Westacott
Built-up area in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.078, -4.024 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 58 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Westacott is a small rural settlement in North Devon, in the county of Devon in southwest England. Tucked into rolling farmland a short drive from Barnstaple and within easy reach of the North Devon coast and Exmoor, the area is characterised by narrow lanes, hedgerows and scattered stone cottages with wide views over the countryside.
Historically rooted in mixed farming, Westacott retains the quiet, community‑centred feel of many small Devon villages; local life revolves around agriculture, outdoor recreation such as walking and birdwatching, and relying on nearby towns for shops and services, while some residents commute to larger centres or work in the region’s tourism and rural trades.
Postcode districts covering Westacott
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bideford 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Ilfracombe 9.6 miles15.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Barnstaple with Westacott Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Newport Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Goodleigh Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Landkey Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Barnstaple Central Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Barnstaple with Pilton Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Barnstaple Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bishop's Tawton Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Pilton West Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Roundswell Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Shirwell Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Swimbridge Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Westacott
EX32 8QP, EX32 8RD, EX32 8RE, EX32 8QN, EX32 7NG, EX32 7NF, EX32 8RG, EX32 8QY, EX32 0HE … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 35.6 miles57.3 km
- Cardiff Airport 36.8 miles59.1 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Westacott Ad
- The Park Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hunters Lodge 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Commodore Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- The George 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Kentisbury Grange 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Seagate 7.5 miles12 km
- Northcote Manor 3 8.9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Westacott
- Orchard Vale Community School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 8.1 miles13 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 18.9 miles30.5 km