The river Taw rises on Dartmoor and one of its tributaries, the Little Dart, flows through the small hilltop town of Chulmleigh. The woodland around Chulmleigh and Eggesford Forest is quite ancient and walkers will enjoy numerous scenic routes in this quiet, unspoilt countryside. Many interesting plants are to be found including the wood anemone, wood sorrel and spurge. In Heywood Wood are earth ramparts of a Norman motte and bailey castle. There are also unusual trees such as the chile pine and western red cedar. The Culm grasslands are considered among the finest examples of species rich grasslands in the world. These grasses are vital for the survival of rare species such as the curlew and marsh fritillery butterfly, while the hedges and copses dating from Saxon times are inhabited by the dormouse and rare brown hairstreak butterfly. The brown owl and largest population of wild otters in England are also present. Chulmleigh parish has been designated an Area of Rural Tranquillity and an Area of Great Landscape Value. Chulmleigh was originally settled in 815 by the Saxons and named Ceolmund’s Leigh, after its founder, who appreciated the hunting potential for deer and wild boar in the nearby forests.
Attraction
Cottage
Blueberry Cottage
Lemon Tree Cottage at Bealy Court
The Roundhouse
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Earl of Portsmouth
Fox & Hounds Country Hotel
Globe Inn
Lymington Arms
Old Court House
Red Lion
Royal Oak Inn
Restaurant
Chulmleigh Tandoori
Earl of Portsmouth
Fox & Hounds Country Hotel
Frenchs Cosmopolitan Bistro
Shops
Handsford Farm
S.J Forrester
Chulmleigh Fresh & Fruity
Outlines
Antiques
Places to Stay near Chulmleigh
Old Bakehouse (0.10 miles)
When the Saxons came to Chulmleigh (about 815 A.D.) high up above the Little Dart and Taw river valleys, it was a peaceful place set apart from the rest of the ... More
Fox & Hounds Country Hotel (1.56 miles)
Nestled on the River Taw, halfway between Exeter and Barnstaple the hotel enjoys an exquisite setting amongst the rolling hills of the Tarka Trail. Furnished with a mixture of beautiful antiques and contemporary comfort the Fox & Hounds ... More | visit website
The Cider House (3.95 miles)
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Perched high above the Taw Valley and enjoying glorious views, yet only 1 mile from the village pub and shop, these two delightful adjoining cottages are havens ... More
Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club (4.28 miles)
Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club is beautifully set in a richly wooded 200 acre parkland estate. Boasting breathtaking views towards the romantic Devon landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor, the ... More
Northcote Manor Hotel (4.65 miles)
Inside the 18th century Manor much care has been taken to create an oasis of calm and serenity where guests can relax and recharge as their needs are met by attentive and welcoming staff. The ... More | visit website
Mole Cottage Bed and Breakfast (4.77 miles)
Sampson Barton Guest House (5.04 miles)
Our 17th century Longhouse nestled amongst farmland and set in an acre of landscaped gardens has spacious sitting and dining rooms with oak beams and inglenook fireplaces. We offer delicious ... More
Belgrave B&B (7.29 miles)
Ram's Head Inn (7.31 miles)
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