Harrington Park
Exeter EX4 8NS

Harrington Park: a historic town near Devon’s finest coastlines

The town of Pinhoe has a rich past and is a few minutes away from the stunning British countryside north of Harrington Park for relaxing and joyful walks with the family. The historical village offers a good selection of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated schools nearby, a pub, doctor’s surgery, several shops, a Post Office and even a cocktail bar. You’ll find both the beautiful Devon countryside and a wide choice of essential amenities in the surrounding of your new home just a few minutes away.

For entertainment close to home, Pinhoe offers a great variety, whether you move in with a growing family or taking your first step onto the property ladder. Crealy, Devon’s largest Theme Park and Resort, is only 8 miles away for exciting weekends with the children. Sport lovers will be spoilt for choice in Pinhoe: the Quay Climbing Centre is less than 4 miles away, the Woodbury Park Golf Club 10 miles away and Martial Arts for both adults and children within walking distance from your new house. Plus, Sandy Park, the home of Exeter Chiefs is 3 miles from Harrington Park.

Of course, the beautiful countryside has to be explored too. These new homes are surrounded by woodlands and plenty of green spaces within walking distance, including the Arena Park Play Area and the Mincinglake Valley Park.

What’s close to Harrington Park?

Explore a stunning 1,000 years of history or take your pick of over 40 attractions within a 10-miles radius, from award-winning restaurants and pubs to impressive parks and family attractions for exciting days out. You’ll never be stuck for choice on how to spend your days out with children and friends. Pinhoe offers many attractions including Princesshay, a modern shopping centre with over 70 stores and restaurants to enjoy days and evenings out.

Within easy reach of Pinhoe are the cities of Exeter and Exmouth. With breathtaking countryside such as Dartmoor National Park and Blackdown Hills, including the lovely villages of Bigbury-on-sea, Clovelly, Beer, Mortehoe and Appledore, to name just a few, you have a wide range of choices for a day out with the family.

Eat Portuguese food at the Cork and Tile Restaurant in Exeter city centre, or give your children epic memories at the Go Ape in Haldon (11 miles away); or for a more relaxed time to charge your batteries, you can enjoy the sunny and sandy Exmouth beaches in the summertime.

Local Schools & Education

You will find both a primary and secondary school within walking distance from your new home in Harrington Park, making it an ideal location for growing families.

Pinhoe Primary School (Ofsted-rated ‘Good’), is less than half a mile away and is an ideal choice for children aged 4 to 11 years old. Further afield, less than 2 miles away, are the Ellen Tinkham School and the Vranch House School, both Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ for children aged up to 18 years old. You’ll find a great offering of after-school clubs for all ages at these schools, delivering affordable childcare all year round.

When it comes to higher education, the University of Exeter has a stable place in the Top 100 Universities in the world according to the Time Higher Education, giving the city a distinct reputation for outstanding academic standards.

Transport & Travel

Commuters looking for a home in Pinhoe will not have to commute far away at all, as the city centre is only 4 miles away. Also, excellent transport links make Pinhoe well connected by road or rail.

From Pinhoe for Exeter rail station, there are regular services to London (2 hours and 30 mins), Plymouth (1 hour), Bristol (1 hour, 12 mins) and Southampton (around 2 hours). For journeys by car, Junction 29 of the M5 connects you with the motorway network.