Ogwell Brook is situated in a sloping vale midway between the South Devon coastline and Dartmoor National Park. It is close to the traditional country village of East Ogwell, a small community with a parish church, primary school, village green, ancient thatched pub 'The Jolly Sailor' and a welcoming social life. The village was first recorded in 956 and is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Even though Ogwell Brook has a strong countryside feel, it is close to the busy centre of nearby Newton Abbot. These days the town is mostly famous for its racecourse and its centre has been undergoing regeneration and revival. You will find a mixture of famous high street name shops, specialist stores, a busy market, cinema and plenty of cafes and pubs. Main supermarkets include ASDA, Sainsbury's and Tesco at Kingsteignton, opposite the racecourse. Austin's department store has provided the area's shoppers with everything from fashion to furniture for over 85 years.

A mainline train station offers local and countrywide rail access to Bristol, London etc. A little further afield will take you to Exeter, Devon's capital city with superb dining, fine fashion and an airport for both domestic and European flights.

Not far from Ogwell Brook is the Green Flag Award winning Decoy Country Park with acres and acres of playing fields, wild woodlands and a large boating lake. Walking, canoeing, bird watching and picnics are among the popular activities and there is a children's play area. The old-fashioned seaside town of Teignmouth or the brighter lights and nightlife of Torquay are both only 8 miles away.

Newton Abbot Leisure Centre has two swimming pools with a fabulous range of sports and leisure facilities.

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