Villages · South West England
Countisbury
In or near Lynmouth.
Countisbury — a village in england south west.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay · 2.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Watersmeet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Countisbury is a village located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the dramatic landscapes of Exmoor National Park. The village offers a glimpse into traditional English village life, with local architecture and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can explore nearby walking trails and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2316, -3.7979
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Brendon and Countisbury
- Postcode
- EX35 6NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652237 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
National Trust bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.0 km
The Blue Ball Inn
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Butter Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort
Vineyards · 0.6 km
Wind Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Myrtlebury North Iron Age Enclosure
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Myrtlebury North Iron Age Enclosure
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Myrtleberry North Camp, a late prehistoric multiple enclosure fort 200m north west of Waters Meet House
Vineyards · 0.9 km
Hoar Oak Water
Museums · 0.9 km
Watersmeet House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Lynmouth Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
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National Trust bunkhouse
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The Blue Ball Inn
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Butter Hill
Butter Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 302 m.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort
Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Myrtlebury North Iron Age Enclosure
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Where to eat & stay near Countisbury
Places to stay
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National Trust bunkhouse
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Castle Hill Guest House
Castle Hill Guest House — a hotel in england south west.
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Lynmouth Holiday Park
Lynmouth Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
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Chough's Nest
Chough's Nest — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Sunny Lyn Holiday Park
Sunny Lyn Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 2Campsites · South West England
Leeford Farm Riverside Camping
Leeford Farm Riverside Camping — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Blue Ball Inn
The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Rock House Hotel
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Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part)
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Pack o' Cards
Pack o' Cards in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The London Inn
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Countisbury?
- Countisbury is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6NE), in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury.
- What is Countisbury?
- Countisbury — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Countisbury?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6NE.
- Is Countisbury a protected site?
- Yes — Countisbury is part of the Watersmeet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Countisbury?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6NE.