Welcome to Hartswell

Hartswell is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated in the heart of the countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and 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.

One of the main attractions of Hartswell is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of nature reserves and parks, where visitors can enjoy the local flora and fauna. The village is also close to the coast, making it an ideal location for beach lovers.

Despite its small size, Hartswell has a rich history and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The most notable of these is St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Other historic buildings in the village include the Old Rectory, which dates back to the 17th century, and the Manor House, which was built in the 18th century.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.6°C

Feels Like: -1.4°C

Wind: 26.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Kingsmead Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr John Eddy
Wiveliscombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 2NE
01984623483
School Website
Wiveliscombe Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Lucy Crowe
North Street
Wiveliscombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 2LA
01984623325
School Website
Milverton Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Stead
Sand Street
Milverton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 1JP
01823400439
School Website
Langford Budville Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Carys Barnett
Langford Budville School
Langford Budville
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 0RD
01823400483
School Website
Stawley Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jacqui Collier
Appley Cross
Stawley
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 0HH
01823672486
School Website
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Janine Donovan
Lydeard St Lawrence
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3SF
1984667287
Oake Bradford And Nynehead Vc Primary
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Becky Barnes
Oake
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 1AZ
01823461533
School Website
Rockwell Green Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mike Berrisford
Brooklands Road
Rockwell Green
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9DJ
01823662317
School Website
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Free Schools
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Healey
Thomas Place
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8FP
1823795900
School Website
Cotford St Luke Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nicholas Gilding
Bethell Mead
Cotford St Luke
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 1HZ
01823430831
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tiverton Parkway
Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH
8.47 Miles
Taunton
Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
9.40 Miles
Bridgwater
St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB
15.33 Miles
Feniton
Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT
17.54 Miles
Honiton
Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA
17.65 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Quest Cars Ltd
01823 400706
Lampreys Cottage/Huntash Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1PX
2.97 Miles
Am Taxis
01823 666333
Longforth Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QT
5.57 Miles
Cotford Cabs
07517 480141
33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD
5.58 Miles
Kelway Kabs Ltd
07960 416383
27 Kelway Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EP
5.60 Miles
Monument Mini Cabs
01823 664444
8 Walkers Gate, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8DJ
5.65 Miles
Arrow Taxis
01823 669666
164 Barn Meads Rd, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AP
6.21 Miles
Airport Xpress
01823 665522
16 Church Drive, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LZ
7.29 Miles
Master Cabs
07989 144551
Ford Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9PE
7.35 Miles
Toon Taxi
01823 251199
Courtlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NS
7.40 Miles
Alice Cabs
01823 354115
Unit 1/Cornishway South, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ
8.22 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Southgate
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wiveliscombe Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Church Street
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Abbotsfield Lodge
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tor
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plain Pond
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langley Cross
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langley Marsh
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Ford
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croford
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maundown
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitefield
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Furzehams
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Screedy
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Lister House Partnership
01984 623471
Lister House Surgery
Croft Way, Wiveliscombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 2BF
Wellington Medical Centre
01823 663551
Mantle Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8BD
Luson
01823 662836
Luson Surgery
41 Fore Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8AG
Quantock Vale Surgery
01823 432361
Mount Street
Bishops Lydeard
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3LH
Wellington Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Bulford
Wellington
TA21 8QQ
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Local Stores

Wiveliscombe
The Square
Wiveliscombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 2JT
01984 623215
Store Website
0.21 miles
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SPAR Brook Street
39 Brook Street
Bampton
EX16 9LU
01398 331403
Store Website
8.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Holistic Vet Vicky
12 North Street
Wiveliscombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 2JY
01984 624999
somersetvet@yahoo.com
0.26 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Mount Vets Wiveliscombe Surgery
6 North Street
Wiveliscombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 2JY
01984 624 422
wiveliscombe@mountvets.com
Website
0.26 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Deane Vets
Ford Road
Wiveliscombe
Somerset
TA4 2RE
01984 624405
info@deanevets.co.uk
Website
0.42 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery
Station Road
Bishops Lydeard
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3BU
01823 433361
5.48 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Mount Veterinary Hospital
Taunton Road
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9FG
01823 662286
office@mountvets.com
Website
5.72 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Dilliway Bosley Equine Veterinary Practice
Lower Besley Farm
Holcombe Regis
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 0QA
01823 673215
Website
6.23 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Local Dog Walks

Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present
1 Court Dr
5.54 miles

Location
what3words
applauded.soft.skinny
Ramscombe (Great Wood Quantocks)
Quantock Walks,Family Areas For Bbq, Toilet Facilities, Lots Of Different Path And Trail Walls, Parking £2 For All Day Run By The Forestry Commission. Stream Running Along Side The Large Grass Area Great For Dogs And Children To Play. Could Walk And Explore All Day.
Wood Ln
6.99 miles

Location
what3words
completed.other.classed
Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic!
Unnamed Road
Wellington
TA21 9PA
7.36 miles

Wellington
Location
what3words
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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay
Bishop'S Hull
Taunton
TA1 5ED
7.98 miles

Taunton
Location
what3words
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Wind Down
Located On The Quantock Hills There Is A Layby Off Enmore Road Enough For No More Than 4 Cars. The Route I Do Is Usually Just About Half A Mile Long But There Are Numerous Paths To Follow So You Could Easily Make A Longer Walk. Horse Riders As Well As Dog Walkers Use The Wood. There Are No Signposts Or Colour Coding For Paths Even Though It Is Owned By The Forestry Commission.
Unnamed Road
Bridgwater
Lancashire
TA5 2EF
9.71 miles

Location
what3words
songbirds.backfired.shirts
Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking).
9 Week Ln
Dulverton
Lancashire
TA22 9JL
10.40 miles

Location
what3words
published.movement.bolt
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Weather Forecast

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