Welcome to Penstone

Penstone is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the heart of the countryside and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life. The village has a rich history and is known for its beautiful architecture, including the historic St. Mary's Church which dates back to the 13th century.

One of the main attractions of Penstone is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The nearby Dartmoor National Park is a must-visit for nature lovers, with its rugged landscapes, ancient woodlands, and stunning waterfalls. The village is also close to the coast, with the popular seaside towns of Torquay and Paignton just a short drive away.

Despite its rural location, Penstone is well-connected to the rest of Devon and the UK. The village is just a short drive from the A38, which provides easy access to Plymouth and Exeter. The nearby town of Newton Abbot is home to a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Overall, Penstone is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life, surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Duchy School Bradninch Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Roberts	Bowley Meadow Townlands Bradninch Exeter Devon EX5 4RF 01392881482 School Website
Silverton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gill Adnams	Coach Road Silverton Exeter Devon EX5 4JY 01392860677 School Website
Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bishop	School Lane Broadclyst Exeter Devon EX5 3JG 01392304040 School Website
Clyst Vale Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Kevin Bawn	Station Road Broadclyst Exeter Devon EX5 3AJ 01392461407 School Website
Clyst Hydon Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Rousseau	Clyst Hydon Cullompton Devon EX15 2ND 01884277255 School Website
Stoke Canon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Herbert	Stoke Canon Exeter Devon EX5 4AS 01392841279 School Website
Thorverton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Holding	School Lane Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NR 01392860374 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
Brampford Speke Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Fee	Brampford Speke Exeter Devon EX5 5HE 01392841414 School Website
Cullompton Community College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sheila Baker	Exeter Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1DX 0 188433364 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cranbrook Burrough Fields, Cranbrook, Devon, EX5 2DY 4.30 Miles

Pinhoe Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE 4.63 Miles

Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 4.67 Miles

Polsloe Bridge Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8AB 5.55 Miles

St James' Park Well Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6QB 6.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Suppliers 01392 860986 Unit 1A, Exeter, Devon, EX5 4DB 2.88 Miles
Exevalley Private Hire 01884 34322 14 Mead Cl, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1RT 3.85 Miles
Millennium Cabs 01884 35111 34 Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1ED 4.02 Miles
Cullycabs 01884 32676 29 Crow Green, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EW 4.13 Miles
Cully Cabs 07854 073611 21 Langlands Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1JE 4.13 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01392 444333 50 Beacon Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8QA 4.75 Miles
Airports Direct Southwest 01392 421439 55 Whipton Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8ER 5.02 Miles
Corporate Cars 01395 233728 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 5.19 Miles
Car Hire Exeter Airport 01392 363520 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 5.19 Miles
Avis Exeter Airport 0844 544 6015 Arrivals Hall, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 5.19 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beare Broadclyst No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellerhayes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hele No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Budlake Broadclyst No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfield Bradninch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Bradninch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silverton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fore Street Silverton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradninch Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Silverdale No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End Bradninch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heazille Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Culm John No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bradninch Surgery	4 Millway Bradninch Devon EX5 4NL
Wyndham House Surgery 01392 860034	Wyndham House Surgery Silverton Exeter Devon EX5 4HZ
Broadclyst Surgery	The Hellings Town Hill Broadclyst Exeter EX5 3EJ
Thorverton	The Surgery The Bury Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NT
Cranbrook Medical Practice 01404 819207	Younghayes Centre Younghayes Road Cranbrook Devon EX5 7DR

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Silverton
SPAR
2 Newcourt Road
Silverton
EX5 4HR
01392 860967
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Exeter Cranbrook (Cranbrook Veterinary Centre)
London Road Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2ED 01404 823423 exeter.cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 4.33 miles
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Beaumont Veterinary Centre
31 Main Road Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX4 9EY 01392 460300 admin@beaumont-vets.co.uk Website 4.44 miles
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The Vale Veterinary Group
College Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1TG 01884 32228 mattfoad@valevetgroup.com Website 4.60 miles
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Ark Vets - Pinhoe
3 Sandpiper Court Harrington Lane Exeter Devon EX4 8NS 01392 469770 info@arkvets-exeter.co.uk Website 4.63 miles
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Molecare Veterinary Services Ltd
Honiton Road Stonyford Cullompton Devon EX15 1NU 01884 836213 cullompton@molecarevetservices.com 4.77 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
46 Whipton Village Road Whipton Exeter Devon EX4 8AW 01392 465553 whipton@cityvets.co.uk Website 5.34 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 0.88 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 3.56 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 7.82 miles

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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 11.76 miles Walk Past The Mill To Join The River Path.

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Haldon Forest Park
Haldon Forest Has Loads Of Walks And Cycle Trails, There’S Something For Everyone. There’S A Cafe, Cycle And Segway Hire. King'S Rd Exeter Lancashire EX6 7XR 12.01 miles

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Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 13.05 miles

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