Welcome to Hollicombe

Hollicombe 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 greenery, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Hollicombe is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Hollicombe Manor, which dates back to the 16th century.

One of the main attractions in Hollicombe is its beach, which is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The beach is known for its clear blue waters and soft golden sand, and is a great place to relax and unwind. There are also a number of coastal walks and hiking trails in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and coastline.

In addition to its natural beauty, Hollicombe is also home to a number of local shops, restaurants, and cafes. Visitors can sample traditional Devonshire cuisine, including fresh seafood and locally sourced produce. The village also hosts a number of events and festivals throughout the year, including the Hollicombe Regatta, which is a popular sailing event that takes place in the summer months. Overall, Hollicombe is a charming and picturesque village that offers something for everyone, from outdoor activities to cultural experiences.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: -0.8°C

Feels Like: -4.1°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Preston Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Scott Ord	Old Paignton Road Livermead Torquay Devon TQ2 6UY 01803607075 School Website
The Brunel Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Kolek	170B Torquay Road Paignton Devon TQ3 2AL 1803665522 School Website
Preston Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hughes	1 Lower Polsham Road Paignton Devon TQ3 2AF 1803926555 School Website
Oldway Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Bamber	Higher Polsham Road Paignton Devon TQ3 2SY 01803557190 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Day	Cecil Road Paignton Devon TQ3 2SH 01803558298 School Website
Cockington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Swainson	Old Mill Road Torquay TQ2 6AP 1803214100
Curledge Street Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jessica Humphrey	Curledge Street Paignton Devon TQ4 5BA 01803557726 School Website
St Michael's Church Of England Academy Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Edwards	C/O Preston Bridge School , Conway Road Paignton Devon TQ4 5LH 1803500971 School Website
Eat That Frog C.I.C Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Ian Powell	91 Union Street Torquay Devon TQ1 3DG 1803551551 School Website
Tlg Torbay Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Sharon Chapman	Upton Vale Baptist Church St. Marychurch Road Castle Circus Torquay Devon TQ1 3HY 7706334965 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 0.90 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 1.21 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 1.67 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 5.75 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 6.08 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Exec-Travel 01803 690346 2 Westerlands, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6QT 0.53 Miles
Torquay Taxis Ltd 01803 530002 25 Kings Rd, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AN 0.77 Miles
Cab Serve 01803 607611 Rear Of 60 Walnut Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6HU 0.85 Miles
Happy Cabby Taxis 01803 559292 2 Barcombe Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PY 0.91 Miles
Elite Taxis 01803 209209 38 Thorne Park Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6RU 1.12 Miles
1St Call Cabs Torbay 01803 554450 9B Central Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SS 1.12 Miles
Torbay Taxis Ltd 01803 211611 3 Dendy Rd, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5DB 1.18 Miles
B Cabs Torquay 01803 690100 68 Leys Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ED 1.21 Miles
Torbay Cab Co Ltd 01803 213521 Peaceful Cottage, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EX 1.37 Miles
Aardvark Taxis 01803 292292 Peaceful Cottage/Cary Pde, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EX 1.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tarraway Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mead Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockington Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preston Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Livermead Cliff No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Park Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manscombe Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langdon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morin Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandringham Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Livermead Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tembani No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barcombe Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadley Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South Devon Emis Enhanced Access 07756 946235	266-276 Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2EZ
Pembroke Medical Group 01803 553558	Pembroke House Surgery 266 Torquay Road, Preston Paignton Devon TQ3 2EZ
Withycombe Lodge	123 Torquay Road Paignton Devon TQ3 2SG
Chelston Hall Surgery 01803 605359	Chelston Hall Surgery Chelston Hall,Old Mill Rd Torquay Devon TQ2 6HW
English Riviera Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Chestnut Avenue Torquay TQ2 5LZ

Local Stores

Torquay - Roundhill Road
18 Roundhill Road
Livermead
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 6TH
01803 690135
Store Website
0.43 miles

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SPAR Torquay Road
367-369 Torquay Road
Paignton
TQ3 2BT
01803 391832
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dart Vale Veterinary Group
31 Manor Road Paignton Devon TQ3 2HZ 01803 550491 nurses-paignton@dartvale.co.uk Website 0.60 miles
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Seymour Vets - Preston
115 Preston Down Road Preston Paignton Devon TQ3 1DS info@seymourvets.co.uk Website 0.68 miles
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Greenbay Vets Ltd
34 Walnut Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6HS 01803 606059 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 0.94 miles
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Puppy party 5.30-6.30pm
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
8 Grosvenor Road Paignton Devon TQ4 5AY 01803 558588 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk Website 1.40 miles
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
86 Cadewell Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7HP 01803 614619 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 2.15 miles

Animals Treated
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Bay Vet Group
96 Warbro Road Ellacombe Torquay Devon TQ1 3RE 01803 314940 Website 2.31 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed between 12:00 and 13:00
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Local Dog Walks

Cockington Country Park
Enjoy The Meadow With Your Dog Or Stroll Around Some Of The Many Paths On This Beautiful Estate With Its Woodlands And Water Garden. This Walking Route Is A Little Over 3-Miles And Lets You Explore It All. TQ2 6XA 1.00 miles From Torquay Or Paignton Turn At The Livermead Hotel – Signposted ‘Cockington Country Park’ And Follow The Lane Into The Village, Where There Are Two Car Parks (Cycle Hub & Village).

Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 1.04 miles Torquay

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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 4.49 miles

Location what3words students.drape.somewhere

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 5.11 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 6.01 miles

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Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 6.03 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

Sunday	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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Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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