Welcome to Holyford

Holyford is a small village located in the East Devon district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the River Axe and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Holyford is the Holyford Woods Nature Reserve. The reserve covers over 50 acres of ancient woodland and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The reserve is also home to a number of rare plant species, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers. Visitors can explore the reserve on foot, following one of the many walking trails that wind through the woods.

Another popular attraction in Holyford is the village church, St. Andrew's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. Visitors can attend services at the church or simply admire its stunning architecture and rich history.

Local Schools

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Colyton Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Tim Harris	Whitwell Lane Colyford Colyton Devon EX24 6HN 01297552327 School Website
Seaton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Jenna Mccaffery	Valley View Seaton Devon EX12 2HF 0 129720922 School Website
Colyton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Aerfen Mills	The Butts West Street Colyton Devon EX24 6NU 1297552231
Beer Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Porter	Mare Lane Beer Seaton Devon EX12 3NB 129720077 School Website
Musbury Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clair Murrell	Church Hill Musbury Axminster Devon EX13 8BB 1297552687 School Website
Branscombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katharine Gray	Branscombe Seaton Devon EX12 3DA 01297680339 School Website
Shute Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Marriott	Haddon Road Shute Axminster Devon EX13 7QR 0 129733348 School Website
Kilmington Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lee White	School Lane Kilmington Axminster Devon EX13 7RG 0 129732762 School Website
Farway Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Gray	Church Green Farway Colyton Devon EX24 6EQ 01404871239 School Website
Offwell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Legg	Offwell Honiton Devon EX14 9SA 01404831417 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 5.23 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 6.64 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 9.72 Miles

Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 12.12 Miles

Cranbrook Burrough Fields, Cranbrook, Devon, EX5 2DY 14.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Seaton Taxis 01297 24666 21 Roman Way, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2NT 0.90 Miles
Colyton Cabs 07821 640811 47 Courtenay Drive, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6QA 1.12 Miles
Pete's Taxis Seaton 01297 20038 6 Cross Street, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2LH 1.46 Miles
A To B Taxis Axminster 01297 33900 22 Kirby Close, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5JA 5.37 Miles
Axminster Cabs Ltd 01297 34000 43 Victoria Place, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NQ 5.54 Miles
Axminster Taxis 01297 34000 43 Victoria Place, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NQ 5.54 Miles
Orchard Taxis 01395 578883 15 Orchard Cl, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9RF 6.37 Miles
Paynes Premier Travel 01297 35895 3 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5HU 6.38 Miles
Aa Taxis 01395 512538 76 Malden Rd, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9NA 6.54 Miles
Millstream Taxis 01404 45825 51 Whitebridges, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2RR 6.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Poplar Tree Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Seaton Down Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Scalwell Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgeway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colyford Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lydgates Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Colyvale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shells Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newlands Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice 01297 20877	Seaton & Colyton Med.Prac 148 Harepath Road Seaton Devon EX12 2DU
Seaton - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seaton & District Community Hospita Valley View Road Seaton EX12 2UU
Townsend House Medical Centre	Seaton & District Community Ho Valley View Road Seaton Devon EX12 2UU
Seaton - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Seaton & District Community Hospita Valley View Road Seaton EX12 2UU
Townsend House Medical Centre 01297 20616	Townsend House 49 Harepath Road Seaton Devon EX12 2RY

Local Stores

Axminster
West Street
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5PA
01297 35224
shop.4596@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.44 miles

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SPAR Seaton
42-44 Harepath Road
Seaton
EX12 2RU
01297 23905
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coombefield Seaton Branch Surgery
Manor Road Seaton Devon EX12 2AQ 01297 24896 1.36 miles

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Jurassic Vets - Colyton
Rosemary Lane Colyton Devon EX24 6LS 01395 208620 contact@jurassicvets.com Website 1.47 miles
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Blackdown Farm Vets Ltd
Dalwood Hill Nursery Burrow Knap Way Dalwood Devon EX13 7ES 01404 819150 hello@BlackdownFarm.Vet Website 4.38 miles
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Our Out of Hours response is provided by our own Vets.

Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Summerleaze Farm Gammonds Hill Kilmington Axminster Devon EX13 7RA 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 4.54 miles

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Summerleaze Vets Ltd
Summerleaze Farm Gammons Hill Kilmington Axminster Devon EX13 7RA 01297 304007 summerleaze@summerleaze-vets.co.uk Website 4.54 miles
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Coombefield Veterinary Hospital
Coombe Lane Axminster Devon EX13 5AX 01297 630500 reception@axvets.co.uk Website 5.58 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Otterton Circuit
A Walk With A Great Mixture Of Landscapes And Views In South East Devon. About 5 Miles Along The Beautiful River Otter And Then Along The Coast Path And Back To Otterton For Afternoon Tea. 7 Fore St Otterton 10.48 miles Walk Past The Mill To Join The River Path.

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Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 11.10 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife. DT6 6JW 11.55 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From. The Chapel On The Beach W Bay Rd West Bay Bridport DT6 4EN 14.30 miles Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 14.77 miles

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Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 16.26 miles

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