Dunkeswell & Otterhead
Ward in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.85, -3.163 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 18 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01404 (Honiton) |
The ward centred on Dunkeswell and Otterhead sits in rural East Devon on the western edge of the Blackdown Hills, characterised by rolling farmland, mixed woodland and the small lakes and streams that feed the River Otter. Otterhead is notable for its estate landscape and water gardens, with peaceful walking trails and pockets of wildlife that attract local conservation volunteers and visitors interested in nature and heritage.
Locally the area mixes traditional agriculture with tourism and small rural businesses: holiday cottages, equestrian activity and craft enterprises are common, while Dunkeswell Aerodrome gives the ward an unusual aviation link - the airfield began life during the Second World War and remains a hub for light aircraft and emergency services. Historic touches such as the ruins of Dunkeswell Abbey, village pubs and seasonal community events help keep a strong local identity despite the quiet, dispersed settlement pattern in this part of Devon, England.
Postcode districts covering Dunkeswell & Otterhead
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Taunton 12 miles19.3 km
- Yeovil 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Bridgwater 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Exmouth 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Tiverton 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Bridport 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Chard 9 miles14.6 km
- Chard Town 9.3 miles15 km
- Sidmouth 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Honiton 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Dawlish 22.7 miles36.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Luppitt Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Upottery Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Monkton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cotleigh Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Combe Raleigh Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dunkeswell Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Honiton St. Paul's Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Awliscombe Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Stockland Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Honiton Built-up area 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Yarcombe Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Offwell Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Dunkeswell & Otterhead
EX14 9AW, EX14 4SA, EX14 9HR, EX14 4RD, EX14 9QA, EX14 9HG, EX14 4TN, EX14 9JB, EX14 9PJ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 38.6 miles62 km
- Honiton Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Feniton Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km
Hotels near Dunkeswell & Otterhead Ad
- Lakeview Manor 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Kerrington House 5 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Pig at Combe - Devon 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Red Lion Inn 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The George Hotel 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Hills Farm Stays 4 8 miles12.8 km
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Beambridge Inn 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Days Inn Taunton 3 8.7 miles14 km
Schools in Dunkeswell & Otterhead
- Awliscombe C of E Primary School Primary
- Stockland C of E Primary Academy Primary
- Upottery Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 3.7 miles6 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11 miles17.6 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Norton Manor Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Killerton Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Bishops Court Estate 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Halswell House Country house 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Halswell Estate 17.7 miles28.4 km