| Holcombe
is situated between the seaside
resorts of Dawlish and Teignmouth, and has a population
of around eight hundred people. The village has a church
(St George's), a
shop, two pubs (The Castle Inn in
the village, and the Smugglers Inn on the coast road) and
a Village Hall. We did
have a Post Office but this was closed by the PO, in its
wisdom, in September 2008. For administrative purposes, Holcombe
falls within the Dawlish South West ward of the Teignbridge District Council. Holcombe's history has been traced back over a thousand
years. In this time, the village has changed
considerably from a largely rural and agricultural community
to the village we see today, with many residents
commuting each day to Exeter or Torbay. The
village's rich past has been associated with smugglers and
been impacted by the growth of the railways - the Bristol to
Plymouth main line goes along the coast at Holcombe and is
one of the most scenic stretches of the rail network in the
country. The heart of the village though has retained
much of its character, with many thatched cottages in a
designated conservation area.
This website is primarily for the residents of Holcombe
and provides details of events as well as general
information on the village. If you have any items for
inclusion or any comments on the website, please contact the
administrator, Andy, at andy@holcombedevon.co.uk.
Enjoy!
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