Welcome to Sampford Courtenay

Sampford Courtenay is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the River Okement and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Sampford Courtenay is known for its historic buildings, including the 15th-century St. Andrew's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to its charm and character.

One of the main attractions in Sampford Courtenay is the village pub, The New Inn. This traditional pub serves a range of local ales and ciders, as well as delicious home-cooked food. The pub is popular with locals and visitors alike and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day exploring the village and surrounding area. The New Inn also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights.

Sampford Courtenay is a great base for exploring the wider Devon area. The village is located just a short drive from Dartmoor National Park, which is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horse riding in the park, as well as visiting historic sites such as the ancient stone circles at Merrivale. The village is also within easy reach of the coast, with the popular seaside towns of Bude and Exmouth just a short drive away.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Exbourne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Tara Penny	Exbourne Okehampton Devon EX20 3SQ 1837851205 School Website
North Tawton Community Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Tara Penny	Exeter Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2HB 183782284 School Website
St James Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Stevens	Fort Road Off Crediton Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1GJ 183752341 School Website
Winkleigh Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Fenemore	Farmer Frank's Lane Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JQ 0 183783354 School Website
Okehampton Primary School And Foundation Unit Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Co Headteacher Sally Huxen	Glendale Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1JB 183752866 School Website
Okehampton College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Principal Andrew Sweeney	Mill Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1PW 1837650910 School Website
The Promise School Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Paton	Mill Road Okehampton EX20 1PW 1837510337 School Website
Acorn School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Ms Zoey Shelley	Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 3301358201 School Website
South Tawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Marvin	Tawton Lane South Zeal Okehampton Devon EX20 2LG 1837840242 School Website
Spreyton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Spreyton Crediton Devon EX17 5AJ 01647231321 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 4.87 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 7.24 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 7.26 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 7.75 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 8.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 0.04 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 2.07 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 4.25 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 4.38 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 4.56 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 4.69 Miles
Oak's Taxis 01837 55025 2 Domehayes Ter, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JN 4.74 Miles
Nigels Taxi Cab 01837 52010 70 Moyses Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JY 4.96 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 6.54 Miles
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 8.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chapple Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sampford Courtenay Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sampford Chapel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Honeychurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beacon Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hole Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bondleigh Moor Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dornaford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sampford Courtenay Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copper Key Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Rowden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exbourne Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Exbourne Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Barton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Tawton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Tawton Medical Practice	Essington North Tawton Devon EX20 2EX
Winkleigh Surgery 01769 580269	15 Southerhay Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JH
Minor Injury Unit-Okehampton 01837 52233	Okehampton M Centre East Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1AY
Okehampton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	East Street Okehampton EX20 1AY
Okehampton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	East Street Okehampton EX20 1AY

Local Stores

Okehampton
Market Street
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 1HN
01837 53996
Store Website
4.61 miles

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SPAR North Tawton
SPAR
6 High Street
North Tawton
EX20 2HF
01837 822751
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equus Vets
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 1.93 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 82327 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 1.93 miles
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North Park Veterinary Group
Unit 1 Cranmere Road Exeter Indistrial Estate Okehampton Devon EX20 1UE 01837 658777 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 3.96 miles
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Equus Vets
Cranmere Road Exeter Road Industrial Estate Okehampton Devon EX20 1UE 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 3.96 miles

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Equus Vets
Newton Lane Zeal Monachorum Crediton Devon EX17 6LL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.19 miles

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Okeford Veterinary Centre - Okehampton
The Veterinary Clinic School Way Okehampton Devon EX20 1EU 01837 52148 rosie@okefordvets.co.uk Website 4.57 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 4.35 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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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 7.09 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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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 7.70 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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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 9.88 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Tottiford Reservoir
My Dog Adores This Walk, Lots Of Water And Wooded Area To Run Around In. Can Get Rather Muddy In Wetter Times Of The Year. Tottiford Reservoir Lancashire 15.82 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 17.78 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	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

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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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