Welcome to Strete

Strete is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated on the A379 road between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and stunning coastal views. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Michael and All Angels Church, which is a Grade I listed building. Strete is also known for its traditional thatched cottages, which add to the charm and character of the village.

One of the main attractions in Strete is the nearby Blackpool Sands beach, which is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The beach is known for its crystal-clear waters and golden sand, and is surrounded by lush green hills and woodland. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities at the beach, including swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. There is also a café and a shop on site, making it a great place to spend a day with family and friends.

Strete is also a great base for exploring the wider South Hams area, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. The nearby towns of Dartmouth and Kingsbridge offer a range of attractions, including historic castles, museums, and art galleries. The area is also home to a number of picturesque villages, such as Salcombe and Hope Cove, which are popular with visitors for their quaint charm and stunning coastal views. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break or an action-packed adventure, Strete and the surrounding area has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stoke Fleming Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jayne Keller	Stoke Fleming Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0QA 01803770244 School Website
St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School Dartmouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Hamilton	Milton Lane Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9HW 01803832495 School Website
Dartmouth Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Girardot	Milton Lane Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9HW 01803839700 School Website
Stokenham Area Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tess Coulthard	Stokenham Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2SJ 01548580551 School Website
Blackawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Liam Fielding	Blackawton Totnes Devon TQ9 7BE 1803712363 School Website
Kingswear Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jen Tierney	Lower Contour Road Kingswear Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0BJ 01803752356 School Website
East Allington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Pether	Church Hill East Allington Totnes Devon TQ9 7RE 1548521305 School Website
Charleton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Coombe	West Charleton Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2AL 1548312289 School Website
Kingsbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Howells	Belle Cross Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1NL 01548852009 School Website
Stoke Gabriel Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alice Eeles	School Hill Stoke Gabriel Totnes Devon TQ9 6ST 01803782469 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 8.90 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 9.01 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 11.11 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 11.85 Miles

Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 13.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kestrel Taxis 01803 832526 7 Norton View, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BA 2.85 Miles
Devon Taxis 01803 833778 9 Ivatt Rd, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9LD 3.02 Miles
Mickeys Taxis 07812 088935 7 Raleigh Close, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9LB 3.05 Miles
Rob's Taxi 01548 580580 Meadow Court Kiln Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2SF 3.16 Miles
Prestige Taxis Dartmouth 01803 714336 144 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9EG 3.19 Miles
Bluebird Taxis 01803 833522 21 Mashford Av, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9JW 3.21 Miles
Midway Minibus 01803 834812 14 Hermitage Rd, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9TD 3.35 Miles
Tuckers Taxis 01548 857758 30 Cotmore Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2HU 4.00 Miles
Richard's Taxi 01548 852479 2 Ilton Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DT 6.52 Miles
A G M Taxis 01548 854141 52 Rack Park Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DH 6.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Strete Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Plat Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Landcombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Strete Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Stoke Fleming Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sands Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Venn Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenbank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deer Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Start Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dartmouth Medical Practice 01803 832212	Dartmouth Med. Practice The Clifton Surgery 35 Victoria Road Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9RT
Britannia Medical Centre	Britannia Medical Centre Britannia College College Way Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0HJ
Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214	Chillington Health Centre Orchard Way, Chillington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2LB
Compass House Medical Centres 01803 842284	2 Langdon Lane Galmpton Devon TQ5 0PG
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE

Local Stores

Dartmouth - Fairfax Place
19-20 Fairfax Place
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 9AB
01803 832737
Store Website
3.59 miles

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SPAR Townstall Road
Townstall Rd Garage
Townstall Road
Dartmouth
TQ6 9LW
01803 832091
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dart Vale Veterinary Group
The Old Mews Roseville Street Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9QH 01803 832422 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 3.55 miles

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Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 6.36 miles


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South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 6.55 miles
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
8 Summercourt Way Brixham Devon TQ5 0DY 01803 853060 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 6.75 miles

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Greenbay Vets Ltd
79 Kingsway Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7AB 01803 843836 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 7.45 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
13-15 Penn Meadows Brixham Devon TQ5 9PW 01803 854051 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 7.48 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lower Dart Valley
This Is A 6.5 Mile Circular Walk Of The Lower Part Of The River Dart Estuary Starting At Dittisham. We Combined Our Walk With A Visit To The National Trust Owned Greenway House, The Summer Home Of Agatha Christie. If Parking Here, Follow The Route Anti-Clockwise, As It Is Important To Cross Using The Dittisham Ferry First As This Is The One That Stops Running First. Malvern Cottage Higher St Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0HT 5.19 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Berryhead Country Park
Coastal Cliff Top Walk, Totally Flat And Buggy Friendly. Great Cafe Serving Breakfast And Lunches 36 Gillard Rd Lancashire 8.26 miles

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South West Salcombe
This 6.5 Mile Walk Starts And Finished At The National Trust East Soar Car Park (Os Grid Ref: Sx 713 375). Quite, But Not Very Hilly, It Takes You Around The Headland To The South Of Salcombe. Stunning Views. National Trust - East Soar Unnamed Road Kingsbridge TQ7 3DR 9.81 miles Https://W3w.Co/Relies.Unframed.Stitch, Grid Ref: Sx 713 375

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Thurlestone To Bigbury
A Lovely Walk Along The South West Costal Path From Thurlestone To Bigbury. Links Court Thurlestone Kingsbridge TQ7 3JS 10.68 miles

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Thurlestone Beach
This Is A Huge Beautiful Dog Friendly Beach, It Is Also A Very Quiet Spot Compared To Most Beaches! Lovely Clean Clear Water &Amp; Lots Of Pretty Rock Pools To Explore, Also Cliff Walks/Coastal Path &Amp; National Trust Wetlands To Admire, A Truly Beautiful Spot. Thurlestone Beach Is A National Trust Beach Near Kingsbridge Ilbert Rd 10.93 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 10.97 miles Torquay

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