Welcome to Metcombe

Metcombe is a small village located in the East Devon district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes in the area. The village is also close to the coast, with the seaside town of Sidmouth just a short drive away.

The village of Metcombe has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and there are several historic buildings in the area, including the 13th-century St John the Baptist Church. The village also has a strong agricultural heritage, with many farms in the area producing high-quality produce.

Despite its small size, Metcombe has a strong sense of community, with several local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a pub, The Otter Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. There is also a village hall, which hosts a range of events, including concerts, plays, and community gatherings. Overall, Metcombe is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
West Hill Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Boulton	Beech Park West Hill Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1UQ 01404812599 School Website
Tipton St John Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Fulford	Tipton St John Sidmouth Devon EX10 0AG 01404812943 School Website
Newton Poppleford Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Pope	School Lane Newton Poppleford Sidmouth Devon EX10 0EL 01395568300 School Website
Rockbeare Church Of England Primary School And Pre-School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Davies	Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2EQ 1404822501 School Website
Woodbury Salterton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Gray	Stony Lane Woodbury Salterton Exeter Devon EX5 1PP 01395232649 School Website
The Kings School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Rob Gammon	Barrack Road Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1RA 01404812982 School Website
Cranbrook Education Campus Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Ms Stephen Farmer	Tillhouse Road Cranbrook Exeter EX5 7EE 01404823293 School Website
Whimple Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs C A Shilston	Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS 01404822584 School Website
Mill Water School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Pickering	Bicton East Budleigh Budleigh Salterton Devon EX9 7BJ 01395568890 School Website
St Martins C Of E Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Hardinge	Younghayes Road Cranbrook Exeter Devon EX5 7DT 01404515409 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 3.35 Miles

Cranbrook Burrough Fields, Cranbrook, Devon, EX5 2DY 3.47 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 5.24 Miles

Pinhoe Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE 5.51 Miles

Exton Station Road, Exton, Devon, EX3 0PR 5.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J K Cars 01395 232241 Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JJ 1.39 Miles
The Green Taxi Co 01395 568111 1 Meadow Drive, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0DN 2.47 Miles
Executive Travel Exeter 01395 232261 48 Sidmouth Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JU 2.61 Miles
J And J Taxis 01395 568237 10 Hacker Close, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0HF 2.67 Miles
Exeter Airport Taxis 01395 234100 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.22 Miles
Avis Exeter Airport 0844 544 6015 Arrivals Hall, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.22 Miles
Corporate Cars 01395 233728 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.22 Miles
Car Hire Exeter Airport 01392 363520 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.22 Miles
Antique And Hollywood Limousines 01395 232432 Pollybrook Villas, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1NF 3.99 Miles
Corporate Cars 01395 233728 Westcroft, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1NH 4.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sandfords	Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS
Coleridge Medical Centre 01404 814447	Coleridge Medical Centre Canaan Way Ottery St.Mary Devon EX11 1EQ
Cranbrook Medical Practice 01404 819207	Younghayes Centre Younghayes Road Cranbrook Devon EX5 7DR
Bicton College Of Agriculture	Bicton College Of Agriculture East Budleigh Devon EX9 7BY
Woodbury Surgery 01395 232509	Woodbury Surgery Fulford Way, Woodbury Exeter Devon EX5 1NZ

Local Stores

Cranbrook Younghayes Road
147 Younghayes Road
Cranbrook
Exeter
Devon
EX5 7EA
01404 514783
Store Website
4.17 miles

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SPAR Sidmouth
SPAR
129 Temple Street
Sidmouth
EX10 9BH
01395 513008
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tor Equine Vets Ltd
Honey Pot At Hiddenoak Equine Sidmouth Road Aylesbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2JP 01392 302102 admin@torequinevets.co.uk Website 0.88 miles

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Medivet Exeter Cranbrook (Cranbrook Veterinary Centre)
London Road Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2ED 01404 823423 exeter.cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 2.98 miles
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Otter Vets
64 Mill Street Ottery St. Mary Devon EX11 1AF 01404 814322 3.40 miles
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Phoenix Equine
Kenniford Farm Clyst St Mary Exeter Devon EX5 1AQ 01392 793600 admin@phoenixequine.co.uk Website 4.13 miles

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Sidmouth Veterinary Practice
Sidmouth Garden Centre Stowford Sidmouth Devon EX10 0NA 01395 514697 info@sidmouthvetpractice.co.uk Website 4.21 miles
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Jurassic Vets
12 Woolbrook Rd Sidmouth Devon EX10 9UU 01395 208620 contact@jurassicvets.com Website 4.98 miles
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One of our own vets is always on call for out-of-hours emergencies
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One of our own vets is always on call for out-of-hours emergencies
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One of our own vets is always on call for out-of-hours emergencies
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One of our own vets is always on call for out-of-hours emergencies
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One of our own vets is always on call for out-of-hours emergencies
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One of our own vets is always on call for out-of-hours emergencies

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 4.60 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 6.81 miles

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Exeter Canal
You Can Make This Walk As Long Or Short As You Like. We Parked For Free Just Off The A379 Bridge Road Then Walked Upstream Through The Fields To The Double Locks Pub. (Which Is Very Dog Friendly) 54 Bridge Rd Exeter Lancashire EX2 7BB 7.00 miles

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Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 7.84 miles

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Brampford Speke
Turn Left At Post Office In Stoke Canon And Go Over The Train Tracks. Free Parking. Follow Footpath Through The Fields, Past The Stream And Over Several Gates And Bridges. You Can Either Divert And Have A Drink In The Pub (Check Pub Times) Or Continue On The Footpath, Past The Old Train Stop And Follow The Signs For The Footpath. You Will Continue Through Open Fields, Past Another Stream And Through A Farm. You Will Finally Come To The Road, Turn Right And Follow It Until You Reach Your Car, Green Ln Lancashire 8.03 miles

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Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 9.92 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

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