.com Website 6.97 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:30	18:00
Sat	08:30	17:00
Sun	closed	closed

Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 7.22 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Thu	08:30	20:00
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	17:30
Sun	10:00	16:00

Barnstaple Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU 01271 335 520 barnstaple@vets4pets.com Website 7.30 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	19:00
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Thu	09:00	19:00
Fri	09:00	19:00
Sat	09:00	18:00
Sun	00:00	00:00

Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 8.47 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	09:00	15:00
Sun	closed	closed

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 8.58 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:00	18:00
Sat	09:00	16:00
Sun	09:30	10:30

Local Dog Walks

Saunton Sands
Miles And Miles Of Clean Sand And Clean Sea Water. Dogs Have Freedom To Run To Their Hearts Content S W Coast Path Braunton EX33 1LQ 11.31 miles Beach

Location what3words form.plant.flinches

Baggy Point
A Circular Walk Along Both Sides Of Baggy Point And Over The Top Of The Headland, With Breathtaking Coastal, Sea And Farmland Views. The Walk Looks Out Onto Woolacombe Beach On The One Side, And Down To Croyde Beach On The Other. EX33 1PA 11.81 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 12.60 miles

Location what3words tentacles.configure.bandstand

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 14.24 miles

Location what3words jugs.refrain.feelers

Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them. Unnamed Road Minehead Lancashire TA24 7AT 17.01 miles

Location what3words winemaker.hillside.receive

Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 17.77 miles

Location what3words shallower.sand.fatigued

Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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