Welcome to Poltimore

Poltimore is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the city of Exeter and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the Poltimore House, which is a Grade II* listed building. The house was built in the 16th century and has been used for various purposes over the years, including as a hospital during World War II.

The village of Poltimore has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The name Poltimore is believed to have originated from the Latin words "pulcher" and "mare," which mean "beautiful sea." The village was once a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and orchards in the area. Today, the village is a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to see the historic buildings and enjoy the beautiful countryside.

One of the main attractions in Poltimore is the Poltimore House. The house is open to the public and offers guided tours, allowing visitors to explore the history and architecture of the building. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens, which are also open to the public. The gardens feature a variety of plants and flowers, including a walled garden, a rose garden, and a herb garden. Overall, Poltimore is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Westclyst Community Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bishop	Maddick Road Westclyst Exeter Devon EX1 3YG 1392304040 School Website
Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bishop	School Lane Broadclyst Exeter Devon EX5 3JG 01392304040 School Website
Clyst Vale Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Kevin Bawn	Station Road Broadclyst Exeter Devon EX5 3AJ 01392461407 School Website
Pinhoe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher J Metcalf	Harrington Lane Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX4 8PE 01392467984 School Website
Stoke Canon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Herbert	Stoke Canon Exeter Devon EX5 4AS 01392841279 School Website
Monkerton Community Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bishop	Sestertius Road Monkerton Exeter Devon EX1 3WS 1392303040
St Luke's Church Of England School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Kealey Sherwood	Harts Lane Exeter Devon EX1 3RD 1392204600 School Website
Willowbrook School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Molly Marlow	Summer Lane Beacon Heath Exeter Devon EX4 8NN 01392466208 School Website
St James School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Lindsay Skinner	Summer Lane Exeter Devon EX4 8NN 01392209922 School Website
Ellen Tinkham School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Burroughs	Hollow Lane Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX1 3RW 01392467168 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pinhoe Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE 1.70 Miles

Polsloe Bridge Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8AB 2.58 Miles

Cranbrook Burrough Fields, Cranbrook, Devon, EX5 2DY 2.68 Miles

St James' Park Well Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6QB 3.19 Miles

Exeter Central Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SB 3.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alpha Taxis 01392 444333 50 Beacon Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8QA 1.75 Miles
Airports Direct Southwest 01392 421439 55 Whipton Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8ER 2.02 Miles
Jays Cars 01392 640001 1 Emperor Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS 2.46 Miles
Derry Cars 01392 439244 12 De La Rue Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3DS 3.17 Miles
Exe Cars Taxis 01392 346161 2 Newcombe St Gdns, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2TP 3.17 Miles
Car Hire Exeter Airport 01392 363520 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.18 Miles
Corporate Cars 01395 233728 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.18 Miles
Exeter Airport Taxis 01395 234100 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.18 Miles
Avis Exeter Airport 0844 544 6015 Arrivals Hall, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.18 Miles
Exeter Taxi 07787 368984 South Lawn Terrace, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2SW 3.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Poltimore Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ratisloe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadclyst Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Clyst End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dog Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beacon Down Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huxham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Culm John Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Park Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinhoe Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harrington Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langaton Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnylands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Broadclyst Surgery	The Hellings Town Hill Broadclyst Exeter EX5 3EJ
Pinhoe Surgery 01392 469666	The Pinhoe Surgery Pinn Lane, Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX1 3SY
Whipton Surgery 01392 462770	The Whipton Surgery 378 Pinhoe Road Exeter Devon EX4 8EG
Whipton Surgery	10 Whipton Village Road Whipton Exeter Devon EX4 8AR
Cranbrook Medical Practice 01404 819207	Younghayes Centre Younghayes Road Cranbrook Devon EX5 7DR

Local Stores

Exeter - West Clyst
Coaker Road
West Clyst
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3HU
01392 469801
Store Website
1.20 miles

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SPAR Pinhoe
17
Main Road
Pinhoe
Exeter
EX4 9EY
01392 467193
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beaumont Veterinary Centre
31 Main Road Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX4 9EY 01392 460300 admin@beaumont-vets.co.uk Website 1.50 miles
Amenities
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Ark Vets - Pinhoe
3 Sandpiper Court Harrington Lane Exeter Devon EX4 8NS 01392 469770 info@arkvets-exeter.co.uk Website 1.62 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
46 Whipton Village Road Whipton Exeter Devon EX4 8AW 01392 465553 whipton@cityvets.co.uk Website 2.35 miles

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Medivet Polsloe
25 Park Road Mount Pleasant Exeter Devon EX1 2HS 01392 436006 polsloe@medivet.co.uk Website 3.03 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
Rosary House 27 Fore Street Heavitree Exeter Devon EX1 2QJ 01392 250066 heavitree@cityvets.co.uk Website 3.30 miles
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Medivet Exeter Cranbrook (Cranbrook Veterinary Centre)
London Road Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2ED 01404 823423 exeter.cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 3.37 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Brampford Speke
Turn Left At Post Office In Stoke Canon And Go Over The Train Tracks. Free Parking. Follow Footpath Through The Fields, Past The Stream And Over Several Gates And Bridges. You Can Either Divert And Have A Drink In The Pub (Check Pub Times) Or Continue On The Footpath, Past The Old Train Stop And Follow The Signs For The Footpath. You Will Continue Through Open Fields, Past Another Stream And Through A Farm. You Will Finally Come To The Road, Turn Right And Follow It Until You Reach Your Car, Green Ln Lancashire 1.89 miles

Location what3words glad.earlobes.thorax

Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 2.12 miles

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Exeter Canal
You Can Make This Walk As Long Or Short As You Like. We Parked For Free Just Off The A379 Bridge Road Then Walked Upstream Through The Fields To The Double Locks Pub. (Which Is Very Dog Friendly) 54 Bridge Rd Exeter Lancashire EX2 7BB 4.82 miles

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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 9.06 miles

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Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 10.11 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

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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 10.20 miles Walk Past The Mill To Join The River Path.

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