Welcome to Holcombe

Holcombe is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the coast of the English Channel and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Holcombe is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the 13th-century St. Andrew's Church and the Holcombe Court, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 16th century.

One of the main attractions of Holcombe is its beaches. The village is home to two beaches, Holcombe Beach and Dawlish Warren Beach, both of which are popular with tourists and locals alike. Holcombe Beach is a secluded cove that is only accessible by foot, making it a great spot for those looking for a quiet and peaceful day by the sea. Dawlish Warren Beach, on the other hand, is a larger and more popular beach that offers a range of activities, including swimming, surfing, and boating.

In addition to its natural beauty, Holcombe is also known for its friendly and welcoming community. The village has a number of local shops and businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a convenience store. There are also a number of community events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Holcombe is a charming and picturesque village that offers something for everyone, from stunning beaches to historic landmarks and a warm and welcoming community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: -0.6°C

Wind: 11 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Orchard Manor School Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Jones	John Nash Drive Dawlish Devon EX7 9SF 1626862363
Westcliff School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lewis Webb	First Avenue Dawlish Devon EX7 9RA 01626862444 School Website
Hazeldown School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Ludford	Maudlin Drive Teignmouth Devon TQ14 8SE 01626772901 School Website
Trinity School Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Lawrence Coen	Buckeridge Road Teignmouth Devon TQ14 8LY 01626774138 School Website
Dawlish College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Sam Banks	Elm Grove Road Dawlish Devon EX7 0BY 1626862318 School Website
Education And Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas Miscellaneous Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Frank Loft	Oak Park Road East Cliff Road Dawlish EX7 0DE 1626864066
Oakwood Specialist College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Esther Williams	7/9 Oak Park Villas 7/9 Oak Park Villas Dawlish Devon EX7 0DE 3301358170 School Website
Teignmouth Community School Exeter Road Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Rachel Wickham	Exeter Road Teignmouth Devon TQ14 9HZ 01626774091 School Website
Chances Educational Support Services Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gary Hayes	Red Rock Sandy Lane Dawlish Devon EX7 0AF 1626864412 School Website
Our Lady And St Patricks Roman Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Blatchford	Fourth Avenue Teignmouth Devon TQ14 9DT 01626773905 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dawlish Station Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PJ 1.15 Miles

Teignmouth Station Approach, Off Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PG 1.45 Miles

Dawlish Warren Beach Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NF 2.64 Miles

Starcross The Strand, Starcross, Devon, EX6 8PA 4.52 Miles

Exmouth Imperial Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1BZ 4.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dawlish Taxis 01626 888111 43 The Strand, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PT 1.04 Miles
One 4 Taxis 01626 888158 43 The Strand, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PT 1.04 Miles
Alan's Private Hire Services 01626 895137 18 Piermont Place, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PH 1.07 Miles
Marne Taxis 01626 840001 1 Old Town St, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9AL 1.07 Miles
G.B. Services Airport And Seaport Transfer Experts 01626 778482 13 Maudlin Drive, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8RY 1.08 Miles
Rdr Transfer Services 07754 033387 Highlands, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8QP 1.30 Miles
Arrow Cabs 01626 862069 1 Kingsdown Clo, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0HU 1.41 Miles
Touchdown Transfers 0845 009 2725 Teignmouth, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9NF 1.41 Miles
C Cabs 01626 778744 3 Bligh Close, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9NQ 1.47 Miles
Bryans Taxis Ltd 01626 776011 4 Station Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PE 1.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Holcombe Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sorrento Holcombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Downs Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linden Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coronation Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Close (Higher Woodway) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakhill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyme Bay Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westcliffe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winstone Court -Churchill Drive - Gove Eatate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elm Grove Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dawlish Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dawlish Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Barton Terrace Dawlish Devon EX7 9QH
Dawlish Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Barton Terrace Dawlish Devon EX7 9QH
Barton Surgery 01626 888877	The Barton Surgery Barton Terrace Dawlish Devon EX7 9QH
Dawlish Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Barton Terrace Dawlish EX7 9DH
Channel View Medical Group 01626 774656	Channel View Surgery 3 Courtenay Place Teignmouth Devon TQ14 8AY

Local Stores

Dawlish
4 The Strand
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 9PS
01626 895043
Store Website
1.14 miles

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SPAR Teignmouth
71 - 73
Higher Coombe Drive
Teignmouth
TQ14 9NL
01626 770397
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bay Vet Group
Maudlin Drive Teignmouth Devon TQ14 8RU 01626 778882 Website 1.06 miles
Amenities
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Bay Vet Group
Hospital Hill Dawlish Devon EX7 9NS 01626 862020 Website 1.13 miles
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St James Vets
19A Fore Street Teignmouth Devon TQ14 8DY 01626 773898 tracey@quarryhouse-vets.co.uk Website 1.58 miles
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Ridge Referrals
Jubilee Barn Dawlish Water Dawlish Exeter Devon EX7 0QW 01626 862094 surgery@ridgereferrals.co.uk Website 2.23 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Tor Equine Ltd
Beech Trees Paddocks Buckland Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 4SA emma.wright@downlandvets.co.uk 5.05 miles

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Milestone Veterinary Centre
Powderham Park Powderham Exeter Devon EX6 8JQ 01392 344719 info@milestonevets.com Website 5.35 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 3.81 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

Location what3words vocal.gosh.claw

Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 4.39 miles

Location what3words discouraged.bills.smiles

Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 6.33 miles

Location what3words watch.spite.puppy

Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 6.91 miles

Location what3words flip.dine.total

Stover Country Park
A Lovely Walk Around Stover Lake And The Surrounding Woodland With Lots Of Marked Trails To Make Your Walk As Short Or As Long As You Like. Dogs Can Be Let Off The Lead But Must Be Kept Out Of The Lake. It Is Mostly Flat So Suitable For Wheelchairs And Pushchairs. Toilets Are Available Near The Carpark And There Is A Picnic Area Under The Trees. Carriage Dr Heathfield 7.48 miles

Location what3words give.instructs.suitable

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 7.52 miles

Location what3words uses.families.nightfall

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.3°C	-11.9°C	-12.9°C	-11.2°C	-10.9°C	-6.6°C	-4.2°C	-2.6°C	-1°C	-2.4°C	-5.9°C	-7.7°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-16.3°C	-17.9°C	-16.2°C	-15.9°C	-11.8°C	-9.5°C	-7.8°C	-5.3°C	-6°C	-10°C	-12.1°C

Thursday	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	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-9.1°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-9°C	-9.3°C	-8°C	-6.5°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-6.6°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C
Feels Like	-14.5°C	-15.8°C	-15.8°C	-14.8°C	-15.3°C	-14.2°C	-12.5°C	-11.4°C	-12°C	-12.9°C	-13.1°C	-14.1°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	-8.6°C	-9.5°C	-11°C	-12.8°C	-12.5°C	-10.6°C	-7.8°C	-6.8°C	-7.5°C	-9.1°C	-11°C	-10°C
Feels Like	-13.7°C	-14.5°C	-16.1°C	-18.2°C	-17.9°C	-16.2°C	-13.8°C	-13.5°C	-14.7°C	-16.9°C	-18.9°C	-16.5°C

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