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 miles18.9 km
- Yeovil 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Bridgwater 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 23 miles37 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Dorchester 24.2 miles39 km
- Bridport 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Chard 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Chard Town 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Street 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Sidmouth 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Honiton 15.5 miles25 km
Neighbouring places
- Ilminster Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Kingstone Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Knowle St. Giles Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Cudworth Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Chillington Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Whitelackington Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dinnington Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Donyatt Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Chaffcombe Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Stocklinch Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Dowlish Wake
TA19 0PA, TA19 0NU, TA19 0NY, TA19 0PX, TA19 0NZ, TA19 0QG, TA19 0NX, TA19 0PP, TA19 0PB … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 25.8 miles41.5 km
- Bristol Airport 33.3 miles53.6 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Axminster Railway Station 10.5 miles16.8 km
Hotels near Dowlish Wake Ad
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Crooked Swan 4.7 miles7.6 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- The Dolphin Hotel 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 6.9 miles11.1 km
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Huish Park Stadium 10 miles16 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 12.5 miles20 km
- Norton Manor Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 14.3 miles23 km
- Halswell House Country house 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Halswell Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 17.9 miles28.8 km