Dowlish Wake is a small, rural village and parish in Somerset, England, tucked into gently rolling lanes, hedgerows and pasture. Its character is defined by traditional stone cottages, farm buildings and mature gardens, giving a quiet, countryside feel rather than any urban bustle.
Historically the settlement grew around agriculture and country estates, and you can still see listed buildings and a parish church that reflect those older layers; the local economy remains largely agricultural with some small businesses and commuters. Community life is strong for a settlement of its size, with village events, walking routes and a social hub provided by the village hall and local gatherings.
Postcode districts covering Dowlish Wake
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 11.7 miles
- Yeovil 11.1 miles
- Bridgwater 15.7 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 23 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22.7 miles
- Dorchester 24.2 miles
- Bridport 14.2 miles
- Chard 3.9 miles
- Chard Town 3.6 miles
- Street 15.9 miles
- Sidmouth 21.5 miles
- Honiton 15.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ilminster Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Kingstone Parish 1.4 miles
- Knowle St. Giles Parish 1.7 miles
- Cudworth Parish 1.8 miles
- Chillington Parish 1.9 miles
- Whitelackington Parish 1.9 miles
- Dinnington Parish 2.1 miles
- Donyatt Parish 2.3 miles
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 2.4 miles
- Chaffcombe Parish 2.5 miles
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Stocklinch Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Dowlish Wake
TA19 0NZ, TA19 0QG, TA19 0PX, TA19 0NT, TA19 0PA, TA19 0NY, TA19 0PP, TA19 0NU, TA19 0PB … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 25.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 33.3 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 5.8 miles
- Axminster Railway Station 10.5 miles
Hotels near Dowlish Wake Ad
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 4.4 miles
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 3.9 miles
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 6.4 miles
- Hollies Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- The Crooked Swan 4.7 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 7 miles
- The Dolphin Hotel 4.1 miles
- Parrett Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- Lanes Hotel 3 9.1 miles
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 6.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 3.2 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 4.9 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 10 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 12.5 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 14.2 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 14.3 miles
- Halswell House Country house 14.8 miles
- Halswell Estate 14.8 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 16.3 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 17.9 miles