Northcott is a tiny, sparsely populated rural civil parish in the district of Torridge in Devon, England. Set among rolling farmland and hedgerowed lanes typical of north-west Devon, it has a quiet agricultural character with scattered stone farmhouses and small woodlands rather than a recognisable village centre.
The area has historic roots visible in old field patterns and traditional buildings, and the local economy remains largely agricultural with some residents commuting to nearby towns; social life is often tied to neighbouring parishes and village halls, making Northcott a peaceful spot for walkers and anyone after unspoilt countryside rather than a busy community hub.
Postcode districts covering Northcott
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Bideford 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Saltash 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Bodmin 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Tavistock 14.5 miles23.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Luffincott Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- St. Giles on the Heath Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Tetcott Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Werrington Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Boyton Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Virginstow Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- North Tamerton Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Broadwoodwidger Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Clawton Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Launceston North & North Petherwin Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Broadheath Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- North Petherwin Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Northcott
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 33.9 miles54.5 km
- Exeter International Airport 41 miles66 km
- Meldon Railway Station 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Gunnislake Railway Station 14.6 miles23.5 km
Hotels near Northcott Ad
- The Eagle House Hotel 5 miles8.1 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Arundell 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Hotel Endsleigh 9.3 miles15 km
- The White Hart Hotel 6.9 miles11.1 km
Local points of interest
- Millook Haven Harbour 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Buckator Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Hingston Down Hill 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.3 miles31.1 km