Welcome to Lower Lovacott

Lower Lovacott is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated in the North Devon district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a small community of friendly and welcoming people who are always happy to help visitors.

One of the main attractions of Lower Lovacott is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside. The village is also home to a number of walking trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the stunning scenery and enjoy the fresh air. The village is also located close to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the beautiful beaches of North Devon and the historic town of Barnstaple.

Despite its small size, Lower Lovacott has a rich history and a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the beautiful St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The village also has a number of local shops and businesses, which provide a range of goods and services to the local community. Overall, Lower Lovacott is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a unique and authentic taste of rural life in Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Horwood And Newton Tracey Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Lovacott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PU 01271858373 School Website
On Track Education Barnstaple Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Roberts	Narita House Fishleigh Rd, Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD 1271372269 School Website
The Shoreline Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Russell Clarke	Fishleigh Road Roundswell Devon EX31 3UD 1271386333 School Website
Roundswell Community Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kate Fairbrother	Roundswell School, Claypits Road Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3WJ 1271445111 School Website
Fremington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Fairbrother	Beechfield Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 3DD 1271373979 School Website
Holywell Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robinne Lowrey	Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HZ 1271345908 School Website
Instow Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Mardling	Rectory Lane Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LU 01271860545 School Website
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Warner	Woodville Estate Barnstaple Devon EX31 2HH 1271342455 School Website
Bishops Tawton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Smallwood	School Lane Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AE 01271343002 School Website
East The Water Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Buckeridge	Mines Road Bideford Devon EX39 4BZ 01237475178 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 3.74 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 4.36 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 6.47 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 8.73 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 11.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fremington And District Taxis 01271 323037 17 Chilpark, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BY 2.61 Miles
Executive Shuttle Services 01271 323360 18 Shieling Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2LY 2.67 Miles
J B Cabs 01271 268144 8C The Anex, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2DN 3.07 Miles
Value Cars 01271 377771 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 3.22 Miles
Value Taxi 01271 327777 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 3.22 Miles
Value Cars 01271 327777 Woodland View, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 3.22 Miles
Celebration Cars 01271 377008 20 Lynhurst Av, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2ER 3.22 Miles
Mr And Mrs Taxis 01237 424294 19 Karen Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PQ 3.36 Miles
Cars Of Distinction - Contract Hire And Leasing 0845 170 3070 31 Mount Pleasant, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AQ 3.40 Miles
Fair Oak Campers 01805 624246 Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD 3.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lovacott Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horwood Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Tracey Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westacombe Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastleigh Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alversdiscott Church Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White House Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodtown Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alverdiscott Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westermoor Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wearland Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worlington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westleigh School Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beechfield Estate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655	11-13 Beards Road Fremington Barnstaple EX31 2PG
Wooda Surgery 01237 471071	The Wooda Surgery Clarence Wharf Barnstaple Street Bideford, Devon EX39 4AU
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP
Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004	Brannam Medical Centre Brannam Square, Kiln Lane Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8GP

Local Stores

BSTF Fremington
2 Higher Road
Fremington
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3BG
01271 326666
Store Website
2.64 miles

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SPAR Bickington
1 Babbages
Bickington
Barnstaple
EX31 2LL
01271 326080
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 2.43 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 879516 info@torchfarmvets.com Website 2.43 miles
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Animals Treated
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24 Hour Emergency Service

Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 2.53 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet East-The-Water (Witten Park Vets)
Unit 2B Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate Bideford Devon EX39 4LQ 01237 422657 East.the.Water@medivet.co.uk Website 3.26 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 3.74 miles
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Animals Treated
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Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 3.85 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.74 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 4.51 miles

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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 7.30 miles Beach

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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 8.95 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

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 13.05 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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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 15.00 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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