Welcome to Golsoncott

Golsoncott Somerset is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village of Golsoncott Somerset has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town, and many of its historic buildings and landmarks still stand today. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows, and it is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Despite its small size, Golsoncott Somerset is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village also hosts a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active community, Golsoncott Somerset has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Light rain shower

Temp: 5.6°C

Feels Like: -0.6°C

Wind: 32.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Goodleigh Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Grant
Goodleigh
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7LU
01271342977
School Website
Orchard Vale Community School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Fiona Pearce
Westacott Road
Whiddon Valley
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8QY
01271375074
School Website
Landkey Community Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Georgie Gratton
Bakery Way
Landkey
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 0LJ
1271830421
School Website
Eden Park Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Blunt
Eden Park Academy
Forches Avenue
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8EF
1271343214
School Website
The Lampard Community School
Foundation Special School
Ages:5-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Jennifer Harvey
St John's Lane
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 9DD
01271345416
School Website
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Laura Kies
Landkey Road
Newport
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 9BW
01271376252
School Website
Our Ladys Catholic Primary School Barnstaple
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Rob Meech
Chanters Hill
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8DN
01271345164
School Website
Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Angela Fleming
Barnstaple Hill
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 0PJ
01271830437
School Website
Ashleigh Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Antonia Lavictoire
Bevan Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8LJ
1271345149
School Website
The Park Community School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Craig Tamlyn
Park Lane
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 9AX
1271373131
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple
Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU
2.67 Miles
Chapelton (Devon)
Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ
4.45 Miles
Umberleigh
Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB
5.60 Miles
Portsmouth Arms
Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB
8.55 Miles
Kings Nympton
South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU
10.47 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Mumms' Taxis
07773 344777
1 Longland Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NN
0.79 Miles
M And M Taxis
01271 831331
The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF
0.80 Miles
Kevs Kabs
01271 376619
8 Woolbarn Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PQ
1.45 Miles
Aloha Taxis
01271 375075
39 Fairace Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DF
1.64 Miles
John's Taxis
01271 328383
20 Jordan Clo, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DN
1.67 Miles
Happy Days Taxis
01271 324333
Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF
1.70 Miles
Pj Taxis
07732 400375
49 Coppice Gate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9PD
1.70 Miles
Angel Carz
07779 756521
35 Gorwell Rd, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HS
1.80 Miles
Daves Taxi
07733 447978
Taw Mill Business Park/Howard Av, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QA
1.83 Miles
Barum Chauffeur Drive
07970 028169
23 Hillcrest Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9EP
1.97 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Combe Close
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Westacott
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Blakeshill Road
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westacott Road
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Landkey Town
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northleigh
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount View
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newland
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Road
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Tesco Rose Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
West Sowden
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dean Head
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walton Way
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forches Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
St Johns Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Litchdon Medical Centre
01271 323443
Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 9LL
Brannam Medical Centre
01271 329004
Brannam Medical Centre
Brannam Square, Kiln Lane
Barnstaple
North Devon
EX32 8GP
Queen's Medical Centre
01271 372672
Queens Medical Centre
6/7 Queen Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8HY
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
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Local Stores

Barnstaple - St Georges Road
23 St Georges Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7AU
01271 342039
shop.6983@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.28 miles
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SPAR Whiddon Valley
5-6 Coppice Close
Westacott Road
Barnstaple
EX32 7RG
01271 267072
Store Website
1.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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
2.67 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Dogs

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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery
Pilton Bridge
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1PG
01271 342119
info@chartervets.com
Website
2.72 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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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
3.56 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

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Cats

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Deer

Dogs

Equines

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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
EX31 3TD
01271 375356
barnstaple@argyllvets.com
Website
3.89 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital
Charter Court
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3FG
01271 371115
info@chartervets.com
Website
4.08 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3FG
01271 879516
info@torchfarmvets.com
Website
4.08 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Deer

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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24 Hour Emergency Service
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24 Hour Emergency Service
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24 Hour Emergency Service
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24 Hour Emergency Service
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Local Dog Walks

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

Location
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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
9.65 miles

Location
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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
10.13 miles

Beach
Location
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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
11.40 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
12.76 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.
Location
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Eggesford Forest
A377
Chulmleigh
Lancashire
EX18 7LD
14.82 miles

Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park
Location
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