Villages · South West England
Virginstow
In or near Ashwater.
Virginstow — a village in england south west.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston · 9.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Virginstow is a village located in South-West England. It features a rural setting typical of the region, characterised by agricultural land and local community life. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, making it suitable for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The village is part of the wider Devon landscape, known for its scenic views and proximity to natural attractions.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7107, -4.2981
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Virginstow
- Postcode
- EX21 5DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 9.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634951 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Ashwater
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Chapmanswell Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.5 km
Chapmanswell Car Park
Campsites · 2.5 km
Ashwater War Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Ashmill Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
Northcott
Villages · 3.8 km
Saint Giles on the Heath
Villages · 3.9 km
Incline Plane, Bridge And Wheel Pit To East Of Plane Cottage
Historic bridges · 4.6 km
Roadford Lake
Campsites · 4.6 km
Church of St Nicholas
Historic churches · 4.8 km
Northcott Wood camp
Vineyards · 4.8 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chapmanswell Caravan Park
Chapmanswell Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Chapmanswell Car Park
Chapmanswell Car Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ashwater War Memorial Cross
Ashwater War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — Grade I listed church in Ashwater, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Ashmill Bridge
Ashmill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Virginstow
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chapmanswell Caravan Park
Chapmanswell Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Chapmanswell Car Park
Chapmanswell Car Park — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
South Breazle Caravan Park
South Breazle Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tinhay Retreats Campsite
Tinhay Retreats Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bell Inn And Attached Wall And Coach House
The Bell Inn And Attached Wall And Coach House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Blue Lion Public House
The Blue Lion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Bakers Arms Public House
Bakers Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Sportsmans Arms
Sportsmans Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Inn
The Royal Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Virginstow?
- Virginstow is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX21 5DZ), in the parish of Virginstow.
- What is Virginstow?
- Virginstow — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Virginstow?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX21 5DZ.
- Is Virginstow a protected site?
- Yes — Virginstow is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Virginstow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX21 5DZ. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.