Merriment Meadow, Barnstaple, Devon
- Land size
- 3.5 acres
Description
Merriment Meadow is a beautifully varied parcel of land, featuring open meadow and a small woodland area, just a short 20-minute drive from Barnstaple. Nestled south of the village of Fremington, it enjoys breath-taking countryside views and presents a rare opportunity to own a private, tranquil retreat in a highly desirable location.
The meadow is accessed via a stone track that begins at a double field gate at the end of Knightacott Lane, marked by a sign. Following the track for 300 metres, you’ll reach a turning on your right, where the meadow nameplate on your left marks the northern boundary. Here, a spacious hard-standing parking area provides ample space for a car or campervan.
From this point, the land extends southward, bordered by mature hedgerows and stock-proof fencing along the eastern boundary to your left. Standing prominently in the meadow is a lone, mature oak tree, a charming focal point and a perfect spot for shade on those warm summer days. To the right, the western boundary is marked by a line of field stakes, with occasional posts colour coded with violet paint for identification. The southern boundary is defined by a charming freshwater stream, nestled behind a mix of hedgerow, broadleaf trees, and stock-proof fencing, adding to the natural beauty of the landscape.
In the far left corner of the meadow, a metal gate provides convenient access to a secluded section of woodland and a gently flowing stream. This peaceful and private spot is ideal for establishing a small family base camp, perfect for those looking to make the most of the camping regulations.
This meadow, previously harvested for hay and silage, now offers an ideal opportunity for diversification. It is well-suited for tree planting to establish woodland or other conservation initiatives. With no public rights of way, it serves as a secluded haven—perfect for individuals or families seeking a private retreat away from the demands of daily life.
Grant funding may be available to support woodland creation, offering an added incentive for a new owner. Early viewing is recommended.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-17
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 121 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
48 Mbps
Superfast · available to 11% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Fremington Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 309
- Type
- Academy converter
- Instow Community Primary and Pre-School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 136
- Type
- Foundation school
- Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 103
- Type
- Academy converter
- Roundswell Community Primary Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 345
- Type
- Free schools
- Appledore School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 244
- Type
- Foundation school
Secondary
- Braunton Academy3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 828
- Type
- Academy converter
- Pilton Community College3.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,165
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Park Community School4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,408
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bideford College4.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,455
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Great Torrington School6.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 863
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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