Area Info for Timberscombe (Somerset)

Timberscombe (Somerset, UK)

Timberscombe is a small village located in the Somerset West and Taunton district of Somerset, England. It is situated within the Exmoor National Park, offering picturesque rural scenery and a tranquil environment.

Geography and Location

The village lies approximately 4 miles south of Minehead and is surrounded by rolling hills and moorland typical of the Exmoor area. Its proximity to the coast makes it a popular spot for visitors seeking both countryside and seaside experiences.

History

Timberscombe has a history dating back to medieval times, with historical records indicating its existence since at least the 12th century. The village has retained many traditional features, including old stone cottages and historic buildings.

Community and Amenities

The village features a church, St. Andrew's Church, which is of historical interest. There are also a few local pubs and small shops serving the community. The village maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, with local events and activities held throughout the year.

Tourism and Attractions

Timberscombe serves as a base for exploring Exmoor National Park, with walking and hiking trails available for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for wildlife watching, photography, and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.

Transport

The village is accessible by road, with connections to nearby towns and villages. Public transport options are limited, so visitors often rely on private vehicles to explore the region.
Education
School
Timberscombe Church of England First School0.10 miles
Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY
Dunster First School2.30 miles
13 St George`s Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX
West Somerset College2.35 miles
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY
Minehead Middle School2.38 miles
Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH
Minehead First School2.45 miles
Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG
St Michael's Church of England First School2.66 miles
Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY
Cutcombe Church of England First School2.79 miles
Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7DZ
St Dubricius Church of England VA School5.12 miles
Parsons Street, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8QJ
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford5.74 miles
Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0PB
Exford Church of England First School6.68 miles
Exford, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7PP
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School7.46 miles
North Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW
Knights Templar Church of England/Methodist Community School7.53 miles
Liddymore Road, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0EX
St Peter's Church of England First School7.61 miles
Doniford Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SF
All Saints CofE VC Infants School9.29 miles
Fishers Mead, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EN
Dulverton Junior School9.35 miles
Barns Close West, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EE
Stogumber CofE Primary School9.41 miles
Station Road, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3TQ
Health
Clinic
Barnfield Unit (Minehead Community Mental Health Team)2.47 miles
Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DF
Minehead Dental Centre2.55 miles
Alcombe Childrens Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5EB
Lynton Resource Centre15.40 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Dene Barton Community Unit16.26 miles
Dene Road,, Cotford St. Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1DE
The Lodge (Evergreen)17.40 miles
Lodge Close, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8JN
Wellington Medical Centre17.56 miles
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
Tiverton Miu17.95 miles
Tiverton & District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
South Molton Health Centre17.97 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Tiverton18.39 miles
31A Gold Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6QB
Taunton Deane Cmht For Older People18.87 miles
2 Marco Polo House, Unit 7, Bindon Business Park, Cook Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BJ
Holford19.49 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Cheddon Lodge19.49 miles
Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Rydon19.49 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Foundation House19.50 miles
Wellsprings Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PQ
Pyrland19.52 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AU
Caldat - Learning Disabilities & Autism Child Development Centre19.58 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
GP
Dunster Surgery2.21 miles
3 Park Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SR
Irnham Lodge Surgery2.45 miles
Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG
Harley House Surgery2.56 miles
2 Irnham Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DL
Porlock Medical Centre5.22 miles
Porlock, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PJ
Brendon Hills Surgery5.77 miles
Torre, Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0LA
Watchet Surgery7.19 miles
55 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AG
West Somerset Healthcare7.67 miles
Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QE
Exmoor Medical Centre9.29 miles
Oldberry House, Fishers Mead, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EN
Lister House Surgery11.83 miles
Croft Way, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2BF
BAMPTON SURGERY12.47 miles
Barnhay, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9NB
The Surgery14.55 miles
Creedwell Orchard, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JZ
Quantock Medical Centre14.84 miles
Banneson Road, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NW
Lynton Health Centre15.38 miles
Burvill Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6HA
Quantock Vale Surgery15.42 miles
Quantock Vale Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3LH
Wellington Medical Centre 17.54 miles
Wellington Medical Centre, Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
Luson Surgery17.56 miles
Luson Surgery, 41 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AG
Hospital
Minehead Community Hospital2.47 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Williton Community Hospital7.44 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Dene Barton Community Hospital 16.34 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Wellington Community Hospital17.66 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Tiverton and District Hospital17.95 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
South Molton Hospital18.26 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital18.64 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Musgrove Park Hospital19.58 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital22.23 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Bridgwater Community Hospital22.78 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
North Devon District Hospital24.69 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Weston General Hospital25.00 miles
Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke26.67 miles
Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS22 9UZ
Crediton Hospital27.19 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital27.36 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Priory Hospital Church Village28.91 miles
Church Road, Tonteg, Nr Ponytypridd, CF38 1HE
Pharmacy
John Ware Ltd2.28 miles
65 Alcombe Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6BD
Lloydspharmacy2.45 miles
Irnham Lodge, Baytree House,Townsend Rd, Minehead, TA24 5RG
Boots2.64 miles
14-16 The Parade, Minehead, TA24 5UG
Tesco Stores Limited2.65 miles
Seaward Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BY
Porlock Pharmacy5.13 miles
High Street, Porlock, TA24 8PT
Preddy J and Co Ltd7.17 miles
Quantock Pharmacy, 11 Swain Street, Watchet, TA23 0AB
Lloydspharmacy7.67 miles
Williton Surgery, Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4QE
Dulverton Pharmacy9.26 miles
21 High Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HB
Day Lewis Pharmacy11.82 miles
1 The Square, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2JT
Bampton Pharmacy12.34 miles
22 Fore Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9ND
Lynton Pharmacy15.40 miles
17-18 Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Lydeard Care Ltd15.42 miles
The Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3LH
Boots17.56 miles
New Medical Centre, Off Mantle Sreet, Wellington, TA21 8BD
Superdrug Pharmacy17.56 miles
5 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AA
Lloydspharmacy17.56 miles
Luson Surgery, Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AG
Boots17.57 miles
6 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RA
Leisure
Park
DUNSTER CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)2.53 miles
DUNKERY & HORNER WOOD4.89 miles
HAWKCOMBE WOODS6.07 miles
NETTLECOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)6.89 miles
TARR STEPS WOODLAND8.44 miles
ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) (Grade II Listed)9.43 miles
EXMOOR10.95 miles
CROWCOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)11.94 miles
HURSTONE12.37 miles
QUANTOCK HILLS13.62 miles
FAIRFIELD (Grade II Listed)14.33 miles
ASH PRIORS COMMON14.75 miles
COTHELSTONE MANOR (Grade II Listed)15.43 miles
NYNEHEAD COURT (Grade II* Listed)16.66 miles
KNIGHTSHAYES COURT (Grade II* Listed)16.85 miles
WELLINGTON BASINS17.16 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Minehead2.28 miles
Alcombe Road, TA24 6BB
Costcutter Minehead2.48 miles
Minehead Service Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RE
Tesco Minehead (Superstore)2.61 miles
Seaward Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BY
Lidl Minehead2.65 miles
Seaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BY
Co-op Minehead2.69 miles
Minehead, TA24 5AZ
Iceland Minehead2.72 miles
The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AZ
Morrisons Minehead2.74 miles
Vulcan Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DG
Budgens Wheddon Cross2.89 miles
The Garage, Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset, TA 24 7DR
Nisa J & J Wilson4.35 miles
Hoburn Blue Anchor, Blue Anchor Bay, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6JT
Costcutter Porlock5.21 miles
High Street, Porlock, Somerset, TA24 8PU
Co-op Watchet7.19 miles
Watchet, TA23 0AE
Co-op Watchet7.37 miles
Liddymore Road, TA23 0DR
SPAR Watchet7.38 miles
Spar, 53-55 Liddymore Road, Somerset, TA23 0DS
Co-op Taunton7.54 miles
Williton, TA4 4PX
SPAR Williton7.56 miles
Spar, 2 Fore Street, Somerset, TA4 4PX
SPAR Haven Doniford Bay8.56 miles
Haven Doniford Bay, Doniford Bay, Somerset, TA23 0TJ
Transport
Airport
Cardiff International Airport17.21 miles
Exeter International Airport30.41 miles
Bus Stop
Village Post Office (NE)0.04 miles
The Lion Inn (NW)0.04 miles
Brewers Green (SW)0.05 miles
The Lion Inn (SE)0.05 miles
Brook Street (NE)0.05 miles
Hill View (N)0.28 miles
Hill View (S)0.28 miles
Village Stores (W)1.32 miles
Village Stores (E)1.32 miles
Hopcott Quarry (W)2.13 miles
Boyd House (W)2.16 miles
South Park (N)2.17 miles
Old Farm Road (S)2.17 miles
The Foresters Inn (W)2.19 miles
The Foresters Inn (NE)2.19 miles
Bratton Turn (W)2.22 miles
Ferry Port
Minehead Harbour3.22 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal18.56 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal21.87 miles
Penarth Pier23.24 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop23.77 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop24.41 miles
Channel View Waterbus Stop24.41 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop24.66 miles
Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop24.66 miles
Mermaid Quay Waterbus Stop24.79 miles
Cardiff - Britannia Quay24.90 miles
Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop25.06 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour25.23 miles
Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop25.39 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing26.84 miles
Instow Ferry Landing30.89 miles
Railway Station
Bishop's Lydeard15.26 miles
Rhoose Rail Station16.32 miles
Llantwit Major Rail Station16.63 miles
Barry Island Rail Station18.16 miles
Barry Rail Station18.16 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station18.38 miles
Barry Docks Rail Station19.03 miles
Taunton Rail Station19.79 miles
Cadoxton Rail Station19.88 miles
Dinas Powys Rail Station21.72 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station22.06 miles
Eastbrook Rail Station22.35 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station22.89 miles
Penarth Rail Station23.05 miles
Dingle Road Rail Station23.12 miles
Cogan Rail Station23.25 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA24 7TG)
Number of Properties in Catchment21
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)5
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)9
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
CORNERSTONES, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£372,975
2024-12-05
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£158,000
2024-05-30
semidetached
freehold
DUCK COTTAGE, GREAT HOUSE STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TQ		£360,000
2024-04-26
detached
freehold
BUTTERFLIES, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£275,000
2023-10-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-04-05   £162,500
IVY COTTAGE, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£156,000
2023-09-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2011-08-22   £178,500
3, CHURCH STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TP		£180,000
2023-07-21
terraced
freehold
RIVER STEEP, CHURCH STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TP		£462,000
2023-06-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-01-07   £325,000
4, CHURCH STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TP		£232,500
2022-09-23
semidetached
freehold
VERADALE COTTAGE, GREAT HOUSE STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TQ		£165,000
2022-08-10
terraced
freehold
1, WILLOW VIEW
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TH		£215,000
2022-05-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-02-18   £160,000
GAME HOUSE, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£500,000
2022-04-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-02-15   £255,000
7, THE GLEBE
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TS		£225,000
2021-12-03
terraced
freehold
THE OLD MALT HOUSE, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£250,000
2021-12-02
terraced
freehold
JUBILEE HOUSE
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TU		£285,000
2021-10-22
semidetached
freehold
GARDEN COTTAGE, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£223,000
2021-08-10
detached
freehold
THE OLD DAIRY
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TU		£80,000
2021-07-21
flatmaisonette
freehold
28, ORCHARD WAY
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7UL		£242,000
2021-06-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-07   £190,000
TIMBERSCOMBE METHODIST CHURCH, CHURCH STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TP		£100,000
2021-05-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
TIKI COTTAGE, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£275,000
2021-05-21
detached
freehold
8, WILLOWBANK
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TW		£277,500
2020-11-09
terraced
freehold
BROOK COTTAGE, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£218,500
2020-09-08
semidetached
freehold
EMBELLEWOOD
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TY		£480,000
2020-09-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-11-17   £415,000
GREAT HOUSE, GREAT HOUSE STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TQ		£565,000
2020-01-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, FORGE COTTAGES
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TT		£189,000
2019-10-21
terraced
freehold
THE FORGE (1)
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TT		£189,000
2019-07-04
terraced
freehold
5, CHURCH STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TP		£218,000
2018-09-04
detached
freehold
9, WILLOWBANK
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TW		£155,000
2018-08-23
terraced
freehold
BAMBOO COTTAGE, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£125,000
2018-08-16
flatmaisonette
freehold
1, CHURCH STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TP		£150,000
2018-05-15
terraced
freehold
POST OFFICE
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TU		£215,000
2017-12-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
REDMAYES COTTAGE, GREAT HOUSE STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TQ		£235,000
2017-10-04
terraced
freehold
THE LION INN, CHURCH STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TP		£152,500
2016-09-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
3, WILLOWBANK
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TW		£178,450
2016-08-30
semidetached
freehold
MARIGOLD HOLME, GREAT HOUSE STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TQ		£195,000
2016-05-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-08-25   £130,000
STABLE COTTAGE, GREAT HOUSE STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TQ		£195,000
2016-01-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-03-04   £275,000
2, BEMBERRY BANK
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TY		£205,000
2015-12-14
semidetached
freehold
THE FORGE (3)
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TT		£210,000
2015-11-23
terraced
freehold
2, WILLOW VIEW
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TH		£197,500
2014-12-01
terraced
freehold
PAXHOLT, GREAT HOUSE STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TQ		£203,000
2013-10-04
semidetached
freehold
RICE BARN, BROOK STREET
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TG		£245,000
2011-12-22
detached
freehold
1, BEMBERRY BANK
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TY		£167,500
2011-12-22
semidetached
freehold
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