Getting here
Finding Us
Please ensure you use these directions and do not rely solely on Sat Nav. There are two entrances to Eastacott Barton. One is the entrance to our property and does not have access to the holiday properties. Sat Nav is likely to send you to the wrong entrance. Also please ignore any instruction from Sat Nav to turn into our neighbours property at Pitt Farm.
What3Words
The best way to ensure you arrive at the correct entrance is to use the what3words app. The what3words for Eastacott Barton are //trusts.undercuts.grins
From the East – via M5
From Junction 27 of the M5 take A361 to Tiverton and then towards Barnstaple. After approximately 23 miles, turn left at the roundabout to South Molton. Follow the road through South Molton and then turn left on to the B3227 to Torrington. After approx. 5-6 miles, take the left turn marked to Eastacott. Proceed along lane for approximately one and a half miles.
DO NOT turn right to Pitt Farm and DO NOT turn left at the stone cross (signposted to Eastacott) but go straight on, past Narracott Farm and down the hill. You will approach a sharp right turn in the road (with a five bar gate directly in front of you). The two stone pillar entrance and drive to Eastacott Barton is on the left as the road sharply turns right. Follow the drive through the white gate.
From the North (Barnstaple) or South and West (Exeter/Crediton)
Take the A377 (Barnstaple to Exeter road) to Umberleigh. (About 9 miles south of Barnstaple). At Umberleigh cross the river Taw over the bridge opposite The Rising Sun Pub. Turn immediately right after crossing the bridge and continue about half a mile. You will drive over a level crossing. Follow the road, taking the first left turn sign posted to Eastacott. Drive through the Brightley Barton farm area, and continue up a stepp hill for about half a mile. The entrance to Eastacott Barton (two stone pillars) is at the top of the hill before it turns sharply left.
You Have Arrived!
As you approach along the drive, fork right by the barns for Stable. Parking is by the walled garden or directly in front of Stable . If you are staying at Harebell, continue along the drive (do not turn right to Stable) pass the log store and turn right in between the main house and Stable (small turning) into the courtyard. Signposted to Harebell. You will see Harebell in front of you and can park in the courtyard.