Jacobstow is a small, rural parish in north Cornwall, set in gently rolling farmland a short distance inland from the north coast. The landscape of hedged fields, lanes and small streams is typical of the area, with a compact village heart surrounded by scattered farms and hamlets rather than any large urban centre.
The community is quiet and close‑knit, centred on its historic parish church and village amenities, and the local economy remains largely agricultural with a modest contribution from holiday lets and people who commute to nearby towns. It’s valued for its peaceful lanes, glimpses of traditional Cornish architecture and easy access to coastal scenery and towns such as Bude.
Postcode districts covering Jacobstow
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- St. Gennys Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Week St. Mary Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Warbstow Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Poundstock Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Otterham Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Tremaine Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Treneglos Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Widemouth Bay Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Whitstone Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- St. Juliot Parish 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Tresmeer Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- North Petherwin Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
Example postcodes in Jacobstow
EX23 0AT, EX23 0NG, EX23 0BZ, EX23 0BP, EX23 0BT, EX23 0BR, EX23 0BU, PL15 8UA, EX22 6XP … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 28 miles45.1 km
- Exeter International Airport 49.7 miles80 km
- Bodmin General Railway Station 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Liskeard Railway Station 19.9 miles32.1 km
Hotels near Jacobstow Ad
- The Beach at Bude 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Wellington Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Falcon Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Tommy Jacks Beach Apartments 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Widemouth Manor 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Camelot Castle Hotel 9.9 miles16 km
- The Darlington Hotel 9.4 miles15.1 km
Local points of interest
- Millook Haven Harbour 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Buckator Beach Beach 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Hingston Down Hill 19.8 miles31.8 km