Area Info for Germansweek (Devon)

Germansweek, Devon, UK

Germansweek is a small rural hamlet located in North Devon, England. It is situated within the district of Torridge and is known for its peaceful countryside setting and traditional Devonian character. The hamlet is close to the larger village of Holsworthy, providing access to local amenities and services.

Location and Landscape

Germansweek is set within the scenic landscape of North Devon, characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and open fields. The area offers picturesque views and is ideal for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. Its rural environment makes it a tranquil retreat for residents and visitors alike.

History and Heritage

The hamlet has a history rooted in agriculture and rural life. While it is small, it features traditional Devon architecture, including farmhouses and cottages. The surrounding area has historical significance related to farming and rural communities in North Devon.

Community and Amenities

Germansweek is a very small community with limited amenities within the hamlet itself. Residents typically rely on nearby villages such as Holsworthy for shopping, schools, and healthcare. The area hosts local events and is known for its quiet, rural charm.

Transport and Accessibility

The hamlet is accessible mainly via local roads connecting to larger towns and transport routes in North Devon. Public transport options are limited, with bus services available in nearby villages. The nearest railway station is in Barnstaple, providing rail links to Exeter, Bristol, and London.

Natural Environment

The surrounding environment offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and wildlife watching. The rural landscape and nearby natural reserves make Germansweek an attractive location for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle.
Education
School
Ashwater Primary School3.22 miles
Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5EW
Boasley Cross Community Primary School3.47 miles
Bratton Clovelly, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4JH
Halwill Community Primary School3.80 miles
Dreybury Lane, Halwill, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5XU
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School4.77 miles
Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4DP
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School5.00 miles
Northlew, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3PB
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School5.40 miles
St Giles-on-the-Heath, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9SD
Bridestowe Primary School5.53 miles
Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4EL
Clawton Primary School5.75 miles
Clawton, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6QN
Lifton Community Primary School6.37 miles
North Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EH
Highampton Community Primary School7.02 miles
Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5LE
Bradford Primary School7.13 miles
Bradford, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7AB
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School7.24 miles
Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5PU
Lydford Primary School7.46 miles
School Road, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4AU
Boyton Community Primary School7.77 miles
Boyton, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9RJ
Werrington Community Primary School8.27 miles
Yeolmbridge, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8TN
Holsworthy Community College8.58 miles
Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JD
Health
Clinic
Holsworthy Link Centre8.51 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Market Street Clinic8.91 miles
3 Tower Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8BQ
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Launceston9.00 miles
11 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AJ
The Kensey Centre9.13 miles
30 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AE
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Okehampton9.24 miles
17 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AN
Launceston Hospital9.38 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Launceston Medical Centre9.42 miles
Landlake Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Tavistock12.60 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 3 West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AD
Tavistock Hospital12.70 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Stratton Community Clinic15.06 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Bude Contraception Clinic15.06 miles
Stratton Health Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Stratton Hospital15.13 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
Stratton Hospital15.13 miles
Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
Bude Splash Leisure Pool15.52 miles
Stucley Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AR
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Bude16.12 miles
Neetside Community Centre, Bude & Stratton Community Project, Neetside, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LB
Neetside Community Centre16.12 miles
Leven Road, Neetside, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LB
GP
The Surgery6.37 miles
North Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EH
Blake House Surgery7.14 miles
Bowhay Close, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QE
Holsworthy Doctors8.74 miles
Holsworthy Medical Centre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6GH
Hatherleigh Medical Practice 9.12 miles
Pipers Meadow, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JT
Beech House Surgery 9.32 miles
Beech House Surgery, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5RU
Launceston Medical Centre9.42 miles
Landlake Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HH
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE9.44 miles
East Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AY
Okement Surgery9.47 miles
Okehampton Hospital, Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Tavyside Health Centre12.74 miles
Abbey Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9FD
Abbey Surgery12.74 miles
28 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU
Carnewater Practice - Lewannick13.21 miles
Landry Cottage, Lewannick, Cornwall, PL15 7QD
Gunnislake Health Centre13.98 miles
The Orchard, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9JZ
Bradworthy Surgery14.23 miles
The New Surgery, The Square, Bradworthy, Devon, EX22 7SY
Winkleigh Branch Surgery14.59 miles
15 Southernhay, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JH
Devonshire House14.79 miles
Devonshire House, Essington, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2EX
Stratton Medical Centre15.06 miles
Hospital Road, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Hospital
Holsworthy Hospital8.71 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Launceston General Hospital9.38 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Okehampton Hospital9.47 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Tavistock Community Hospital12.70 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Stratton Hospital15.06 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Torrington Hospital16.08 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Moretonhampstead Hospital20.06 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Bideford Hospital20.10 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Liskeard Community Hospital21.12 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital21.74 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Derriford Hospital21.88 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Royal Eye Infirmary21.88 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
St Barnabas Hospital22.09 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre22.14 miles
20 Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XP
Crediton Hospital24.01 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Mount Gould Local Care Centre24.43 miles
200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy8.40 miles
2-3 The Square, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL
Boots8.74 miles
Holsworthy Healthcentre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, EX22 6GH
Day Lewis Plc9.00 miles
9 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AA
Boots9.01 miles
28 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AE
Tesco Instore Pharmacy9.08 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Tavistock Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HG
Lloydspharmacy9.23 miles
31-32 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HB
Boots9.23 miles
27-28 Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HB
Boots12.56 miles
5 - 6 Duke Street, Tavistock, PL19 0BA
Day Lewis Plc12.58 miles
81 West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AQ
Tavyside Pharmacy12.96 miles
Abbey Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9BB
Morrisons Pharmacy13.01 miles
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9AA
Gunnislake Pharmacy13.98 miles
Gunnislake Health Centre, The Orchard, Gunnislake, PL18 9JZ
North Tawton Pharmacy14.70 miles
1 Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
Lloydspharmacy15.06 miles
Medical Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, EX23 9BP
Lloydspharmacy15.82 miles
1 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN
Lloydspharmacy16.13 miles
17-18 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AE
Leisure
Park
ROADFORD LAKE0.36 miles
HAYNE MANOR (Grade II Listed)4.85 miles
SYDENHAM HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.31 miles
WERRINGTON PARK (Grade II Listed)8.15 miles
BLACK-A-TOR COPSE8.47 miles
OLD TOWN PARK8.96 miles
OCKMENT9.25 miles
SIMMONS PARK (Grade II Listed)9.30 miles
ENDSLEIGH (Grade I Listed)10.60 miles
PENHEALE MANOR (Grade II Listed)11.39 miles
DUNSDON11.89 miles
TAVISTOCK VIADUCT WALK12.61 miles
WOOD HOUSE (Grade I Listed)13.38 miles
BEAFORD14.58 miles
KIT HILL14.59 miles
WISTMAN'S WOOD14.99 miles
Shop
Groceries
Waitrose Holsworthy8.33 miles
Station Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6AZ
Co-op Holsworthy8.37 miles
Holsworthy, EX22 6AP
SPAR Holsworthy8.66 miles
Spar, Bude Road, Devon, EX22 6HZ
Bridge Street Garage8.81 miles
Bridge Street, Hatherleigh, Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA
Co-op Launceston8.82 miles
Launceston, PL15 8EX
SPAR Launceston8.87 miles
Spar, 2 Dutson Road, Cornwall, PL15 8DU
Co-op Okehampton8.88 miles
Hatherleigh, EX20 3HY
Co-op Launceston8.99 miles
Broad Street, Launceston, PL15 8AE
Co-op Okehampton9.13 miles
Okehampton, EX20 1HN
Tesco Launceston (Superstore)9.14 miles
Tavistock Rd, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HG
Waitrose Okehampton9.16 miles
School Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1WL
Lidl Okehampton9.22 miles
School Way, Okehampton, EX20 1EU
Lidl Launceston9.32 miles
Hurdon Rd, Launceston, PL15 9DA
Co-op Launceston9.38 miles
Western Road, Petrol Launceston, PL15 7AU
Costcutter Okehampton9.91 miles
1 Stannary Court, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1QF
SPAR Okehampton10.32 miles
Spar, Exeter Road, Devon, EX20 1QQ
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport21.53 miles
Exeter International Airport34.95 miles
Bus Stop
War Memorial (SW)0.02 miles
War Memorial (NE)0.03 miles
Phone Box (E)0.76 miles
Phone Box (W)0.77 miles
Brockscombe Cross (N)1.32 miles
Brockscombe Cross (SE)1.32 miles
Clovelly Inn (S)2.11 miles
Clovelly Inn (N)2.11 miles
Broadwoodwidger Primary School (NE)2.11 miles
Broadwoodwidger Primary School (SW)2.12 miles
Chapel (S)2.37 miles
Chapel (N)2.37 miles
Metherell Cross (NW)2.41 miles
Metherell Cross (SE)2.41 miles
Castle Cross (NW)2.79 miles
Castle Cross (NE)2.80 miles
Ferry Port
Bideford Ferry Landing20.16 miles
Instow Ferry Landing22.43 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing22.59 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal24.28 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal24.31 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal25.07 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal25.15 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage25.21 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing25.38 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing25.55 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing29.41 miles
Warren Point Ferry Landing29.53 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing29.55 miles
Totnes Ferry Landing31.15 miles
Bodinnick Ferry Landing32.44 miles
Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing32.48 miles
Railway Station
Okehampton Rail Station9.47 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station11.90 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station14.58 miles
Calstock Rail Station15.84 miles
Bere Alston Rail Station16.69 miles
Eggesford Rail Station18.46 miles
Bere Ferrers Rail Station19.11 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station19.57 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station19.70 miles
Lapford Rail Station19.72 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station20.39 miles
Copplestone Rail Station21.03 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station21.15 miles
Yeoford Rail Station21.50 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station21.61 miles
Saltash Rail Station22.09 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX21 5B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment245
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
HIGHER BUDDLE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£625,000
2024-09-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-08-29   £562,500
Sold 2009-07-29   £305,000
THE PARSONAGE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BA		£1,020,000
2023-09-01
detached
freehold
ROCK COTTAGE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£231,000
2022-05-10
detached
freehold
HOMELIVING FARM (PARSLEY COTTAGE)
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£269,000
2021-09-14
semidetached
freehold
HOMELIVING FARM
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£1,000,000
2021-06-25
detached
freehold
OLD PAULS SHOP
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£375,000
2021-03-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-07-02   £347,000
Sold 2002-09-12   £185,000
CHAPEL COTTAGE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£375,000
2020-10-15
detached
freehold
GREEN FIELD
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£450,000
2020-08-21
detached
freehold
CAREY COTTAGE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£210,000
2020-05-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2012-01-27   £180,000
HOMELIVING FARM (BROCKS BARN)
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£375,000
2020-05-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-01-11   £290,000
LONGFIELD HOUSE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BQ		£300,000
2020-04-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
NIGHTINGALE COTTAGE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£502,000
2019-10-08
detached
freehold
ASH HOUSE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£288,000
2019-07-08
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-10-28   £187,500
LITTLE BIDLAKE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£410,000
2019-06-21
detached
freehold
GARDEN MEADOW
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BQ		£420,000
2019-04-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-05-15   £347,000
HOMELIVING FARM (1 COURTYARD COTTAGE)
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£155,000
2018-09-14
terraced
freehold
THE ORCHARD
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£465,000
2017-11-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-08-28   £409,950
LOWER TOFT
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BD		£635,000
2017-09-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
TOFT FARMHOUSE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BD		£635,000
2017-09-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
BIDLAKE COTTAGE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£365,000
2017-04-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-06-10   £215,000
Sold 2000-06-15   £77,000
POETS TENEMENT
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£440,000
2017-01-31
detached
freehold
GRASMERE HOUSE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£430,000
2016-03-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-11-24   £435,000
Sold 2006-07-28   £375,000
Sold 1997-05-09   £144,000
HOMELIVING FARM (2 COURTYARD COTTAGE)
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£155,000
2015-01-29
terraced
freehold
Sold 2010-09-29   £146,000
TARRAGON COTTAGE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£245,000
2014-10-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-10-07   £228,000
Sold 2004-12-03   £146,000
PYMS MEADOW
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BA		£400,000
2014-06-09
detached
freehold
SCHOOL HOUSE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£410,000
2008-04-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-03-09   £190,000
Sold 1999-09-10   £145,000
WELCOME COTTAGE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£335,000
2007-08-06
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-06-29   £105,000
PUMP COTTAGE
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£125,000
2000-05-11
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-06-18   £114,000
THE OLD CHAPEL
GERMANSWEEK
BEAWORTHY
DEVON
EX21 5BP		£86,000
1997-09-08
semidetached
freehold
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