Situated in the western reaches of Torridge in north‑west Devon, Milton Damerel is a small rural parish in England surrounded by rolling farmland, hedgerows and narrow lanes. Agriculture - a mix of livestock and arable farming - dominates the local economy, while the quiet lanes and countryside attract walkers and those looking for a peaceful base; some residents commute to nearby market towns for work and services.
The community has deep roots, its name recalling the medieval Damerel family who once held land here, and the parish retains a scattering of traditional farmsteads and historic buildings. Social life is characteristically village‑centred, with the church, village hall and occasional fetes or clubs providing a close‑knit atmosphere typical of rural Devon parishes.
Postcode districts covering Milton Damerel
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 17.7 miles
- Bideford 10.9 miles
- Tavistock 23.3 miles
- Ilfracombe 24.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thornbury Parish 1.2 miles
- Abbots Bickington Parish 2 miles
- Sutcombe Parish 2.2 miles
- Newton St. Petrock Parish 2.3 miles
- Bulkworthy Parish 2.9 miles
- Cookbury Parish 3.3 miles
- Bradford Parish 3.3 miles
- Shebbear Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Milton & Tamarside Ward 3.8 miles
- West Putford Parish 3.8 miles
- Holsworthy Hamlets Parish 4 miles
- Chilsworthy Built-up area 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in Milton Damerel
EX22 7NA, EX22 7NB, EX22 7NZ, EX22 7BW, EX22 7LL, EX22 7NX, EX22 7AR, EX22 7NS, EX22 7PB … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 39.7 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 42.6 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 15.6 miles
- Meldon Railway Station 15.8 miles
Hotels near Milton Damerel Ad
- Kings Arms Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- The Bickford Arms Inn 4 4.4 miles
- The Hoops Inn 3 8 miles
- Host Stay Dipple Farm Shepherds Hut 5.5 miles
- The White Hart Hotel 4.8 miles
- The West Country Inn 3 9 miles
- Premier Inn Bideford 3 9.9 miles
- Red Lion Hotel 4 9.9 miles
- The Tree Inn 3 9.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 11.5 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 11.5 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 12 miles
- Millook Haven Harbour 14 miles
- Brightley Priory Historic site 15.5 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 15.8 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 16.3 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 19.4 miles
- Buckator Beach Beach 19.7 miles